The Old School

The Old School is a relaxed restaurant on the harbour at Kassiopi, on the north coast of Corfu in the Ionian Islands of Greece. It offers an extensive menu of Greek grill dishes and is recommended for souvlaki and baklava, the two items recorded as its signatures. Kassiopi is a small fishing village with a fortress and a working harbour, and the restaurant's position beside the water places it among the most convenient places to eat for visitors strolling the waterfront. The menu is broad, which makes it suitable for mixed groups and families who want a choice of grilled meats, Greek starters and desserts rather than a single speciality. Souvlaki is the main grill item, and baklava, the layered pastry with nuts and syrup, rounds off the meal. No chef lineage or awards are documented, and the appeal is straightforward Greek cooking in a harbour setting. The atmosphere is casual and sociable, with a moderate-to-lively noise level in the evening as the harbour fills with diners, and there is no dress code. Prices are mid-range, at about €12-28 per person (roughly USD 14-32), making it one of the more affordable sit-down options in Kassiopi. Beer, wine and soft drinks are served in the usual taverna style, and no specialist wine programme is documented. Reservations are not usually needed, so walk-in dining is normal, though groups may want to call ahead at peak dinner times in July and August; the phone number is +30 2663 081211. Harbour tables are the most pleasant seats, particularly around sunset, and the restaurant combines easily with a walk to the fortress or a swim at nearby beaches.