Gefyri

a culinary center in Platreithia

In the heart of lush green Platreithia, where the calm of the village blends with the sea breeze and the scent of lemon blossoms, Gefyri restaurant, owned by Roni and his family, welcomes you to an experience that goes far beyond an ordinary dinner. Since 2019, it has captured the hearts of both locals and visitors, offering flavors that linger in memory and hospitality that feels like a timeless Ithacan fairytale.

Every dish here is a promise of taste and quality, crafted with love, skill, and deep respect for the island’s traditions. The slow-roasted goat in the wood-fired oven melts in your mouth, infused with the aroma of wood and the kitchen’s secret spices. Vegetables, freshly picked each morning from the family garden, bring true freshness and authenticity to every bite.

Handmade pies, with dough rolled by hand and filled with greens, feta, or pumpkin, carry the fragrance of the village and the flavors of a grandmother’s kitchen. The house specialty, fresh pappardelle, delights with its velvety texture and aromatic sauces that marry authentic local ingredients with Mediterranean finesse.

For seafood lovers, the menu is a paradise: fresh tuna and swordfish arrive directly from the Ionian Sea. Grilled to perfection, they retain their juicy texture and are served with crisp salads and local olive oil—delivering both the saltiness of the sea and the freshness of summer on every plate.

Gefyri is more than a restaurant—it is a meeting place of cultures, an invitation to share a table with friends and family, raise a glass of muscat wine from local grapes, or explore the rich variety of wines from neighboring Kefalonia. With a carefully curated menu that guarantees high quality in every dish, each visit becomes an unforgettable experience.

If Ithaca is a destination for the soul, then Gefyri is a destination for the palate. Come and enjoy an evening that will remain forever in your memory—filled with flavors, aromas, and smiles that you will only find here.