Apart from a beautiful beach destination, the island of Corfu, located in the Ionian sea, is also a paradise for foodies.

Thanks to its ideal climate, this island produces a wide variety of delicious ingredients, including olive oil of excellent quality, citrus fruits, cow butter and mouth-watering golden graviera cheese.

The locals use these amazing products to create delicious local dishes. The following five are among the most famous culinary creations of Corfu, that promise to please even the most demanding palate.

Pastitsada: veal meat or rooster cooked in red sauce flavored with spices. Served with a special type of thick pasta.

Sofrito: a casserole dish with thin slices of veal meat cooked in white sauce. Served with mashed potatoes or rice.

Bourtheto: scorpion fish or school shark cooked in red spicy sauce.

Savoro: Little fried fish marinated in a white sauce with garlic, rosemary and vinegar.

Pastitsio of nonna (of the granny): the local version of pastitsio.