Zakynthos Town · A True Zakynthian Experience

A true Zakynthian experience.

Traditional Greek cooking, fresh fish, Italian favourites and live music beneath the Ionian stars — in the heart of Zakynthos Town.

Alektor in Dimokratias Square at dusk
The Alektor facade in the evening

Our Story

The same open door, the same warm welcome.

Named Alektor — the ancient Greek word for rooster — our house welcomes locals and travellers in the heart of Zakynthos Town. Traditional Greek cooking, fresh fish and a few Italian favourites, served under the lanterns with a song in the air.

“Kalos irthate — welcome to our table.”

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From the Kitchen

Traditional plates, cooked over fire

Greek meze, salad and local wine

Meze & Dips

Tzatziki, taramas, fava and warm island bread.

Freshly grilled seafood

From the Sea

Grilled octopus, fresh catch and Ionian prawns.

A char-grilled seafood platter — whole fish, langoustine, calamari and prawns

Char-Grilled

Whole fish, langoustine, calamari and prawns, straight from the grill.

Every Evening

Live music & dancing
until late

Guitar, mandolin and the songs of Zakynthos — and when the kantades begin, everyone is family on the floor.

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Guests celebrating at Alektor Dancing to live Zakynthian music at night The Alektor facade in the evening

From Our Guests

What our guests say

4.7 out of 5 · from 3,454 Google reviews

“Fantastic traditional Greek restaurant with authentic flavors, generous portions, and warm hospitality. The food was fresh and delicious, and the staff was great. Also the live music was really enjoyable.”
Jayjay F. · Google review
“This restaurant was absolutely outstanding. The food was delicious, the best we have had on the island. The staff were just lovely and the atmosphere, even though they were very busy, was friendly and relaxed.”
Amanda M. · Google review
“Very good service. Live music. The food was authentic and tasted really good. Would totally come back.”
Sofia · Google review

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We welcome guests in English, Greek, Dutch, German, Italian, Polish & Romanian. Groups and celebrations always welcome.