Barbas — Restaurant in Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands

Walking around the Old Town, down the pedestrianized little streets, I came across a little gem of tavern " Barbas". The place was packed with locals which is always a good sign. The menu was catered more towards local dishes which are unique to the island. The food was very tasty and all my guests and I were pleased. Also we spend about $25 Euros a person which included main dishes and appetizers. For appetizers we got fried calamari, saganaki, greek salad, fried marida (which is a tiny fish eaten whole with the bone), and grilled sardines. For the main course we ordered the classic Corfu dishes: veal sofrito which was so soft and savory, fish bianco in a creamy lemony garlic sauce and scorpion fish (rock fish) bourdeto which prepared with a spicy red sauce made with roasted onions, red and chili peppers . These three dishes are influenced by both the Italians and the English who ruled the island for hundreds of years. If you are interested in trying the local cuisine this one best...

We had an outstanding meal here. This is a great example of a local Corfu Taverna, on one of the quieter walking streets in the old town. We were greeted by the owner, who offered us a customized meal starting with Greek salad, fresh mussels, grilled octopus and fried calamari. She brought a a large fresh Seabass out on a platter and offered it to us to share amongst six. It was perfectly prepared in parchment paper on the grill and was one of the most succulent eating experiences I’ve ever had. Great wine, prompt and friendly service, a feeling of going local, which makes travel so special. ...

We were attracted by the location...beautiful vegetation on both sides, it looked inviting. The food was ok but not extraordinary and it could be had at a lower price in many other locations. We were told the fish was 25 Euro...it came on the bill at 35 Euro. The food was served promptly but the servers were distant and cold. We had to wait more than five minutes for the bill even though the staff was hardly doing anything else in the meantime. The person who processed the card payment was rude. We would have avoided this restaurant if we'd known in advance how the whole experience...