Pergola — Restaurant in Sami Municipality

We've been visiting the charming village of Agia Effimia for the second year in a row, and our experience at this delightful taverna has been nothing short of wonderful. Having dined here about a dozen times, we are continually impressed by their extensive rotating dish-of-the-day-menu, which always offers something new and exciting to try. The staff here are incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel right at home. We always take their suggestions on what to try, and it never disappoints – everything is delicious! The food is authentic and flavorful, with a variety of dishes that are hard to find in more touristy places. If we visit Agia Effimia again, we will definitely continue dining here. This taverna has become a highlight of our trips, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a genuine Greek...

I’ve holidayed in Kefalonia 5 times since 2001. Pergola was recommended and has been on my radar for all these years but unfortunately, for all sorts of stupid reasons, we missed the opportunity! So lastnight my husband & I, seized the day!! (Staying in Agia Efimia for the very first time so this was priority!) We were met with the most delightful staff. The guy who served us was the sweetest most attentive without being in your face! Was the food worth the wait?? I can tell you we shared some of the best dolmadas I have EVER tasted, but then the stifado, oh my word, every bite melt in your mouth, this is the place to go folks for proper, authentic Greek cuisine! Also have to say our bill was very very reasonable. Our new “go to” when we are on the island! Thankyou to all the lovely staff....

This is genuine, heart-felt and marvelous Greek food. I have always felt that there is something lost in translation between the food you had at your grandmother's kitchen table and the food you got at Greek restaurants. Something gets diluted, something is lost. Love perhaps is missing. But not from Ilia who obviously cooks from the heart and never fails to surprise me with how he captures the essence of eating in Greece.

I try not to over-do this place when I am in the village for my summer months - too much of a good thing. When I dropped in the other day, he served us Youvarlakia in a heavenly dill sauce and an Imam that sang with flavour.

Basic Greek food - there is...