Carpe Diem Greek Restaurant — Restaurant in Zakynthos Municipality

Visited this restaurant with my wife and my parents for dinner earlier this month.

Although centrally situated on the busiest strip in Laganas, this restraint bears no resemblance to its surroundings. Décor is modern and comfortable. A choice of tables with cushioned benches, tables with upright chairs, high top tables, under cover or open air. Lots of subtle lighting, wrought iron, and polished wood. Impressive looking bar area.

The staff here immediately present as open, friendly and genuinely wishing to please. Menus are available in a host of languages.

We were shown to our table. Waiter was on us with menus and taking a drinks order in quick time. Drinks arrived in clean glasses, fresh presentation, good quality spirits used in the drinks and cocktails. Beer was cold and not short on gas. The menu is comprehensive, all the Greek specialities you would expect as well as lots of burgers and grilled meat dishes. The Italian selection was particularly impressive and creative, had I not been looking for good Greek food in particular I could have been swayed by some of these dishes. Also and rather unexpectedly there was a selection of Asian dishes also on the menu. So if you find yourself in Laganas and looking for a curry. Keep this place in mind.

Having ordered, we sat back and chatted away the time while our meal was prepared. We did not have to wait too long before our starters arrived. All was as we ordered it. Fresh, tasty and well presented. The garlic bread, although a simple dish. Was cooked and presented with care. No shortcuts apparent here. The Tzatziki was fresh, flavourful and plentiful. The pitta warm and fresh.

The wine list is not over complicated and has something for everyone’s taste. We ordered a bottle of Prorogos Merlot to go with our mains. This is domestic wine and reasonable cost of 16.50 Euro a bottle.

My wife and I ordered the Lamb Kelefiko. This came served wrapped inside a parchment parcel. The lamb was very moist and succulent, exceptionally fresh tasting, was hot and evenly seasoned. Note there are no carbs with this dish so some potatoes on the side would not go amiss when you order. That said it is a good portion size. So if you are a real meat eater. This is a dish for you.

Mum ordered the Beef Stifado with rice. Once again it was lovely presentation but a heavy portion of braised beef stew with plenty of onions. Good portion size and rich taste. Dad ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala for some reason. However he was not disappointed and really enjoyed it. Guess he was missing home. He went on to have the warm chocolate fudge cake for dessert. This too was an ample portion, and of high quality.

After dinner coffee was served. Three different coffees, espresso, cappuccino, and traditional Greek coffee. All were what they should have been. Brandy was imported and there was no Mataxa available which was a shame.

The restaurant and toilets were exceptional clean and well designed. Good access with very attentive service without being intrusive. Only drawback I could see for someone is that there was no disabled access. Steps to the front of the restaurant and no ramp or alternative access.

We thoroughly enjoyed or meal. I would not hesitate to return should we find ourselves in Laganas again. But that said the world is a big small place these days.

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Carpe Diem! This literally translates as seize the day! So seize the opportunity to visit this restaurant anytime whilst in Laganas as the food menu provided was both excellent, and reasonably priced for its exceptional quality plus the attention to detail in all aspects of the restaurant is spot on from the cushioned seats, printed cutlery sleeves, and superb Artisan style decor throughout.

The food service was brilliant as well and the staff are very friendly and more than happy to advise with any food queries before ordering. The wine list is excellent, and the mushroom risotto was simply out of this world and we will certainly be returning on our next visit. Overall we really enjoyed our meals at Carpe Diem and would thoroughly recommend that you give this place a try as it’s truly superb and caters for all.

If you have a sweet tooth, try the dessert menu too it’s awesome...

It is a pretty restaurant with a calm and nice atmosfear. The waiters were really lovely and helpfull but the food was not good at all. We ordered the chicken fingers as an apetizer but got them at the same time as our main dishes, the chicken fingers were really good. My boyfriend ordered the grilled shrimps but they tasted awfull. The texture was really mushy and grainy. We sent it back and he had a chicken burger instead that tasted better but still was not really worth the long wait and high price. My seafood linguini was edible except for the shrimp. It did not really have any flavor and was quite overcooked. But again the waiters were really lovely but the manager seemed quite upset because we were not the only people that got bad food. The couple next to us were super disappointed and their food did not look...