Paradosiako — Restaurant in Zakynthos Municipality

I left this restaurant deeply disappointed with nearly every aspect of the meal. Having worked in the restaurant industry for over 10 years, I have a clear sense of what to expect at this price point, and unfortunately, this place missed the mark. I ordered the filet mignon for around €35, and the presentation was uninspired. The meat lacked a proper sear and was burnt in some spots, with an uneven medium inside. It hadn’t been rested properly either. The sauce was a disaster—reminiscent of cheap American gravy from a packet, overloaded with green peppercorns. The mashed potatoes were clearly from a mix, and to top it off, they placed two asparagus spears on the steak that had obviously been frozen, leaving them with a watery texture. If you grill vegetables, they should be done in butter or oil, or at the very least finished with quality olive oil.

The bruschetta was a rare bright spot, with nicely toasted bread, though it leaned a bit too sweet for my preference. I also tried the shrimp, which were carelessly dropped into a bland tomato sauce with no seasoning whatsoever. There seemed to be a few chunks of feta, and for garnish, they simply tossed on some microgreens, which felt like a joke. I asked for bread, and while it was served warm and soft—a small win—it came with an additional charge of €2 per roll, which felt excessive for what was provided.

The dessert was a redeeming factor: a baked pastry filled with vanilla ice cream, beautifully complemented by piped chocolate ganache and drizzles of salted caramel. Despite this, the overall experience fell short. The menu is crafted to suggest a refined, culinary experience, and given the prices, you'd expect just that, but it was a letdown...

We had an absolutely fabulous night at this restaurant.

The exterior, the design, the highly professional waiters and waitresses, who are all dressed nicely and act very courteously and politely, to the simply perfect and delicious food.

There is a nice variety of drinks available, among which some very tasty home made lemonades. The table water was served in a nice glass bottle.

The appetizers were very tasty and fresh, and the presentation was expensive and good looking.

Then the main course: presented on beautiful plates, in a very nice way, and the taste did not disappoint with anyone (3). Absolutely delicious pork belly, beef stifado, and sea bass, that you simply could not get enough of. The food was very good and fresh, and various tasty and special ingredients have been used.

Of course, we wanted to try a dessert, and we were not disappointed. An awesome combination of flavors in the chocolate cremeaux, which consisted of a small piece of 70% cacao chocolate pudding, on a bed of strawberry jam, along side some peanut foam, and finished off with strawberries, blueberries and chunks of vanilla cookies. Served on a beaituful, marble-like plate, it was a-ma-zing.

At the very end, we received a small shot of Limoncello, that was so tasty and refreshing it felt as if you used a citrus wipe to refresh your inner mouth.

The absolute killer here is that everything described is not expensive, at all. It only set us back 89 euro. I would say that this restaurant deserves higher prices, for all the effort and deliciousness. We all had guessed a much higher price for this...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Paradosiako, a restaurant located in Zakynthos, and it was truly an exceptional experience. The restaurant's sophisticated menu offers a variety of delectable dishes that are both flavorful and beautifully presented.

The service at Paradosiako is also exceptional, with the staff being warm, welcoming, and attentive to our needs throughout the evening. They were happy to offer recommendations and answer any questions we had about the menu, which made us feel valued as customers.

Now, let's talk about the food. Every dish we tried was beautifully presented and tasted incredible. The restaurant's focus on using fresh, local ingredients was evident in every bite. One standout dish was the grilled octopus, which was cooked to perfection and paired with a delightful salad that complemented its flavor perfectly.

The lamb chops were another highlight of the evening, cooked to perfection with a beautiful char and accompanied by a deliciously flavorful potato puree. For dessert, we tried the chocolate souffle, which was rich and decadent, making for the perfect end to our meal.

Overall, Paradosiako is an exceptional restaurant that truly exceeded our expectations. The food is delicious, and the service is warm and welcoming, making for a fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Zakynthos, as it's sure to be a highlight...