Paleokastritsa · Corfu · Greece
Traditional Greek flavours, freshly carved gyros and a family-run Corfu welcome.
A relaxed Paleokastritsa taverna serving gyros, Greek classics, local wine and Mediterranean favourites from lunch into the evening.
Family-run · Greek & Mediterranean · Outdoor terrace · Full bar
Seasonal opening hours — please call before visiting.
A family taverna in the heart of Paleokastritsa.
O Meraklis is a family-run Greek taverna in Paleokastritsa, Corfu. The family behind the restaurant also operates Stavroula Studios, connecting local accommodation and traditional Greek dining.
We serve lunch, dinner and late meals, with outdoor seating, a full bar and a menu centred on gyros and familiar Greek favourites.
- Outdoor terrace
- Reservations
- Table service
- Takeaway
- Full bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Highchairs
- Cards accepted
Freshly carved gyros
Small and large Greek pita gyros, gyro plates and mixed gyros.
Local house wine
House and local wines, full bar and cold beer on the terrace.
Family-run
Run by Stavroula and her family, who also welcome guests at Stavroula Studios.
Paleokastritsa
In the heart of one of Corfu's most beautiful bays.
The dish guests talk about most.
Pork, chicken, mixed, Greek or vegetarian — wrapped in fresh pitta, small or large, with the meat carved in full view at the front of the taverna. Pitta is served until 20:00; full gyros portions are available all day at €16.50.
Pitta gyros pork
€5.80
Large €10.80
Pitta greek
€8.20
Large €11.80
Moussaka, stifado, kleftiko and beef sofrito
Slow-cooked Greek and Corfiot classics, alongside souvlaki, fresh fish, mussels, seafood pasta and pizza.
From our tables
Food served at O Meraklis
The taverna & surroundings
Our place in Paleokastritsa
What guests say
Google — 1,231 reviews (September 2026)
Guests most often mention the gyros and fresh pita, traditional dishes such as stifado and kleftiko, Greek salad and baked feta, generous portions, the house wine and the relaxed terrace.
Stay nearby. Eat with the family.
The same family also runs Stavroula Studios in Paleokastritsa — self-catering studios, junior suites and a private-pool villa on the hillside above the village, around a five-minute walk from Ampelaki Beach.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free private parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathrooms
- Kitchen or kitchenette
- Terraces and patios
- Garden
Paleokastritsa 49083, Corfu, Greece
+30 2663 041785 (same number as the taverna)
Good to know
- What are the opening hours?
- Public listings currently disagree: Google shows 12:30–22:00 daily and Tripadvisor shows 11:45–23:30 daily. Please call before visiting.
- Until what time is pitta served?
- Pitta gyros is served until 20:00. Gyros portions and the rest of the menu are available throughout service.
- Do you take reservations?
- Yes. Reservations are listed on Tripadvisor and Restaurant Guru — call +30 2663 041785.
- Is takeaway available?
- Yes, takeaway is available alongside table service.
- Are there vegetarian or vegan options?
- Yes — vegetarian pitta and gyros portion, vegetarian mousaka, saganaki dishes, dips and salads. Vegan and gluten-free options are listed; please speak to the team about medical dietary needs, as a full allergen list is not published.
- How much is the gyros?
- Pitta gyros pork is €5.80 small and €10.80 large; the Greek pitta is €8.20 small and €11.80 large. A full gyros portion is €16.50.
- Is the taverna wheelchair accessible?
- This is not confirmed in public sources. Please contact the taverna directly.