We've just returned from Tsilivi - our fourth visit in as many years - and we are missing it already. Hello Maria, Manos, Mum, John, Addy, Nick and all - hope you are not working too hard! We dined at Manos Grill every night of our two week holiday - it is the BEST restaurant in Tsilivi by far. The fresh home-cooked food is fabulous. After visiting Tsilivi before we have eaten out just about everywhere and in our opinion nowhere even comes close to Manos. Maria always greets us like old friends and even though the restaurant is always busy with diners, we never have to wait long for a table. I read with disbelief, some of the negative comments on this page. You should be ashamed. Why not tell us where you actually had your meals and sing the praises of those places, rather than have a go at Manos Grill? If the meals you had elsewhere in Tsilivi were so much better then Manos, then I would be extremely surprised! We can recommend all the food on the menu, but especially the Feta Cheese on the Grill, Saganaki Prawns, Chicken and Bacon Souvlaki, Big Beef Steak and, my favourite, the Swordfish. All delicious, followed by Mum's Pannacotta dessert! All the staff are fantastic - always really friendly and have time for a chat even when they are rushed off their feet! We don't even bother looking at holiday brochures anymore, we just know we'll be back in Tsilivi next year and it just cannot come soon enough. So everyone, don't listen to the whingers, Manos Grill is THE BEST! Just try it. Maria and Manos, see you both in Athens in February, we'll ring you very soon. Take care, all our love and best wishes from Claire and Garry Carr.

Just returned from this hotel. Having been to Zante for the past six years this was the best hotel that we have stayed in. Fantastic location, a minutes walk to the beach, very clean and well equipped rooms. Good choice for breakfast and the bar staff seem to give away more drink than they sell.

Yes, all rooms at the Strofades have air conditioning, a fridge/mini bar and a hairdryer. Not sure about a laundry though. The rooms are large and very clean with a great shower - towels are changed everyday! An army of cleaners keep the hotel absolutely spotless and the staff are fantastic. Because the hotel is right at the end of the beach it is really quiet throughout the day. You don't have to get up at 6am to reserve your sunbed either! Most days when we were there, there were loads of beds still available at lunchtime! The pool bar is fab for lunch and Mango Beach Bar is literally 30 paces onto the beach. The walk into the centre of Tsilivi takes about 15 mins but we quite enjoyed it. In all, as I mentioned before, after travelling to Tsilivi for the last six years, this is without a doubt the best hotel we've stayed in - you will love it! Let me know if you need to know anymore!

Without any hesitation I’d eat at Manos Grill! (Walk on to
Popeyes, past the Red Lion pub and keep going for a bit, Manos
is on the left, back from Two Brothers pub.) We went there just
about every night and have done every year we go to Zante.
Sounds a bit sad I know, but we’ve tried other places and always
end up going back to Manos! Just read some of the comments
about it on this website, you won’t be disappointed. Try the
chicken and bacon souvlaki, swordfish with lemon sauce and
the village sausage, all delicious! Say hello to Manos and Maria
from Claire and Garry! Also, if you like pizza/pasta then try the
New Fioro restaurant, that’s a good place to eat too (across the
road and a bit further on from Manos). Anyway enjoy your holiday.
Post a comment on here when you come back, be interesting to
see what you thought!

Really glad that you had a fantastic holiday in Tsilivi. I'm not surprised that you are thinking of going back next year, the hotel is in the perfect position - I knew you'd love it when you got there! We have just booked to come here again(!) next year at the end of July, might see you there! Next summer can't come soon enough! ...