If you’re a Muslim visiting Corfu, you may wonder if it’s easy to find halal food in this popular European destination.
As it happens, halal food is not very easy to come by, in Corfu. To help you out, I have compiled a list of the best-rated halal restaurants on the island, which you should visit during your holiday!
Does Corfu have halal food?
Providing a simple answer – Greece is not an easy country to find halal food or to buy fresh halal meat in, for the most part. While you may not struggle to find halal options in Athens, when visiting smaller towns and islands, it is a different story.
Surprisingly, with the number of British tourists visiting Corfu each year, the island still doesn’t have a strong offer of halal food and restaurants. Traditional Greek food, however, does rely heavily on vegetables, and both vegetarian and vegan options are easy to find. Since the majority of the island is still very poor in halal options, you may opt to rely on a vegetarian diet when visiting.
In this guide, I’m hoping to help anyone wanting to find the best places to eat halal food in Corfu. While still scarce, most of the halal restaurants are located near Corfu Old town.
Is food in Corfu halal?
Much like in the rest of Greece, many of Corfu’s traditional foods are vegetarian (or have popular vegetarian variations).
Some traditional foods from Corfu that may be halal:
Local products
Corfu is rich in fresh fruits and local products like kumquats, figs, and many others. Spoon sweets and nougat may be halal too, if they don’t contain pork gelatine. You can find these in the food markets in Corfu Old town, or in supermarkets across the island.
Gyros
A classic of Greek cuisine – gyros is an affordable meal option. In Corfu, you’ll be able to find places selling gyros made with lamb, beef, or chicken, which may be halal (always check with the seller or food provider). In lack of halal meat options, you can often find halloumi gyros, which is also delicious.
Want to learn more about traditional Corfiot foods? Check out my post on Traditional Foods to Try in Corfu with Restaurant Recommendations.
It is advisable to check directly with the restaurants or providers that a specific food or dish is halal before consumption. While halal slaughter of animals and food is banned in Greece, it is permitted to import and sell halal meat.
Best Halal Restaurants in Corfu, Greece
1. Red Chilli Indian Restaurant
4.3 ★ | Indian Cuisine | Gouvia | €€
Concept: Indian restaurant serving authentic Indian flavours and textures in Northern Corfu.
Why go? The most famous halal restaurant in Corfu for years, as it was once the only one on the island. They also have a separate vegan menu with delicious options.
Address: Main street, 49100, Gouvia, Corfu, Greece
Contact: https://www.indianrestaurantcorfu.com/
2. The Tandoori Bites
4.6 ★ | Indian Cuisine | Corfu Town | €€-€€€
Concept: Indian restaurant serving traditional dishes near the Corfu Cruise Port.
Why go? The Tandoori Bites has established itself as one of the go-to restaurants for Muslims visiting Corfu and looking for halal food. The menu also features plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
Address: Eth. Antistaseos 16, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
Contact: https://thetandooribites.gr/en/home/
3. Spianada Meats & Greens
4.8 ★ | Steakhouse | Corfu Town | €€-€€€
Concept: Steakhouse introducing the farm to table concept in Corfu’s dining scene, making the vegetables shine just as bright as the meats in their menu.
Why go? The restaurant’s butcher assists you in selecting the steak you’d like at the display, and various recent reviews support that they will confirm the meat origin and halal certifications. On top of this, the restaurant supports small local farms on the island, contributing to strengthening the local economy – which we love!
*Note: It is important to note that this restaurant also serves pork and alcoholic drinks, so it is not 100% halal.
Address: Kapodistriou 32, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
Contact: https://www.spianada.gr/en/
4. Red Chilli Roda – Indian Restaurant
4.5 ★ | Indian Cuisine | Roda | €€
Concept: Spin-off of the very popular Red Chilli Indian Restaurant in Gouvia, Corfu. They serve authentic Indian dishes with varying spice levels, for all tastes.
Why go? Following in the steps of their original restaurant, this establishment should quickly become a staple for Muslims diners visiting Corfu. They also have a separate vegan menu on offer.
Address: Roda 490 81, Corfu, Greece
Contact: https://www.redchilliroda.com/
If you’re opting to stick to vegan options while visiting the island of Corfu, check out my List of Best Vegan Restaurants in Corfu, Greece.
Final thoughts
I hope this post on where to find halal food in Corfu is useful for your upcoming visit. Unfortunately, this Greek island still doesn’t offer many halal options and restaurants, but I hope this list of the best halal restaurants in Corfu is helpful as a starting point.
Still, many traditional Greek foods can be halal, so you can always look out for these.
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