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Antica Gelateria di Roma GELATErIA €
(%27520 23520; http://www.anticagelateria.gr; cnr far-
makopoulou & Komninou; ice cream from €2.50;
h10am-11pm) The only ‘true’ gelato shop in
Nafplio is still holding back the competition.
Italian gelati maestros Marcello, Claudia
and Monica Raffo greet you with: ‘Bongior-
no – this is an Italian gelati shop!’ Only nat-
ural and local ingredients are used and it’s
all made on the premises.Mezedopoleio O Noulis GrEEK €
(%27520 25541; Moutzouridou 22; mezedhes €5-
11; hlunch & dinner; v) Popular with locals
and decked out with prints of ye olde Naf-
plio, this family-run restaurant does seafood
(grilled calamari, battered whitebait) and
vegetarian mezedhes particularly well.Ta Fanaria GrEEK €
(%27520 27141; http://www.fanaria.gr; Staikopoulou 14;
mains €7-15; hlunch & dinner; v) This intimate
taverna wins points not just for the attentive
service but also for its superior selection of
vegetarian dishes (think spinach and feta
pie, okra stew, oven-baked veggies) along-
side the dolmadhes and other Greek classics.MitaTo KEBAB €
(Staikopoulou 14; mains €3-12; hlunch & dinner) A
worthy contender for Nafplio’s best souvla-
kia and gyros (meat slivers cooked on a ver-
tical rotisserie, eaten with pitta bread), this
grilled meat joint has whimsical decor and
a meaty menu extensive enough to satisfy
most carnivorously inclined clients.Fougaro CAfE €
(www.fougaro.gr; Asklipiou 98; mains €8-12;
h6pm-midnight Wed-Sun) Lovely cafe-restaurant
and cultural space 3km from Nafplio in a con-
verted canning factory, on the road to Epida-
vros. Good coffee, light bites for lunch and a
smarter dinner menu; particularly good dur-
ing events. Look for the fougaro (chimney).Carrefour Express SuPErMArKET €
(cnr Sygrou & flessa; h8am-9pm Mon-Sat) Cen-
tral, reasonably well stocked supermarket.Faro Taverna SEAfOOD €
(%27520 27704; Mili; mains €8-15; hnoon-11pm)
Locally famous and well worth the 10-minute
drive from Nafplio, this taverna, run by the
grandson of the original owner, sits right on
Mili Beach. You can’t go wrong with the catch
of the day, be it freshly grilled squid, red mul-
let, fresh sardines or anchovies.To Omorfo Tavernaki GrEEK €
(%27520 25944; Vasilissis Olgas 1; mains €8-
15; hlunch & dinner; v) Ample servings of
homemade delights in a convivial restau-
rant adorned with antique oddments. The
mezedhes plates (zucchini balls, feta with
honey, tzatziki etc...) are particularly good.o3Sixty° INTErNATIONAL €€
(%27525 00501; http://www.3sixtycafe.gr; Papanikolaou
26 & Koletti; mains €10-19; hbreakfast, lunch &
dinner; Wv) Nafplio punches above its culi-
nary weight at the most imaginative restau-
rant in town. Sophisticated fare includes the
likes of smoky aubergine imam with veal,
wild mushroom risotto with truffle oil, and
lamb stuffed with goat Gruyère. Salads are
equally creative. The sultry bar serves potent
signature cocktails (we’re fans of Legendary
Star) and numerous Greek wines.6 Drinking & Nightlife
Es Aei WINE BAr
(%27520 22884; Staikopulou 8; glass of wine €4.50;
h3pm-late) Mismatched furniture, bare light
bulbs and posters on the walls conjure up a
grungy, student hangout image, but the jazz
and candlelight transform this joint into
something mellower. Sample from an exten-
sive list of Greek wines, accompanied by a
succinct selection of excellent tapas.O Mavros Gatos BAr
(Sofroni 1; h8.30am-late) A chilled-out cafe
by day, buzzy bar by night, with DJs some
nights. There are comfy seats outside and an
interior decorated with vintage adverts.7 Shopping
Glykos Peirasmos fOOD
(Plapouta 10; h10am-9pm) The place for deli-
cious chocolate, baklava, loukoumi (Turkish
delight) and honey-sodden walnut cake.Karonis WINE
(%27520 24446; http://www.karoniswineshop.gr; Amalias
5; h8.30am-2.30pm & 6-9.30pm Mon-Sat) Wine
enthusiasts can find a fine selection of wines
from all over the country, especially Nemean
reds and spirits. Wine tastings offered.8 Information
Hospital (%27523 61100; Kountouriotou 1)
National Bank of Greece (Plateia Syntagma-
tos) Has ATMs.
Post office (cnr Sygrou & Sidiras Merarhias;
h7.30am-2pm Mon-fri)