
OUR STORY

Our Story
The Locals was born from our love for hospitality, authentic Greek cuisine, and unforgettable dining experiences. We are Sakis and Katia, a couple with a shared passion for food and gastronomy. With years of experience in the hospitality industry—Sakis as a chef and Katia as a cocktail expert and general manager—we decided to create something truly unique.
An Experience Beyond the Ordinary
At The Locals, we don’t just serve food—we create experiences. Away from tourist clichés, we bring you closer to the real flavors and traditions of Zakynthos through a tailor-made private dining concept.
Our Philosophy
We believe in using fresh, local ingredients, working with small producers, and selecting seasonal products to ensure the highest quality in our dishes. Our goal is to offer you more than just a meal—an authentic gastronomic journey that you will always remember.
Local Taste
Local taste is all about the simple pleasures—the ones that stay with you forever.
It’s the joy of dipping freshly baked bread into golden Zakynthian olive oil.
The crunch of sea salt on your fingertips after picking olives straight from the tree.
It’s homemade cheese from the village, sun-ripened tomatoes bursting with flavor, and sharing a plate of olives under the shade of an old fig tree.
These are not just ingredients. They are memories, stories, and the essence of living like a local.
At The Locals, we celebrate those moments—pure, honest, and full of soul.
This is local taste. This is Zakynthos on a plate.
Our Name, Our Identity
The Locals means living like a local, eating like a local, enjoying life like a local. And that is exactly what we want to share with you: an experience full of authenticity, comfort, and warmth.
Taste the real Zakynthos.
We cook, you enjoy!
Our Story
We work with what the island gives us.
Fresh fish from the morning boats, vegetables picked when they’re actually ripe, herbs that grow wild under the sun.
We know the people behind our ingredients—the farmers, the foragers, the cheesemakers—and we trust them.
It’s not about fancy stuff. It’s about real food, grown with care, cooked with love, and served with pride.


Reserve
Let us create a bespoke dining experience just for you — from modern Greek flavors to premium, top-tier ingredients, all in the comfort of your own space.
