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Title: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on January 19, 2011, 03:35:44 AM
I have been in Touch with Kostas, son of Nikos Golden Beach Hotel.
They have done a re-vamp with Kostas now leading the business and have up-graded and re-named the Restaurant "Fantasea"
After some quiet years by the Fedre Mare and close to the Church in the more Chilled end of San Stefanos,
Kostas has up-graded and his Italian styled eaterie, specialising in Corfiot , Greek and Italian dishes, with some International dishes as well.

I can tell you having eaten there last season, it is the hidden gem in San Stefanos and worth a visit, also having an outstanding viewpoint over the bay and beach,
great place for the sunsets as well.
The Hotel has Wifi and lots of hi tech offerings including laptop loan - it's now worth a big consideration, especially for a meal.
If anyone wants contact details just ask!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Lesley on January 19, 2011, 05:00:40 PM
Hi Tony, thanks for this update, the views are lovely from there so I wish them all the best of success for this forthcoming summer and great to see this end of the beach opening up.  If you could send me an email as a PM that would be great. :)
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Kernock on January 20, 2011, 12:59:44 AM
Couldn't agree more Tony.  After many years not eating there because, although the views were great, Nikos just didn't have the front of house presence, we went there last year and the food was excellent.  Kostas is obviously pulling the place up by the bootstrings and it is worth a visit.

They have also revamped their accommodation behind the church.  Had a look last year and was very impressed.  If the Fedra Mare is booked and you dont mind not having a pool then, with similar prices, it is worth looking at.
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: debra on January 20, 2011, 02:02:42 AM
have they a website?
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on January 20, 2011, 03:32:10 AM
Kostas is in the process of making his website now - I have offered to help him with the English and I have just been editing the rext for the site.
He then sent me all his Menu's to edit - so I'm going to be busy!!

Yes - his Apartments are good- we first stayed in those Apartments in 1983 - big upgrade recently since then - they are plush now!!

The food there is really good and Kostas make all the difference - great service these days and far more lively!

I will publish the website address as soon as he goes live with it!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: don on January 20, 2011, 09:43:12 AM
Kostas is in the process of making his website now - I have offered to help him with the English and I have just been editing the  ??? rext  ???  for the site.
He then sent me all his Menu's to edit - so I'm going to be busy!!

Yes - his Apartments are good- we first stayed in those Apartments in 1983 - big upgrade recently since then - they are plush now!!

The food there is really good and Kostas make all the difference - great service these days and far more lively!

I will publish the website address as soon as he goes live with it!

Down boy !!!!! LOL
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: loftyscot on January 20, 2011, 02:06:25 PM
Good spot Don, look forward to eating 'meatbols' when I go there in July.
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Waspman on January 20, 2011, 02:15:15 PM
"I have offered to help him with the English and I have just been editing the rext for the site"

Tony, are you sure you're the right person to be helping him with his English? LOL
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: don on January 20, 2011, 09:11:43 PM
Good spot Don, look forward to eating 'meatbols' when I go there in July.
I hear his Spag Balls are out of this world !
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: zoe on January 20, 2011, 09:35:01 PM
have to say a big thank you after having a crap day at work  have just seen this and just had to laugh nice to have a happy banter back on the forum  :) :) :)
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Waspman on January 21, 2011, 01:33:52 AM

"I have offered to help him (Kostos) with the English and I have just been editing the rext for the site"

I look forward to seeing Kostos’s new menu (with Tony’s help) at the new Fantasia Restaurant/ Taverna it could look something like this:

Srarrers
Romaroes with Fera cheese
Mear balls
Raramosalara
Rzarziki

Main course
Klefrico
Sofriro
Pasrirsio
Sramna
Srifado

Desserr
Kumquar Jam (imporred from The Romanza)

Drinks
Myrhos beer
Meraxa
Rersina

Some exiring new dishes there, can’t wait to try them!!!!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on January 21, 2011, 02:22:55 AM
Ok - you found me out!! LOL
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: SueLa on January 21, 2011, 03:38:37 AM
Oh Tony you have fell into the Jules trap   :-X
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: don on January 21, 2011, 09:43:33 AM
Oh Tony you have fell into the Jules trap   :-X


Totally submerged Sue LOL
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Kernock on January 21, 2011, 03:27:45 PM
Just to get back to the main theme - as if you lot never made a typographical misrake! - Kostas e mail is kostaskerkira@yahoo.gr

00306977621978
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Jules on January 21, 2011, 10:01:13 PM
I tort Tony evryfing he nose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: don on January 21, 2011, 10:36:13 PM
I tort Tony evryfing he nose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I feel a book coming   Tony - King of Torts ! That would be novel!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on January 24, 2011, 08:27:22 PM
Oh Tony you have fell into the Jules trap   :-X

Actually it should read - - - you have fallen into the Jules Trap!!

and as for the rest of you - - - you rotten lot - - - - LOL
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Holistica on February 27, 2011, 07:02:46 PM
Quote
I have been in Touch with Kostas, son of Nikos Golden Beach Hotel.
They have done a re-vamp with Kostas now leading the business and have up-graded and re-named the Restaurant "Fantasea"
After some quiet years by the Fedre Mare and close to the Church in the more Chilled end of San Stefanos,
Kostas has up-graded and his Italian styled eaterie, specialising in Corfiot , Greek and Italian dishes, with some International dishes as well.

I can tell you having eaten there last season, it is the hidden gem in San Stefanos and worth a visit, also having an outstanding viewpoint over the bay and beach,
great place for the sunsets as well.
The Hotel has Wifi and lots of hi tech offerings including laptop loan - it's now worth a big consideration, especially for a meal.
If anyone wants contact details just ask!

Thats good news - love the new name! I'll be sure to pop in for some food when it opens for the season.

I stayed at that hotel on my first ever holiday in San Stefanos in 1992. It was actually really nice and I just knew I'd be back again and again and again etc.......... and you know the rest Tony!.  ;D ::)
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on March 17, 2011, 09:33:05 PM
Yes - been there - done it and got the "Yellow" T-Shirt - - - LOL
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Lesley on March 18, 2011, 04:21:10 PM
Tony any news on the website, I did email but never got an answer....would love to see what its like, although will be back in Corfu in 18 days so hopefully he will be almost ready as season almost upon us....not long now 8)
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on March 18, 2011, 11:07:09 PM
I have heard no more, but will find out!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Sandra W on April 16, 2011, 01:16:25 AM
Have a look = http://youtu.be/qMhJ017xVNE
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on April 19, 2011, 09:12:06 PM
No change from last summer, however, the restaurant is brilliant and furnished with quality Italian furniture.
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Denise on April 19, 2011, 09:16:17 PM
It looks lovely. :)
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on April 19, 2011, 09:32:19 PM
It is Denise, I have spent many an evening over the years sitting there - looking over the beach and Islands - lovely location, lovely food.
Lunches are great as well - I think it's the forgotten part of San Stefanos, as it's the last venue going out to the harbour!
AND - - - what a shame to not try this place!
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Lesley on April 19, 2011, 11:29:53 PM
Absoultely, wonderful views and location 8)
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: Denise on April 20, 2011, 10:14:40 PM
We will definitely try it. Don't want to miss a single part of San Stefanos.
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: sivo on April 21, 2011, 12:59:01 AM
we will try the place as well never looked to inviting before but will def try on recomendation,always looked deserted yet in a fab position .
Title: Re: The New Fantasea Restaurant and upgraded San Stefanos Hotel 2011
Post by: tonyco1 on April 21, 2011, 09:02:49 PM
Food was and is always top-class! A hidden treasure.