Throughout Greece meat plays a major role in traditional cuisine, and Kefalonia is no exception, with lamb in particular featuring prominently on almost every menu. Chicken, too, is very popular, either roast or grilled over charcoal. To say nothing of pork and beef - also widely eaten. With beef, however, beware - Greeks are keen on veal, and it isn't always easy to discern this from the menu.

Perhaps the most famous dish is Kefalonian Meat Pie, which pretty much speaks for itself, and can be found almost everywhere.

If your tastes are a little more exotic, then rabbit and goat can often be found as dishes of the day, and you may even be lucky enough to find an occasional game bird - hunting is very popular in Kefalonia.