Hania Province
Breakfast, sandwiches and Cretan pies are served at Alpha, the community-run cafe and tourist-info office in Azogires village. It's usually staffed, but…
Must-see restaurants in Crete
Agios Nikolaos
Commanding Olympian views of Voulismeni Lake, this cliffside eyrie in a historic building exudes romance, with exposed stone walls, linen tablecloths and…
Iraklio
Those seeking a traditional Greek meal might be disappointed here, but diners looking for an ultra-contemporary experience will be happy with the modern…
Iraklio
This long-running ouzerie (place that serves ouzo and light snacks) just a stone's throw from the fish market specialises in fish – usually freshly caught…
Rethymno
This well-established Venetian villa serves creative Cretan food with a side of romance. Farm-fresh fare steers the menu, resulting in dishes with bold…
Elounda
One of Elounda's oldest and most traditional tavernas, Marilena enchants with checked-cloth tables, decorative handicrafts and a lively atmosphere…
Hania Province
On the main roundabout in Anopoli, Platanos serves hearty lunches, and is known for its roast lamb (available most weekends in summer) and other homemade…
Hania
In an age-old stone building that used to house a hammam, and flanking a quiet square, this romantic taverna serves richly textured dishes with a strong…
Agios Nikolaos
Conversation flows as freely as the excellent house wine at this garage-sized taverna, where wooden doors, all evocatively weathered and cheerfully…
Hania Province
The extensive menu here features all the staples, but it’s the location and the sensational views overlooking Vrissi Beach with a backdrop of cliffs that…
Hania Province
It’s well worth the short saunter to the peninsula’s southeastern tip to sample the authentic comfort food and warm hospitality at this taverna, popular…
Rethymno Province
An excellent choice for lunch, this little taverna has a small but superb daily selection of traditional mayirefta (ready-cooked meals). There’s no menu,…
Hania Province
Dine on modern creative Cretan cuisine at this summer-only terrace restaurant at the Kaliviani guesthouse. Dishes are well presented and might feature…
Rethymno
With cascading terraces from fortress to sea, this is where locals head for dinner and unbeatable coastal views. The eclectic Mediterranean menu offers up…
Rethymno Province
This no-frills family-run fish taverna is usually packed to the gills, and for good reason: the owner himself drops his nets into the Med, so you know…
Hania Province
Part of an excellent family-run studio and apartment complex at the western end of the beach, about 1km from the fortress, this is the best place to eat…
Hania
Opposite the minaret in the Splantzia quarter, this cosy restaurant with modern country-style furniture and an appealing flower-strewn terrace sits among…
Elounda
Book ahead for a table with front-row vistas of Mirabello bay to complement the fresh-off-the-boat snapper, lobster, sea bream or whatever else the…
Ierapetra
Special jazzes up Ierapetra's dining scene with quality fast food served in an upbeat, contemporary setting. The menu is a reminder of the simple goodness…
Rethymno Province
The steep climb up to this family-run taverna is worth the effort for the outstanding views alone: there's a commanding outlook over the translucent…
Agios Nikolaos
Salads, toasties, ice creams, sandwiches, juices, cocktails – the menu reads like those of your average day-to-night cafe-bar, but in this upscale charmer…
Rethymno
Not your average takeaway joint, Makan is more of a designer souvlaki bar, with a contemporary-chic interior yet old-school prices. Here you can build…
Hania Province
Hidden in a pretty grapevine-shrouded courtyard off the Hania road, this charismatic restaurant specialises in traditional charcoal-grilled local meats,…
Rethymno
With a divey graffitied interior and a large menu, Mojo’s delivers some of the best burgers and hot dogs this side of the Atlantic. Try the Alabama Mama,…
Rethymno
For loukoumadhes (doughnut-like concoctions drizzled with honey and cinnamon), follow your nose to Gaias Gefseis. This bakery creates some of the city’s…
Rethymno Province
The flower-festooned courtyard is a great place to sit, but it’s what’s on the plate that will truly wow you. Classic Cretan recipes get a modern makeover…
Hania
A taverna tucked away from the crowds behind the harbour, Christostomos is popular with tourists and locals for its classic Cretan cuisine. Start with…
Agios Nikolaos
One of several tavernas fringing tiny Kytroplatia Beach, family-run Faros (which means lighthouse) sends signals to empty stomachs with aromas wafting…
Ierapetra
If your tummy starts rumbling while in Koutsouras, a seaside town about 25km east of Ierapetra, point the compass to this cheerful taverna in an…
Hania
Settle in at an outdoor table with sea views for some fantastic vegan dishes at meat-free Pulse, located at the western end of Firkas Fortress. The mezes…
Rethymno Province
Perched above the Venetian fountain, this scenic taverna is run by a well-regarded husband-and-wife culinary team. It has a fairly basic menu, but its…
Iraklio
Along the waterfront on the tourist strip, this spot is neither grand nor out of the pages of a gourmet magazine, but it was started by the owner’s…
Rethymno
Most tout-fronted tavernas in the Venetian Harbour focus on folkloric ambience rather than food quality. Owned by the amiable Stavroulaki family for half…
Iraklio
This fun cafe-bakery is a Cretan chain, and it's a dependable stop for good espresso (it opens at 6am!), baked goods, pastries and sandwiches (including…
Samaria Gorge
Perched just over the spectacular drop of Samaria Gorge, with eagles occasionally circling outside its wraparound windows, this cosy restaurant dishes up…
Hania
With its stone-arched interior, warm welcome and well-executed dishes, this is a great all-rounder in a quieter part of the old town, not far from Firkas…
Hania Province
On the road to Hania, this popular taverna serving mezedhes (small dishes) is a great place for a quick, well-priced snack or meal. The friendly owners…
Agios Nikolaos
Enjoying great views of the harbour, this effervescent restaurant, with its modern decor of exposed stone, turquoise walls and white-wood floors, offers a…
Rethymno Province
Just up from the car park at Preveli Beach, this friendly taverna is perfect for a post-beach feed. It's within a centuries-old stone building and does a…
Ierapetra
Next to the Kales Fortress, this next-gen Cretan seaside tavern has an enticing menu packed with culinary twists such as grilled calamari with zucchini…
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