Rethymno Province
With a view over Plakias, the fairly fashionable Plateia gives Greek standards a creative twist. Try chicken with okra, rabbit stifadho or one of the…
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Iraklio
Come here for delicious, fluffy loukoumadhes (massive ball-shaped doughnuts drizzled with honey, sesame seeds and cinnamon). One serving easily feeds two …
Hania Province
One of Sfinari’s excellent fish tavernas, Thalami offers the local catch in a seafront setting – perfect for taking a midday dip before your grilled fish…
Hania Province
Friendly proprietors welcome you to this tried and true Cretan taverna. The dishes take the form of outstanding country fare, and the views of the sea are…
Rethymno Province
Cool off at tree-shaded tables, with a view to the river and a stone bridge built by local monks. The food here is fresh and traditional, and the service…
Hania Province
Located at the entrance to Almyrida, this popular and atmospheric taverna serves good-value traditional cooking on a lovely shaded terrace or back covered…
Hania
This airy white-and-blue space on Nea Hora beach, to the west of town, does fabulously fresh fish and seafood, including some inspired stuffed-squid…
Rethymno Province
For a wonderful traditional lunch and astounding panoramic sea views, head to this outdoor taverna located down a small lane beyond Maroulas' Venetian…
Rethymno Province
At the oldest taverna in town, the owner-chef will likely invite you to inspect whatever dishes are stewing in his kitchen that day before you make your…
Iraklio
The oldest among the row of tavernas vying for business in a quiet passageway off Odos 1866, Giakoumis offers myriad mayirefta (ready-cooked meals) and…
Hania Province
You’ll know Kyma by the fish tank out the front. It’s known for its seafood, supplied by the owner’s brother, and the restaurant raises its own meat. Try…
Hania Province
You'll be tempted by the lamb or other tasty meat grilling on the spit outside Taverna Progoulis, which has tables under the trees next to a pebbly dry…
Ierapetra
This capacious traditional place looks just like any of Ierapetra's tourist-geared waterfront tavernas, but the quality of the home cooking and the…
Hania
Built as a soap factory in 1650, Ela has also seen incarnations as school, distillery and cheese-processing plant and is now a charismatic roofless lair…
Rethymno
With its street-side ‘host’ and multilingual menus, Othonas may scream ‘tourist trap’, but it’s actually well respected for its regional fare. Menu stars…
Hania Province
In a traditional stone building with a tree-shaded courtyard, Aristea does a menu of grilled meats, seafood, and Cretan classics such as snails, rooster…
Rethymno
Come here for pizzas piled with fresh ingredients and baked in a stone oven even the Italians would approve of. Or fill up with fresh pasta, complemented…
Hania Province
This taverna with dramatic views down the valley in Kefali village certainly lives up to its name – and then some. It serves Greek classics and grilled…
Elounda
This quick-feed stop on the main square has a lively al fresco area beside the clock tower and dishes up huge salads, pizza, gyros (meat slivers cooked on…
Ierapetra
All the expected Greek staples are accounted for on the multi-language picture menu of this classic taverna. Enjoy fetching views of the sea on the…
Hania Province
This beachside family tavern is recommended for its friendly service. It serves Greek staples as well as some Cretan specialities, such as rabbit stifadho…
Hania Province
Straightforward Cretan and Greek dishes are the order of the day at this long-standing taverna near stony Halikia Beach. Pick from what’s fresh, arrayed…
Hania Province
Near Georgioupoli’s central church, Arolithos has an extensive selection of appetisers and traditional Greek dishes such as spetsofaï (sausage-and-pepper…
Hania
Packed with fresh Cretan breads and sweets, this bakery gets jammed with locals, too, buying its wares or taking them out to the shaded plaza tables with…
Iraklio
Sells excellent freshly baked kalitsounia (lightly fried filled pastries) along with other traditional sweets made by a women’s cooperative.
Hania Province
Load up on fresh bread and sweet treats paired with hot or iced coffees to go, or dine in on sweet and savoury crêpes or gelato at the attached cafe.
Hania Province
Shady Lygaria, at the quieter end of Lake Kournas, makes decent traditional Greek dishes such as lamb tsigariasto (sautéed lamb).
Hania Province
This unassuming place cornering the main square serves decent souvlaki (€8), along with a range of grilled meats and the usual Greek dishes.
Hania Province
Antartis has excellent mezedhes and Cretan dishes such as staka (goat’s-milk sauce over juicy cubes of goat meat).
Hania Province
Among the row of seafront tavernas, Delfini is recommended for its fresh fish dishes and friendly service.
Hania Province
This modern fish taverna has harbour views and a range of reliable seafood dishes.
Hania Province
Run by Manolis the fisherman and his wife, Gerti, this taverna serves Manolis’ fresh catch daily. Try the tangy grilled octopus or red snapper braised…
Hania Province
Ilios is the best spot in town for fish and seafood, though it offers a full range of Cretan classics and breakfast, too. Rooms are also available.
Hania Province
Excellent mezedhes are on offer at this place set back from the beach. Order a range of small plates, like stuffed onions, and dig in.
Hania Province
About a 10-minute walk up from Agios Ioannis beach, this place caters to campers with coffee and snacks.
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