Agios Nikolaos Restaurants

  1. Aouas Taverna

    This family-run place on the road to the museum has a range of Cretan specialities such as herb pies and pickled bulbs, as well as tasty grills. The interior is plain but the garden courtyard is refreshing and the mezedes are good.

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  2. Gargadoros

    This stylish restaurant opposite a relatively quiet beach on the way to Almyros is a recent and promising addition to Agios Nikolaos' dining scene. It's light and cheery with colourful chairs and tables and a relaxed feel. The food is well executed, with modern takes on traditional dishes and emphasis on Greek and Mediterranean flavours. It's a longish walk from town along the beach front (there's a path).

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  3. Migomis

    Overlooking Voulismeni Lake from up high, Migomis is one of the classic and pricier lakeside eating places. The cuisine is Greek/international and the views and ambience are impressive, complete with the baby grand piano. The fancy menu includes ostrich, and has Asian influences. There's also a baby grand piano.

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  4. Pelagos

    For an excellent selection of fresh fish and seafood, this place is generally considered the best (and priciest) restaurant in Agios Nikolaos. The mezedes are excellent. It's in a beautifully restored house with an ambient garden.

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  5. Taverna Itanos

    This friendly taverna with beamed ceilings and stucco walls is popular with locals wanting traditional home-style Cretan cooking. You can pick from the trays of excellent mayirefta (casseroles and oven-baked dishes) out the back, such as goat with artichokes or lamb fricassee.

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