Restaurants in Iraklio
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Housed in one of Iraklio's few surviving 1920s neoclassical mansions, this elegant place has original painted ceilings (including damaged sections from WWII) and tables in the flower-filled courtyard garden. There are well-executed classic Greek/Cretan dishes alongside international cuisine. The pastrami pastries are stand-out starters.
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Terzakis Ouzeri
On a small square opposite the Agios Dimitrios church, this excellent ouzeri has a good range of mezedes, mayirefta and grills. Try the sea urchin salad or, if you're really game to try a local speciality, ask if they have ameletita (unmentionables, fried sheep testicles).
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Peri Orexeos
Right on the busy Koraï pedestrian strip, this restaurant offers excellent modern Greek food with creative takes such as creamy chicken-filled kataïfi (angel-hair pastry) with creamy chicken, huge salads, and solid Cretan cuisine. There's also a wicked chocolate dessert.
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Ippokambos Ouzeri
Many locals come to this classic Iraklio haunt at the edge of the tourist-driven waterfront dining strip. Take a peek inside at the fresh trays and pots of mayirefta such as baked cuttlefish, and dine at one of the sidewalk tables or on the promenade across the road.
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Giakoumis Taverna
This is one of our favourites among the tavernas clustered around the 1866 market side streets. There's a full menu of Cretan specialities and vegetarian options. Turnover is heavy, which means that the dishes are fresh, and you can see the meat being prepared for the grill.
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Fyllo Sofies
Next to the Lion Fountain, this place does a roaring morning trade when tourists off the early boats and the post-club crowd head straight for a delicious bougatsa pastry. Try the custard version or the less-sweet myzithra cheese sprinkled with sugar.
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O Vrakas
This small street-side ouzeri (serving ouzo and light snacks) grills fresh fish alfresco in front of diners. It's unassuming and the menu is limited, but still very popular with locals. Grilled octopus with ouzo is a good choice.
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Prassein Aloga
This little, rustic-style café/restaurant has excellent innovative Mediterranean food from an ever-changing menu. It has some dishes based on ancient Greek cuisine, such as pork medallions with dried fruit on wild rice.
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I Avli tou Defkaliona
This popular taverna with traditional wicker chairs, checked tablecloths and plastic grapevines is known for its broad range of mezedes, home-style dishes and quality meat and seafood, as well as its lively atmosphere.
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Bitzarakis Bakery
Sells excellent freshly baked kalitsounia (lightly fried pastries) along with many other delectable snacks, sweets and traditional Cretan products made by the Kroussonas women's cooperative.
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Koupes
One of a row of rakadika (café-style eateries serving raki or wine with mezedes) along this pedestrian strip popular with students, this place has a good range of mezedes.
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Embolo
Run by former musician Giannis Stavrakakis from Anogia, Embolo dishes up fine Cretan food - excellent grills, pites (pies) and large salads - and has occasional live music.
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Amateur Fisherman's Club
For good-value fresh seafood, the Amateur Fisherman's Club, in a concrete building on the waterfront opposite the bus station, is recommended.
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Port Garden Cafe
If the kids are museumed out, the waterfront Port Garden Cafe has indoor and shaded outdoor play areas, including jumping castles and swings.
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Loukoumades
This place sells delicious fluffy loukoumades (fritters) drizzled with honey, sesame seeds and cinnamon.
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Pagopiion
Pagopiion serves superb food. It's best to eat at this lively bar before it gets too noisy later in the night.
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Erganos
Erganos, opposite the Jesus Bastion, is popular for reliable Cretan food at decent prices.
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Loukoulos
Loukoulos offers luscious Mediterranean specialities served on fine china and accompanied by soft classical music. You can either opt for the elegant interior or take your meal on the outdoor terrace under a lemon tree.
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