Paleohora Restaurants

  1. Bakakis Bakery

    Recommended is the Bakakis Bakery for snacks.

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  2. Dionysos Taverna

    One of the oldest tavernas in town, the popular Dionysos is known for top-grade food, particularly its excellent mayirefta . There is a good range of vegetarian dishes and grills. It has a roomy interior and tables spread across the main street.

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  3. Grammeno

    For excellent traditional Cretan food it is worth the trip to Grammeno, just past the beach, about 5km west of Paleohora. The menu includes specialties like braised rooster, various wild greens, lamb in vine leaves and tender roast goat.

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  4. kantina

    Right on Krios Beach - at the eastern end of Koundoura about 9km from Paleohora - there is a kantina that serves excellent and cheap Cretan food; try the kalitsounia (pastries filled with cheese or wild greens) or Sfakianes pites (pancakes) with honey.

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  5. Kyma

    One of the better places for fresh, local fish, Kyma is run by a fisherman: the offerings are normally from his own catch. It has a pleasant setting right on the quiet end of the beach, with a few tables outside under the trees.

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  7. Oriental Bay

    This beachside taverna is one of the best options on this side of the village. In addition to a range of cheap vegetarian choices, such as green beans and potatoes, there are dishes such as 'rooster's kiss' (chicken fillet with bacon) and 'drunk cutlet' (pork chop in red wine).

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  8. Sartzetakis Zaharoplasteion

    Recommended are the excellent sweets and home made ice cream at Sartzetakis Zaharoplasteion.

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  9. Third Eye

    It's not just vegetarians who flock to the Third Eye, just inland from Pahia Ammos. Crete's only vegetarian restaurant has an eclectic menu of curries, salads, pastas and Greek and Asian dishes, much of it made from the family farm's organic produce. There is often live music on Saturdays. They also have good budget rooms and apartments upstairs with air-con, fridge and balconies.

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  10. To Kiparaki

    This Dutch-run little place serves Asian-style food using only fresh produce for its daily changing menu. There are only eight tables in the little garden out the back

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