Taverna restaurants in Crete
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Thalassino Ageri
It can be tricky to find, but this solitary fish taverna in a tiny port amongst the ruins of Hania's old tanneries is one of the most delightful eateries in Crete. Apart from the superb setting they have fresh fish and excellent mezedes such as tender octopus in wine vinegar and melt-in-your-mouth calamari as well as a delicious fisherman's salad. Take a taxi or follow Venizelou around the coast turning left at Noel St as soon as you veer away from the coast.
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Tamam
Housed in an old hammam, Tamam presents a superb selection of vegetarian specialities - try the spicy avocado dip on potato - and inspired dishes such as the Tas kebab veal with spices and yoghurt or the Beyendi chicken with creamy aubergine purée.
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Portego
This delightful restaurant serves excellent Cretan and Greek cuisine and has dishes cooked in the wood-fired oven (as is their bread). Try the lamb in a clay pot with yogurt. It is housed in the historic 1900s house of local character Anna Bey, whose portrait is in the back room. It has a good wine list, a lovely courtyard for summer and a cool bar.
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I Sterna tou Bloumosifi
The old stone taverna I Sterna tou Bloumosifi has a pleasant courtyard garden and is widely known for its excellent Cretan cuisine. For starters try the gavro (mild anchovy) wrapped in vine leaves, or the garlic and herb mushrooms, and then move on to the hilopita (tagliatelle) with rooster.
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To Mati tis Limnis
There are a number of tavernas around the lake, but few of the older rent rooms above the tavernas were operating. The shady To Mati tis Limnis on the quieter end of the lake makes good traditional dishes such as rabbit stifado (braised with onions) or filling mizythropites (cheese pies).
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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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Taverna Christos
This established waterfront taverna has a romantic tamarisk-shaded terrace overlooking the sea. It has a good choice of Cretan dishes and fresh fish and a daily specials board.
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Vlachakis Brothers
Over in Souda town, this simple fish taverna is widely known for its excellent seafood and its house specialty, the prawn omelette, washes down nicely with barrel wine.
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Vryses Way
Near the crossroads in the town centre the modest Vryses Way serves excellent gyros, Sfakianes pittes (traditional pancakes) and yoghurt with honey.
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Taverna Progoulis
You will be tempted by the lamb or other tasty meat grilling on the spit outside Taverna Progoulis, which has tables under the trees.
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Dimitri's
Try Dimitri's family tavern for friendly service and produce from their farm.
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Tamam
Housed in an old hammam, Tamam presents a superb selection of vegetarian specialities - try the spicy avocado dip on potato - and inspired dishes such as the Tas kebab veal with spices and yoghurt or the Beyendi chicken with creamy aubergine purée.
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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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