Must-see restaurants in Lasithi Province

  • Tavern Taksiarhos

    Lasithi Province

    One of the better among the tourist-deluged pit stops below the Dikteon Cave, Taksiarhos offers the gamut of trad fare but is known for its succulent…

  • Cafe Bar Massaros

    Lasithi Province

    Serving toasties, crêpes, salads and pizza mainly to tourists in the daytime, this simple, congenial cafe-bar turns into a locals' spot for chat and shots…

  • Napoleon

    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…

  • Zorbas Taverna

    Lasithi Province

    Gregarious owner Zorba, with his sailor’s roll, sea captain’s cap and bushy moustache, lays on the Greek clichés with a trowel and a wink. Bouzouki music…

  • Ostria

    Lasithi Province

    Aptly named Ostria ('south wind') sits on the sea, buffeted by the breeze and blessed with unblemished views of Spinalonga. The menu yields few surprises,…

  • To Finistrini

    Lasithi Province

    This easy-going rakadhiko (Cretan ouzerie – place that serves ouzo and light snacks) on the main square dishes up tasty mezedhes and simple fast-food…

  • Fresco Eatery

    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…

  • Taverna Gorgona

    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…

  • Taverna Kourites

    Lasithi Province

    This spacious taverna on the outskirts of Tzermiado does a brisk lunchtime trade with coaches full of day trippers. At other times it's a peaceful spot…

  • Taverna Stavros

    Lasithi Province

    Long-established Stavros, eye-catchingly flanked by geranium pots, and propped up by old-timers, offers al fresco seating and a menu spanning salads,…

  • Petros Taverna

    Lasithi Province

    Average Greek fare is on offer at this long-standing tourist taverna at the foot of the Dikteon Cave.