Kritamon

Top choice in Iraklio Province


Send your taste buds on a wild ride at this foodie outpost in a street off Arhanes' main square and set attractively around a garden courtyard with walnut trees. Ancient Cretan and creative modern recipes – including many veg dishes – result in a small but soulful menu with such signature choices as sea-bass fricassee with beans, fennel, spinach and lemon.

Ingredients come mostly from the organic family farm.


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