DK Travel : Crete : Places to eat

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Fortetza, Chania

Delightful café-bar midway along the mole that encloses the Venetian harbour. The best place in town for a sunset drink, with views across the water to the old town.
Gigantes

A more substantial dish: large white beans simmered in oil, herbs and tomatoes. Served cold in summer.
Giovanni, Irakleio

Cretan and Greek dishes as well as Italian and international cuisine in elegant surroundings. The lobster with filet mignon àla Café de Paris is a house speciality.
Giovanni, Irakleio

The most sophisticated restaurant in Crete’s capital city. As its name implies, Giovanni serves Italian dishes, plus an array of Cretan treats and reinvented traditional Greek dishes (see Giovanni, Irakleio).
Gopes

Nondescript-looking, bony little fish that’s the cheapest on the menu, but delicious once the bones are removed.
Hard Rock Cafe, Chersonisos

The international Hard Rock brand offers a familiar blend of cold beer, burgers and cocktails, attracting locals and visitors.
I Erganos, Irakleio

Hearty Cretan cooking in a family-run place. Specials include sygouri (meat soup) and a selection of grilled meat dishes.
Itanos, Agios Nikolaos

In a lane just off the main square, Itanos claims to be the resort’s only authentic taverna – a claim that looks increasingly shaky as tourism continues to grow. Neverthless, the taverna serves good, affordable Cretan meals and wine, and is always busy.
Kafeneio, Matala

Bright and cheerful café-bar, offering fresh fruit juice and yoghurt for breakfast and cold drinks throughout the day. An internet café is upstairs.
Kali Kardia, Siteia

Frequented more by locals than visitors, Kali Kardia (“Good Heart”) makes few concessions to tourist tastes. Authentic meze, from local cheeses to grilled snails, are washed down with strong Cretan retsina straight from the barrel.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €12
- €12–€18
- €18–€24
- €24–€32
- over €32