DK Travel : Crete : Places to eat

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Kyria Maria, Rethymno

A friendly little taverna on a quiet alley in Rethymno’s old town, near the famous Rimondi fountain. Kyria Maria serves village style dishes and is usually bustling in the evenings but quieter at lunchtime (see Kyria Maria, Rethymno).
La Pergola, Malia

Despite its Italianate name, this taverna on a side lane off Malia’s main street has good Cretan dishes and an assortment of Greek grills and salads.
Lavraki

Sea bass is baked in olive oil, red wine vinegar and rosemary, served whole.
Loukanika

These smoked and spiced pork sausages are a typically Cretan snack, served more often in winter.
Loukoulos, Irakleio

Probably the best restaurant in Irakleio, serving Italian cuisine in up-market surroundings (white linen tablecloths and candles in the evening) in a room decorated with antique prints and paintings.
Malvasia

One of Europe’s oldest wines, Malvasia was exported as far as England by the Venetians. Made from a blend of sugar-rich, aromatic grapes, it is best drunk with dessert.
Marides

Tiny whitebait are coated in flour, flash-fried and served with a slice of lemon as a snack or a first course.
Marides

Tiny whitebait are dipped in flour and shallow-fried, then served with shredded lettuce and a slice of lemon.
Marilena, Elounda

Marilena’s menu concentrates on seafood, simply grilled and very fresh, and prices are not exorbitant by the standards of Elounda, which is generally the priciest place on Crete. Other Greek dishes have been adapted for foreign palates by using a little less oil (see Marilena, Elounda).
Marilena, Elounda

Simply grilled fresh seafood is what Marilena does best, though it also serves other Greek dishes, created with an appealing lightness of touch.

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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