Best cretan food in heraklion, a real gem. Do not waste your time and money elsewhere. I would have liked a small closing dessert, as is offered everywhere in Crete

We came here early in the afternoon (12:30) on a Wednesday in November, and found it open and very welcoming, although we were the only ones there! The food we had was delicious - mushroom risotto, the baked eggplant (incredible!), bread, spreads, wine, and cheese...More

Elia and Diosmos, in a charming village near Knossos, is well worth the detour. The meal we ate was the best of our trip, not just in Crete but in Athens also. The Minoan lamb and fennel pies were standouts, but every dish we tried...More

My husband and I were honeymooning up the street and decided to try this restaurant. The food was great! We had the fried gruyere, risotto, and steak. All three were excellent! The restaurant has a cute outdoor patio and the staff is warm and friendly....More

After a very filling late lunch at Boutari, we ate at around 9pm at Elia & Diosmos. We opted for mains only and both chose Minoan Lamb washed down with 1/2 bottle of red house wine. The lamb was plentiful, tender and sweet, having been...More

The avocado salad is deadly good! But the replacement beef tip stew I received when they ran out of my desired Mossakalaki was one of the best things I have ever tasted! Broiled in olive oil, potatoes and beef tips with feta cheese melted in...More

A few kilometers south from the throngs of the Knossos palace lies Skatani home to Kazanzakis. One might expect to find a run of the mill overpriced tavern. Instead it is a tavern worth the visit in its own right! Very relaxing (we went Sunday...More