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Chrisostomos
A traditional Chania tavern specialising in recipes from the Sfakia region. Many dishes come from a wood-fired oven and are served with Cretan wine.
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Crete
Tamam
Cooking since 1982 inside a former Venetian-era public bath in Chania’s old port, with Greek dishes that carry Ottoman and Eastern Mediterranean influences.
Crete
Salis
A farm-to-table restaurant on Chania’s old harbour, serving contemporary local dishes with vegetables from its own gardens and a deep Cretan wine list.
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O Margetis
A taverna and grill in Chora, a popular stop for meat dishes in the old town. Combine it with an evening stroll through the narrow lanes.
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Agios Petros
A traditional Greek restaurant set among pine trees in the green north of the island. Grilled meats and home-style dishes are served in a quiet, shaded setting.
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Oi Istories tou Barba
An ouzeri-style spot by the long Magazia-Molos beach, good for meze and drinks with a view. It is open from the morning, making it handy after a swim.
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O Psariotis
A long-established fish taverna on the harbour at Linaria, serving seafood mostly caught by the family. Convenient for a meal before or after the ferry.
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Asimenos
A seaside fish restaurant at Aspous whose owners supply the catch from their own boat. Lobster spaghetti, mussels and grilled fish are the dishes to try.
Kefalonia
I Kalyva tou Psara
A simple fish taverna right on Agia Kyriaki beach, known for grilled marinated fish and fried red mullet. Kakavia fish soup can be prepared if you order ahead.
Kefalonia
Hersonas
An inland grill house serving meat from its own animals, with their own vegetables and olive oil. A good lunch stop when visiting the Agios Gerasimos monastery.