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Heraklion fort For many years Ippokambos Ouzeri has remained a confident leader among the restaurants of Heraklion. This beautiful dining facility offers the most popular dishes from the local cuisine. This is a spacious and wonderfully decorated facility that is simply perfect for a family holiday. During the daytime travellers are welcome to try budget dinner of various types, and in the evening interesting entertainment traditionally waits for guests of the restaurant. Popular dishes from Greek and Mediterranean cuisine can be tried in amazing Paralia – Tavern restaurant. This place serves visitors until late in the evening. Guests are attracted not only by the food of excellent quality, but also excellent service.
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If your aim is to try Greek dishes cooked in accordance with classic recipes, you will find all you need and more in Erganos restaurant. Its spacious and beautifully decorated hall is perfect for celebrations. The restaurant offers not only the excellent menu, but also the rich wine list that will surprise even great connoisseurs of the drink. Foreign travelers are traditionally fond of Kiriakos restaurant, which specializes in home cuisine. Kiriakos is always distinguished by relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. This is the place where you can relax with your family or spend an unforgettable evening with friends.
The basis of the menu of Brillant restaurant is represented by seafood dishes. Simply no other restaurant of the city offers such a luxurious choice of fish dishes and delicacies. In addition to their favorite delicacies guests are offered to order a glass of wine from own cellar of the restaurant. When it comes to describing budget institutions of the city, visitors are recommended to visit La Boheme restaurant, the signature dish of which is delicious pizza. Visitors are also welcome to order fresh salads and desserts, soft drinks and best Italian wines. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Gourmet travellers are recommended not to forget to visit the Chinese restaurant called Chopsticks. In Chopsticks visitors are offered to try original dishes and drinks that will certainly make their relaxation there even more pleasant. The menu of Pagopoieion restaurant is very diverse. It specializes in dishes from the international cuisine. Here visitors are offered to try classic Italian risotto and Mediterranean dishes, as well as savory Mexican snacks. A lovely bar with numerous drinks is one of the main advantages of the restaurant. Here guests will be offered to try various cocktails, wines and soft drinks. Devotees of vegetarian food will fall in love with Irini Apartments restaurant. In the morning visitors are welcome to try a buffet type breakfast, and during the daytime visitors are welcome to select from a rich variety of soups, salads, vegetable stews and bakery.
Cathedral of Heraklion The traditional cuisine of Heraklion would be incomplete without quality olive oil. It is an important ingredient in the majority of local dishes. The regional cuisine will also please all fans of seafood who will be able to try dozens of different types of fish, shellfish, and scallops. Seafood is available as a separate dish and is frequently used as an ingredient in various salads. Some fish types are the main ingredient of nourishing local soups. In order to see a true variety of fruits of the sea, don’t forget to visit the fish market of Heraklion.
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There are several farms not far from the city, which produce different organic dairy products. Yogurts are widely present in the national cuisine, as well as various types of fresh cheese. Travelers can try simply fabulous bryndza and a popular local cheese called Kefalotyri. Many gourmets also recommend trying Anthotyros cheese. Some varieties of local cheese are not available even in restaurants because farmers sell them on local food markets only.
Léglise St Tite (Héraklion, Crète) Visitors of Heraklion restaurants will be surely offered to start their meal with popular appetizers, and Taramasalata. It is a meze type dish containing cured fish roe. Vegetable salads are also popular appetizers in the region. A salad with tomatoes, bryndza, and olives is one of the most popular in the region.
Desserts available in local restaurants will definitely please adherents of a healthy lifestyle. Fruit salads are very popular in the region. They are usually dressed with fresh yogurt. The yogurt itself with a bit of honey is also a popular dessert. Vacationers wishing to try something unusual should offer ice cream made of goat milk in local restaurants or cafes.
A simple walk in the food markets of Heraklion can bring many interesting gastronomic discoveries. There are always many different fruits available for sale, and experienced tourists recommend trying sweet cherry and small bananas that are grown on Crete plantations. Besides that, it is possible to buy popular types of honey, olive oil, fresh dairy products, and rare seafood delicacies. Large markets always have small restaurants and cafes that offer delicious regional cuisine.
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Heraklion

Travel notes on best cuisine and restaurants of Heraklion (Greece) on OrangeSmile.com. Famous recipes and traditional dishes and courses in Heraklion restaurants. Where to eat - our recommendations on popular places in Heraklion, where you can taste delicious meal and also spend a good time with your friends.
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