Where to eat Mediterranean food in Archanes: The Best Restaurants and Bars

June 9, 2020 Enriqueta Cusson

Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Archanes. Archanes is a former municipality in the Heraklion regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Archanes-Asterousia, of which it is a municipal unit.
Things to do in Archanes

10. Synetairistiko Kafeneio Pantopoleio "Ploymi"

Tsikritzi and Kapetanaki 6, Archanes, Crete Greece Mediterranean, Greek, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +30 693 453 3882 https://www.facebook.com/ploumicoop/
Synetairistiko Kafeneio Pantopoleio "Ploymi"

The cooperative grocery "Plumi" café is the home of a large group of people who produce, share, learn and help each other through their talents and skills. "Plumi" is more than just a coffee shop or a restaurant. Everything that happens here, together wit

Reviewed By del-estadio

bar/resto qui vend essentiellement des produits naturels, qui propose un coin lecture et où il y a également vente de légumes. Très typique. Très bon accueil. Un très bon moment.

9. O Nikolis

101 Labraki, Archanes, Crete 701 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Brunch, Dinner Reservations, Seating, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +30 281 175 2275
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3 based on 15 reviews

O Nikolis

Reviewed By Shraga S

We had a light but delicious lunch at O Nikolis and spent a very pleasant hour under the shade of the beautiful tree opposite the restaurant. Nikoleta, the manager also served. She was so friendly and helpful!! She ecplained and conversed with great cordiality and other staff as well.Our salad and our Cretan cooked greens were delicious. They are grown in Nikoleta"s garden and so are the hens that lay the daily fresh eggs at the restaurant. At the end of the meal we had very good Greek Coffee and were offered Raki and delicious sweet watermelon. The place and the toilet are spotless. Warmly recommend!!

8. Likastos

Central Square Archanes, Archanes, Crete Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +30 281 075 2433
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4 based on 79 reviews

Likastos

Reviewed By alejcisneros

Katerina is an amazing cook! She and her husband Mikal an their family made us feel so welcome and loved through their food and their generous sweet selves we had to go back!!! On that first day we ate lamb with artichokes and some simple boiled zucchini. We thought we had gone to heaven. We weren't going to have dessert, but in the end had the warm orange cake and couldn't believe the flavor!!! Of course raki came with the dessert... The next day we had the most tender goat in tomato sauce ever... and we sat and chatted with Mikal the owner while his brilliant 14 year old grandson also Mikal interpreted. We miss Katerina and her family already!!!!

7. To Spitiko

Archanes, Crete Greece Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available +30 281 075 1591 http://Spitiko.gr
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4 based on 128 reviews

To Spitiko

Reviewed By acnut

Centrally located, fast and clean restaurant, delicious dishes, reasonable prices and wonderful staff.

6. Trioroukouno Restaurant Cafe

Ano Archanes, Archanes, Crete 70100 Greece Greek, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Takeout, Serves Alcohol [email protected] +30 281 075 1000 http://www.facebook.com/trioroukouno/timeline?ref=page_internal
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5 based on 57 reviews

Trioroukouno Restaurant Cafe

Reviewed By 7aretaki

I have visited this restaurant 4 times.delicious food,especially the pizza and spaghetti.nice atmosphere, clean toilets,kind staff.you should go!!!

5. Kritamon Restaurant

Square Ano Archanes, Archanes, Crete 701 00 Greece Greek, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Free Wifi, Reservations, Table Service [email protected] +30 281 075 3092 http://www.kritamon.gr/
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4 based on 163 reviews

Kritamon Restaurant

Reviewed By greecemoments

We were several times in the Kritamon for dinner. The traditional dishes are excellent and absolutely delicious! We particularly liked the homemade sushi and the chicken souvlaki! The owners are very friendly and have decorated their restaurant with love. The courtyard is so beautiful and you can sit here in such a cozy place. Great prices for gourmet quality! On our next visit to Archanes we will be back for sure!

4. Bakaliko Crete

Eleftherias Venizelos Square 13, Archanes, Crete 701 00 Greece Mediterranean, Greek, Wine Bar Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Free Wifi [email protected] +30 281 075 1117 http://www.bakalikocrete.com
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4 based on 248 reviews

Bakaliko Crete

Bakaliko is a DELI selling fine quality food and wines of Crete plus a restaurant where we serve light, innovative meals (sandwiches, salads, meze) using the ingredients of the store.

Reviewed By Praveenk2008

We had lunch here during our short trip to archanes and we found the leafy outdoor setting quite wonderful. The salad was fresh and delicious and the food portions were good. The service was a little slow but I don't think we were in any real hurry.

3. Zen of Crete

Pl. El. Venizelou 2 Central square, Archanes, Crete 70100 Greece Mediterranean, Greek, Grill, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer [email protected] +30 281 075 2222 http://zenofcrete.gr/
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5 based on 94 reviews

Zen of Crete

ZEN of Crete is about the simplicity and deliciousness of traditional Cretan cuisine infused by modern flavours and relaxed warmhearted atmosphere. We use only fresh, seasonal local ingredients in our dishes. We share only family recipes we love ourselves

Reviewed By peterfromkauai

Lots of restaurants are found here but we decided to have dinner at the Zen.One of our friends ordered moussaka which was not very good and the other one ordered the chicken fillet which was very nice. I ordered “bifteki” which is the greek equivalent of a burger. The dish came almost burnt it was really black on both sides and I ended up removing burnt meat, like removing large bits of charcoal from the food. Although the food and the salads were excellent the fact that the moussaka was not good and that the beefsteak was burnt force me to give this restaurant 2 stars.I want to ask the manager whether the chef was smoking or doing something and had forgotten my meat on the grill but I was told no, that’s how this is made! Excuse me? We also noticed people in the table next to us had very nice looking bifteki, not even burnt. I asked and they said that it was “al dente!!!” Meat is “al dente? So my recommendation is that this place has some good stuff and some bad stuff and that’s why I’m giving it 2 stars. Next day we tried the restaurant just next to it and it was really good we enjoyed the briam which is a vegetable dish and it was very good.The first photo is from the burnt food with its burnt bits removed, and the second photo of a real, not burnt “bifteki.”Thank you for choosing ... the result was finally the enjoyment ... you couldn't resist ... and you finally enjoyed it.

2. Maxim Restaurant

Andrea Papandreou 301 Castro Hotel, Amoudara, Crete 714 14 Greece International, Greek, Seafood, Mediterranean, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Cash Only, Table Service, Seating, Parking Available, Validat [email protected] +30 281 082 2770
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4 based on 162 reviews

Maxim Restaurant

Reviewed By Ami Iuliana M

After having some not so nice experience in Heraklion we tried Maxim, based on the reviews here. We were not disappointed. As appetizer we had mussels saganaki, a huge plate with mussels and vegetables covered with melted cheese. Main course was a traditional dish made of lamb, delicious as well. 2 persons shared 1 portion of each since we wanted to try more than one plate, and it was actually too much! Portions are big. Even if we were full, the server brought us fruits and raki on the house, very good option for desert.

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1. Mare coffee bar & food

Sofokli Venizelou avenue Xenia square, Heraklion, Crete 71202 Greece Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer [email protected] +30 281 024 1946 http://www.mare-cafe.gr
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4 based on 134 reviews

Mare coffee bar & food

Mediterranean Greek cuisine & seafood by the sea in Heraklion. Beautiful views during the day & spectacular sunsets in the evening with outdoor seating.

Reviewed By christA8466EH

Discovered this place 3 years ago so we had to go back again. Definitely not disappointed, the food is amazing, great service. Its a good place for a midday meal with a great view.We are really thankful for your review. It is a real pleasure for us to know that you enjoyed your visit in Mare coffee bar & food. We hope to see you again the next time you will come in our city!!

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