CHANIA

TARTUFO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

If you love authentic Italian cuisine, then at Tartufo restaurant you find your tasty hangout in Chania! Since 1981 introduces you to the most delicious world of neighbor, through inspired creations such as pizzas in a wood oven and unique handmade pasta (recipe remains a secret over the years) made with fresh ingredients. (Iroon Polytechniou 16, tel. 28210 57385, 27331, www.tartufo.com.gr)

KITCHEN Ltd.

Its name is inspired by the "kitchen limited", implying humor Manolis -idioktiti- and those who work here. This galley where, besides home-cooked food and traditional local dishes, one finds more gourmet dishes and, of course, authentic Cretan raki. The list is updated every day to not get bored one, since whoever comes here once ... not unsticks easily! (Daskalogianni 25, tel. 42 391 28210)

SALT AGERI

In a quiet and relaxing environment away from the city noise, in the picturesque Tabakaria, enjoy a variety of fresh fish and seafood. Squid, lobster, raki, Cretan beer "Smashing" and everything else pulls your appetite will find it here in the most ... delicious form. Highlight, tables outside, where your meal is transformed into experience, just where the waves break. (Vivilaki 35 Tabakaria, Halepa, tel. 28210 56 672, 51 136)

Tamam

In the area where housed the cold pool and the steaming cauldrons a hammam 1640, today you can enjoy Mediterranean delicacies, Asia Minor and Cretan cuisine. The opposite is operating in the last two years and is characterized by its more modern atmosphere but maintains the same directory. Do not miss chounkiar begienti, you lose! (Zambeliou 49, Old Town, tel. 28210 96080, www.tamamrestaurant.com)

REMEZZO (not altered the text wants that the customer)

The first Remezzo Greece "tied" in 1978 at the Old Port and has not xanaefyge ever. Since then all roads lead to a 24-hour cafe-bar restaurant of Chania. Start the day with a hearty breakfast, come back again in the afternoon for varieties, appetizers, lots of raki and tsipouro, while the evening enjoy here the most romantic drink ... your life! Highlight, the 24-hour kitchen. If you belong to those who after clubbing want to bite something good, you're at the right place! (El. 16A, tel. 28210 52001)

MEDITERRANEAN

In most point in the city, the Hatzimichalis Ntaliani, restaurant Mediterranean and Manolis -idioktitis and sef- pay for three years new dimension in taste. Selected dishes from the Mediterranean flavors and simple, designer surroundings will certainly make your hangout. Select any of the inspired salads and do not forget to order tenderloin with prosciutto and green apples. At the end of your meal homemade panacotta is the surprise that will sweeten the palate! (Hatzimichalis Ntaliani 36, Old Town, tel. 57 992 28210)

CLOCK

Since 2004, when it started to operate, it is a daily attitude of the locals here make a break from shopping and their jobs. Wonderful coffee, juices, delicious desserts and a variety of snacks, making it one of the best proposals for all hours of the day. (Market Square, tel. 28210 50400)

KIBAR

Not going for another cafe-bar and you will notice from the first moment of your visit. Housed in the historic building "Monastery Charles", works all day and is by far the best choice for coffee, drinks or wine accompaniment varieties of cheese and sausages. The minimal decoration -epimelimeni by Spyros Manouseli-, the "sophisticated" music and great atmosphere have brought a top choice! (Hatzimichalis Ntaliani 22 tel. 50 172 28210)

ABAB

Its name means poppy in Spanish and is undoubtedly one of the most ... intoxicating flowers nightlife. Dimitris -idioktitis- care to constantly change the decor of the restaurant, based on his favorite theme, giving the bar a very artistic and alternative air, while net drinks and mainstream music choices hold any patron "stuck" here until morning. If you like ... hip, you just found what you were looking at Chania! (Presentation 12, Old Harbour, www.ababa.gr)

VINERIA 36

Learn the secrets of wine to more special wine-bar of Chania. Find your favorite label amongst 116 total and bring out the taste of a variety of cheese and sausage that is made right before your eyes!

(Kallinikos Sarpaki 36, tel. 57 590 28210)

MOJO

Bar-club that the last seven years revolutionizing the world with his music. You will hear every Greek success and we are sure that will not stop minute to dance. Highlight, the well-established Halloween beach party, where the space is filled with sand and deck chairs, while the entrance is allowed only to those who wear them ... summer!

 

THE BLACK SHEEP

It was launched only in July, but has already gained numerous fans. Tidbits-temptations accompanied plentiful raki compose a meal that will last hours. Our proposal for the "Grandma's dish" that is updated daily. (Epimenidou 17 & Minoos, mob. 634 425 6977)

2 LUX

Those familiar Chania, know that the 2 Lux is another cafe-bar, but ... institution! Synonymous with 'subversion' and 'leadership', for 25 years a meeting point of people who love art and are distinguished for their positive energy. Open from early morning until the next morning, often renews its decoration, while remaining a favorite cult places in town. Do not be surprised if you get Haris Alexiou, Vasilis Papakonstantinou or Dimitris Mitropanos who visit it every time we are in Chania. (Sarpedon 8 tel. 28210 52515, www.2luxcafe.com)

METROPOLITAN PRINTING

Bar-restaurant with an extensive menu of inspired international dishes, salads and homemade sweets such as tiramisu and panacotta. Begin your meal with the famous margarita or a cool cosmopolitan and continue with what pulls your appetite under the sounds of atmospheric music. For Japanese cuisine lovers, the only shop that serves sushi! (Bettolo 28 Cathedral Square, tel. 40 920 28210)

 

DREAM STREET

If you are a fanatic of jazz, you'll love! The bar jazz of the eponymous hotel protanoixe its doors in December and brought a new air to the island. Here you will find a selection of wines, hand-made sangria and rakomelo, organic tea, as well as rare species of vodka and whiskey. Antiques, silk carpets and painted walls make up his unique environment. It is no coincidence that it is a popular meeting place of artists like Yannis Parios! (1st Lane Bishop Nikiforos 6-8, tel. 55 737 28210, mob. 6944 155252, www.odosoniron.gr)

ROXANNI

By far the best crepe in Chania! Whether sweet or salty, here will make any if he pulls your appetite ... the most pure version. Let your imagination run wild, end up in the composition of your favorite crepe ... and everything else taking her hands Roxanne and partners. (Halidon 106, tel. 53 433 28210)

 

Astra LIVE

The nocturnal ... they know them well. The city bouzouki deliver fun lessons for six years. Outside of the famed folk orchestra, often hosts top names of Greek pentagram as Angela Dimitriou Stamatis Gonidis, Nikos Makropoulos, Panos Kiamos and Elli Kokkinou. Open Friday and Saturday. (El. Venizelos 111 Halepa, tel. 45 545 28210, mob. 211 616 6942)

STARS CAFE

The new acquisition of Chania, for six months, is characterized by its relaxing atmosphere and modern design of. It is open from 10:00 until late at night and allows you to enjoy your coffee or your drink, a cold dish of cheese and sausages are manifold, club sandwiches- or some sweet -lemonopita, chocolate souffle, waffles etc. .- within soothing sounds of music lounge. It also organizes events, such as fashion shows. (El. Venizelos 111 Halepa, tel. 45 545 28210, mob. 211 616 6942)

OWL

Climb up the graves of the Venizelos to enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views of the Old Port. What time of the day you visit the Owl is sure that will get you ... brains. Morning select coffee and juicy chocolate cake, around noon dine lightly with salads, sandwiches, omelets, etc. Arab pies and in the evening relax while enjoying your drink. You are thinking of something better? (Venizelos Graves, tel. 27 449 28210)

KARIATIS RESTAURANT

Before 15 years the Kariatis restaurant began introduces tourists and locals to the secrets of Italian cuisine. Since then he continues to impress with imaginative gourmet dishes, the stylish design and relaxing musical choices. Select all of the above, but also to try lobster with black truffle, mozzarella and wild rice. (Square Katechaki 12 Old Harbour, tel. 28210 55600, www.kariatis-restaurant.gr)

PALACE

Prefer the cafe-bar restaurant Pallas for more than one reason. The neoclassical building of 1830, in which it is housed, will welcome you heartily all day long for a coffee, drink, finger food, and after reign the sun at 19:00, modern Mediterranean cuisine ... with a propensity for seafood ! Choose from the summer directory fillet of grouper in a bag with vegetables and pappardelle sweeten yourself with a sinful chocolate soufflé with cherry liqueur and ice cream! (Akti Tompazi 15 Old Harbour, tel. 45 688 28210)

PERFUME

The aroma of coffee will attract you, the sweetness of special desserts will keep you and the wide variety of creative Mediterranean cuisine takes you back to the doorstep. Sit back in the interior of wood and stone, or at tables outside on perantzada and enjoy the cozy atmosphere along with fresh salads, delicious pastas, tasty dishes with noodles and the now famous Chinese chicken! Enjoy each of the 40 dishes menu with genuine Cretan beer 'Smashing' and close the day with a drink or cocktail by the huge variety of bar. (Akti Tompazi 4 Old Port, tel. 28210 41472)

COZMO

The bar-restaurant Cozmo is the meeting point of the upper class world of Chania. Year-round welcome experienced tasters with delicacies from the Mediterranean creative cuisine, but at the end of May the farewell assigning entertaining patrons exclusively on bar, which is open from 24:00 until the wee hours. With mainstream music, your unique live events and countless party agitates nights and gives new meaning to the word 'entertainment'. (Afentouli 2 Old Port, tel. 28210 53900, 616 151 6973, 124 647 6930)

VENETO RISTORANTE ITALIANO

If you want to combine your trip to Crete with a walk in the prestigious past of the island, you only have to visit the Veneto Ristorante Italiano. The elegance and refinement of the area as a unique spectacle that could only be housed in a Venetian building from the 15th century. Authentic Italian dishes and homemade pizzas ... will land on the table, while sounds of classical and jazz music will perfectly accompany your meal. (Zambeliou 8-10 Old Port, tel. 28210 93527, www.ristoranteveneto.com.gr)

 

THE COPPER

A carefully landscaped and cared space welcomes you all year round to reveal why you became famous Cretan cuisine. Dare to try fried snails, drink "bowl" abundant raki and rakomelo and become a party to all patrons. Before leaving, do not forget to ask what date will have live music, to return to a genuine Cretan feast! (Akti Tompazi 29-30, Old Port, tel. 41 570 28210)

SAFRAN RESTAURANT

This year closes three years of life and celebrates offering unforgettable gastronomic routes along the paths of Mediterranean cuisine. Here you can dine romantically under the sounds of relaxing music in an atmospheric environment with dominant elements of stone, wood and metal -the design which has maintained one of the owners of at, and views of the Venetian Harbour. Try the all time classic appetizer of steamed mussels and saffron sauce and choose the ideal for your meal from the award-winning wine list with labels from all over Greece! (Akti Tompazi 30 Old Harbour, tel. 28210 56333, www.safranchania.com)

MICHAEL

The old cooperage the Old Port handed over to the restaurant to Michael that everyone can enjoy the view of the lighthouse along with fresh fish, marinated anchovies and fried shrimp. Accompany your appetizers with own produced wine or open one of the 60 labels that cellar. If meraklosete, get a gyrovolia, following the rhythm of good Greek music accompanies anyway every meal! (Sourmeli 54-56, Old Port, til.28210 58 330)

 

MUSES

The Muses cafe is located in the main square in the Old Port of Chania ,. Visit for a nutritious, energizing breakfast and again in the afternoon for a leisurely coffee overlooking the harbor and passersby. (Square El. Venizelos, Old Port, tel. 57 073 28210)

 

SEA U

Named original warrant and the sea all day and night long cafe-bar Sea U is an excellent proposal for morning coffee, food and metamesonychtio clubbing, especially for those who love the 70s. Do not forget to ask about the secrets of its cuisine. You will be surprised! (Akti Miaouli 4, tel. 23 215 28210)

 

MONASTERY RESTAURANT

It borrowed its name from the monastery that threw its shadow over the Venetian architecture stone building. Visitors to the "faithful" of traditional flavors, flocking daily to try local meat with fanciful names like "the mistake of nun", but also the famous sweet "Abbot," that the holy name are not reduced at all sinful taste of! (Akti Tompazi 12 Old Harbour, tel. 55 527 28210)

 

THE NEORIA

The tavern, a meeting place for artists and politicians, the same warm welcome any local or visitor who crosses its gates. The fresh seafood, the delicious lobster and full of "fruit of the deep" soup are just three of the key reasons that will make everyday customers. (Côte Compound 5, tel. 52 255 28210)

 

VENETIAN TAVERN

You do not have to be residents of the pension, in order to taste the delicacies of Venetian tavern. Simple Cretan recipes such as roasted lamb patty and artichokes off the hands of the chef and the local white or red wine elevates mood, refreshing body and spirit. (Zambeliou 57, Old Harbour, tel. 88 270 28210)

 

TAVERN "ELA"

With a name that invites you and your environment appetizing tavern "Come," for years, serves unmatched delicacies. Homemade pies and tasty lamb pitcher reaches the hot table, to enjoy along with wine from the cellar with selected 60 branded bottles for expensive but cheap and tastes! (Kondylaki 47, Old Town, tel. 28210 74128)

 

Sparingly MELATHRON

In one of the most beautiful squares of Chania is a renovated neoclassical known as the Feidiou Melathron. The sophisticated interior and atmospheric outdoor area with wooden floor and the trees make the perfect backdrop for romantic evenings and gastronomic experiences. Seek fresh pepper steak for main and dessert to share with your other half a delicious millefeuille. (Courts Square 2, tel. 54 222 28210)
 

 

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BOTANICAL PARK OF CRETE

The Botanical Park of Crete restaurant gets more and more fans, as famous for its fresh and natural of materials, and for the tasty temptations of the list. Variety of salads and meats cooked in different ways will tempt you to try. Enjoy a walk in the park, calm coming into contact with nature and write the most delicious epilogue in ambient space overlooking endless green ...!

(17th km. E. O. Chania-Omalos ovens, tel. 6976 860573, www.botanical-park.com)

 

MAMBO

In Kato Stalos you will find the ultimate beach bar. Listens on Mambo name and undertakes to serving refreshing cocktails and drinks under Hawaiian umbrellas, while the music selections tantalise cheer and hold up until dawn! (Kato Stalos, tel. 28210 60984)

The GERO TSEGKAS

In a fabulous location in the fishing port of Kastelli, the tavern Elder Tsegos is for three generations the first choice of those who know how to choose fresh "fruits of the sea" for their meal. Lobster, chowder and Kakkavia with local fish supplied each morning from the harbor, are some of the dishes that will tempt! (Kastelli, tel. 22 195 28220)

Piglets

If you are fans of local Meat Pigs will thrill you! Meat on the spit (intestines, kontosouvli, pancetta, pork, thieves, etc.) or on the grill, but also the delicious garlicky -fileto pork wrapped with cheese, bacon and knisari- make the best ... lair for meat eaters everywhere . In plus playground. Makes and delivery. (El. Venizelos, in Kounoupidiana, tel. 69 550 28210)

AKROLIMANO

Not random destination of those who covet fresh fish. Lysander and Antonis -idioktites, father and gios- go fishing every day in order to bring to your table the best from the world of the sea. Select the outer space, just where the waves break, and enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets. Highlight, the delicious sea bream. Open from 20:00. (Holy Sunday, tel. 28210 50233, mob. 603 484 6977)

 

Grabias

A walk in Kalivianí should be combined with a visit to the beautiful tavern Grambousa. There, overlooking the port of Kastelli will try grampousiano lamb with honey -a recipe of 1700- and shank of pig cooked in a wood oven on vine branches, accompanied by raw stamnagathi, fresh Cretan gruyere cheese and roasted walnuts. Of course, you can combine your meal with genuine Cretan red wine from the estate "Athanasiadis' and, if it is summer, with fruit from the complimentary buffet. Finally, from 15 July to late August lyra players and violinists will keep you entertained from 19:00 until late. (Kaliviani, Kissamos Grambousa, tel. 28220 22707, www.gramboussa.com)

 

PLATANIAS

LIMANAKI

Here you can taste the most delicious soup of your life, no exaggeration! The Harbour is the No. 1 choice of all who show constant preference for fresh seafood products for their meal. Indulge in a unique dining experience overlooking the beach of Platanias. (Limanaki Platania, tel. 68 859 28210)

Taverna DRAKIANA

Beneath the wreath forming the plane and in the company of music composing streams await the wooden tables of the tavern Drakiana, (3 km. South of the main road of Platanias). You will enjoy traditional dishes made from local materials and local raki. In must include handmade stuffed vine leaves, rabbit stew -with ... starring dish have been bred from ownership; and traditional Cretan skaltsounia. (Drakiana, Platanias, tel. 61 677 28210)

 

ZAFFERANO

The little brother of Kariatis restaurant may be younger, but has nothing to envy. In a black and white decor guests dine ala Italian with freshly colored salads, pizzas and pancakes baked in a wood oven, pasta and delicious seafood dishes. Quality meets luxury and Platania's what was missing, a restaurant like Zafferano!

(Platanias, tel. 28210 55600, www.zafferano.gr)

 

MYLOS

O mill that houses the homonymous club worm turns for two centuries. In the last 17 years, however, it has turned into frenzied entertainment area, as the decks have spent and continue to spend renowned djs. Rock the house listening and selected Greek sounds from June to August!

(Platanias, tel. 28210 60449, www.mylos-chania.com)

NEROMYLOS

Before you go to Mylos or just finished your all night long party in this, go a little further down the beach of Platanias and make a stop at Neromylos. There, from 11:00 onwards you can enjoy your coffee, freshly squeezed juice and food "light" cuisine that offers seats which literally are in the water of the pool or sea.

(Platanias, tel. 28210 60449, www.mylos-chania.com)

AGIA MARINA

JAY JAY'S

Just bored the marine flavors then turn to the Jay Jay's, the authentic steak house Chania. Everyday, from 16:00 until late at night, Jim and John you expect in a country style room to serve you peeled potato with cheddar cheese, bacon, sour cream and herbs with salad Jay Jay's and T-bone steak or burger giant. Before the sumptuous meal, however, will show you the cellar to help you choose the wine of your choice. Eat, but do not rush to leave. Order a digestive espresso or a drink, and if Monday, expect to start the evening with live acoustic rock that has delight fans of the genre.

(Ano Agia Marina, Chania, tel. 84 900 28210)

SAND AND SUN

The name alone puts you in a summer mood and causes your mood to dance the night away! Go early for coffee and lunch, take a refreshing swim in the famous beach of Agia Marina and get ready to the sounds of Greek and foreign music for partying till the first rays of the sun! (Agia Marina, tel. 60 045 28210)

COSTA COSTA

Proceed "coast coast" to find the beach bar of your dreams. The palm trees provide the necessary shade coffee time, while the decks rhythmically accompany your drink! (Agia Marina, tel. 28210 60967)

SAVVY

Make the night and day in a place that predisposes you to clubbing and dancing. Move rhythmically to the sounds of disco, pop, rock and mainstream music and take pictures to outsmart your friends that you went on vacation a tropical island!

(Agia Marina, tel. 60 338 28210)

TRADITIONAL RESTAURANT KOUROUPIS

A lush garden with palm trees and olive trees and a playground make up the landscape of the traditional restaurant Kouroupis. For years now, the owner watching the purest Cretan raw materials and prepares its "recipes grandmother" with a more modern touch in the way of preparation and presentation, to please everybody taste. Ideal retreat for couples and beautiful setting for a carefree evening with friends! (Agia Marina, tel. 28210 60318, www.kouroupis-restaurant.gr)