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Authentic Cretan Mountain Cooking
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Restaurant

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local

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Kostas - Amelie - Irsa

Just a short stroll from the old Venetian harbour, you'll find a true taste of the Cretan mountains. This is where we go for authentic Sfakian cuisine, with incredible slow-cooked lamb and goat dishes prepared in a traditional wood-fired oven that you can see from your table. The atmosphere is cozy and rustic, and it feels like you've been welcomed into a local family's home for a hearty, traditional meal.

Favorite 🍽️: Lamb tsigariasto (slow-cooked lamb), grilled octopus, and Sfakian pita — hearty, traditional and deeply flavorful.
Local tip ⭐: Visit on a relaxed evening and ask about the ofto lamb or staka with eggs — seasonal highlights that locals love.
Reservation: Recommended, especially dinner and weekends.
Parking: Public parking nearby; best to walk or taxi into the Old Town.
Contact: 📞 +30 2821 057 035

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