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( 28310 30553; cnr Katehaki & Himaras; dishes €4-9; 10am-11pm; )
At this plant-
based restaurant only organic, local and seasonal ingredients make it into the daily chan-
ging roster of tasty homemade soups, salads and casseroles. Service is...mellow.
Prima Plora
SEAFOOD $$$
( 28310 56990;
www.primaplora.gr
; Akrotiriou 4; mains €7.50-22; lunch & dinner; )
If you
want seaside dining without the faux folklore of the harbour tavernas, head 2km west of
the Fortezza where Prima Plora delivers romance by the bucket amid a contemporary
nautical vibe. Take in views of bay and castle while finding your favourites on the glob-
ally inspired menu.
Thalassografia
MEDITERRANEAN $$$
( 28310 52569; Kefalogiannidon 33; mains €5-20; lunch & dinner May-Oct; )
If it's not
too windy, friendly service, superb fortress and sea views, and eclectic Mediterranean
cuisine invite lingering in this artist-owned cafe with its breezy cascading terraces.
Lemonokipos
CRETAN $$$
( 28310 57087;
www.lemontreegarden.com
; Ethnikis Antistaseos 100; mains €7-24; )
Candles, wine and a table for two in an enchanted courtyard are the hallmarks of a ro-
mantic night out. But even if your date doesn't make you swoon, the creative Cretan
classics served beneath the lemon trees should still ensure an unforgettable evening.
Avli
CRETAN $$$
$$$
( 28310 58250;
www.avli.com
; Xanthoudidou 22, cnr Radamanthyos; mains €11.50-27; )
This
well-established Venetian garden villa serves creative Cretan food with a side of ro-
mance. Farm-fresh fare steers the menu resulting in dishes with bold flavour pairings: kid
goat meets honey and thyme, sea bass cuddles up with lemon saffron sauce, and octopus
teams up with caramelised onions.
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