Apo Dyo Horia
Come here for authentic recipes from Crete and the Black Sea region, reflecting the restaurant's name, which means "from two villages". The lamb kleftiko is a guranteed winner. You can wash it down with excellent Cretan raki or organic wine.

Address: 7 Vyronos | Telephone: 2310 269 204 |

Ermis
This well-established local favourite is open all day and serves fantastic home-made Greek cuisine. The beef in tomato sauce and lamb fricassé are among a veritable panoply of delicious dishes.

Address: 4 Rongoti Street | Telephone: 2310 270 783 |

Frutti di Mare
This bright, modern fish taverna in the Ladadika district sets out its tables in the square near the old Turkish baths. Its decent selection of seafood includes a rich crab salad and a classic cod and chips.

Address: 20 Komninon | Telephone: 2310 239 100 |

Tre Marie
The original branch of four smart sister trattorias, with marble and dark wood décor, features classic pasta and pizza, as well as more adventurous delights such as courgette blooms stuffed with cheese and spearmint in a truffle-honey sauce.

Address: 13 Palion Partron Germanou | Telephone: 2310 240 051 |