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kosta_karapinotis

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Cretan cuisine is some of the best that I’ve ever tried. I don’t visit the island too often, but I do visit mainland Greece. I have two young kids, and the trip to Athens is already enough for them. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on Cretan cuisine in Athens or Attiki specifically, but anywhere else on the mainland would do (Corinth for example). I would love to try out some spots. 😊
 

k_tsoukalas

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I'd be interested in knowing this, too - I love Cretan cuisine! Getting to Crete isn't always possible.
 
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StefanosV

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There're many Cretan restaurants in Athens. Some I've been to and I liked them: Katsourbos in Pagrati, Romanakia in Agia Paraskevi, Kaplani and Veri Meze in Kaisariani and Raeti in Ampelokipi.
 
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kosta_karapinotis

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There're many Cretan restaurants in Athens. Some I've been to and I liked them: Katsourbos in Pagrati, Romanakia in Agia Paraskevi, Kaplani and Veri Meze in Kaisariani and Raeti in Ampelokipi.
Thank you! I will keep these in mind, I appreciate yu stopping to answer.
 

Deborah

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Cretan cuisine is some of the best that I’ve ever tried. I don’t visit the island too often, but I do visit mainland Greece. I have two young kids, and the trip to Athens is already enough for them. I am wondering if anyone has any recommendations on Cretan cuisine in Athens or Attiki specifically, but anywhere else on the mainland would do (Corinth for example). I would love to try out some spots. 😊
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If you take the hydrofoil (40 minutes from Athens) to the island of Aegina for a day trip, the restaurant shown above is authentic Cretan cuisine. It’s located one street back from the waterfront. Your children would love Aegina. There are some nice beaches, horse buggy rides, and pastries/ice cream made with Aegina’s famous pistachios.
 

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