Ikaros Restaurant, Heraklion
Ikaros is the genuinely local version of Cretan food: a kafeneion that serves whatever the kitchen braised that morning to the people who live nearby. Ask what's ready, order from that list, pay half what the tourist tavernas charge. Teens can take the lead on the ordering format — 'ti einai etimo' (what is ready) is the right question at any traditional Greek lunch restaurant. Kids get substantial braised meat and vegetables. Arrive at 1pm for the freshest dishes; the kitchen slows down significantly after 2:30pm.
- Hours
- Lunch daily approximately 12:00-16:00; limited evening service
- Price
- 8-12 euros per person
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Booking required
- No
Tips
- 1pm arrival for freshest braised dishes — the kitchen winds down after 2:30pm
- The ordering question is 'ti einai etimo' (what is ready): let teens take the lead on this, it's a simple phrase that works across Greece