Avli Bar-Restaurant

Tucked away in a back alley in central Heraklion, Avli ("Courtyard") has earned its reputation as the top-rated restaurant in the city, blending creative Cretan cuisine with a strong contemporary aesthetic. Once you step inside, the warm, home-like ambiance quickly makes you forget the hunt to find it. It's the kind of place that takes local ingredients seriously while delivering something that feels genuinely special rather than tourist-facing.