Apiri
A contemporary Greek bistro tucked into a laneway beside the Cathedral of Agios Minas — creative, locally sourced cooking with a menu that changes with the seasons. Book ahead.
Since 2019, Apiri has been quietly building a reputation as one of Heraklion's most interesting restaurants — and the setting alone earns it a visit. The restaurant sits in a laneway beside the Cathedral of Agios Minas, and on a still evening you can hear the church bells chiming while you eat, which is the kind of atmospheric detail that makes a meal genuinely memorable. The food is distinctively Greek in its identity — abundant olive oil, peppermint, thyme, goat cheeses, lemon — but delivered with a modern, considered touch that hints at a chef with serious ambitions.
Most ingredients are sourced from Cretan producers or from Apiri's own garden, and the menu shifts regularly to reflect what's seasonal. A carefully curated wine list leans toward natural and organic Greek producers, and service is warm without being fussy. If you're only splurging on one proper dinner in Heraklion, make it this one.
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Location
Kagiampi Nikolaou Street & 5 Agion Deka Street, Heraklion, Crete, 71201
Contact
+302810342228
Hours
Monday
1:00pm - 12:00am
Tuesday
1:00pm - 12:00am
Wednesday
1:00pm - 12:00am
Thursday
1:00pm - 12:00am
Friday
1:00pm - 12:00am
Saturday
1:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday
1:00pm - 12:00am
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