Apiri Greek Eatery

Apiri Greek Eatery is an upscale modern Greek restaurant at Agion Deka 5 in the Old Town of Heraklion, Crete, close to the Agios Titos area. The kitchen builds its menu on local Cretan produce and presents it in a more refined style than the island's typical tavernas, while keeping the flavours recognisably Greek. Signature dishes named by the venue include a char-grilled wild greens pie, a nod to the horta and pie traditions of Crete; slow-cooked Cretan pork; and a local cheese plate served with honey. These dishes show the approach: familiar regional ingredients such as wild greens, pork and graviera or myzithra cheese, treated with care and plated attractively. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner. The dining room has a polished but unstuffy character, with no formal dress code, and the noise level is that of a comfortable city-centre restaurant. The drinks programme is a strength, with a selection of fine wines and spirits and a list that leans on Cretan producers, which suits visitors who want to try local grape varieties such as vidiano, vilana, kotsifali and mandilari. Prices are in the mid-range, around EUR 20-35 (USD 23-40) per person, and Tablejourney lists a rating of 4.4. Reservations can be made by phone on +30 281 034 2228. Booking a day or two ahead is sensible for dinner, particularly from late spring to early autumn and on weekends, while lunch is generally easier. The central location makes the restaurant a practical stop after visiting Heraklion's sights, and its menu suits couples, small groups and visitors who want a slightly more elevated meal without a tasting-menu commitment. Sharing starters and mains is a good way to cover the menu, and diners with an interest in wine can ask the staff for Cretan pairings.