Herb's Garden

Herb's Garden is the rooftop restaurant of the Lato Boutique Hotel at Epimenidou 15 in the Old Town of Heraklion, Crete, Greece, with a view over the Venetian harbour and the Koules fortress. The restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine and is the most upmarket option in this group, with a typical spend of EUR 35-60 (USD 40-69) per person. It operates roughly from April to October, when the rooftop can be used; in winter the hotel's indoor room, Brillant, takes over, so visitors outside the season should expect a different space. Signature dishes include fresh fish served with a Cretan white wine, a Cretan salad and slow-cooked lamb. The pairing of fish with local white wine reflects the restaurant's wine-led approach, and Cretan varieties such as vidiano and vilana suit seafood well. The slow-cooked lamb gives a hearty alternative for diners who prefer meat. The dining room is a rooftop terrace with a garden feel, and the atmosphere is romantic and relaxed, especially at sunset when the harbour and fortress are lit by the evening light. There is no strict dress code, but smart-casual clothing matches the setting, and noise is low compared with street-level restaurants. Tablejourney lists a rating of 4.5. The listing does not give a reservation number, so visitors can ask at the Lato Boutique Hotel for booking details. Reserving ahead is strongly advisable for sunset tables in summer, as the rooftop has limited seating and the view makes it one of the more sought-after tables in the Old Town. Lunch is a gentler way to enjoy the view at lower cost and with fewer crowds, while dinner offers the atmosphere. The location is a short walk from Lions Square and the harbour.