Meze restaurant on Zampeliou street.
Meze Meze is a Cretan meze restaurant at Zampeliou 2 in the Old Town of Heraklion, near the basilica of Agios Titos. It is one of the more affordable options in the area, with prices of roughly EUR 10-20 (USD 11.50-23) per person, which makes it popular with visitors who want to sample many local dishes without a large bill. The cuisine is Cretan meze, a style of eating based on many small sharing plates in place of individual main courses. Signature dishes include the meze sharing plates themselves, a Cretan salad of tomato, cucumber, olives and cheese, usually served with barley rusk, and fried local cheese pies, a staple of the island that appears at many tables. The format suits groups, since a handful of plates can be ordered and passed around, and it suits solo travellers who want to taste several dishes in one sitting. The dining room is casual with no dress code, and the atmosphere is informal and talkative, with noise levels typical of a busy Old Town eatery. The drinks offer is basic and local, with house wine, beer and tsikoudia, the Cretan grape spirit, the usual choices, and there is no notable wine programme. Reservations can be made by phone on +30 281 030 1018 and the restaurant has a website at mezemeze.gr; booking is rarely essential but is sensible for groups and for summer evenings. Its position close to Agios Titos Square puts it a few minutes from Lions Square and the Venetian harbour, making it a convenient, inexpensive stop while exploring the centre of Heraklion, Crete.
| Price | $ EUR 10-20 (USD 11.50-23) per person |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Phone +30 281 030 1018; website https://www.mezemeze.gr |
| Address | Zampeliou 2, Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
Signature dishes
- Meze sharing plates
- Cretan salad
- Fried local cheese pies
Good to know
- Known for
- Meze sharing plates in the Old Town
Location
Zampeliou 2, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
35.3385, 25.1317 View on map
Highlights
- Meze sharing plates at low prices
- Cretan salad with barley rusk
- Fried local cheese pies
- Location near Agios Titos in the Old Town
- Around EUR 10-20 per person
Tips for visiting
- Order several small plates and share rather than choosing individual mains.
- Phone +30 281 030 1018 to book for groups in summer.
- Start with three or four plates and add more if needed.
- Expect EUR 10-20 per person, among the cheaper Old Town options.
When to visit
Lunch and early evening are generally calmer, while summer dinner hours are the busiest.
Accessibility
Accessibility details are not published; as an Old Town venue it may have steps or narrow doorways, so wheelchair users should phone ahead.
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Frequently asked questions
What is meze?
Meze is a style of dining based on many small shared plates. Meze Meze serves a Cretan version, including salad and fried cheese pies.
How expensive is Meze Meze?
Prices are around EUR 10-20 (USD 11.50-23) per person.
How can a table be reserved?
Reservations are taken by phone on +30 281 030 1018, and the website is mezemeze.gr.