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Hidden away in a more tranquil part of the old town, this gorgeous restaurant hits the spot for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet away from the crowds. The tables, scattered across a large cobbled square, are shaded by an enormous, gnarled ficus tree, with the backdrop of a UNESCO-listed site of antiquity—the partially ruined Ottoman mosque of Recep Pasha. On the menu are slow-cooked meats, pasta, and popular seafood dishes; plus, it has a dedicated gluten-free and vegetarian menu.
Though an increasing number of restaurants are catering to vegans and vegetarians these days on the island, restaurants where you can find truly outstanding such dishes are thin on the ground. This ingenious restaurant rises to that occasion. The soy-and-lentil moussaka is as light and cheesy as anything you'll ever taste, which accompanies an ever-changing menu of bites and larger dishes, most with a Middle Eastern influence.
Crumb not only serves great coffee but also the best healthy options in Heraklion. Eggs are offered in a variety of ways, alongside energy boosting drinks and fruit-laden bowls. The shaded outside tables are an ideal place to reflect and recharge before returning to the fray of the city center.
Next to a yacht club's marina, this spot is just one of a couple of places in Corfu Town where you can swim, chill on a lounger, and admire the view after a morning's sightseeing.
This spot is the city's haven of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lunches and brunches. Buddha and poke bowls, open-pesto mushroom burgers, vegan ramen, and (the real lure) a gooey range of free-form desserts make this a welcome break from the hot streets.
This slightly chintzy seaside beach hut belies a stylish menu filled with organic, gluten-free, and vegan goodies. Its focus on all things veggie perhaps explains away the fresh and leafy decor, but in the evening it turns more sultry, with a range of mouthwatering and creative dishes like delicious oat-crusted feta dressed with a zesty salad; beef cheek ragout; and plenty more besides.
