3 editor picks in Heraklion.
3 vegetarian spots in Heraklion our editors have eaten at, sorted by score. All dietary guides in Heraklion.
Erganos keeps a deep vegetarian section on its Cretan menu in Heraklion, built on wild greens, pies and vegetable dishes rather than substitutes.
OrderA run of Cretan vegetable plates and wild greens
TipAsk what greens came in that day rather than ordering from the printed menu.
Peskesi builds much of its Cretan menu in Heraklion, Crete on wild greens, pulses and vegetables grown on the restaurant's own farm at Haraso.
OrderWild greens and pulses off the vegetable menu
TipThe farm supplies the kitchen, so the vegetable menu changes with what has been picked that week.
Granary lists vegetarian plates across its all-day Mediterranean menu in Heraklion, alongside the Taf Roastery coffee that made the room's name.
OrderA vegetarian plate with a Taf Roastery filter
TipVegetarian options run across the all-day menu rather than sitting in a separate section at the back.
2 hours
Learn how to craft delicious vegan cocktails with Cretan finger food pairing in a masterclass in Heraklion. Enjoy a selection of traditional vegan Cretan finger foods ...
Day trip · 5 hours
Discover the vineyards and ancient architecture of Knossos, on a private full-day Crete journey, with a light lunch and wine.
3 hours
Watch the sun come up over the Lasithi Plateau from a hot air balloon, then celebrate back on the ground with sparkling wine and a real Greek breakfast. One of the bes...