Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Afternoon
Price
€
Closures
Closed on Tuesday
About Erganos
Small taverna in Heraklion serving traditional Cretan dishes cooked daily by the owner. The menu includes hard-to-find specialties like stifado (beef stew with pearl onions) and staka (cream made from goat's milk). Simple interior with focus entirely on the food quality.
Insider Tips
Arrive before 1:30pm for lunch or 8pm for dinner when the best dishes run out, and always ask what came out of the oven today.
Practical Details
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 30m.
Erganos is in the Heraklion & Knossos neighborhood of Crete. The address is Geor. Georgiadou 5, Iraklio 713 05, Greece. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Closed on Tuesday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.
Nearby in Heraklion & Knossos
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