Taverna-Café "Violis": Traditional Meze in Klisidi

Just 8 km from the historic Arkadi Monastery, you'll find the village of Klisidi, part of the Amari region. Here, there's only one place to enjoy authentic Cretan meze—the charming Taverna-Café "Violis".

Housed in a stone-built setting, this cozy spot exudes warmth, even in the heart of winter. In warmer months, grab a seat on the veranda and soak in the stunning view.

Start your meal with dolmadakia (stuffed vine leaves), a must-try appetizer. For the main course, go for the legendary antikristo lamb, a traditional Cretan specialty slow-cooked over an open fire. The family that runs the taverna are livestock farmers, so much of the meat comes straight from their own herd.

For true meat lovers, kokoretsi and grilled lamb chops are absolute musts!