Spora — Restaurant in Municipality of Heraklion

Off the beaten path Cretan creative restaurant with plenty of touches of the good old times.

All dishes were exceptionally executed, taste, temperature, ingredients all bind together for a unique experience.

The place itself is picturesque and can serve large parties or a simple date as we had.

An extensive wine list consisting mostly of local cretan wines that pair perfectly with the traditional recipes. There are also other terroir wines available but strongly recommended the local ones. Do advise the sommelier over your choice of dishes.

Highlight dish was the one that resembled of a “sausage” stuffed...

Most definitely a must! This place has elevated the scene in Herakleion! Fantastic interior design - sleek modern lines bringing traditional cretan elements to life..I mean there’s an olive tree growing in the middle of the place! Great people and service and a straightforward menu aiming and succeeding in giving an all around taste of quality cretan food paired with good wine. A special mention goes to the fabulous dessert options! Spora has all the vibes for a good night out. The place to be!...

Just tried this new spot in Heraklion and I’m seriously impressed. The food is local, super fresh, and has that little twist that makes it special. You can tell they really care about quality. The beetroot salad is a must—so tasty—and honestly, any kind of meat they do is great. We had the lamb chops today and they were amazing, really juicy and full of flavor. It’s cosy, welcoming, and just feels like a place you want to keep coming back to. Thank you for such a...