Toucan Skybar — Restaurant in Municipality of Heraklion

We intended to dine at the "Ntore". Unfortunately, no tables with the so-often advertised view (along with the "unique" gastronomy) were available, and they suggested the sister bar "Toucan" on the same floor. What they failed to tell us was that the bar had no actual views, unless one stood on his chair and looked back. The two venues share the same menu. However, the gastronomical experience was the least to say pathetic. Most flavours were overemphasised with spices (sort of a Magreb-Mediterranean fusion approach) and rather mediocre. The octopus in split pea cream was sticky boiled (and probably just finished on the grill) with an unpleasant aftertaste (because of the spices). The fish "Bianco" was a miserable melange of ingredients, lacking the signature garlic essence. Not to mention that the fish (sea bream) was anything but fresh. The wine list was uninteresting, the signature cocktails were amateurish, the music was unexciting, and the service was very polite yet inefficient. To cut a long story short, save your money and...

We visited on a warm Tuesday evening and had a fantastic time. The drinks were well mixed and very reasonable and the staff were exceptional. We felt very special and looked after us. The sunset was awesome and the general vibe was incredibly funky. There was a DJ from the moment we arrived at 7 :30 who started off with chilled house beats and progressed onto more upbeat house throughout the evening. We had nachos which were excellent and reasonably priced. We had cocktails which were excellently mixed and wine. Even on a Tuesday the whole place was busy and chilled and upbeat. Thoroughly...

A wonderful, central location within the city with a stunning terrace view of Heraklion. The food is incredible, tasty and of high quality (prices represent these aspects). The staff is kind and abided by the covid and safety guidelines. Vast variety of tropical cocktails. Bookings are strict and you ought to be punctual due to high demand....