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“Raki time.”
Review of Gorgona Taverna

Gorgona Taverna
Ranked #15 of 56 Restaurants in Plakias
Cuisines: Greek
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Dining options: After-hours, Breakfast, Reservations
Description: It is situated on the main street in Plakias, near to the old harbour and next to Mouses Taverna. Gorgona means "Mermaid" in Greek.
Reviewed 12 July 2021 via mobile

That was the best taverna that we went when we visited Crete. Super tasty food, nice service and cozy staff. Thanks George for the raki. We will definitely recommend this place.

Date of visit: June 2021
Thank colling123
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Reviewed 1 July 2021 via mobile

This is the only restaurant that we went to twice on this holiday! It wasn’t for the amazing food (though we did enjoy the food)) but more for the overall experience.
The setting is great as with so many in this area. But Nikos, our waiter and the nephew of the owner, bent over backwards to ensure our experience was a good one. We consulted him on our food choices as they hadn’t been altogether successful so far on our holiday. He helped us by pointing out what we could expect. He advised on what was fresh, what was frozen, what might be tough (apparently according to how the animals are reared) and what would be tender. On our first visit, we over-ordered, but on the second visit we did better.

On the first night we loved the mixed starter plate (ate too much of it!) , didn’t like the snails (not like France!) and enjoyed the moussaka. On the second visit I LOVED the swordfish and my husband liked some of his mixed fish plate. We didn’t order a starter as we learned from the first time!!

On both occasions we enjoyed the free ‘amuse Boucher ’, the delicious water melon after the main course and free ouzo instead of the ubiquitous raki which we really don’t like!! This was the first restaurant we’d been to that offered us ouzo as an alternative,

All in all, we just really enjoyed the atmosphere and service we received at this restaurant. We would advise asking for advice on what’s good and fresh that evening. And it’s great value for money!

Date of visit: May 2021
Thank Mocampion
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Reviewed 28 June 2021 via mobile

Delicious seafood 🐟
Amazing view at the Spinalonga island 🏝
Great services 🍽
Friendly staff and Charming owner 🛎
5 stars Taverna ⭐️

Date of visit: May 2021
Thank p1p000
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Reviewed 16 August 2020 via mobile

Very nice diner and very kind people. Nice view too!! The restaurant is run by a family. We recomment this restaurant when you are in plakias!

Date of visit: August 2020
2  Thank jeroenm381
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Reviewed 13 October 2019

Super friendly staff, great food,great atmosphere. What more could you wish for? We always came back!

Date of visit: September 2019
1  Thank zykovahanca
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