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Melissos

Elounda, Crete 72053, Greece
0030 28410 41888
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Ranked #8 of 63 restaurants in Elounda
Cuisines: Greek
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Keep the Sea to your left from Elounda main Square, we are about 500 meters down on left towards the causeway
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5 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We came across this on our way back from walking from Kolokytha beach (that's another story!) and were in need of a cold drink! This was the first on on the seafront and perched ourselves. Perusing the menu we decided to have a Greek Meze and it was the best we had in Elounda. Very authentic and filling. Worth walking... More

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See 4 more reviews by MrsNRobinson for Elounda
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

amazing food, lovely staff and limoncello to die for!!! we're coming back just for that!!!! Oh, and an amazing view!!!

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See 4 more reviews by mojitolover77 for Elounda
Grange-over-Sands, United Kingdom
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19 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Situated on the seafront, Melissos is the last Taverna on your left ( a pier jutting out over the water) after leaving the main square. It was one of the first we tried being almost opposite to our Hotel and a very warm and friendly welcome was received. They offer an extensive menu choice but we went for traditional dishes,... More

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See 9 more reviews by Jandbejay for Elounda
Wakefield,west yorks.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Lovely location,on the waterfront,we choose the set menu of greek salad,sole fish,dessert and wine for 21 euro,a bargain,we returned a second time and enjoyed another tasty greek meal,served by the friendly waiters,worth a visit on your holiday in elounda.

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See 6 more reviews by Alan V for Elounda
Birmingham
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23 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Its difficult to be subjective about any restaurant in Elounda as after 2 visits in the past 2 years and eating at different restaurants I havent had a poor meal anywhere -- This was a night chosen by default as they had fresh Oysters , Clams and Mussels on show and thats what we were in the mood for .... More

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See 8 more reviews by StacynFran for Elounda
London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

Friendly staff, wonderful home cooking, excellent food, service and location. Most definately worth a visit.

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See 2 more reviews by MelT885 for Elounda
Athens, Greece
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

This is a family owned taverna with great view to the mountains of Sitia and the bay of Elounda. Good and fast sevrvice. A lot and tasteful food!!

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Sitting out in the harbor. Good tasty food, mixed shellfish starter as good as I've had anywhere, and a cracking steak. There are other good places to try locally but make sure you do this one once.

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See 2 more reviews by Cymru13 for Elounda
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Nice food, had a lovely meze, souvlakia mixed meat was superb.Lovely place to eat. Staff very friendly.

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See 2 more reviews by Mickthegreek for Elounda
Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

set out to sea in the bay and beautiful. The food was amazing the the staff were very friendly and helpful, explaining the greek dishes and anything you wanted to know, excellent service.

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