Corto Maltese: Relaxed dining in quiet style...
Situated where the old bus station was, on the terrace overlooking the yacht marina of Agios Nikolaos (NOT the commercial port, near the "lake") and the small beach nearby. There are 2 fast food places next door, both with tables on the terrace too, but Corto Maltese is clearly more upmarket, with beautifully laid tables under stylish umbrellas. However, it isn't self-consciously modish. Not the very cheapest place to eat (also not the most expensive) but the food is an interesting and refreshing take on Cretan ingredients & dishes with other influences and I haven't had an indifferent dish here. Even on a budget, you could manage a salad or light dish. Some very good Cretan wines, too - we especially liked the house white. Service is very professional, fast, friendly without being obsequious, and nothing seems too much trouble for the very pleasant staff. A wonderfully peaceful place to...
