Our recommendations of great restaurants in the nearby area
Restaurant in the old part of Platanias, specializing in local dishes from western Crete. The restaurant is small and intimate, and takes care to give the guests a nice experience.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Eth. Antistaseos 204, Platanias 730 14, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 068603
Let the owner of the restaurant, Lloyd Stephens, give you a clear and simple instruction of the Indian cuisine. Everything is served to order, so no need to fear the spices. Try some good Indian eating in Platanias, and enjoy the wonderful service, at no extra charge.
Price Range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion 102, Platanias 730 14, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 060181
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Child-friendly restaurant with personal service and a good mix of local and international dishes on the menu. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner from 1:00 pm to midnight.
Our staff recommends: Meze Dishes, Stifado and Kleftiko
Price Range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion 134, Platanias
Phone: +30 69445 43022
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Astrea Restaurant is perfect for a dinner with that little extra. The location above Platanias allows you to dine with a fantastic view of both Platanias and the sea, while enjoying both international dishes and Greek specialties, along with something from the restaurant's well-stocked wine cellar. Suitable for the whole family. Open for both lunch and dinner. Located above Platanias, taxi recommended.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Pano, Platanias 730 14
Phone: +30 2821038140
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Stylish, elegant Italian restaurant in Platanias (under the same ownership as restaurant Kariatis) which offers the same imaginative and refreshingly different menu inspired by flavoursome, colourful, aromatic ingredients from both Crete and Italy, also renowned for their fabulous gourmet desserts and an extensive selection of award-winning Greek and International wines many of which are available by glass.
Price Range: Medium/High
Address: Platanias 730 14, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 038180
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Lies by the square in Platanias, and has a nice upper floor. Table booking is recommended. Good and varied menu, with a little of everything. The food is of high quality and the restaurant is very popular. Why not try their ”saganaki”, a Greek specialty?
Price Range: Medium
Address: Platanias 730 14, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 060545
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Nice restaurant with panoramic views of Platanias and the sea. Vigli serves both local and international dishes and is open for lunch and dinner every day from 2:00 pm to midnight (Sundays from 11:00 am to midnight).
Our staff recommends: Kleftiko
Price Range: Medium
Address: Pano, Platanias 730 14
Phone: +30 28210 60559
Vigil Restaurant Website
Jørgen Bar serves a wide selection of well-made cocktails with suitable snacks. And with a location in the middle of Platanias, Jørgen Bar is just as good before dinner as it is after. Very generous opening hours, which means you can come and go as you please. Open from 10:00 am to 5:00 am.
Price Range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion 123, Platanias 730 14
Restaurants worth a visit throughout the destination
This is a restaurant in the Venetian harbour in Chania town. Good menu. All dishes are first class and the menu is very varied. The best Chania has to offer.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Kountourioti 42, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 094100
Zepos
This oasis lies on the road to Omalos. The park has its own restaurant, focusing on local produce. Enjoy a dinner in marvellous surroundings.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Epar.Od. Chanion-Omalou, Fournes 730 05, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 200770
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A modern bistro with a charming location in the heart of the old town. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving Greek dishes and high-quality beverages. There is a pleasant outdoor seating area.
Our staff recommends: Mussels, Pasta, and Desserts – for example, Pavlova
Price Range: Medium
Address: Sarpaki 36, Chania 731 32, Crete
Phone: +30 28210 57590
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Charming restaurant in a Cretan home dating back to 1947. Conveniently located on the main street, open for lunch and dinner. The menu features local dishes with a modern twist, crafted by the owner's grandmother. Here, you'll enjoy great music, top-notch service, and flavors you've never tasted before. After your meal, the restaurant has a delightful surprise in store. Get a 40% discount on cocktails from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM every day. Ask your Ving host for a voucher, and the restaurant will also treat you to a complimentary dessert.
Our staff recommends: Everything on the menu
Price Range: Moderate
Address: Agia Marina 730 14, Crete
Phone: +30 28210 60143
Child-friendly restaurant with friendly staff and affordable food. Cactus Restaurant serves both local and international dishes and is open for lunch and dinner.
Our staff recommends: Saganaki and Feta Cheese, as well as the Daily Meal
Price range: Low
Address: Kissamou Chanion, Agia Marina
Phone: +30 28210 60009
Beautiful beach club/restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. Here, you can enjoy the environment and the view of the sea as much as the delicious food. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers fantastic seafood dishes, sushi, and other international cuisine. Ving's guests receive a 10% discount on dinner (ask our staff for a voucher). There are also sun loungers, a playground for children, and some evenings offer entertainment.
Our staff recommends: Seafood and Salads
Price range: Medium
Address: Agia Marina Kissamos road, Chania
Phone: +30 28210 84960
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Trendy beach club with luxurious cocktails and catchy music. If you prefer to relax, there are comfortable sun loungers by the pool and down by the beach. If you get hungry, there is also a romantic restaurant, Salty Edge, with international dishes that is open all day from 9:00 am to 1:00 am.
Price range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion 45, Agia Marina 730 14
Phone: +30 28210 68575
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Cozy restaurant in the village of Elos, a must-visit during your trip to Elafonissi or on its own. The restaurant offers a delightful outdoor seating area surrounded by chestnut trees and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Our staff recommends: Orange Juice and the small Pies
Price range: Low
Address: Elos, Crete
Phone: +30 28220 61258
Well-known, family-owned Greek taverna run by owner Sakis and his family. Here, high-quality traditional Greek food is served. The taverna is open from 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm every day and is child-friendly.
Price range: Medium
Address: Kidonos, Daratsos 731 00
Phone: +30 28210 33253
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Chrisostomos is a traditional Cretan restaurant that takes pride in offering authentic Cretan flavours. Nestled in the charming region of Sfakia, the restaurant serves dishes baked in a wood oven, using genuine ingredients mainly sourced from the land of Sfakia. With numerous Greek Cuisine Awards, Chrisostomos stands for the culinary heritage of Crete.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Δευκαλίωνος, Ikarou και, Chania 731 32, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 057035
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Neoria Fish Tavern-Xilouris in Old Harbour Chania offers straightforward, authentic Greek dining by the sea. It's a reliable spot for those seeking a genuine taste of the region. Enjoy the view and the food in equal measure.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Akti Enoseos, 5, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 052255
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By many considered to be the best restaurant on the Chania coast. Italian restaurant with splendid starters, pasta, pizza and meat. Save some space for their ”panna cotta”. You won’t be disappointed. Table booking is recommended.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Katechaki 12, Old Harbour, Κατεχάκη 12. Παλαιό Λιμάνι, Chania 731 33, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 055600
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Well liked Greek restaurant in Chania harbour. Many traditional Greek dishes on the menu, and friendly staff, together with an excellent view.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Kountourioti 7, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 074406
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A family-friendly café, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Piazza Café offers items such as pizzas on its menu and is known for its excellent coffee.
Our staff recommends: Freddo Cappuccino and Pizza
Price Range: Medium
Address: Agia Marina 730 14, Crete
Phone: +30 28210 60484
Raeti is a family-friendly, Greek restaurant owned by sisters Tonia and Lilian. The restaurant is centrally located on the main street and has been a favorite of Ving hosts for many years. They serve homemade, local dishes and wood-fired pizzas for both lunch and dinner.
Our staff recommends: Lamb in Garlic Sauce, Raeti Salad, Beetroot Salad
Price Range: Moderate
Address: Agia Marina 730 14, Crete
Phone: +30 28210 68212
Child-friendly taverna owned and operated by a Cretan family known for their fantastic service. Both local and international dishes are served here for lunch and dinner from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Our staff recommends: Bekri Meze, Homemade Hamburger, and Stifado with Onions
Price range: Medium
Address: Agia Marina 730 14
Phone: +30 28210 68608
Nice restaurant near the beach in Agia Marina, open from 8:00 am to midnight for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Here you can enjoy modern and fresh dishes as well as good wines and drinks. The restaurant often shows music and sports events on TV.
Our staff recommends: Hamburgers and Bruschetta with Feta and Avocado
The kitchen recommends: Beef in Pepper Sauce and Pasta with Prosciutto, as well as Panna Cotta for dessert
Price range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion, Agia Marina 730 14, Crete
Phone: +30 28210 60522
Romantic restaurant on the outskirts of Agia Marina that is open for dinner from 5:00 pm to midnight. Here you can sit in the cozy courtyard and enjoy good food and drink while the children have fun on the small playground.
Our staff recommends: Local Greek Food, Pasta, and Meat Dishes
Price range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion 24, Agia Marina 730 14 Phone: +30 28210 60639
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Restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and local Greek food on the menu. The hotel is located on the beach at Theo Hotel and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.
Our staff recommends: Seafood, the restaurant's good Wine, and Cocktails
Price range: Medium
Address: PEO Kissamou Chanion 11, Kato Stalos
Phone: +30 28210 38210
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Astrea Garden is a cozy romantic restaurant in the heart of the old town of Chania. It serves both Greek and more international dishes, such as grilled meat and flavorful pasta dishes. And why not start your dinner with one of their well-made cocktails? Open from afternoon to midnight.
Price range: Medium
Address: Chatzimichali Ntaliani 32, Chania 731 32
Phone: +30 6906814988
Pallas Chania, located in Chania's Venetian harbour, offers a unique dining experience with views of the iconic lighthouse. Whether you choose the rooftop setting of Thealassa or the seafront open restaurant, each promises a memorable ambiance. Adjacent to Pallas, Pallas Philocaly provides an inviting atmosphere with its open kitchen and extensive wine cellar.
Price Range: Medium
Address: Akti Tompazi, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 045688
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Tamam Restaurant in the Old Port of Chania offers traditional Greek food in a historic setting. Established in 1982, the venue was once a Venetian public bath. The name "Tamam" echoes the sentiment of 'all good', capturing the essence of their culinary offerings.
Price Range: Medium
Address: 49 Zampeliou str Old Harbour, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone: +30 2821 096080
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