The best restaurants Hania Region

In addition to the friendly and friendly rooms, we come here for lunch or dinner on the large swimming pool. The beach is right in front and you feel the sea with noise waves of the waves. It is a good alternative to escape from the crowd, either for a romantic Cretan meal or simply to rest and rest.

This family-run tavern, located on the waterfront, offers many seafood specialties. Housed since 1992 in an old stone house, it offers fish caught on the same day in the bay of Kissamos and in the Libyan sea by fishermen who are friends of the family. The ingredients are fresh as well, as the meat comes directly from the shepherds and farmers living above the bay. The service is friendly and the terrace is pleasant. Ask for the menu for the price per kilo of fresh fish.

4 km from Hania, in the direction of Kastelli, the regional road leads directly to the village of Kato Daratso and to Dopo, an establishment whose owners know that the setting and atmosphere are as important as the quality of the food. Modern decor with vintage touches, flowery plots inside, impeccable cleanliness and service, a warm welcome and a menu that is both faithful to the Cretan tradition and innovative. Among the delicious dishes, we recommend the ofto (Cretan mechoui), the homemade pasta, the chickpea salad. A very good address.

To Adespoto literally means "in the vagabond's house". Located in a beautiful garden, it is a very romantic place that combines stone, wood, an abundance of plants, flowers and the sound of guitars. Here the best musicians of the region come together to enthusiastically play improvised acoustic music. To accompany the live music, enjoy vegetarian dishes, Greek and Cretan dishes of the day with a good local wine. Everything is fresh and the atmosphere is warm, for a successful evening.

Some twenty years ago, Stelios Trilyrakis returned to his village, Drakona, from his studies at the School of Tourism, to create a purely organic paradise using old grains and production and breeding methods that bring rare species such as Cretan cattle back to the region. He took the time to create a café, which has since been transformed into a restaurant where raw materials from his farm are used, and where electricity is useless. It's a culinary and lifestyle experience well worth the detour.

Opened in 1990 by Luke's parents, it was the first registered vegetarian restaurant in Greece. Today it is a family business: from the kitchen to the service. By conviction, the restaurant is vegetarian. The dishes are of Greek, Indian and Oriental inspiration. The menu changes frequently, but among the dishes you may have the chance to try the oysters marinated with mushrooms, the sushi cake with marinated tofu and seaweed, the lasagna with pesto sauce and goat cheese, the crème brûlée with pistachios, etc.

In the small enclosed courtyard, covered with vines, they serve Italian meat specialties such as scalopine, pasta, fresh grilled fish daily, delicious pizzas baked in the traditional oven and several tempting formulas (lunch or dinner). There is also a cozy room with a muffled decor, white tablecloths and an equally careful service. Ideal for a romantic gourmet dinner. The service is meticulous and the wine cellar refined. Ask for advice from Mr. André who comes from Naples and speaks French fluently.

This is the restaurant of Maria Beach Hotel, located by the beach. On the shaded terrace, overlooking the sandy beach and overlooking the sea, you can enjoy dishes based on seafood and fresh fish. The restaurant also offers traditional Mediterranean specialities and tasty grills. Home-made cakes. Varied wine list. Also offers daily dishes to be enjoyed for lunch and dinner on the beach, lulled by the waves. It is advisable to book in high season.

In an exceptional setting, on a terrace of the old port of the city of Hania, on the edge of the Venetian walls, with a full view of the sea, this restaurant-wine bar offers moments of relaxation during a meal or an aperitif-dinner. Stylish, respecting the rules of hospitality and good Mediterranean cuisine, the establishment has become a reference for lovers of quality Cretan wines and the dishes that accompany them. Among them, the mixed salads, remarkably fresh and tasty. A good address.

Not easy to find but the place is worth it! Good reputation for several years, it is an authentic family business and far from the crowd: mom is in the kitchen, son in the dining room and everyone in a courtyard in the shade of a superb fig tree. The specialities are Cretan and international but the whole reputation of the house is made around the lamb and pork baked with tomato, feta and mushrooms, sprinkled with white wine sauce. In the evening it is a friendly atmosphere with soft light and soft music.

It is an institution of the city, a little set back from the tourist terraces of the port. It offers traditional and family cuisine. Cretan cheeses and Cretan meats are featured on the menu. It is one of the best places to discover the local gastronomy, without forgetting that the quality-price ratio is unbeatable! Not to be missed. The atmosphere is particularly friendly because the place is frequented by locals, not just tourists. A jovial and lively evening in perspective.

Since 1982, they have been serving excellent assortments of Cretan mezzedes . This is the great specialty of the house in addition to the fresh fish served all day long in front of the sea. Meat, Cretan and Greek specialities, grilled lamb skewers, snails... are also offered. Special mention for the pork accompanied by grilled mushrooms and Graviera cheese. All topped with a butter and parsley sauce (the portion is very well served to the point of delighting two people). Ideal for contemplating the boats on the large air-conditioned terrace.

Between Palaiochora and Hania, this tavern owes its well-deserved reputation to the hospitality and organization of Samantha, the manager. Sit under the plane trees of Kandanos Square and enjoy Cretan cuisine worthy of the name: tsigariasto (mutton cooked in olive oil and oregano), sautéed snails(bourbouristoi) with rosemary and vinegar, zucchini flowers stuffed with rice, homemade yogurt, baked eggplant, three-cheese pate(kreatopitta), etc. The portions are generous. Excellent value for money.

With panoramic views over Souda Bay, the Vamos village valley and the White Mountains, the Aétopholia tavern (eagles' nest) offers authentic Cretan mountain dishes: lamb in wine (Sfakia recipe), rabbit stew, pork fricassee or, especially on Sundays, baked piglet. The grills are exquisite, and the food and salads are of the highest quality. Don't leave before you try the meatballs! The bread is sourdough and baked over a wood fire. A very good address.

In the heart of the historic Platzia, this chic bistro offers a simple and refined menu in an elegant yet casual setting. The chef revisits the great classics of international and Mediterranean cuisine and has already won over locals and those in search of authentic, gourmet cuisine. Ideal for those who love great wines and delicate dishes. Alternatively, you can sit peacefully under the ancient plane tree and enjoy your coffee or cocktail. The establishment offers brunches, snacks and various desserts.

In the village of Kaliviani, here is a gastronomic discovery that we are delighted with. Here, all products are fresh and carefully prepared. Rustic and authentic cuisine, but also sought-after for this very good establishment. Among the dishes: pork ofto (baked, with wine and garlic), veal osso buco, pork ham cooked slowly on branches of the vines, chicken with sage, coq au vin, tomatoes and vegetables stuffed with rice. Also taste the salads and dishes, prepared on a daily basis. A pleasant stopover on the peninsula.

In a more refined and modern setting than the taverns found in places overrun by tourists, you will taste tasty dishes for reasonable prices. On the terrace by the water, the smiling and multilingual staff will be on hand to offer the best service and the best fish. Among the dishes: spaghetti with prawns and seafood, zucchini fritters, grilled meats, etc. Home-made pastries. Sign of quality: the locals prefer to wait for a table and wait in line rather than go elsewhere.