Restaurants cuisine du monde 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.

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.

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 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.

In this modern and bright fish tavern, taste excellent seafood from the market. The menu changes every day, depending on the catch of the day, of course: a guarantee of freshness. The fish are very well prepared and, accompanied by a glass of homemade white wine, what more could you ask for? Also on the menu are some traditional meat recipes. Very pleasant atmosphere and attentive service. Very good value for money for this address in Splanzia, appreciated by the Haniotes.

Grigoris and his son Yiannis have been boasting since 1980 that they have the best fish in the region. It must be said that they belong to a family of fishermen who like to cook different Cretan specialties in addition to the "king fish", always fresh. On the menu there is a wide variety of traditional dishes. The restaurant is located in the middle of the Paleo promenade and offers a direct view of the Libyan sea. You can sit back and watch the waves while enjoying the seafood. Check the menu for the price per kilo of fresh fish.

This restaurant was founded around twenty years ago by Stelios and Katina, with the ambition of bringing the finest local produce and recipes of traditional Cretan cuisine to your plate. In a peaceful, quiet and remarkably clean setting in the shady courtyard, you can enjoy dishes prepared daily (including ragouts), grilled or fried fish and vegetables. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes and hearty portions. Consult the wine list. A good address.

This establishment, open only during the day, has been unanimously acclaimed by locals and tourists alike for several years. And for good reason, it offers home-cooked dishes, both traditional and refined. Not very fat and very digestible, they give the beautiful part to spices and delicate flavours. The owners are young and have chosen a resolutely modern, even trendy decor. Fast and very professional service. You choose what you want to eat by lifting the lids of the smoking pots, just like in the old days!