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Cuisine of Chania for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Orthodox cathedral of Chania There are more than a hundred of attractive restaurants and cafes in Chania, and every dining place may surprise visitors with its original specialties. One of the most popular and attractive diners is the Glossitses restaurant serving Greek cuisine; it strikes with a variety of dishes. Delicious risotto with seafood and original salads, plenty of interesting meats and crispy chips, attractive desserts and a wide selection of drinks have made ​​the Glossitses restaurant one of the best to stay at the resort. In the evening, there is always a romantic and relaxing atmosphere at the restaurant.
Guide to Chania sightseeing - things to see and to visit
A pearl of Crete, this is a charming and a picturesque town, the rest in which will bring in a lot of new experiences. The old part of the town is particularly popular among tourists. Here … Open
You can continue tasting treats in Strata; it is the classic Greek tavern. Among special treats, Greek salad and meatballs are in special demand. Strata also features a large selection of refreshing desserts. The Kouzina e.p.e. restaurant serves popular Mediterranean cuisine in addition to classic Greek dishes. Attractive prices are among its main features; for a moderate fee visitors can enjoy delicious meat treats and dishes made of seafood.
Those who are fond of seafood are sure to enjoy the romantic cozy restaurant Akrogiali. The restaurant is located near the coast; the majority of its visitors are guests of the resort. Among house specialties fish soup is noteworthy. Fans of vegetables would find a great selection of interesting salads there. Excellent Greek wines are served in the Akrogiali restaurant, including many rare sorts. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Chania - 'must visit' points of interest
The main part of city's attractions is concentrated in the so- called Old Town. It is noteworthy that during the Second World War, this part of Chania has miraculously remained intact, so … Open
The To Stachi restaurant enjoys popularity among fans of vegetarian cuisine. Vegetarian pizza and a huge selection of pastries, baked tomatoes stuffed with vegetables and delicate lasagnia, light vegetable soups and salads will surprise even the most discerning visitor.
Hotel "Lena", Chania There is also a suitable resting place for fans of Italian cuisine in Chania. Every day the Kariatis restaurant is open to its guests. It is ideal for families with children, as young visitors will be delighted by branded pasta and pizza. There are several unique dishes in the menu; black rice with lobster is popular among fans of exotics. Among the city's cafes The Laughing Pig is worth noting; there you can relax in a large company and feast on savory treats.
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Where to go for dinner in Chania: recommended cafe and restaurants

Amphora
Where: Quayside, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 93224;
Tamam
Where: 49 Zambellou St, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 96080;
Konaki
Where: 40 Kondilaki St, Chania; Telephone: +30 2821 97130;
Maria’s Taverna
Where: Kato Stalos, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 60119;
Cosmos
Where: Platanias old village, Chania; Telephone: +30 28210 68558;

Unique sights around Chania

Balos Beach

From the series “Most Fabulous and Magic Beaches”
Check on the map:   Distance from Chania center - 52 km.
Those who like to relax at comfortable and well-equipped beaches have to consider that at Balos the infrastructure is almost non-existent. This place is attractive for its natural pristine beauty. A few cafes are open here at the high season, while services typical for many crowded beaches are completely absent. The Greek island of Agria, which is a popular tourist attraction, is perfectly visible from the coast. … Read further

Elafonissi Beach

From the series “Top 15 Most Romantic Beaches on Earth”
Check on the map:   Distance from Chania center - 51 km.
In search of the most romantic beach of Greece you should go to the island of Crete, near the coast of which is a miniature island of Elafonisi. It is on its territory that the eponymous beach is located. It is among the most romantic beaches of the country. Elafonisi is perfectly visible from the coast of Crete. It is not necessary to hire a boat to get to the island. The beach here is so shallow that you can wade from one island to another. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Chania

Rethymno
The Maistros Gourmet restaurant is one of the best eating houses of the resort with seafood dishes being the main specialities of the menu. Its customers can either choose treats from a vast assortment of dishes on the menu or order a special dish which will be cooked ... Open »
Crete
Going on a trip to one of local wineries with children, don’t be surprised when they would be offered to taste specialty wines too. And if you warn the guide in advance and ask him not to offer children any wine, he'll wonder why they are punished so severely. ... Open »
Heraklion
For many years Ippokambos Ouzeri has remained a confident leader among the restaurants of Heraklion. This beautiful dining facility offers the most popular dishes from the local cuisine. This is a spacious and wonderfully decorated facility that is simply perfect for a ... Open »
Hersonissos
One of the main advantages of this charming resort is a vast selection of attractive restaurants and cafes. The Mythos restaurant offering its visitors a sumptuous selection of European and Mediterranean dishes enjoys the great popularity. Fried fish with vegetable ... Open »
Milos Island
If you like meat with vegetables, be sure to try the moussaka, eggplant layered casserole, minced meat, and potatoes, seasoned with bechamel sauce. Pasta with minced meat under the same sauce can be found under the name "pastitsio". Most of the meat dishes you will ... Open »
Folegandros Island
Be sure to try tzatziki. It is a famous Greek food. Tzatziki is made of salted strained yoghurt or diluted yoghurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt and olive oil. It is usually used as a sauce to pita or mutton. Local cuisine is rich with delicious soups. Avgolemono ... Open »
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