Hand-made, with traditional phyllo, filled with local mizithra or sour mizithra and fried until golden brown. Served hot, drizzled with pure thyme honey.
Goes perfectly with:
As an appetizer with a soft white wine Moschato, fresh salad. but also after dinner, as a dessert with raki.
A creamy puree full of aromas. Serve hot or lukewarm, with caramelized onion, a drizzle of olive oil and fresh lemon juice – to bring out the aromas and deep earthy taste.
Goes well with:
Olives, rusks, smoked apaki or tomato salad. Pair with white wine or chilled raki for a complete gastronomic experience.
Our zucchini balls are prepared daily with fresh zucchini, aromatic herbs (mint, parsley), spring onion and local cheese, all hand-kneaded and fried until they acquire a crispy, golden crust.
Pairs perfectly with:
Yogurt or tomato salad with capers, light white wine or chilled raki. An appetizer that perfectly accompanies the entire table!
Made with thin slices of fresh eggplant, filled with fragrant cheeses and vegetables, carefully wrapped and fried or baked until golden brown.
Pairs perfectly with:
Yogurt with mint, fresh salad and a glass of light rosé wine or chilled raki. A dish that fits perfectly with any company and table!
Apaki is one of the most characteristic cold cuts of Cretan cuisine and is made in the traditional way: marinated in vinegar, smoked with aromatic herbs (sage and thyme) of the island and ready to take you on a journey through taste and history.
Goes perfectly with:
Fried potatoes, skoufikta or rusk with tomato. It is perfectly accompanied by chilled raki or red wine for full, authentic flavors on your table.
A dish that evokes memories of winters in the village and fires in the fireplace. Our country sausage is made from fine pork, a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices, and naturally smoked, as tradition dictated.
Goes perfectly with:
Fava beans, French fries or baked eggplants. It is perfectly accompanied by dry red wine or raki, ideal to whet the appetite or to accompany the company around the table.
Tender pieces of pork are sautéed in good olive oil, along with mushrooms, tri-colored peppers and aromatic herbs, until they bind in a juicy, caramelized sauce full of deliciousness.
Goes perfectly with:
Fried or baked country potatoes, cucumber-tomato salad and aged red wine. It is also excellently accompanied with rakomelo, for an even warmer and more spicy experience.
Dakos is a traditional Cretan dish that combines barley rusk, slightly moistened to soften, with fresh grated tomato, Cretan mizithra or feta cheese, olive oil, oregano and olives.
Goes perfectly with:
Boiled greens, fava beans or zucchini meatballs. It is perfectly accompanied by a glass of cool white wine or raki, ideally on a table under the Cretan sunshine.
A dish that harmoniously marries Cretan tradition with simple, pure ingredients. The feta, wrapped in a thin phyllo crust and baked until golden and crispy, is accompanied by pure thyme honey and sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds.
It goes perfectly with:
Fresh salad with tomato and basil, rusk, light white wine and of course a cool raki for a complete Cretan enjoyment.
Fresh, salty feta cheese, drizzled with fine virgin olive oil and sprinkled with wild Cretan oregano, highlighting the richness of the local ingredients.
Pairs perfectly with:
Fresh tomato, toasted warm bread, olives and a glass of cool white wine or chilled raki for a truly Cretan experience.
The traditional Cretan gruyere, with its rich, buttery flavor and slightly spicy aftertaste, is served with pure thyme honey, creating a unique tasteful dance that magnetizes the senses.
This classic combination is a simple yet refined dish that highlights the quality of local products and the love for flavor.
It goes perfectly with:
Rubbish, fresh tomato and a glass of sweet or semi-sweet white wine, while of course it is excellently accompanied with chilled raki.
Cretan gruyere, rich and aromatic, is breaded and lightly fried to a crispy, golden crust and a warm, soft interior that melts in your mouth.
Pairs perfectly with:
Fresh lemon, French fries or country salad. Pairs excellently with a dry white wine.
Our fries are hand-cut, fried in Greek olive oil and served hot, with a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. They are made just like our grandmothers used to make them – simple, delicious, full of warmth and nostalgia..
They go perfectly with:
Apaki, country sausage or saganaki gruyere. They are perfectly accompanied by a mug of cool beer or raki for perfect balance.
Askordoulaki or bulbous, are an authentic treasure of the Cretan diet. They are hand-picked from the Cretan countryside, washed and marinated in vinegar and salt, in order to preserve their natural character and their special, spicy flavor.
They go perfectly with:
Cheese appetizers, dako or country sausage. They are excellently accompanied with chilled raki or wine from varieties such as vilana or liatiko.
Fresh, tender zucchini from the garden, thinly sliced, are breaded and fried in virgin olive oil until they have a golden crust and slightly sweet, juicy flesh. They are delicious when eaten as an appetizer or side dish, and are one of the first dishes to disappear from the table!
They go perfectly with:
Santorini fava, eggplant pancakes or gruyere saganaki. They are wonderfully accompanied by raki or a cool glass of beer.
Dolmadakia (gialantzi), hand-wrapped in tender vine leaves, is one of the most beloved and symbolic dishes of Greek cuisine. They are filled with rice, fresh herbs (mint, dill, parsley), onion and a little lemon, and are slowly cooked until they acquire a unique texture and aroma.
They go perfectly with:
Yogurt or tzatziki, feta cheese with oregano and fresh bread. They are wonderfully accompanied by a dry white wine, such as a Vidiano or with a cool raki.
The coolest and most characteristic side dish of Greek cuisine. Our tzatziki is made with strained yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, virgin olive oil and a little vinegar, as tradition dictates.
It goes perfectly with:
French fries, stuffed cabbage rolls, souvlaki or fried pork. It goes wonderfully with ice-cold raki or beer.
Our spicy cheese dip is homemade and full of intensity, made with passion from white cheeses, hot pepper, olive oil and a hint of vinegar to balance the flavor. Creamy and slightly spicy, it awakens the palate and ideally accompanies any appetizer, giving it personality.
Goes perfectly with:
Country sausage, French fries or zucchini. Goes great with chilled raki, ouzo or a glass of red wine.
Our traditional Greek salad, enriched with Cretan diamonds of taste, is an ode to summer and the Greek land. Fresh tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion, are combined with black olives, bulbs, capers and barley rusk, creating a crispy, aromatic and balanced dish.
The Cretan xynomizithra, with its special sour taste, blends perfectly with the other ingredients and gives a unique character to each bite. The olive oil flows generously and completes this simple but shockingly delicious dish.
It goes perfectly with:
Apaki, fava beans, saganaki or country sausage. It is wonderfully accompanied with raki, white wine or even a light rosé.
Fruity, refreshing and deliciously balanced
Our green salad is a feast of colors and textures, combining the freshness of vegetables with the sweet taste of fruits and the subtle smoky intensity of the apaki. It includes fresh cherry tomatoes, dried figs, walnuts, apple, crispy croutons, and grated Cretan gruyere, served with smoked apaki and a delicate honey sauce that embraces every bite.
A dish that combines traditional cuisine with modern touches, ideal as a light main course or an impressive appetizer.
Goes perfectly with:
Skioufikta with apaki, zucchini meatballs or feta in phyllo crust. It is excellently accompanied with Vidiano white wine or an aromatic rosé.
Succulent, well-cooked and a sumptuous delight
An authentic Greek steak, well-chosen, juicy and rich in flavor, is patiently grilled to retain all its aromas and juices. With a light salt and pepper and a drop of fresh lemon at the end, our steak is the ultimate choice for grill lovers.
Accompanied by thick-cut French fries, fried in virgin olive oil, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside — just like they are made in Cretan homes.
Goes perfectly with:
Tzatziki, village salad or eggplant patties. Goes wonderfully with red wine (Kotsifali or Syrah) or ice-cold beer.
Our lamb chops are patiently grilled to preserve the natural flavor and aroma of the meat, with a light salt and pepper and a little oregano from the mountains of Crete. Golden on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, they are the epitome of Greek tradition on the table.
They are accompanied by thick-cut fries, handmade with virgin olive oil – just like we serve them at home.
Goes perfectly with:
Country salad, tzatziki or feta with oil & oregano. Goes wonderfully with a deep red wine or traditional raki.
Our pork belly is patiently grilled to bring out all its aroma and flavor, with crispy skin and juicy interior. Lightly marinated with lemon, oregano and thyme, it offers a traditional, full-flavored experience every time.
It is accompanied by thick-cut, golden and truly homemade French fries — ideal for dipping in our side dishes.
It goes perfectly with:
A spicy cheese or country salad. It goes perfectly with red wine or chilled raki.
Our chicken fillet is carefully marinated with lemon, oregano and extra virgin olive oil, and grilled until it acquires a golden crust on the outside and a juicy texture on the inside. A light and delicious dish, combining flavor with freshness, without unnecessary fat additions.
Accompanied by thick-cut fries, crispy and well-cooked, made with the same care that we put into each of our dishes.
Goes perfectly with:
Green salad with apaki, tzatziki or fava beans. Goes excellently with dry white wine or chilled raki.
Our homemade burgers are made from fresh minced pork and beef, mixed with herbs, onion, parsley and olive oil, just like our grandmothers used to make them. They are slow-grilled to keep them juicy, fluffy and rich in flavor — without anything superfluous, just pure ingredients and passion.
They are accompanied by thick-cut, golden and crispy fries, just like we make them in our kitchen.
Goes perfectly with:
Tzatziki, stuffed cabbage or green salad. Goes great with light red wine or ice-cold beer.
Aromatic, juicy, made with passion
Eggplant gently fried in extra virgin olive oil to bring out its velvety texture and then baked in the oven with fresh tomato, basil and selected spices. A dish that overflows with Mediterranean aromas and refers to traditional, summer cuisine.
Its simplicity hides all the deliciousness of authentic Cretan cooking.
Goes ideally with:
Spicy cheese or feta with oil & oregano, bulk red wine or a cool raki.
Traditional scioufikita pasta, handmade like the old days, is combined with smoked apaki pork — an authentic Cretan cold cuts with a unique aroma and flavor. Pan-fried with sun-dried tomatoes and simmered in white wine and herbs. Served with grated cheese, they offer a rich, flavorful experience that marries tradition with pleasure.
A dish that smells of Crete and speaks to the heart.
Goes perfectly with:
Country salad, eggplant fritters or feta with honey & sesame. Goes wonderfully with Vidiano white wine or cool raki.
Spicy, aromatic and full of memories
Traditional soutzoukakia with minced pork and beef, fermented with garlic, red wine and aromatic spices, just like the housewives of Asia Minor did. After resting, they are shaped by hand, fried in plenty of olive oil and finished in the pot with a rich red sauce made from fresh tomatoes and herbs.
A dish of deep nostalgia, with a taste that takes you to old family dining rooms.
Goes perfectly with:
French fries, rustic salad and a full glass of red wine or homemade raki.
Every day, our kitchen prepares with passion traditional cooked dishes, just like our grandmothers used to make them: rabbit stew, moussaka, pastitsio, stuffed meat, lamb with artichokes and many other dishes that change daily depending on the season and fresh ingredients. Come and discover the authentic homemade taste of Crete, through dishes that warm the heart and remind you of a Sunday in the village.
Ask us to inform you about our daily specials.
Hot chocolate, a refreshing treat.
A delicious chocolate pie, fluffy and moist, with a rich dark chocolate flavor, served warm, as it should be. Next to it, a refreshing homemade vanilla ice cream that melts sweetly on the dessert and perfectly balances the intensity of the chocolate.
The ideal ending to any meal, this sweet sin is a beloved comfort food.
Sfakianopita is one of the most beloved traditional dishes of Crete. It resembles a crepe, but is made with pure ingredients and filled with unsalted white cheese, such as pechtogalo, xynomyzithra or fresh anthotyro – often with a combination of these. The dough is carefully rolled out on wood and baked in a non-stick pan without oil, with patience and frequent turning, until it acquires a light color and an inner melted cheese heart.
In the past, grandmothers would bake it on hot stones or in satsi, over the fire in the fireplace, giving it an even more special aroma.
Accompany it with a spoonful of thyme honey, a glass of raki, or as a dessert after a traditional meal.
Cool, aromatic and authentically Greek
Cretan strained yogurt, rich and velvety, served with orange spoon dessert made the old-fashioned way — with thin orange peels, boiled in aromatic syrup. A light and refreshing dessert, full of tradition, that ends the meal with natural sweetness and finesse.
Goes perfectly with:
A glass of chilled raki, orange liqueur or Greek coffee for perfect balance.
Agia Triada - Rethymno
Sunday: 13:00 - 23:30
Aromatic, juicy, made with passion Eggplant gently fried in extra virgin olive oil to bring out its velvety texture.
Smoked pork, like the old people used to make it – with wood, vinegar and lots of passion. It’s one of the most characteristic cold cuts of Cretan cuisine.
Hot chocolate, a refreshing treat.
A delicious chocolate pie, fluffy and moist, with a rich dark chocolate flavor, served warm, as it should be.
