The pork gyro here is massive. Like, genuinely huge. I got one and couldn&#39;t finish it, which never happens. Meat was juicy, not dry at all. Place was busy but we still got our food fast. Only thing is the seating&#39;s a bit cramped, but honestly for the price you can&#39;t complain.

The rabbit stifado was the best I had in Crete. Meat was tender, sauce rich but not heavy. Owner came by to check on us, nice touch. Wish the mousaka was a bit warmer though.

Perfect hospitality and restaurant.Very attentive to gluten-free options, from meat to the freshest fish. Very helpful in making it easy to eat gluten-free.They make you feel at home and part of the family

Stopped in for a late lunch and grabbed a table outside. Had the stifado, which was tender and rich, exactly what I needed. The owner came by for a quick chat and even poured a little raki at the end. Nice touch, especially after a long day. Wine list is short, but the local red paired fine with the meal. Nothing fancy, just honest food and good hospitality.

The fava beans were the highlight for me&mdash;so creamy, I almost thought it was hummus at first. Shrimp was good too, and the beef souvlaki came out juicy. House wine was light, easy to sip. Portions are pretty generous for the price. Place was a bit busy when I went, but I&rsquo;d still come back for that fava.

The stifado was pretty good&mdash;beef properly tender, shallots whole and soft like they should be. They swapped my wine for something that matched better, didn&#39;t charge extra. Felt like a place locals actually go to. Decent spot if you&#39;re in the area.

The food was solid, spice levels actually on point. Had to wait a bit when I asked for extra sides though, kinda killed the flow. Terrace made up for it, nice spot to sit and eat.

Food was decent, nice spot by the water. Took a while for our order and one dish never showed up. But the flavors made up for it.

The truffle and prosciutto pizza was solid, and honestly the portion was bigger than I expected for the price. Cocktails were fine too. Good lunch pick if you&#39;re in the area.

The eggs Benedict with salmon was really good&mdash;hollandaise had that nice tangy balance, not too heavy. Tiramisu pancakes were sweet but not cloying, kids loved them. I&rsquo;m picky about fresh ingredients, and everything tasted properly made. Service was quick and friendly. Only thing, it got a bit busy around noon, but that&rsquo;s fine.

Came here on my last evening in Chania. The Greek salad was the best I had all trip, honestly. Moussaka was solid too, really well made. Had a local Syrah with it, went down easy. Place was a bit busy but that&#39;s fine. Wish I&#39;d found it earlier.

Stopped by for breakfast and honestly didn&rsquo;t get the hate. Got the omelette and it was solid&mdash;fluffy, not greasy, came with decent toast. Portion felt fair for what we paid. Staff checked in a couple times but weren&rsquo;t hovering. Place was a bit quiet for a weekend morning, but that worked for me. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind coming back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

The sea bream was done just right, and they happily made that special sauce happen. Free watermelon at the end was a nice little touch. Live music kept things lively though.

The moussaka tasted like something my yiayia would make. Slow-cooked lamb fell right off the bone. Place gets busy at lunch, but worth it.

Stopped by twice while in the area. Seafood platter was solid, meze spread had enough variety to keep it interesting. Staff handled the rush without making us wait too long. Place gets busy, so don&#39;t expect a quiet dinner. Fair for what you get.

The moussaka was solid and the portion felt fair for what they charged. They even made something off-menu when I asked, which was nice. Not fancy, but you get your money&#39;s worth here.

Came here twice while we were in town. The lamb in olive oil was properly tender, decent flavour. They gave us a small cheesecake on the house, which was a nice touch. Only thing&mdash;toilets don&rsquo;t have seats, and it&rsquo;s a bit loud near the road. Still, pretty good for a casual meal.

Stopped by for a quick bite and ended up staying way longer than planned. The raki came with little snacks, which I didn&rsquo;t expect. Staff were super friendly, made the whole thing feel easy. Place has that relaxed local vibe, nothing fancy but comfortable. Wine was decent too. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind going back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

The view is the main draw here, no question. Pizza was surprisingly good too, a nice break from the usual Greek spots. Lunch service was quick enough for a decent stop.

Been coming here for years, and it never lets me down. The grilled swordfish is still my go-to&mdash;always cooked right, always fresh. Sat in the back again, watching the street go by. Staff remember me now, which says a lot. Not the cheapest spot, but you get what you pay for.

Maria took great care of us. The coffee and desserts hit the spot on a hot Chania afternoon. Only wish we had more time to sit longer.

The fish soup here is seriously good, probably the best I&rsquo;ve tried. Staff were lovely too, and that view is just gorgeous 🌊 Perfect spot to bring friends for a chill evening.

Been coming here for years now. The souvlaki is still as good as the first time I tried it. Pork was juicy, not dry at all. Place gets busy around dinner, but they handle it fine. Staff remembered my usual order, which honestly surprised me. Not fancy, but I keep coming back for that souvlaki.

Stopped by for a quick bite. Pizza with prosciutto was solid, crust nice and crispy. Bruschetta was decent too. Place was busy but we got a table fine. Not the cheapest in Paleochora but you can tell they use good stuff. I&#39;d go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

We stopped here after the beach and I was happy to see they had a few lighter options on the menu. I went with the Greek salad and the tomatoes were actually ripe, which is not always the case. The feta was creamy and fresh. Portion was decent for the price. My only small complaint is the bread could have been warmer, but the salad itself was really satisfying.

Stopped here after Balos. Food was solid, felt proper Greek. Quiet spot, nice break from the crowds. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot.

Stumbled on this place our first morning and just kept coming back. The owner remembers you, which is nice. Had the full breakfast&mdash;eggs, fresh bread, decent coffee. Portions are generous, I&#39;ll give them that. Gets a bit busy around 10, but worth it. A proper little find.

The veggie burger was surprisingly good, my friend said hers was the best she&rsquo;s had in a while. Service was quick too, perfect for a casual catch-up 😊

Stopped by for a late lunch and grabbed the moussaka&mdash;pretty solid, actually. Place is small but the menu feels properly Greek. Staff were nice, not pushy. They even brought out raki and a little ice cream at the end, which I didn&rsquo;t expect. That was a nice touch. Maybe not the cheapest, but I left full and happy.

The eggplant millefeuille was the best thing I ordered. Fish carpaccio was good too, but honestly for the price I expected bigger portions. Location right on the water is nice though. I left full but not blown away. Maybe I just picked the wrong dishes. Would go back for the eggplant alone, just not for a full meal.

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