The moussaka was solid, and that view over the water is hard to beat. Pizza came loaded with way too much cheese though&mdash;wish I&#39;d stuck to a Greek wine instead.

Good value &mdash; the meal for two was plenty for three of us, even had leftovers. Free raki and watermelon at the end was a nice touch.

The pistachio gelato is the real deal&mdash;actual nut pieces and a rich flavor that hits right. If you&#39;re wandering around the center, grab one.

The red snapper was spot on, and their local wine list pairs beautifully with the kalitsounia. Staff knew their stuff when I asked for a recommendation. Solid spot in Marathi.

The owner cooks everything himself, which you can totally tell from the flavors. We sat by the fireplace and it was so cozy. Lamb in yogurt was the standout &mdash; tender, rich, unlike anything I&#39;ve had before. Wish I lived closer to come back for more.

We stopped by for a late lunch and honestly the grilled fish was the highlight. They brought us into the kitchen to pick our own catch, which felt super authentic. Prices were decent for what you got. Place is small and simple, but that&rsquo;s the charm. Would go back with friends for sure 😊

Stopped by for a drink, sun was golden and the water looked clean. Plenty of parking, no hassle finding a spot. Sunbeds were there too, which was nice. Decent spot to kill an afternoon, nothing fancy but does the job. Maybe a bit crowded later on, but we went early and it was fine.

Grilled sardines were spot on, super fresh. Sat right by the water, classic Greek spot. Wish they&#39;d bring the bread out a bit sooner though.

We came for dinner and got a window table, which I always appreciate. The lamb was cooked properly, tender and not dry. Meat skewers were good too, though I wish there were more vegetable sides on the plate. The free raki at the end was a nice touch. Prices felt fair for the quality.

Stopped by for a Kyoto-style iced drip and it was really good. Smooth, clean flavor, not something you find every day in Chania. Place is small, easy to miss, but worth it if you&#39;re wandering the old town. Barista knew what they were doing. Just wish they had more seating, but that&#39;s it.

The sushi was fresh, no doubt about that. I got a few rolls and honestly the rice-to-filling ratio was a bit off for me&mdash;too much rice on some. The place itself is really pretty though, and the staff were nice. Just watch out, it&rsquo;s not cheap. I&rsquo;d come back for the quality, but maybe order less.

Stopped by for a cold brew and a Freddo Espresso. Coffee was solid, no complaints there. Place gets busy later in the evening, seems like the spot to be. Staff were friendly enough. Sat outside for a bit, watched people walk by. Fine for a quick break, nothing fancy.

Free bar snacks and a pool table that doesn&#39;t cost much&mdash;that&#39;s rare. Owner&#39;s a proper nice bloke too. Good spot for a cheap night out.

The grilled octopus was spot on. Tender, smoky, not rubbery at all. You can watch them cooking it right there. That&#39;s about all I need.

Coffee was solid. Real solid. Place has a decent vibe, not too loud. Had a pastry with it, did the job. Nothing fancy but I&#39;d grab another flat white here if I&#39;m in the area. Price was fair for what you get.

Stopped by for a late lunch with a couple friends and honestly the lamb was the highlight. Super tender, fell right off the bone. Place is small and chill, exactly what you want for a lazy afternoon. Service was a bit slow but we weren&#39;t in a rush anyway. Would go back just for that dish 😊

The fried calamari was a hit with the kids, and the fresh fish didn&#39;t disappoint. Staff even called us a taxi after dinner&mdash;nice touch. Solid local spot.

Stopped here after the gorge walk and the owner made me a vegan plate that wasn&#39;t even on the menu. Really thoughtful. Pumpkin pie was the highlight though &mdash; soft, spiced just right. Place is small and simple, but that&#39;s fine. Just a good meal when I needed one.

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