Stopped by for a drink and stayed for dinner. Wine was decent, staff friendly. The sunset view over the sea made it worth it.

A solid &euro;5 pita gyros, filling and way better than your average street grab. Would&#39;ve liked a slightly bolder tzatziki, but for the price, I&#39;m not complaining. A cold beer would&#39;ve paired nicely with it.

The smoked salmon with cream cheese was the highlight &mdash; so fresh. And that waterfront view is hard to beat. Staff were lovely too.

Stopped here on the way from the airport. Gyros were solid, exactly what I needed. The seating was comfortable, which I appreciated after a long flight. Staff let me take my time, no rushing. A bit busy around noon, but nothing crazy. Fine spot if you want something easy and dependable.

Came back the next day just to try more dishes&mdash;that says it all. Portions are decent for the price, especially for this area. Cocktails were creative too.

The rooftop view is honestly the star here 🌟 and the food holds up its end too. Service was warm without being over the top. Great spot to bring a group of friends for a chill evening.

The pizza dough was soft with a good chew, and the large size easily fed three of us. Portions are seriously big for the price. Just wish they&#39;d brought the drinks out a bit faster.

Stopped by for lunch&mdash;place was packed with locals, always a good sign. Mixed grill for two was solid and enough for three. Nothing fancy, but fair price for what you get.

Satay chicken noodles hit the spot, decent size for the price. Staff even brought extra Sriracha without asking.

The &quot;meze for wine&quot; wasn&#39;t what we expected&mdash;pork instead of olives and cheese. Still tasty, and the free dessert made up for it. Staff were friendly.

Big portions, quick service, and they threw in a free dessert. Honestly didn&#39;t expect that. Solid spot if you&#39;re hungry.

The arancini were the real deal&mdash;crispy outside, still warm and soft inside. Lasagna had that homemade feel, like someone&rsquo;s nonna actually made it. Place is small and a bit cramped, but the smell alone pulls you in. I&rsquo;d go back just for that.

Nice spot right in the middle of everything. Baby burgers were juicy and came in decent portions. Only issue was nobody at the door when I walked in, so I just grabbed a table myself. Took a minute to figure out if that was okay. Food made up for it though.

We came for dinner on a Tuesday, place was busy but not crazy. Had the seafood linguine, plenty of shrimp and mussels, sauce was decent. The risotto was good too, creamy enough. Staff were friendly, not hovering. Prices fair for what you get. Solid spot if you&#39;re in the area, I&#39;d go back.

We had dinner here and the view of the lit-up Venetian castle is really something. Food was decent for the price, nothing fancy but solid. The Ekmek kataifi dessert was the highlight though. Pretty good spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a nice setting without spending too much.

We stopped by twice while staying in Rethymno. The lamb kleftiko was really good, fell right off the bone. Second time I tried the Cretan spaghetti with shrimp, also tasty. Staff remembered us from the first visit, which was a nice touch. Only small thing, the tables are a bit close together, but it didn&#39;t bother us much. Solid spot for a relaxed dinner.

The fish was really good, fresh and cooked nicely. Service was a bit slow but whatever. Right on the marina so the view makes up for it. 👍

Stopped by for a quick bite. Grilled shrimp were solid, and the free dessert was a nice touch. Bathroom could be cleaner, but for a fast lunch it did the job.

The Romeo and Juliet salad was spot on &mdash; nice balance. Ribs came out tender, fell off the bone. Quiet little village spot, couple of friendly cats hanging around.

The truffle rigatoni was really good&mdash;creamy, not too heavy. They even brought us a little dessert on the house, which I didn&rsquo;t expect. Prices felt fair for what you get. Only small thing: the wine list seemed a bit short that night, but I&rsquo;d still come back for the pasta.

Great spot for a glass of wine while watching the sunset over the water. Seafood was fresh, though the service felt a bit rushed. Nice place to linger if you&#39;re not in a hurry.

Came for dinner with the family and grabbed a table right as the sun was going down. That view alone is worth it. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but for five of us the bill felt fair. They even brought out complimentary shots at the end, which paired nicely with my last glass of wine. Would sit outside again.

We came here twice during our trip and honestly it was so good both times. The menu has a ton of options which is nice when you&rsquo;re with friends who can&rsquo;t decide 😅 Prices felt fair for what you get. Service was quick too, we never had to wait long. Definitely a solid pick if you&rsquo;re in the area.

Food was solid and the place has a nice vibe, but service felt a bit scattered. Took forever to get our wine order in. Prices run high, though the dishes made up for it.

The fire-roasted lamb was so tender, full of smoky flavor. Owner greeted us personally, which made it feel extra welcoming.

The cheese balls were decent, and the sausage casserole was pretty good too. Simple, traditional cooking done right. No draft beer, which was a bit of a letdown, but the food made up for it. Fine spot if you&#39;re after something hearty.

Nice rooftop spot in Pitsidia. Portions were decent for the price, nothing crazy but fair. Staff friendly enough. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area.

Stopped by for lunch and the souvlaki was spot on 🔥 Staff were super friendly too. Honestly liked it so much we ended up coming back for dinner later that day.

Big portions, friendly staff. View from the terrace is the real selling point. Food was decent, nothing mind-blowing, but fine for the price. Worth the drive if you&#39;re already in the area.

Came for the gyros, stayed for the vibe. Modern place with glass walls, sea views, and a nice breeze. Portions are massive - one plate was enough for two.

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