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Food and ambience

Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups
PRICE RANGE
US$5 - US$16
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Greek
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music
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Reviewed 23 October 2023

The service was brusque and slow at the same time, if that makes any sense. The service everywhere else in Chania was far better and they weren't packed full or anything like that. The food was ok. I had grilled sardines and had better elsewhere...in Chania. Maybe it was an off night, as they have generally good reviews but for us it was...meh. The place diagonally across the intersection was far better.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

We came for the Greek music and definitely were not disappointed. It was excellent, but quiet enough that one could also have a conversation at one's table. That is a rarity. We had the special of the night (fish) and enjoyed it. Staff was friendly...and eating out in the open (under a canopy) was delightful. Highly recommend this. One of our most enjoyable meals in Greece.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 September 2023 via mobile

We deliberately came to this restaurant on our arrival in Chania on Saturday evening having visited on two occasions last year when we holidayed in Crete. We had enjoyed it previously, food was nice and the service and hospitality good, hence our return - disappointed...with the entire experience. Menu pricing is extortionate for the quality of the food served. There was only 1 other table taken on our arrival just after 6.30 pm, yet most tables were adorned with reserved stones - although this seemed to be dependent on the waiters choice whether you could sit at one of those tables as we saw diners arrive with no reservation when asked and shown to those tables! The waiter was the same gentleman we had been served by last year. He brought some garlic bread to begin which seemed to be void of any garlic and covered in grated cheese and half a tomato on top. Tasteless. The house red wine is vile, you could strip paint off wood - orders 1/2 carafe and left the entire thing it was so bad. To follow we ordered the smoked chicken souvlaki starter which was unimpressive and not enjoyable at all. Souvlaki you imagine to be tender chicken chunks with fresh zingy vegetables either side. No not here, very unimaginative presentation. This was the texture of processed, shaped chicken out of a packet with more tomatoes either side. It was almost like eating luncheon meat, unpleasant. There were 2 tiny triangles of what may have been haloumi cheese plonked on the top. Neither of us enjoyed it. So for mains I opted for the beef hotpot/stew expecting it to arrive in a rich, tasty sauce with tender pieces of beef that melted in your mouth like a stifado - no I didn’t get this. No presentation what so ever, the plate arrived with the biggest hunks of beef with a watery liquid with what seemed like the occasional tomato running through it. The beef was tough and very dry. I left most of this. It was served with what appeared to be a mound of potato peelings that had been fried - but fried to the extent they were greasy and not crisp. Awful. My husband ordered the dorada fish - again served with greasy potato peelings and was brought a dish for the bones - no cloth to wipe his fingers or dish with lemon water to clean his hands after trying to negotiate around this boney fish. Unpleasant evening, waste of almost £60 Would not recommend or returnMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

Big portions well cooked food friendly staff and mr giwrgos the owner was more than willing to serve us and give us advices for our holidays at chania. Kids menu also available.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023 via mobile

Wonderful friendly service- great menu and preparation. Pork and lamb dishes were excellent. Really peaceful relaxing atmosphere

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

We came in. The setting was beautiful but the atmosphere felt busy and the stuff seemed to be in a hurry serving us. We were tourist baited with welcoming refreshment we thought was water but turned out to be wine, which is always uncomfortable so...we decided not to tip. Garlic bread and tzatsiki were ok. My fries were soggy and not tasteful, also chicken was dry and had no taste at all. Too bad, because the restaurant is really beautiful and has potential.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 August 2023 via mobile

Music was very good ... sadly food was pretty bland and below average for crete. Wine was OK. Wasn't too happy about being "bullied" into giving a tip for below average service tbh. Not a repeat!!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 11 June 2023 via mobile

Went there for a Saturday night meal. Great local food in a very nice setting. Beautiful restaurant with great atmosphere, fast service and super friendly staff. Was a spot for the movie Two Faces of January. They also had live Greek music as well.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 8 June 2023

Go here for the music. The night we were there, we heard lovely Cretan music played by a guitarist and a bouzouki player. The food was sadly bland and uninspired. So if you go there, order a simple dish and keep the salt shaker close...at hand.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 22 May 2023

What a great find, we were walking to another restaurant and stumbled upon this place down an alley and the sign said Live Greek Music so we decided to dine there instead. Both the food, staff and musicians were a hit! We enjoyed ourselves so...much that we returned on our last night as well. Tried many dishes and everything was good. My fav was the kebab plate.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 20 April 2023

We are there now enjoying live Greek music and lovely ambiance. . Great food too We are having Salad with pork - mix d mushrooms with cheese - Souvlaki and a bottle of white wine . All are superb . Prices seem to be reasonable...Will come again before we leaveMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2022

My wife and I were greeted like friends by staff. We had a lovely meal made of a selection of local dishes. All fresh and tasty, food was excellent. We will return tomorrow..!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 18 September 2022 via mobile

We had a delightful evening at this taverna, enjoying the food and the live Greek music. The chicken souvlaki was the best we’ve had on this trip; the chicken is smoked, and it adds a depth of flavor. We will probably go here again before...we leave Chania.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 2 September 2022 via mobile

Stopped for a late lunch cause the restaurant looked like amazing, but this is basically the only one good thing to mention. I ordered chicken souvlaki, it was extremely dry and some parts burned on the grill. My partners lamb was chewy. Kid menu was...quite fine. The waiters didn't really care about us. Maybe they serve better food at dinner time and the customer service is better but I do not recommend it during lunch hours.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 31 August 2022 via mobile

We went here twice on our 7 day holiday. The atmosphere and the restaurant was beautiful. There was live music and lots of little cats but watch out for the fluffy one (she will scam you) Grilled shrimps, calamari were amazing on our first arrival...On our second we had the local fresh fish and smoked pork belly which were real delicious. When we were given the bill they presented us with coconut balls that we loved and when we asked for more they were more than happy to give. Fantastic service for how busy it was. We saw them be kind to a local celebrity (louisa the dog) By giving her a lamb chop bone. Overall amazingMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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