Top Restaurants in Chania Town
Chania Town Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Chania Town
Much of the old town district of Chania was developed around its harbor, which was built by the Venetians during the 14th century. Its lighthouse still proudly overlooks the Mediterranean. Here you’ll find several cinemas and historical attractions like the Archaeological Museum, a collection of Minoan and Roman artifacts that’s housed in the former Monastery of Saint Francis. Word nerds will especially enjoy the Museum of Typography.
Things to do in Chania Town
1. Theodosi Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 745 reviews
Theodosi restaurant serves Greek and creative Cretan cuisine prepared with fresh local products and complemented by a fine selection of wine. Our outdoor patio offers spectacular sea and city views while savoring imaginative drinks and desserts from around the globe.
Reviewed By stef68Brescia - Brescia, Italy
The view of the sea at sunset is just gorgeous! The restaurant is elegant, food is delicious, prices are ok for this quality. Service is quite good but can be improved. Overall a very good experience.I am happy you had a nice experience at Theodosi restaurant! I look forward to cooking for you again very soon.
2. Kouzina e.p.e.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 806 reviews
Reviewed By hcohn31 - Chattanooga, Tennessee
Great food...sat on patio...select dishes in pots at counter...add some additional menu choices...generous portions...local stop here...a gem of a find when visiting Chania.
3. To Stachi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Emma K - Ireland
Being vegetarian and coeliac definitely presents it's challenges when travelling. We thought To Stachi would be a great find.We found the restaurant through tripadvisor and was looking forward to it ALL day!! However, I actually think this was the WORST restaurant I have ever been to... The food was just terrible. My partner was offered bread and got a basket of bread (extra charge on bill) which was rock hard/stale.. unedible. He decided to get the "special" of the day.. it was a plate of microwaved to within an inch of its life slop. Like literally the vegetables were slop.(Like seriously.....?! This is supposed to be a vegetarian restaurant?!?!?!?!) I ordered a chickpea soup....... and I received a bowl of water with salt in it and some chickpeas floating around... Just pure despicable food. I would NOT recommend this place at all. We literally pushed the food around the plate, paid and left to go eat in another restaurant straight after as we were starving (and now grumpy..!)
4. Corinna Star Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 931 reviews
Corinna Star Restaurant's cuisine cruises the sea of taste following the route of simplicity and authenticity, piloted by Mr. Yannis and his son Vassilis. We renewed our cuisine by simplifying its menu to pure Mediterranean style cooking while, on the other hand, we enriched our seafood dishes with fish from the very same nets of Mr. Yannis. You should definitely consider tasting the seafood pasta with mussels and lobster (if the catch the night before was good...in the end, life's a game of chance). In case you are lucky, don't miss out on this opportunity. And a tip from the house: Accompany this quality dish with Moschofilero or Savatiano (varieties of Greek white wine). In case luck doesn't favour you and the seafood pasta is not available, the "Corinna pasta" is always on the menu, and it's a dish you are guaranteed to enjoy. Achieving superb taste is not easy. It's a secret recipe in itself, one that's multidimensional and with many requisites: Honesty, quality, natural ingredients, passion and authentic atmosphere. In our case, all these originate from the magical scenery surrounding you and from the friendly disposition of the people cooking for you as well as those waiting on you.
Reviewed By Tina P
This was the first place we ate on our 7 day holiday and we have decided it will be the last place we eat at tomorrow night. We have ended up spending most of our time here as the pool is so lovely and it has such a friendly feel to it.
We have only had lunch so far so we are looking forward to going for tea tomorrow, the children are keen to use the pool as its open until 9pm! The food has been consistently excellent and all the staff have been very friendly and good with the children. Having our final meal there tomorrow will be the perfect end to a wonderful holiday.
5. To Mikio Taverna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
This may well be the smallest restaurant in Chania, hence the name ‘To Mikio Tavrrna’ which means ‘The Little Taverna.’ But this restaurant has the biggest heart of any restaurant in town. Nevertheless, obviously Reservations are a must! Come and check out the restaurant that everyone is trying to get into and talking about! PLEASE NOTE: MIKIO WILL CLOSE FOR THE WINTER ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017. The staff looks forward to seeing you in the spring!
Reviewed By rewecourt - Exeter, United Kingdom
very small restaurant, fully booked for days in advance, we managed a booking for 3 days ahead, arrived about 10mins early and table waiting, but be warned do not arrive late they will give your table away, we saw a couple arrive 10mins late although they had booked table given away, limited menu but authentic greek food cooked freshly , on a back street in the old town, well worth a visit
6. To Antikrysto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 222 reviews
Sitting in a beautiful location in the oldest - what used to be - cafeteria of Perivolia, on the little square of Kastrochori, also known to the locals and the oldest of folks as Katsistrochori, where the walls, rocks and trees hum stories of countless gatherings with good food and drinking since 1950, we have tried to bring together our love for the Cretan tradition, our birthplace - Crete and its cuisine. Looking forward to welcome you and treat you to a unique experience.
Reviewed By NatalijaNatasa - Belgrade, Serbia
Yes, I've come back... again and again and, soon, again... The food they prepare and serve here, simply, makes you addicted. I don't know if you've ever experienced that feeling when you are thinking about your return before you've even left? Well, I have every...MoreReview is dangerously good :) as it can result in high expectations we're nervous about but we will as always try and do the best we can. Thank you very much, hope to see you again!
7. Ta Meraklikia tou Boureksi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
BEHIND THE TOWN HALL 100 METERS FROM THE BUS STATION Traditional Cretan and Mediterranean food
Reviewed By Xoubi - A Coruña, España
We had dinner in this place outside the old town but near (behind the town hall).
The friendly waiter explained us plates of the day. We choose zucchini with eggs and roasted lamb. Both were good and tasty. Big portions.
Dessert (yummy fruit with yoghurt) and raki on the house.
Cheap prices.
I'll recommended it.
8. Evgonia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Fofir - Netanya, Israel
Ask the owner Nektarios if he recommends fish and if he does by all means take it - no matter the price. We had a whole Kefalo for three and you could literally taste the sea water. Add some Xorta (Local cooked super healthy greens) and Tirokafteri (spicy cheese spread) and you are set for an evening of joy.
9. To Maridaki
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 946 reviews
Reviewed By Falakros - London, United Kingdom
We visited off-season in February on a Monday evening and this place was packed with locals, which is a great sign. Excellent restaurant specialising in fish and seafood but with a good selection of vegetarian and non-fish meat dishes, including some great looking specials. Food fresh and tasty, and generous portions. Very friendly service. Highly recommended.
10. LA BODEGA
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
Reviewed By Nidgehammer - Stevenage, United Kingdom
Lovely to come back to the little bar at the far end of the harbour that served as our local when we last visited Chania a couple of years ago. The same pretty waitress and less pretty owner we’re still there and the view from the bar remains stunning.
No pressure or hard sell here, I only drank water this time and we just sat and watched the world go bar for half a hour - bliss..
