Snack bar cafe Platanos — Restaurant in Municipality of Agios Vasileios

You can't miss Dimitra's restaurant! A stop here let you understand what the old Greek hospitality is!! All the traditional dishes she daily cooks with passion and love are homemade, because she really has the only aim to let you enjoy your lunch or dinner: your satisfaction is her one! Homemade wine and raki as well as traditional desserts aren't missing. Sitting for a bit at her tables on the terrace in the shadow of a typical huge old Platanos tree, relaxing and chatting with Dimitra and other local customers, allows you to taste the real traditional Crete ancient atmosphere, slowing down our all day life pace and gliding in a place with no time.

Thank you very much, Dimitra, for your kindness, carefulness and hospitality!!! Looking forward to...

Eating here is when I fell in love with Crete. We’d driven the tiny streets from the next village up, and stopped in the afternoon for lunch. The waiter recommended the remaining few pieces of souvlaki, and my father ordered the lamb, for which he was hungry that day.

It was the best meal of our trip. The souvlaki was made by the waiter’s own mother (who also owns the restaurant), and the lamb was raised by his father, a shepherd. Everything was fresh, the service was great, and Dimitra, the owner, stopped by to chat and give us an amazing rice pudding (with a hint of orange) as well as tips on things to see locally (like a 13th century church, just up the road).

An absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon, and we’re certain to be back next time...

We used to think good things happen with good people, much better here, good food comes in addition ;-) Dimitra, you must to get to know her, it feels like home, believe me! Tell her your story and she will cook someth to make you feel even better. Very generous and thoughtful person such as the attitude of the whole village. Also take a moment to explore the 15th century church, Dimitra will tell how to get there, it's like 2,5 min walk from her café. Well I said it all, I’m glad we met her so we keep up as...