Almi family restaurant — Restaurant in Municipality of Chersonissos

The Dakos immediately stood out. The tomato base was handled with restraint — balanced between salt and acidity rather than dominated by either. Combined with the creaminess of the cheese, it delivered exactly what Dakos should: simplicity, freshness, and harmony.

The shrimp saganaki was well-prepared, the shrimp retaining their tenderness instead of slipping into chewiness. The sauce carried depth and warmth; to reach its full potential, I would suggest a slightly bolder push in acidity or spice to lift the flavors and create a sharper contrast against the richness.

The highlight of the meal was the seabass fillet with couscous. The fish was cooked with precision, flaky yet moist, and the couscous served as more than a side — it became the canvas for a clever layering of Mediterranean spices. Dill, parsley, spring onions, and capers all worked together to give the dish brightness, depth, and a touch of brine. This was the plate where the kitchen’s hand felt most assured.

The chicken souvlaki was competently grilled and flavorful, a reliable staple that met expectations. The grilled octopus/squid deserves recognition as well: tender, fresh, and presented exactly as it should be — not scorched, but charred just enough to accentuate texture while keeping its natural character intact.

Desserts closed the meal on a pleasant note. The mille-feuille with vanilla cream was indulgent yet balanced, with crisp layers supporting a smooth, fragrant cream. A thoughtful touch came in the form of two complimentary bites of brownie with cream — small, simple, but enough to end the meal with a gesture of generosity.

In summary, this restaurant demonstrates a strong grasp of Mediterranean cooking, showing respect for both product and tradition. With slightly bolder seasoning choices, especially in certain sauces, the kitchen has the potential to elevate from very good to truly...

My husband and I love food and during our seven nights in Crete we came here three times so needless to say, we loved it. After coming across it in Google it was also recommended to us by a local we sat next to one night during a soccer game. Almi is run by two husband and wife teams, so like many restaurants in Crete it’s family owned. Our favorite dishes were the fava bean purée with capers, the mixed grill for two (particularly the lamb chops!) and the local greens (which we could not stop talking about). The honey raki at the end of the meal was a nice change from the traditional flavor. It was also one of the only restaurants we went to that had a wider variety of local Cretan beers including a tasty IPA. It’s honestly heartbreaking to be one of the only tables eating here each night we came. As a slightly newer restaurant they don’t have as many reviews and since it’s a bit further from the other restaurants it’s easy to miss. I hope as tourism picks up again and they’re able to stay afloat because this meal really stood out to us and the staff was super friendly...

Almi is a traditional taverna/restaurant, family run. The staff are warm and inviting. They don't stand at the entrance beckoning you in, like some tavernas around the villages. Mind you, there are many tavernas in the villages. Sometimes, it is a good idea to book a table for these places, can get full at certain times. On arrival, you are offered a table. When you are seated, one of the staff members brings you a wine menu and an ordering menu and a pencil. They explain that you mark the menu for whatever you order, and the same on the reverse were soft drinks and beverages are. Once you have completed your order, a staff member comes over and checks with you your order and takes it away. A complimentary dip is brought to your table with your drinks. Later, your food arrives.......