Ifalos — Restaurant in Municipality of Chersonissos

Having dinner at Ifalos was one of the most unforgettable experiences of our trip.

What makes Ifalos extraordinary is not just the food (which is absolutely delicious every single time), but the beautiful family behind it. Elisabeth, her mom and dad, and her brother welcomed us with open arms and cared for us as if we were part of their own family.

The food itself feels like it’s made straight from the heart. Homemade, comforting, and full of authentic flavors that remind you of being at the table with loved ones. Every dish was not only exceptionally delicious, but also carried a warmth and soul that you don’t find just anywhere.

The attention to detail in everything from the presentation to the atmosphere made each dinner feel like a celebration. You can tell this is a place built on love, tradition, and pride in what they do.

Ifalos is more than just a restaurant, it’s an experience, and one that we’ll treasure. A huge thank you to Elisabeth and her wonderful family for making us feel so seen, so appreciated, and so cared for.

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Ifalos was by far the best meal we enjoyed during our entire stay in Crete! What makes this taverna so special isn’t just the fantastic food, but the entire atmosphere: a lovingly run family business where the father goes out fishing himself, the mother cooks with real passion, and the children serve you with genuine warmth.

As a starter, we had grilled zucchini and fresh bread with olive oil – simple, delicious, and the perfect beginning to the meal.

We then had a grilled sea bream so fresh and perfectly prepared that it simply melted on the tongue. We also tried a very special dish Giouvetsi with tender beef and orzo pasta in a clay pot, baked under a layer of cheese: savory, succulent, and bursting with flavor. Simply heavenly!

To top it all off, we enjoyed a slice of Greek orange cake moist, sweet, and wonderfully fragrant. A perfect finale to a perfect meal.

Everything here is spot‑on: quality, hospitality, authenticity. It’s a place you won’t forget and absolutely must recommend. We will...

This is a new restaurant owned and run by family. It's the spot previously occupied by Jannis Golden Heart. It's had a complete rebuild and is now a very smart modern place. We received a warm welcome and the food was delicious and plentiful. The litre of house red was also good.We had a table facing out to the street and it's good for people watching. The small disappointment were that we noticed proper wine glasses were only given to those who ordered a bottle of wine, rather than local wine, and at the end of the meal,the usual courtesy of ensuring we had enjoyed our experience and then presenting the bill was missed. Instead I was asked to "tap my card" without being given a bill or told how much it was! A small oversight perhaps but a little impolite. Also, it was the only restaurant we visited in 2 weeks which did not serve a complimentary sweet or piece of fruit. Raki or ouzo was also...