Kanatelias Lunch — Restaurant in Municipality of Heraklion

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kanatelias Restaurant is the definition of authentic Greek dining! From the moment you step in, you're treated like family. Kiriakos, the owner, is an absolute legend — warm, generous, and truly passionate about sharing the heart of Greek hospitality.

The food is unbelievably fresh and authentic — so much so that they only cook once a day! That’s right: once the day’s dishes are gone, the restaurant closes. It’s a beautiful testament to quality over quantity, and it means every bite is made with care and tradition. So if you want to experience it, make sure to get there before 5:00 p.m. — trust me, it’s worth planning your day around.

The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and full of life. It feels like you’re dining in someone’s home, surrounded by laughter, great conversation, and unforgettable flavors. And the prices? Incredibly reasonable for the quality you get.

Kanatelias is a must-visit — a place where food, culture, and community come together in the most...

Haha, we ate here every single day😋! Today is my last day and I am sad to be leaving, mostly because where else can you find high quality, fresh, healthy and delicious food for these prices?! Nowhere except Malaysia and possibly a few places here and there in the world. Thank you so much for all the amazing vegetable dishes, simple and delicious, and for the fantastic moussaka, kofta’s, various lasagna’s, fantastic chicken entrées in wonderful sauces and the lovely desserts! I only add one note for future visitors; get here before 2pm because it’s so popular here that all the food is practically gone by 3:30😂! PS I never could eat sweetmeats before...until I tried their rosemary-beef liver....

Very nice lunch restaurant near the city center, in the shopping area. You can also buy things to go, or eat in. Their food looks amazing and everything is quite fast since they already have it cooked. However, around lunch you may need to wait 20-30 minutes to get a table, but it’s worth the wait. Photos and prices from today 15th April 2024. We went for the fish with mashed potatoes and lasagna with spinach, beer and water. They brought at the end a free desert, and for everything we paid ~40€. Overall an excellent place to grab lunch between a shopping session and tourist activities. Highly...