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Crete Island Food Guide|Locals' Favorite Hidden Gem Restaurants
Olivia MaeOlivia Mae
220
If you're seeking an authentic culinary experience steeped in Cretan tradition, look no further than Peskesi. From the moment you walk in, you are immersed in an atmosphere that effortlessly blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Peskesi's commitment to locally sourced ingredients shines through in every dish. Seasonal produce, just-caught seafood, locally bred poultry, and the freshest of herbs are skillfully combined to create mouthwatering dishes that leave a lasting impression. Each ingredient speaks for itself, but when harmonized together, the result is nothing short of culinary art. This dedication to local sourcing isn't merely a trend here—it's a testament to the restaurant’s genuine respect for their region's abundant resources and traditions. The Olive oil, a staple of Cretan cuisine, deserves a mention all on its own. At Peskesi, olive oil is more than just a cooking ingredient—it's an experience. The flavor profiles of their selections are robust and varied, with each one adding a unique touch to the dishes they grace. Moving on to the wine list, it's clear that Peskesi takes their beverages as seriously as their food. The selection is impressive, with a focus on local Greek wines that beautifully complement the restaurant's dishes. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a casual drinker, the knowledgeable staff is always ready to guide you through their extensive list, ensuring that every sip enhances your dining experience. The service at Peskesi is exceptional. The staff not only demonstrate professionalism and efficiency, but they also exude a warmth and hospitality that's intrinsic to Crete. They go the extra mile to make each patron feel welcome, adding a personal touch that sets Peskesi apart from other dining venues. To sum up, dining at Peskesi is not just about satisfying your appetite, it's about embarking on a gastronomic journey that pays homage to Cretan culinary heritage. With its superb use of local ingredients, impressive wine selection, and top-notch service, Peskesi is truly a dining destination worth experiencing.
jonas herzerjonas herzer
00
My husband found this restaurant by reviews and we decided to try for dinner. We were able to get a reservation for 10:30PM. We arrived table was ready. The restaurant has an outdoor area by the entrance, an indoor area, a terrace area and the bar. We got a table by the bar. The staff here is incredible. The restaurant philosophy of cretan healthy vegetarian/ vegan food is amazing. The restaurant works with circular economy. That it was explained to us. They have their own farm where they produce most of their ingredients. All food that would be wasted became soil food. They are green and sustainable. Their menu has a large variety of vegan and healthy food. My husband selected the snails and shrimp started as his main courses. He said his shrimp was amazing, but it was his first time trying snails so couldn’t compare. But also it wasn’t his favourite kind of food. I chose the lamb with the cretan cheese. I didn’t like much my dish. But can’t penalise the restaurant with a review of less than 5 stars as my taste has beeb changing as I am pregnant. My husband ended eating my food, and except for the cheese (he also didn’t like it) he really enjoyed the lamb with the rice it was served. The drinks for my husband were amazing. Even the non-alcoholic cocktail I got, juice with a blend of herbs was tasting very nice. Complimentary dessert semolina with some cinnamon. Another great option for my husband. Definitely, I would recommend for service, ambience and the amazing staff. I do regret not had chosen the chef’s recommendation of pork chops. They were smoked on the table with sage. We saw many tables ordering and the smell It was amazing. An the amazing experience just cost us EUR60, amazing price for the experience we had. I shall also mentioned about the Cretan Spa. After the whole meal is done they bring towels that are wet in a combination of 40 herbs, and the story it was thar babies would be bath on this mix of herbs to get good healthy. Also, comes a dose of raki with herb. What a service.
ANA CAROLINA PIUSSI MACHADOANA CAROLINA PIUSSI MACHADO
00
From my experience of a single dinner (for 3) with my parents: food 5/5, really good; service 2/5, okay-ish-ly, not good though; reservation 0/5, frak that... The food was really nice, hands down compliments to the kitchen. I especially liked the Minoan salad. The service at the table wasn't terrible but also not good, and rather inattentive. Except for serving, ordering, and cleaning, we didn't get any attention, e.g. for refills etc. With one dish, the bumpy serving almost messed up the nice plating. Also, this was my first restaurant experience ever where I/we got absolutely 0 reactions to any of our "thank you"s or our probably mispronounced "ευχαριστώ" attempts at any point of the dinner. The handling of our reservation, made by phone, was abysmal. I had called and reserved for 3, since we were, for that evening, just the 3 of us for 20h. When we arrived, at first, there was no reservation in our name. After the probably unappreciated girl at the reception re-checked, she found a reservation in our name for 4 people at 18h which was wrong on all levels except our name. "Kindly enough", the girl at the door asked for permission at a higher level to "graciously" grant us a table even though we, supposedly, didn't have a reservation. Disclaimer: as far as I could see and tell, the restaurant wasn't anywhere close to full at any time of our visit. Ps: we were actually there for my mother's birthday and were planning to ask for a birthday cake or something but then decided against it with the reception we received. to sum up, again, for our visit: food 5/5*; service 2/5*; reservation 0/5*; from my point of view it was a real pity that the table staff fraked up the experience and the nice work of the kitchen.
Sa WuSa Wu
00
We went here as we had read a lot of positive reviews but were disappointed. We didn't have a reservation. At the door, the waiter inspected our clothing and said he could take it to one of the tables outside. He also mentioned that we have an hour to eat our food before the next customer. There were many empty tables in the garden. We didn't understand but agreed and sat down. We placed our order, our food came and we started to eat. At one point, I asked the waiter about the toilet, and as he showed me inside, I sensed that he was not happy about it. When I went inside to use the toilet, I saw that the place was generally empty. On the other hand, I noticed that at the occupied tables, there were usually elegantly dressed people going out to a special dinner. When I returned outside, I surveyed the tables in the garden and saw that people wore casual clothes like us. From this point on, we started to be more interested in new customers and waiters than the food. Very obviously, they tell people that the restaurant is full or empty based on their appearance. While they let some of them in, some of them who came without a reservation were sitting in the garden by giving a time limit as they told us. We couldn't believe it! They should be ashamed of themselves. After we finished our meal, they offered dessert and a drink. Food and drinks were good in taste but not very special. I can say that the prices are a bit expensive for such a taste. Anyway, I think that food doesn't matter besides what I wrote above. When I saw similar comments in the restaurant, I realized how right we were. If you care about yourself and other people, I must say that this restaurant is a business you should stay away from.
Murat YıkılmazMurat Yıkılmaz
40
Based on the reviews we came with high expectations and we made sure to reserve the day in advance. We could only get a table at 10pm which actually fitted to our plans really well. Once we arrived and I told my name for the reservation it seemed they didn’t have it, but somehow they made it work and provided us with a table outside in the back street ( a bit in the middle of the passage and bit under the balconies of the other buildings). They provided us with the menus and asked if we’d like to have water. We ordered water. 10 minutes after another waiter asked if we wanted water, which we said yes again. Once we were ready we wanted to order dolmates and only then they’ve told us what is not available anymore. The waiter then suggested the eggs and tomatoes starter. We also asked for bread, 2 glasses of wine, the lamb and the roaster. The bread never came, but it was in the check at the end. We only got out wine after the main dishes arrived and the asked again for it. The lamb was good, the chicken was nothing special and the pasta was cold. The complementary desert was really good and the raki with some herbs was the best I had in the island so far. Just before the desert some water fell from the balcony and fell just 2 meters away from our sit and we still got some splashes. The restaurant looked really nice and stylish. Once again, based on the experiences others had it seems we had bad luck unfortunately as we were really looking forward for this dinner. But as you can see, it was an eventful dinner which culminated in not a great experience. Price/service/quality ratio was unfortunately poor
HugoHugo
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Nearby Attractions Of Peskesi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Morosini Fountain
Rocca a Mare Fortress
Heraklion Venetian Port
Venetian port in Heraklion
Natural History Museum of Crete
Cathedral of Agios Minas
Agios Minas (St. Menas)
Georgiadis Park
Bembo Fountain

Heraklion Archaeological Museum
4.7
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Morosini Fountain
4.5
(9.1K)Click for details

Rocca a Mare Fortress
4.6
(4.5K)Click for details

Heraklion Venetian Port
4.6
(3.2K)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Peskesi
A Little Wine A Little Sea
Mare Coffee Bar & Food
BEER O'CLOCK
Antipodas
Phyllosophies (Liontaria)
Via Pastarella
Apiri greek_eatery
Thraka Grill Restaurant
Xalavro Open Bar
Erganos

A Little Wine A Little Sea
4.4
(2.4K)$$
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Mare Coffee Bar & Food
4.4
(2K)$$
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BEER O'CLOCK
4.7
(1.9K)Click for details

Antipodas
4.5
(1.6K)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
Kapetan Charalampi 6-8, Iraklio 712 02, Greece
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Phone
+30 281 028 8887
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Website
peskesicrete.gr
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Reviews
Overview
4.8
(5.3K reviews)$$
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Description
Classic regional dishes are served in this snug, rustic-chic eatery that has stone walls & a bar.
attractions: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Morosini Fountain, Rocca a Mare Fortress, Heraklion Venetian Port, Venetian port in Heraklion, Natural History Museum of Crete, Cathedral of Agios Minas, Agios Minas (St. Menas), Georgiadis Park, Bembo Fountain, restaurants: A Little Wine A Little Sea, Mare Coffee Bar & Food, BEER O'CLOCK, Antipodas, Phyllosophies (Liontaria), Via Pastarella, Apiri greek_eatery, Thraka Grill Restaurant, Xalavro Open Bar, Erganos

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