Taverna Dionysos — Restaurant in Municipality of Ierapetra

Came here for dinner twice in three days, which says it all really. Such a cozy atmosphere, really felt like we were being made dinner by someone's mom at home (aside from the presence of COVID precautions that is!). Everything so fresh, simple, and utterly delicious. On top of that one of the cheapest places we went to in Crete. Our favorite place easy.

Protip: get the garlic bread. We got it randomly and it turned out to be the best garlic bread my girlfriend and I have ever had. Made with incredible olive oil, wild garlic and fresh herbs, it hooked us...

This is truly the best taverna I have ever visited. The warm and welcoming family who runs it gives the place a genuine, heartfelt atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Every dish is bursting with authentic Greek flavors, lovingly prepared with fresh ingredients and a personal touch. The setting is simply charming—inviting, cozy, and full of character. Whether you come for the delicious traditional recipes, the friendly conversations, or the beautiful ambiance, every visit here is an absolute delight. I can’t recommend this little gem...

We are here for our last night in Crete and it was perfect! This is a family owned restaurant. Mom was in the kitchen, father and daughter serving food and wine. She gave us two free appetizers. The stuffed squash blossoms, snails, dako, fried zucchini and pastitsio were delicious. Complimentary bread as well was fresh and tasty. The house white wine is so good I had two glasses. At the end she gave us a little cake which was also great! 100% recommend if you're anywhere near this place come eat here, it's not a tourist type place at all....