Πλατιά Γαλήνη Νάξου - Platia Galini Naxos — Restaurant in Municipality of Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades

My wife and I did a cooking class here on our honeymoon. We booked by talking with the receptionist at our hotel, who reached out to Platia directly for us the day before the class.

We had so much fun! We were welcomed with a drink, bread, and a vegetable salad and some sweets. We started the class quite quickly, which was making some zucchini balls, meatballs, stuffed vegetables, and tzatziki sauce. It was a beautiful space to cook in. Huge glass doors and windows showed off the mountains and farmland surrounding us.

While the stuffed vegetables were cooking we went to tour the farm where a lot of the stuff was grown! It was a wonderful experience. It made me want to quit my job and go be a Naxian farmer :)

The food turned out great, of course. They gave us recipes for everything we cooked.

The staff was all so kind! They treated us warmly and with a lot of smiles. We can't recommend a cooking class...

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Plateia Taverna in Galini is a true gem in Naxos! Owned by the wonderful Nikos Goufas, this family-run restaurant is hands down the best on the island. The food is exceptional, offering authentic and traditional Greek dishes that remind you of homemade meals prepared with love. Their cheese is absolutely amazing and a must-try.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfectly capturing the charm of a quaint village in Naxos. Nikos and his family provide not only delicious food but also unforgettable experiences, including cooking lessons that let you take a piece of Naxos home with you.

I wholeheartedly recommend Plateia Taverna. Congratulations to Nikos and the entire team for their outstanding service and dedication. A must-visit...

We spent a wonderful evening with the family of Platia. The experience started with the cooking class (we were 8 people in total). The pace is quite fast - don't expect to dive into the technique of each dish. Before the class started, we asked if we could learn rolled vines and tarama but it seems that the menu is fixed. The dishes are simple but tasty.

Then follows the visit of the farm, which was really nice, plenty of things to learn here. Finally, you eat what you cooked.

Overall a very nice atmosphere, just people gathered around a passion for cooking and sharing. I just wish I had learned tips and tricks that you can't...