Kritamon Restaurant

Hello! Today, I have a guest blogger by the name of Melissa Lindo, who is also my good friend and sister-in-law. An intrepid traveller and avid foodie herself, she brings to the table a refreshing review of this secret little restaurant just outside the town of Heraklio in Crete. Here, Melissa shares their fantastic dining experience at Kritamon.

"In a quiet village just south of Heraklio lies this hidden gem of a restaurant - a paradise for foodies like my husband and I! We both have such different palates yet we loved each dish so much that we devoured them like we hadn't eaten in years. The wonderful owner and chef, Dimitris Mavrakis, explained to us that most of the ingredients are retrieved from the mountain behind the restaurant. We didn't realize how different food could taste if it was fresh, largely unprocessed, and cooked to perfection. In fact, we enjoyed the meal so much that we returned the very next day. While the prices are astoundingly low considering the quality of the food, we are certain that this may all change one day. The chef is going to be a big star soon, and this hidden gem will be a secret no longer. We feel incredibly lucky to have experienced it when we did."

The entrance to the charming restaurant

The patio for al fresco dining

Enjoying some home-made dessert wine and sweet grapes

Grilled zucchini

Greek salad made from the freshest organic ingredients

Escargot and mushroom risotto

Graviera cheese with pistachios, sesame oil, and carob honey

Apprenticing with the chef?

Kritamon
Main Square, Ano Arhanes, Crete
Tel: 2810 753092