Gianni's Taverna
Heraklion, Greece Greek restaurant
Top-rated.online cuts through the clutter, highlighting only the reviews that are most helpful, earn the most likes, or come from the most active contributors. One of the most unique experiences. The ambience is absolutely fantastic! The dark cellar with the light of the candles result in an experience no alike other. The price is fixed at 15€ per person for all you can eat and drink. You can choose from every you can find in the cellar. The food has great quality and variety. You can eat as much as you can handle. I will visit again for sure and you should too. If you want a special experience, go out of your way to Gianni's Taverna. One of a kind service, and food. The experience is something special that will leave a forever memory of Greek hospitality. It's like going to a friend's house for dinner. Very limited hours. You must make a reservation. Leider während des Sommers nicht im Dorf sondern mitten in den Feldern. Dank TripAdvisor, die falsche Öffnungszeiten angeben, standen wir vor verschlossenen Türen, sodass ich nix über das Essen, den Service und das Ambiente sagen kann. Macht aber nix, wir wollten eh das original besuchen und nicht die Touristenversion. Do NOT skip this place! If you are visiting Crete this is a must add to the itinerary. The most incredible and so far still relatively hidden spot in Crete. We paid 20€pp for an absolutely smorgasbord of food, and everything was absolutely incredible. Like a proper taverna, there is no menu and you are given the days offering - and can ask for more of whatever dish you enjoy (you won’t need to! It’s a lot!) The setting in the old taverna is incredible, built at the start of the 1900’s the current taverna has been around ~30 years and you truly feel like you are stepping back in time surrounded by barrels (to help yourself to the you choose!) and dimly candle lit room. The road is windy in and out of the hilltop, but well worth it. If you plan on enjoying the - perhaps arrange transport to and from Heraklion or wherever you are staying. The venue has no name outside, so remember the outside from the photos, and enter through the kitchen to ask for a seat. We booked ahead but at 8pm on a Sunday we were the other ones there. To start, we had fava, lettuce, beetroot, chickpeas and vegetables in a light broth, tzatziki, dakos, horta, pilafi. This was followed by tsigariasto (Cretan goat and with spaghetti), Kotopoulo Kokkinisto (chicken in tomato and red wine), some pork on the bbq, and the most delicious hand cut crispy potatoes we’ve ever eaten. We of course were offered some raki and a dessert of peaches in a creamy gelatin, and some fresh melon. You have to come here for an authentic Greek dining experience. directly from the barrel. Omakase style food. Come here to have a unique dining experience Lovely Taverns in village of Kyparissi. Owner and wife are lovely and warm. At first it felt a little dark and rustic but suits atmosphere and eyes are getting use to candles. Lots of small plates, with vegetables meat balls and pasta. Must have left too soon as we missed the meat. Housewine on tap from barrels and bottomless. Seems like recommended place as people travel from Heraklio to dine♡ visit at least once ...kudos to Janos This beautiful little Taverna is located beside a cosy beach. Staff is friendly and welcoming. The menu contains everything someone could ask for. We went for the basics which was a delicious Cretan salad, grilled octopus and cuttlefish. Everything was delicious! Highly recommended for a cosy dinner away from the crowd! Μια ξεχωριστή εμπειρία σου δίνει κάτι παραπάνω από αυτό που νομίζεις Sehr freundliche Gastfamilie.Frisches Essen und sehr schöne Livemusik vom Gastgeber. No menu. You can eat what is cooked at that day. All fresh and tasty meals. You can drink and/or water, unfortunately I had to drive so took some extraordinary for home. Very pleasant place and interesting location! Lot's of food but quality is so so. The food kept coming along with your choice of wines from the barrels. The cost is €25 per person and you truely get lots of food and unlimited drinks. I wouldn't say it was the best food i had, neither was it authenic or flavourful. I have been to many restaurants during my stay but this was by far the lowest level. I wouldn't recommend. Outstanding. Fresh, local food - couldn’t get more traditional, with an absolutely stunning ambiance and lovely people with genuine passion for their food and tradition. Words are NOT enough. I was genuinely inspired & moved by this restaurant. If you’re going to one restaurant in Crete, this is the one. Plus you can try as much local as you please!!! A warm and cozy atmosphere with absolutely delicious Cretan food and wine. Vorneweg hat ein wenig für Verwirrung gesorgt das die Google Maps Adresse wohl im Sommer nicht korrekt ist, die Taverne befindet sich in dieser Zeit im Theater of the Fields, 2minuren entfernt. Essen sehr lecker und reichlich Wein tatsächlich der beste den ich auf Kreta zu trinken bekam. Mit der Live Musik ein absolut gelungener Abend Awesome exclusively candlelight atmosphere in the basement of a stone built traditional house. Good Cretan food and very friendly service. You don’t order here. As a welcome they hand you an empty 1lit jar and glasses which you use to taste the from their barrels to choose you favorite for filling up the jar (as many times as you want). Then they bring you one plate of each of the big veriety of the Cretan dishes they have cooked for the day and they keep bringing the ones you finish till they are convinced that you cannot eat anymore in order to bring the fruit and the deserts with raki. They have a fixed price of 20€ pp for all that! Wirklich ein einzigartiger Ort. Von Anfang bis Ende wird man von der Kulisse des alten Theaters , dem Ambiente des Berges, der Bäume und der guten Stimmung von Gianni und seiner Familie umschlungen. Für nur 25€ pro Person gibt es eine riesige Auswahl an authentischen frischen Gerichten des Tages - wobei man nachbestellen kann was einem besonders zugesagt hat - und unendlich Wein, Wasser und Raki. Nicht nur , ist das wirklich ein klasse Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis - vielmehr ist der ganze Ort eine Einmaligkeit. Das Wort Authenzität und Urlaub kommen hier bei mir auf. Des Weiteren wird man begleitet von leidenschaftlicher Live Music , einem netten Familienhund und guter Stimmung bei allen Gästen. Website change monitoring Monitor any webpage for changes – get instant email alerts when prices drop, new jobs are posted, products come back in stock, or competitors update their sites. See how the number of reviews and average review scores have changed over time. Restaurant Restaurant
Address · Phone · Hours
- Address
- Κυπαρίσσι, Temenos Municipal Unit, Region of Crete, GR
- Phone
- +30 281 087 1451
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Thursday | 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Friday | 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM |
| Sunday | 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM |
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