Welcome to Platia
Welcome to Kandanos
A historical place
With historical food
Good food is what we do
Our products are local
From our own farms and animals
Selected with care

Platia | Authentic Cretan Cuisine | Kandanos | Hania

We love what we do

You can taste that in our recipes.

From our farm to your table

Our products are local, from our own farms and animals, selected with care.

SOME OF OUR CRETAN SPECIALTIES

Dakos A classic Cretan side dish
Kolokythoanthoi Stuffed courgette flowers
Hohlioi Boubouristoi Fried snails with vinegar & rosemary
Kalitsounia Pastry filled with greens, cheese or mixed.
Stuffed Aubergines Stuffed aubergines with myzithra
Sydrimas Pork cooked with olive oil and spices
Kreatotourta Meat pie with pork & 3 types of cheese
Mousaka A classic Greek layered dish
Gardoumia Rolled lamb intestines cooked in casserole.
Kotsi Pork leg cooked in the oven with potatos
Tsigariasto Goat meat cooked with olive oil and spices
Lamb with Wild Chicory Cooked in casserole with lemon

OUR LOCAL PRODUCTS TO TAKE WITH YOU

Great host who speaks perfect English. The meats and vegetables are from the owner’s own farm. Very good price for very good food!

“Simply perfect” | August 17, 2014 | tiborhargitai from Budapest, Hungary, Guest

Great food and very helpful staff! If you visit it, do not miss the meet pie! Definitely the best plate!!!

“Excellent food! Good value for money!” | August 7, 2014 | ΣΟΦΙΑ Κ from Greece, Guest

Like many visitors to Crete we made the drive over the mountains , on our first visit here, intent on visiting the south coast.

“Make this your designation. Stand out food, a hidden Gem.” | June 26, 2014 | Jill L from Bude, United Kingdom, Guest

We stumbled on this restaurant whilst driving in the mountains. It was a welcome stop. The food was lovely and service was attentive fast and friendly.

“Friendly authentic and tasty. A real gem” | Sarah D | May 2017, Guest

If you want seafood, eat in Paleochora but for an excellent meal of fresh food, cooked to perfection, come here!

“Well worth stopping here” | Clival | April 2017, Guest

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

Restaurant-Bar-Award

Recommended in Petit Fute’s Travel Guide 2022

Η Πλατεία - Sluurpy

I Platia

Best restaurant

Restaurant Guru

2023

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CONTACT

Platia

Kandanos
73004
Chania
Crete
Greece

Antonis & Samantha Kastrinaki

Tel | 28230 22210 Mob | +30 6977 615380
Email | info@platia.kandanos.gr

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