Any mention of Greek food has to include the Mediterranean diet and its main proponent – Crete. It is the gold standard of a healthy and tasty lifestyle, creating an army of followers who swear by olive oil. And in Crete, the town of Chania and its delectable culinary scene invite you on a road trip for your palette, as you eat your way through some of Crete’s tastiest dishes. Chania food is legendary, so if you decide to stay in one of the several Giannoulis Hotels & Resorts around town, you’ll be rewarded with some of the best food in Chania, Crete, while using Chania as a great diveboard from which to explore the island, one culinary adventure at a time.
Here, we invite you to taste all the goodness of a land blessed with nature’s abundance. Explore all the flavours of Crete across every gastronomy outlet, made using Crete’s most exquisite & fine ingredients.
Best Food in Chania, Crete you should try
Crete’s Kalitsounia are delightful pastries stuffed with tangy cheese or honey and spices, often sprinkled with cinnamon. Dakos, a famous summer snack, is a salad made with barley rusks, tomatoes, capers, and feta. Chaniotiko boureki layers zucchini, potatoes, and mizithra cheese, baked with mint and olive oil.
Sfakianes pites are light cheese or greens pies, usually drizzled with honey and sesame. Lamb with Stamnagathi is a hearty stew, while Chochlioi Bourbouristoi features snails in rosemary. Gamopilafo, a creamy wedding rice dish, and Xerotigana pastries with honey and sesame complete the feast.
Top Chania Restaurants
As In each one of our properties, you will find a wide selection of Cretan, Greek, Mediterranean and International flavours, depending on what you’re after. From fine dining gourmet experiences to buffet and a-la-carte menus and everything in between, our Chania restaurants have something for everyone.
The hospitality group’s Azzuro a-la-carte restaurants are made for more refined dining experiences. You’ll find an iteration of it in each of the Gianoulis Chania properties, and is defined by the exquisite simplicity and freshness of ingredients. These are exclusive Chania food venues on the seafront that require reservation due to limited-seating. At Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort, the Azzuro a-la-carte serves the finest of Italian cuisine. At all other three Chania-based Giannoulis Hotels & Resorts, at the Azzuro guests will find inspired Cretan, Mediterranean and International dishes.
If you’re craving fish, you’re in luck because at Giannoulis Cavo Spada and Santa Marina Beach, you’ll find the a-la-carte Sea Line Tavern – one of the best places for sampling the freshest sea treasures of Chania, cooked to perfection! Meanwhile, Thodorou restaurant, at the Pearl Wing of Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach also features a show cooking corner, so you can watch while we prepare the best Chania foods on the spot for you.
Top Chania Food Experiences
At Giannoulis Cavo Spada Resort guests can enjoy the best of Chania food on a weekly basis through our entertainment schedule. Cretan wine tasting is a highlight, featuring local wines where experts guide guests through the subtleties of different varieties, offering a true taste of Crete’s renowned vineyards.
As are the olive oil tasting events happening on Saturdays that provide an in-depth look at the island’s famed oils, allowing participants to learn about the characteristics and quality of authentic Cretan olive oil. For a more hands-on experience, cooking lessons introduce guests to traditional Cretan dishes every Tuesday, with insights into local ingredients and recipes.
Giannoulis Hotels & Resorts offer a mix of great accommodation in a central location, with a tasty culinary backdrop, offering some of the best foods in Chania, Crete. If you’re a gourmand and want to discover some of the best Chania food, Gianoulis is ready to take on the challenge.