WELCOME TO MEΘEXIS RESTAURANT
At Meθexis Restaurant, we invite you on a unique culinary adventure, where traditional Cretan flavors meet modern cooking techniques. Our Executive Chef, Marianna Anitsaki, has carefully curated a menu inspired by the ancient Minoan diet, aiming to revive the authentic tastes of Crete with creative flair.
We proudly incorporate the finest regional ingredients, including the renowned Cretan extra virgin olive oil and locally produced wines. Every dish is a celebration of Cretan land and tradition, prepared with artistry to ignite your palate.
Toasted Sandwiches and Baguettes
CLASSIC TOASTED
with ham or turkey and cheese.
B.L.T. TOASTED
with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, toasted with mayo.
CLASSIC HOMEMADE BAGUETTE
with cheese, boiled turkey, mayo, lettuce, and tomato slices.
HOMEMADE KAVOS BAGUETTE
with anthotyro cream cheese, zucchini, sun-dried tomato pesto, and roasted pine nuts. All served with fresh homemade curly fries or mixed green salad.
Sandwiches
HOMEMADE VEGAN SANDWICH
with avocado mousse, zucchini, red sweet pepper, and pickled onion.
HOMEMADE CRETAN SANDWICH
with anthotyro cream cheese, apaki, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and green onion pesto.
CLUB SANDWICH
with bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce, mayo, and fried egg. All served with fresh homemade curly fries or mixed green salad.
Salads
GREEK SALAD
with tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, pickled onion, and extra virgin olive oil.
CAESAR SALAD
mixed green salad with crispy bacon, boiled egg, graviera cheese, cherry tomatoes, homemade croutons, and homemade yogurt Caesar dressing.
COUSCOUS SALAD
with tomato, cucumber, green onion, Greek herbs, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
TRADITIONAL POTATO SALAD
with boiled egg, green onion, capers, Greek herbs, aged red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
Burgers
CHEESEBURGER
brioche bun with homemade 100% beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, and homemade sauce.
CHICKEN BURGER
brioche bun with homemade crispy fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, red pepper chutney, and mayo.
VEGETARIAN BURGER
brioche bun with homemade bean and chickpea burger, lettuce, cucumber, onion, and beetroot mousse.
All served with fresh homemade curly fries or mixed green salad.
Pizza
MARGARITA
with homemade tomato sauce, mixed cheese, tomato, and oregano.
GREEK PIZZA
with homemade tomato sauce, mixed cheese, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, onion, tomato, and oregano.
CRETAN
with homemade tomato sauce, mixed cheese, apaki, mushroom, caramelized onion, and thyme.
EGGPLANT PIZZA
with homemade tomato sauce, mixed cheese, eggplant, graviera cheese, and thyme.
Pasta
HANDMADE PASTA
with homemade tomato sauce, garlic, and basil.
HANDMADE BEEF MEATBALLS PASTA
with homemade 100% beef meatballs and tomato sauce.
HANDMADE FISH PASTA
whole-wheat pasta with zucchini, sun-dried tomato pesto, and marinated anchovy.
HANDMADE BEETROOT PASTA
with beetroot sauce, crumbled feta cheese, and roasted pine nuts.
Starter
BREAD FOR TWO
BREAD FOR FOUR
Tzatziki
Fried Potatoes
Oven Baked Feta
With tomato, pepper, olives and oregano
Salads
CRETAN TRADITIONAL SALAD
With cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, boiled potato, Kalamata olive crumble, capers, kritamo, carob rusks, feta cheese mousse, and extra virgin olive oil.
GABBAGE AND CARROT SALAD
With lemon juice and olive oil.
BEETROOT SALAD
With vinegar, garlic, olive oil and parsley.
Main Course
DISH OF THE DAY
Ask waiter for details.
IMAM
Stuffed eggplant with onion and tomato.
GEMISTA (STUFFED VEGETABLES)
ROAST LAMB WITH POTATOES
GIOUVETSI
Traditional Greek dish with slow-cooked beef and orzo casserole.
STIFADO
Pork stew with onions.
PASTITSIO
Traditional Greek baked pasta with seasoned minced beef, topped with a rich, creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden.
PASTA APAKI
With basil, pesto, cherry tomatoes and apaki.
KOKKINISTO
Greek-Style Braised Beef in Tomato Sauce with French Fries.
Desserts
TIRAMISU
The Cretan version of tiramisu with anthotyro cheese, coffee crumble, and cognac liqueur. * A gluten-free version is also available; please ask the waiter.
SWEET NEST
Kataifi nest with syrup, Greek mastic ice cream, sour cherry preserve, and roasted almonds.
MOELLEUX CHOCOLATE
With tonka and warm crème anglaise.
DESSERT MADE WITH SEASONAL FRUIT
With yogurt and honey. * A lactose-free yogurt version is also available; please ask the waiter.
Soft drinks, Juices, Smoothies Detox
Soft Drinks 250ml
Coca-Cola (regular, light, zero) / VIKOS Cola (regular, zero) / VIKOS Soda water / VIKOS Tonic / VIKOS orange / VIKOS lemon
Greek Speciality Soft Drinks
Three Cents mandarin and bergamot soda 200ml / Three Cents ginger beer 200ml / Vikos Pink grapefruit soda. 250ml
Fresh Orange Juice
Ice tea
ChariTea Green with ginger 330ml / ChariTea Mate with orange and lemon 330ml
Smoothies (vegan & non sugar) 250ml
Apple, banana, oranges, pineapple, and creamy mango / Raspberry, strawberry, apple and banana / Spinach, pineapple, apple, pear, banana, and kiwi / Banana, apricot, and carrot
Protein Smoothie 250ml
Coffee
Greek Coffee Single
Greek Coffee Double
Filter Coffee
Iced Frappe
Espresso
Espresso Double
Cappuccino
Cappuccino Double
Caffe Latte
Freddo Espresso
Freddo Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Cold Chocolate
Tea
Tea
Cretan herbal / Green / Earl grey / English breakfast
Water
Mineral Water PET 500ml
Small
Mineral Water PET 1L
Large
Sparkling Water PET 1.5L
Large
Mineral Water 700ml
Glass bottle
Sparkling Water 700ml
Large glass bottle
Sparkling Water PET 500ml
Beers
Corona Extra 330ml
Voreia Pilsner Gluten Free 330ml
ΝOCTUA Endangered Hazy IPA 330ml
Militsa - Apple Cider 330ml
Lafkas 0% 330ml
Chios Smoked Black 330ml
Chios India Pale Ale 330ml
Jasmine IPA 330ml
Drafts
ΧΑΡΜΑ 250ml
ΧΑΡΜΑ 400ml
Spirits
Long Drinks
Spirits
Whiskey / Vodka / Gin / Rum / Tequila / Aperol / Martini
Special Spirits
Premium Spirits
Whiskey / Vodka / Gin / Rum / Tequila / Rum 15 years / Brandy
Sparkling Wines
NATALE VERGA
Prosecco( 200ml). Glera,dry
NATALE VERGA
Prosecco (750ml). Glera,dry
VEGORITIS
Xinomauro,Riesling Amintaio, White, Demisec
Moet & Chandon Champagne Ice Impérial
Pinot noir, pinot meunier, chardonnay
Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial Champagne
Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Veuve Clicquot Brut
Yellow Label brut Champagne, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
White wines
KUZULO
Vilana, Vidiano, Thrapsathiri. Crete, dry
FRAGOSPITO
Sauvignon blanc, Vilana, Muscat of Spinas. Crete, dry
THEATRINOS
Sauvignon blanc Crete, dry
PRAXIS
Vilana, Malvazia Crete, dry
I SEXY
Thrapsathiri, Vilana Crete, dry
SILVA SERA
Sauvignon blanc, Plyto Crete, dry
LICHNOS
Vidiano Crete, dry
KASTELI
Athiri, Assyrtiko Santorini, dry
Moi Je m' en Fous
Malagouzia white dry
Special Wine Glass
Premium Wine Glass
Rose wines
KUZULO
Kotsifali, Liatiko Crete, dry
ARX
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roditis Domokos, dry
2 GORGES
Mourverde, Malvazia Crete, dry
DITHIRAMVOS
Liatiko Crete, dry
KAPETANISSA
Liatiko, Muscat of Spinas Crete, Semi-dry
Red wines
KUZULO
Kotsifali Crete, dry
ARX
Agiorgitiko, Cabernet Sauvignon Domokos,dry
PETALI
Liatiko Crete, dry
MENEXES
Merlot Crete, dry
DIAMANTOPETRA
Mantilari, Sarah Crete, dry
APAGOREYMENOS KARPOS
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Pella,dry
MESSENICOLA
Syrah, Caribana Kurdistan,dry
OREIVATIS
Pinot-Noir. Dry
Special Wine Glass
Premium Wine Glass
Dessert wines
Idaia winery “Liatiko” 500ml
Liatiko. Heraklion, Crete
Dourakis “Euphoria” 500ml
Romeiko. Chania, Crete
Silva Daskalaki “Emilia”
Aged Liatiko (10 years). Heraklion, Crete
Classic Cocktails
Mojito
Rum, lime, mint, and soda
Piña Colada
Rum, pineapple, and coconut cream
Paloma
Tequila, lime, and grapefruit soda
Negroni
Gin, Campari, and red vermouth
Daiquiri
Rum, lime, and mint (+purée 0.50€)
Dry Martini
Gin and Noilly Prat
Cosmopolitan
Citron vodka, triple sec, lime, cranberry juice
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Rum, strawberry syrup, lime, and strawberries
Frozen Mango Daiquiri
Rum, mango syrup, mango, lime
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlúa, and espresso
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, and soda (additional Campari, grapefruit soda)
Caipirinha/Caipiroska
Special Cocktails
Mai Tai
3 different styles of rum, dry curaçao, orgeat, lime, and angostura
Zombie
5 different types of rum, angostura, grapefruit, cinnamon, absinthe
Sangria
Passion fruit, ginger, Spina’s muscat, grapefruit, mixed berries, lime, pineapple
Jolly Roger
Tequila, passion fruit, agave, dry curaçao
Basil Smash
Gin, blueberry, strawberry, lime
Lacuna Coil
Spiced Rum, Agricole Rum, mango, passion fruit, pink grapefruit lime
Avantasia
3 different styles of rum, exotic fruits, coconut cream, lime, and crème de cacao
Sleepyhead
Gin, Elderflower, Apricot, Passion fruit
Morello Secret
Vodka, Cherry, Passion fruit, Strawberry foam
Spicy Dante
Children’s Cocktails
Fairytale
Coconut cream, lime, strawberry, soda
Tropical Fantasy
Passion fruit, cinnamon, lime, soda
Fruit Frenzy
Pineapple, coconut cream, lime, amarena cherries
A CULINARY MASTERPIECE
Savor the essence of Crete at Meθexis Restaurant, where tradition and modern gastronomy merge. Each dish is a work of art, crafted with locally sourced ingredients, including extra virgin olive oil and premium wines.
Enjoy your meal with a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea, making every bite a sensory journey into Cretan flavors. Whether it’s a sunset dinner or a special occasion, Meθexis offers an unforgettable dining experience.
- Creative Cretan Cuisine
Each dish is crafted with premium Cretan olive oil, fresh seafood, and regional delicacies.
- Breathtaking Sunset Views
Enjoy your meal while overlooking the stunning Aegean Sea during golden hour.
- Seasonal Menus
Enjoy your meal while overlooking the stunning Aegean Sea during golden hour.
- Wine Pairings
Enjoy your meal while overlooking the stunning Aegean Sea during golden hour.
DINING AT MEΘEXIS RESTAURANT
Experience the rich flavors of Cretan gastronomy at Meθexis Restaurant, where Executive Chef Georgios Kouklakis combines tradition and creativity in every dish. Using the finest local ingredients, he brings authentic Cretan recipes to life, creating meals that celebrate the island’s culinary heritage and vibrant spirit. Each dish is crafted to offer a true taste of Crete, served in an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality.
PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS
Looking for something special? Meθexis Restaurant is available for private dining experiences and special events. Whether it’s a romantic dinner, a celebration, or a corporate event, our team will ensure your occasion is unforgettable.
Indulge in an unforgettable dining experience at Meθexis Restaurant, where tradition meets innovation. Overlooking the stunning Aegean Sea, our restaurant offers Creative Cretan Cuisine crafted with the finest local ingredients, from organic olive oil to exquisite regional wines. Led by Executive Chef Georgios Kouklakis, each dish is a celebration of ancient Minoan gastronomy, brought to life with modern techniques and fresh flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Find out more about our menu, reservation policies, dietary accommodations, and dining experience.
Meθexis Restaurant specializes in Creative Cretan Cuisine, blending traditional flavors with modern cooking techniques, inspired by the ancient Minoan diet.
Yes, guests can enjoy alfresco dining with a panoramic sea view, creating a perfect setting for a memorable meal.
Our restaurant is open from 12:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
Yes, our menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes that highlight the richness of Cretan plant-based cuisine.
While walk-ins are welcome, we highly recommend making a reservation, especially for dinner and sunset dining.
Yes, Meθexis Restaurant welcomes both hotel guests and visitors who wish to experience our exceptional cuisine and stunning sea views.
We strive to accommodate dietary needs; please inform our staff in advance, and our chef will do their best to personalize your meal.
Yes, we cater to group reservations and celebrations. Contact us in advance to arrange a customized dining experience.