When flavors whisper stories of the island
Cretan Soul Kitchen
About Us
Cretan Soul Kitchen has an artistic nature and through its special culinary creations, manages to take you on a journey to the world of traditional Cretan flavors and delights.
Our experienced and hospitable team prepares delicious homemade food for you with love and passion, creating authentic and traditional flavors inspired by the recipes of the older generations of this blessed island.
Against the background of the strength of the Mediterranean temperament and the immensity of the Libyan sea, the love for good food, good wine and good oil, combined with the passion for the art of cooking, are a driving force resulting in creative concerns which bind aromas and colors together in a unique way!
Our experienced and hospitable team prepares delicious homemade food for you with love and passion, creating authentic and traditional flavors inspired by the recipes of the older generations of this blessed island.
Against the background of the strength of the Mediterranean temperament and the immensity of the Libyan sea, the love for good food, good wine and good oil, combined with the passion for the art of cooking, are a driving force resulting in creative concerns which bind aromas and colors together in a unique way!
Services
How It Works
① Choose Menu
Explore our curated menus or collaborate with us to design a custom experience tailored to your preferences.
② We Go Shopping
We'll handle all the shopping, sourcing the finest local ingredients to ensure your meals are bursting with flavor.
③ We Cook For You
Our culinary expertise transforms your space into a private restaurant, allowing you to focus on enjoying the company and the delicious food.
④ We Clean Up
We take care of the post-meal cleanup, leaving your space spotless for you to simply relax and reminisce about the evening.
Menu
What We Serve
Cretan Grandma Cooking
• Homemade Bread
• Cretan cheese variety
• "Dakakia" traditional barley rusks with grated tomato, mizithra cheese, olive oil, oregano and olives
• "Tzatziki" yogurt with squeezed cucumber garlic, olive oil and vinegar
• "Dolmadakia", vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables
• Traditional Cretan vegetable pies
• Salad ‘’Pantanassa’’ with cucumber tomato salad with onion, peppers, olives, ascordulaki (muscari comosum bulbs),olive oil and oregano
• Boiled seasonal greens and zucchini
• Grandma's French fries
• Baked eggplant mosaic with onion, garlic, tomato sauce, feta cheese and parsley
• "Sfakian yachni", slow-cooked lamb in its sauce with lemon juice, and "pilaf" rice stewed in white wine and cooked in lamb broth with grated Cretan graviera cheese
Dessert
• Mizithropitakia (traditional cheese pie) with honey
Wine List
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Dry white wine, bio barrel aging, Heraklion
• Semi sweet white wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
• Cretan cheese variety
• "Dakakia" traditional barley rusks with grated tomato, mizithra cheese, olive oil, oregano and olives
• "Tzatziki" yogurt with squeezed cucumber garlic, olive oil and vinegar
• "Dolmadakia", vine leaves stuffed with rice and vegetables
• Traditional Cretan vegetable pies
• Salad ‘’Pantanassa’’ with cucumber tomato salad with onion, peppers, olives, ascordulaki (muscari comosum bulbs),olive oil and oregano
• Boiled seasonal greens and zucchini
• Grandma's French fries
• Baked eggplant mosaic with onion, garlic, tomato sauce, feta cheese and parsley
• "Sfakian yachni", slow-cooked lamb in its sauce with lemon juice, and "pilaf" rice stewed in white wine and cooked in lamb broth with grated Cretan graviera cheese
Dessert
• Mizithropitakia (traditional cheese pie) with honey
Wine List
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Dry white wine, bio barrel aging, Heraklion
• Semi sweet white wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
Mediterranean Soul Kitchen
• Homemade bread
• Traditional Greek salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, pepper, olives, pickled artichokes and feta cheese, olive oil, oregano and parsley
• "Tzatziki" yogurt with squeezed cucumber garlic, olive oil and vinegar
• Fried Zucchini with grated gruyere
• Meatballs with ouzo
• French fries
• "Kopanisti", yogurt, spicy feta cheese, florina pepper, pieces of sun-dried tomato, red-hot pepper flakes (Bukovo) and olive oil
• "Gemista", vegetables stuffed with rice and herbs in the oven
• Veal in tomato sauce casserole, Cretan noodles and dry cream cheese (anthotiro)
Dessert
• Ravani in syrup with ice cream
Wine List
• White dry wine, Heraklion
• Rose dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Red dry wine, Rethymno
• Semi sweet wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
• Traditional Greek salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, pepper, olives, pickled artichokes and feta cheese, olive oil, oregano and parsley
• "Tzatziki" yogurt with squeezed cucumber garlic, olive oil and vinegar
• Fried Zucchini with grated gruyere
• Meatballs with ouzo
• French fries
• "Kopanisti", yogurt, spicy feta cheese, florina pepper, pieces of sun-dried tomato, red-hot pepper flakes (Bukovo) and olive oil
• "Gemista", vegetables stuffed with rice and herbs in the oven
• Veal in tomato sauce casserole, Cretan noodles and dry cream cheese (anthotiro)
Dessert
• Ravani in syrup with ice cream
Wine List
• White dry wine, Heraklion
• Rose dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Red dry wine, Rethymno
• Semi sweet wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
Butcher Taverna Messy Food
• Homemade bread and souvlaki pita bread
• Variety of Cretan cheese
• Grilled vegetables and tomatoes
• Spicy cheese dip, paprika and BBQ sauce
• "Tzatziki" yogurt with squeezed cucumber and garlic, olive oil and vinegar
• Wine sauce
• French fries
• Marinated and grilled Pleurotus mushrooms
• Karamanlidika traditional sausages on the grill
• Pork pancetta roll with gruyere and peppers filling, wrapped in parchment paper, baked in the oven
• "Railway", oven-roasted veal short ribs
• Juicy grilled whole chicken
• Grilled lamburgers
• Grilled beef steak
Dessert
• Vanilla ice cream and orange pie
Wine List
• Red dry wine, Rethymno
• Red dry wine, Heraklion
• Red dry wine, Rethymno
• Red dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• White dry wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
• Variety of Cretan cheese
• Grilled vegetables and tomatoes
• Spicy cheese dip, paprika and BBQ sauce
• "Tzatziki" yogurt with squeezed cucumber and garlic, olive oil and vinegar
• Wine sauce
• French fries
• Marinated and grilled Pleurotus mushrooms
• Karamanlidika traditional sausages on the grill
• Pork pancetta roll with gruyere and peppers filling, wrapped in parchment paper, baked in the oven
• "Railway", oven-roasted veal short ribs
• Juicy grilled whole chicken
• Grilled lamburgers
• Grilled beef steak
Dessert
• Vanilla ice cream and orange pie
Wine List
• Red dry wine, Rethymno
• Red dry wine, Heraklion
• Red dry wine, Rethymno
• Red dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• White dry wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
Ouzomeze BBQ & Fried Food
• Homemade bread
• Fried cod with garlic puree
• Black-eyed pea salad with beetroot, arugula and vegetables, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Mussels with ouzo sauce and feta cheese
• "Sardine bruschetta", grilled bread, with sardine fillet, dry onion and lemon
• Buttery grilled potatoes
• Tomato balls with mizithra cheese
• "Critamo salad", cherry tomatoes, nuts, pickled critamo(wild sea fennel) and xygalo cheese, olive oil, oregano and parsley
• "Taramas", fish roe sauce, bread, olive oil, lemon and herbs
• Grilled stuffed squid, with feta cheese and Cretan gruyere, tomato and pepper
• Caramelized octopus with olives and onion
• Shrimp pasta
Dessert
• "Kormos", smashed cookies with dark and milk chocolate
Wine List
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Rose dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Red wine, Sitia
Wines are with extra fee
• Fried cod with garlic puree
• Black-eyed pea salad with beetroot, arugula and vegetables, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Mussels with ouzo sauce and feta cheese
• "Sardine bruschetta", grilled bread, with sardine fillet, dry onion and lemon
• Buttery grilled potatoes
• Tomato balls with mizithra cheese
• "Critamo salad", cherry tomatoes, nuts, pickled critamo(wild sea fennel) and xygalo cheese, olive oil, oregano and parsley
• "Taramas", fish roe sauce, bread, olive oil, lemon and herbs
• Grilled stuffed squid, with feta cheese and Cretan gruyere, tomato and pepper
• Caramelized octopus with olives and onion
• Shrimp pasta
Dessert
• "Kormos", smashed cookies with dark and milk chocolate
Wine List
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Rose dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Red wine, Sitia
Wines are with extra fee
Seafood BBQ
• Homemade bread
• "Cretan salad" with boiled vegetables, potato, zucchini, tomato, fresh and dry onion, nuts, gruyere cheese slices, olive oil, rusks, lemon, oregano
• "Marinated anchovies", small fish fillet (anchovy), marinated in vinegar, garlic and olive oil
• Grilled octopus with vinegar
• "Taramas", fish roe sauce, bread, olive oil, lemon juice and herbs
• Green salad with grilled shrimps, lemon, cherry tomatoes, fennel, cucumber and beetroot mayonnaise with garlic
• Grilled squid with lemon oil sauce
• Grilled Florina peppers stuffed with feta cheese and herbs
• Grilled mussels with garlic butter, parsley and gruyere cheese
• Grilled sea bream with seasonal greens
Dessert
• Baklavas with vanilla ice cream
Wine List
• White dry wine, Heraklion
• White dry wine, Chania
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio barrel aging, Heraklion
• Red wine, Sitia
Wines are with extra fee
• "Cretan salad" with boiled vegetables, potato, zucchini, tomato, fresh and dry onion, nuts, gruyere cheese slices, olive oil, rusks, lemon, oregano
• "Marinated anchovies", small fish fillet (anchovy), marinated in vinegar, garlic and olive oil
• Grilled octopus with vinegar
• "Taramas", fish roe sauce, bread, olive oil, lemon juice and herbs
• Green salad with grilled shrimps, lemon, cherry tomatoes, fennel, cucumber and beetroot mayonnaise with garlic
• Grilled squid with lemon oil sauce
• Grilled Florina peppers stuffed with feta cheese and herbs
• Grilled mussels with garlic butter, parsley and gruyere cheese
• Grilled sea bream with seasonal greens
Dessert
• Baklavas with vanilla ice cream
Wine List
• White dry wine, Heraklion
• White dry wine, Chania
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio barrel aging, Heraklion
• Red wine, Sitia
Wines are with extra fee
Cretan Vegetarian
• Handmade bread
• "Cretan tabbouleh", chopped cucumber, tomato, parsley, mint, frumenty sour, olive oil and lemon juice
• "Cretan hummus", fava beans with dry onion, sweet paprika and souvlaki pita bread
• " Turlu Turlu ", mixed vegetables with eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, okra, beans and red-hot pepper flakes (Bukovo). With tomato sauce, parsley and grated feta cheese in the oven
• Fennel pie
• Vinegar fried peppers
• Green salad with olive oil, rusks, cherry tomatoes, fresh onion, dill, pistachios, raisins, and flaxseed, with balsamic vinegar
• Giant beans in the oven with spinach, leek, dry and fresh onion, parsley, garlic, tomato sauce, olive oil
Dessert
• Syrupy halva
Wine List
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, Chania
• White dry wine, bio barrel aging, Heraklion
• Semi sweet white wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
• "Cretan tabbouleh", chopped cucumber, tomato, parsley, mint, frumenty sour, olive oil and lemon juice
• "Cretan hummus", fava beans with dry onion, sweet paprika and souvlaki pita bread
• " Turlu Turlu ", mixed vegetables with eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, okra, beans and red-hot pepper flakes (Bukovo). With tomato sauce, parsley and grated feta cheese in the oven
• Fennel pie
• Vinegar fried peppers
• Green salad with olive oil, rusks, cherry tomatoes, fresh onion, dill, pistachios, raisins, and flaxseed, with balsamic vinegar
• Giant beans in the oven with spinach, leek, dry and fresh onion, parsley, garlic, tomato sauce, olive oil
Dessert
• Syrupy halva
Wine List
• White dry wine, Rethymno
• White dry wine, Chania
• White dry wine, bio barrel aging, Heraklion
• Semi sweet white wine, Heraklion
Wines are with extra fee
Vegan BBQ
• Handmade bread
• Seasonal Cretan fruit grilled with lettuce, arugula, walnuts, red wine dressing and carob honey (100% natural sweetener)
• Fava beans with grilled onions, caper and grilled souvlaki pita bread
•Grilled mushrooms
• Eggplant steak with tobacco aromas, pepper and parsley pesto, roasted tomatoes with garlic sauce
• Handmade vegetable pie at the oven
• Grilled stuffed vegetables with herbs, rice, raisins and nuts
• Buttery grilled potatoes, with vegan butter, rosemary, parsley and oregano
Dessert
• Vegan ice cream with traditional dessert of the spoon
Wine List
• White dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Rose, bio, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio, barrel aging, Rethymno
Wines are with extra fee
• Seasonal Cretan fruit grilled with lettuce, arugula, walnuts, red wine dressing and carob honey (100% natural sweetener)
• Fava beans with grilled onions, caper and grilled souvlaki pita bread
•Grilled mushrooms
• Eggplant steak with tobacco aromas, pepper and parsley pesto, roasted tomatoes with garlic sauce
• Handmade vegetable pie at the oven
• Grilled stuffed vegetables with herbs, rice, raisins and nuts
• Buttery grilled potatoes, with vegan butter, rosemary, parsley and oregano
Dessert
• Vegan ice cream with traditional dessert of the spoon
Wine List
• White dry wine, bio, Heraklion
• Rose, bio, Rethymno
• White dry wine, bio, barrel aging, Rethymno
Wines are with extra fee
Cretan BBQ Breakfast
• Various types of bread (sweet and savory bread)
• Butter, chocolate spread with roasted hazelnuts, jams
• Various types of cheese, included cheese on grill
• Charcuterie plates
• Cretan smoked pork and bacon and grilled chicken
• Sfakian pie with mizithra and carob
• Grilled vegetable pies
• Sfuggato (Cretan omelette) with potatoes and grilled zucchini
• Kayanas (tomato sauce, with roasted peppers, eggs and feta cheese)
• Fried eggs
• Yogurt with fruit, honey and Cretan superfoods
• Orange juice
• Milk pie
• Butter, chocolate spread with roasted hazelnuts, jams
• Various types of cheese, included cheese on grill
• Charcuterie plates
• Cretan smoked pork and bacon and grilled chicken
• Sfakian pie with mizithra and carob
• Grilled vegetable pies
• Sfuggato (Cretan omelette) with potatoes and grilled zucchini
• Kayanas (tomato sauce, with roasted peppers, eggs and feta cheese)
• Fried eggs
• Yogurt with fruit, honey and Cretan superfoods
• Orange juice
• Milk pie
Customized
Choose flavors of your linking, among our menus, in collaboration with us.
Wines are with extra fee
Wines are with extra fee
Menu
The Gastronomy of Minoan Crete: The Soul of the Past on Your Table
Embark on a culinary journey that transcends millennia, bringing the essence of ancient Minoan cuisine to your modern dining experience. Our menus are meticulously crafted to reflect the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions from Minoan Crete, offering you a taste of history.
In our Minoan menus, we use Mygadi, a traditional bread made from whole grain flours such as wheat, oats, barley, and carob flour. This ancient recipe has disappeared from commercial bakeries and is exclusively revived in our kitchen.
Furthermore, in all our dough-based preparations – from bread and pies to pasta – we use emmer wheat, an ancient grain cultivated since the time of the Minoans. This precious cereal, with its distinct flavor and nutritional value, forms the foundation of the Minoan diet, bridging the past with the present.
Ancient Flavors Of The Aegean
• Mygadi – Handmade Cretan Bread, served with various Cretan cheeses, olive oil, Cretan herbs, and sea salt.
• Salad - Sea Courtyard, cucumber, tomato, onion, barley rusks, olives, pickled artichokes, kritamo (sea fennel), olive oil, vinegar, parsley, and adcordulaki (Muscari comosum bulbs).
Appetizers
• Gavros in Oxalmi – The Ancient Way of Preserving the Sea Oxalmi, an ancient preservation method with vinegar and salt, was used by our ancestors to keep the gifts of the sea intact over time. Here, the gavros (small filleted fish) follows the same tradition, acquiring a deep and balanced flavor."
• Aegean Scallops - Scallops cooked with butter, garlic, lemon, ouzo, parsley, and grated barley rusks.
• Octopus of the Minoan Sea - Fried octopus with caramelized onions, olives, and grape molasses, served with Cretan fava of Lathouri (an ancient variety of beans from Crete).
• Shrimp Pasta of the Fire - Handmade Cretan noodles with shrimp and red tomato sauce. The pasta is made in front of you for an authentic tasting experience.
Main Course
• Sea Bream from the Ancient Seas - Sea bream fillet, baked in the oven with seasonal greens, spinach, and tomato paste.
Dessert
• Pistachio Cheesecake with Cretan Cheese - Cheesecake made with Cretan creamy cheese and pistachios, served with handmade chocolate ice cream with carob.
Wine List
• Dafni White – With herbal notes and a fresh aftertaste, it pairs perfectly with the Sea Breeze Garden Salad, enhancing the freshness of kritamo and artichokes.
• Plytó White – Crisp and refreshing, with citrus and saline notes, it pairs wonderfully with the Ancient Seas Sea Bream, bringing out the flavors of greens and tomato paste.
• Moschato Spinas – A fragrant and expressive wine that pairs exceptionally well with the Fiery Shrimp Pasta, balancing the sweetness of the tomato sauce with its delicate floral notes
Wines are with extra fee
• Salad - Sea Courtyard, cucumber, tomato, onion, barley rusks, olives, pickled artichokes, kritamo (sea fennel), olive oil, vinegar, parsley, and adcordulaki (Muscari comosum bulbs).
Appetizers
• Gavros in Oxalmi – The Ancient Way of Preserving the Sea Oxalmi, an ancient preservation method with vinegar and salt, was used by our ancestors to keep the gifts of the sea intact over time. Here, the gavros (small filleted fish) follows the same tradition, acquiring a deep and balanced flavor."
• Aegean Scallops - Scallops cooked with butter, garlic, lemon, ouzo, parsley, and grated barley rusks.
• Octopus of the Minoan Sea - Fried octopus with caramelized onions, olives, and grape molasses, served with Cretan fava of Lathouri (an ancient variety of beans from Crete).
• Shrimp Pasta of the Fire - Handmade Cretan noodles with shrimp and red tomato sauce. The pasta is made in front of you for an authentic tasting experience.
Main Course
• Sea Bream from the Ancient Seas - Sea bream fillet, baked in the oven with seasonal greens, spinach, and tomato paste.
Dessert
• Pistachio Cheesecake with Cretan Cheese - Cheesecake made with Cretan creamy cheese and pistachios, served with handmade chocolate ice cream with carob.
Wine List
• Dafni White – With herbal notes and a fresh aftertaste, it pairs perfectly with the Sea Breeze Garden Salad, enhancing the freshness of kritamo and artichokes.
• Plytó White – Crisp and refreshing, with citrus and saline notes, it pairs wonderfully with the Ancient Seas Sea Bream, bringing out the flavors of greens and tomato paste.
• Moschato Spinas – A fragrant and expressive wine that pairs exceptionally well with the Fiery Shrimp Pasta, balancing the sweetness of the tomato sauce with its delicate floral notes
Wines are with extra fee
Minoan Legacy: A Culinary Revival
• Mygadi – Handmade Cretan Bread served with olive oil, Cretan herbs, aged Cretan graviera cheese, and thyme honey.
• Salad - The Harvest Salad - Lentils with finely chopped dried onion, grated tomato, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Appetizers
• Shepherds’ Open Pie - Handmade open pie with sour mizithra cheese, mizithra, and goat yogurt.
• Forest Mushrooms - Mushrooms with cracked wheat, garlic, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Lamb Bites with Pear & Molasses - Tender lamb bites with caramelized onions, pear, and grape molasses.
Main Course
• Minoan Giouvetsi with Wheat - Beef stew cooked with wine, tomato paste, and cinnamon, slowly baked with wheat in the oven, served with dried anthotyro (a Cretan cheese with a rich salty taste).
Dessert
• Carob Honey & Mastic: The Sweet Harmony
• Syrupy carob cake with walnuts and thyme honey, served with handmade mastic ice cream.
Wines
• Thrapsathiri White – Rich and aromatic, with notes of yellow fruits and delicate acidity, it enhances the flavors of the Harvest Salad, highlighting the earthy taste of lentils.
• Liatiko Rosé – A refined rosé wine with red fruit and floral aromas, making it a perfect match for the Shepherd’s Open Pie, balancing the creamy texture of the cheeses.
• Romeiko Dry Red – A deep and structured red wine, ideal for the Minoan Giouvetsi with Wheat, as it enhances the flavors of slow-cooked beef and aromatic tomato paste.
Wines are with extra fee
• Salad - The Harvest Salad - Lentils with finely chopped dried onion, grated tomato, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Appetizers
• Shepherds’ Open Pie - Handmade open pie with sour mizithra cheese, mizithra, and goat yogurt.
• Forest Mushrooms - Mushrooms with cracked wheat, garlic, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Lamb Bites with Pear & Molasses - Tender lamb bites with caramelized onions, pear, and grape molasses.
Main Course
• Minoan Giouvetsi with Wheat - Beef stew cooked with wine, tomato paste, and cinnamon, slowly baked with wheat in the oven, served with dried anthotyro (a Cretan cheese with a rich salty taste).
Dessert
• Carob Honey & Mastic: The Sweet Harmony
• Syrupy carob cake with walnuts and thyme honey, served with handmade mastic ice cream.
Wines
• Thrapsathiri White – Rich and aromatic, with notes of yellow fruits and delicate acidity, it enhances the flavors of the Harvest Salad, highlighting the earthy taste of lentils.
• Liatiko Rosé – A refined rosé wine with red fruit and floral aromas, making it a perfect match for the Shepherd’s Open Pie, balancing the creamy texture of the cheeses.
• Romeiko Dry Red – A deep and structured red wine, ideal for the Minoan Giouvetsi with Wheat, as it enhances the flavors of slow-cooked beef and aromatic tomato paste.
Wines are with extra fee
Minoan Feast: A Taste Of Ancient Crete
• Mygadi – Handmade Cretan Bread, served with various Cretan cheeses, olive oil, and dried fruits.
• Salad - Minoan Bean Salad - Various legumes with beetroot paste, grape molasses, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, dried onion, fresh green onions, and small black raisins.
Appetizers
• Open Pie of the Earth - Handmade open pie with seasonal greens, dough made with goat yogurt, and authentic Cretan flavors.
• Stuffed Onions from the Wood-fired Oven - Tender onions stuffed with Cretan herbs, rice, tomato, fresh green onions, and tomato sauce with sour bulgur (traditional Cretan mixture of cracked wheat and milk), slow-baked in the oven.
• Smoked Eggplant with Mountain Cheese - Grilled eggplant with caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, oil, vinegar, and grated Cretan cheese.
Main Course
• Idaean Cave Lamb - Slow-roasted lamb marinated with Cretan aromatic herbs and thyme honey, baked in a clay pot with greens and wild herbs. Served with bulgur (an ancient grain used by the Minoans) and Cretan herbs.
Dessert
• Sweet Honey Pie - Open pie filled with fresh mizithra cheese, dried figs, thyme honey, and walnuts, served with handmade pistachio ice cream.
Wines
• Vidiano White – With a delicate balance of fruit and mineral notes, it pairs beautifully with the Ospiriada of the Minoans, enhancing the sweetness of the beetroot and grape molasses.
• Dafni White – A rare variety with herbal aromas and bay leaf notes, perfectly complementing the Stuffed Wood-Fired Onions, bringing out the depth of the sour trahanas and aromatic herbs.
• Liatiko Red – With notes of red fruits and velvety tannins, it pairs perfectly with the Idaean Cave Lamb, highlighting the bittersweet flavors of thyme honey and wild greens.
Wines are with extra fee
• Salad - Minoan Bean Salad - Various legumes with beetroot paste, grape molasses, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, dried onion, fresh green onions, and small black raisins.
Appetizers
• Open Pie of the Earth - Handmade open pie with seasonal greens, dough made with goat yogurt, and authentic Cretan flavors.
• Stuffed Onions from the Wood-fired Oven - Tender onions stuffed with Cretan herbs, rice, tomato, fresh green onions, and tomato sauce with sour bulgur (traditional Cretan mixture of cracked wheat and milk), slow-baked in the oven.
• Smoked Eggplant with Mountain Cheese - Grilled eggplant with caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes, oil, vinegar, and grated Cretan cheese.
Main Course
• Idaean Cave Lamb - Slow-roasted lamb marinated with Cretan aromatic herbs and thyme honey, baked in a clay pot with greens and wild herbs. Served with bulgur (an ancient grain used by the Minoans) and Cretan herbs.
Dessert
• Sweet Honey Pie - Open pie filled with fresh mizithra cheese, dried figs, thyme honey, and walnuts, served with handmade pistachio ice cream.
Wines
• Vidiano White – With a delicate balance of fruit and mineral notes, it pairs beautifully with the Ospiriada of the Minoans, enhancing the sweetness of the beetroot and grape molasses.
• Dafni White – A rare variety with herbal aromas and bay leaf notes, perfectly complementing the Stuffed Wood-Fired Onions, bringing out the depth of the sour trahanas and aromatic herbs.
• Liatiko Red – With notes of red fruits and velvety tannins, it pairs perfectly with the Idaean Cave Lamb, highlighting the bittersweet flavors of thyme honey and wild greens.
Wines are with extra fee
