Apiri greek_eatery

October 16, 2025

Highly recommended! a charming spot with a great atmosphere. Even when sitting indoors, it feels open and inviting. The staff were very friendly and the food came out quickly. We tried the ribeye with sweet potato cream and mayonnaise cream- simply amazing, perfectly cooked with precise flavors. The overall vibe is fantastic. There was space at lunch, but for dinner it’s best to book ahead.

August 27, 2025

A restaurant truly overlooked by the Michelin Guide Having dined at countless Michelin-starred and Michelin-recommended restaurants around the world, I can confidently say this is one that Michelin has missed. From the very first bite, the experience was exceptional. The bread alone set the tone — a crisp crust with a perfectly moist centre, paired with Greek olive oil that lifted the flavours beautifully. I’m rather fond of beef tartare and tend to order it wherever it appears, but this version was genuinely one of the finest I’ve had. The pickled onions, a hint of acidity in the dressing, the richness of the olive oil and the thoughtful garnishes created a dish of remarkable depth and balance. The orzo pasta with cuttlefish was another highlight. Each grain had absorbed the seafood broth to perfection, with a texture that struck just the right balance between firm and tender, reminiscent of the best I’ve had in Italy. The cuttlefish itself was satisfyingly firm without being tough. The ossobuco ragout was so tender it barely required a knife — the meat yielding effortlessly to a fork. While the truffle cream risked being overshadowed by the richness of the meat, I found it delightful on its own (I half-joked it could work as an ice cream flavour!). And then the cheesecake — without question, the best dessert I’ve had in Crete. Rich, creamy cheese, a wonderfully fragrant biscuit base, and a topping of what seemed to be homemade jam with whole berries. Had I not been short on time, I’d have happily taken a box of ten back with me. In summary: refined cooking, warm and attentive service, and very fair prices. A restaurant not to be missed if you are in Crete.

September 12, 2025

I think about this meal at least twice a week. Cretan salad was the best we had on the island. Every dish was perfection. Cannot recommend enough. Service was typical Greek service, they bring your food and leave you alone to enjoy your meal. I prefer this in comparison to the western style of checking in every 5 minutes, they came about twice which was much more appropriate! They also gave us a little dessert and ouzo on the house.

October 15, 2025

The food was excellent — the tartare was simply the best! There might be a bit less meat than in a classic tartare, but the combination of flavors was pure magic. All the dishes were very tasty and perfectly balanced, and the presentation was a solid 5 out of 5. We’ll definitely be coming back!

September 30, 2025

Would give 6 stars. Amazing taste, presentation. My fave meal of our euro trip. Great staff, and decor. Good portions too! We got the fish roe and meat ball , unreal! The staff were so nice. They brought us dessert on the house.