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View RestaurantThigaterra - The Art of Slow Food
Discover authentic Cretan cuisine with a 4.7-star rating. Experience artistic Greek dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. Book your table.
Mediterranean · Fusion•$$•4.7(3,137)•Crete
About Thigaterra - The Art of Slow Food
Nestled in Ag. Dimitrios, this charming establishment offers a truly memorable dining experience, earning a stellar 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 3,000 patrons. The atmosphere is thoughtfully curated, providing a welcoming and engaging setting for guests. Diners consistently praise the high-quality, artistic preparation of classic Greek dishes, often noting delicious and creative twists. Signature offerings, like the melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks and flavorful gnocchi, are frequently highlighted. Appreciated for its generous portions and reasonable pricing, this restaurant is a favorite for those seeking authentic flavors and a delightful evening out. Outdoor seating and the availability of cocktails further enhance the dining pleasure.
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Restaurant Characteristics
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💰Price Range
Moderate
Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
🕐Meal Time
dinner
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
👥Group Size
Groups Welcome
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
🎭Atmosphere
Outdoor
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
🍽️Dining Style
Flexible
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
✨Features & Amenities
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
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Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Thigaterra -
Sourced from recent guest feedback and verified reviews.
4.7 / 5.0(3,137 reviews)
Probably the best food wr had during our stay in Crete. Quality food that really does reflect the artistic nature that goes into it with delicious twists on classic greek items. I had the beef cheeks which were absolutely melt in your mouth and my wife had the gnocchi with smoked pork and sundried tomatoes. Safe to say we rolled out of there thanks to the generous portions and incredibly reasonable prices. Atmosphere is super cool and all the staff was welcoming and attentive. Just a short 10 minute walk from Agapi Beach Hotel too! Very great evening spent here with great ambience and interior! Everything was delicious. The presentation of the food was gorgeous you could see the effort put behind every meal. Wanted to highlight one dish but I simply can't, because of how much I liked all. Compliments to the chef and staff! Enjoyed every second! This place is just amazing, it’s slightly higher end, the waiters are great, they served the food with a spicy salt with orange zest which was really interesting and can be bought at their shop in house. The calamari was delicious and they even made an off the menu vegan mushroom risotto dish for my boyfriend, because they had nothing vegan in the menu! Excellent customer service!
Find the Restaurant
Where to Find Them
Leof. Andrea Papandreou 109, Ag. Dimitrios 714 14, Greece
View on Google MapsOpening Hours
Open Now
Monday5:00 – 11:30 PM
Tuesday12:30 – 11:30 PM
Wednesday12:30 – 11:30 PM
Thursday12:30 – 11:30 PM
Friday12:30 – 11:30 PM
Saturday12:30 – 11:30 PM
Sunday12:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Recent Reviews
Alexander
September 25, 2025
Probably the best food wr had during our stay in Crete. Quality food that really does reflect the artistic nature that goes into it with delicious twists on classic greek items. I had the beef cheeks which were absolutely melt in your mouth and my wife had the gnocchi with smoked pork and sundried tomatoes. Safe to say we rolled out of there thanks to the generous portions and incredibly reasonable prices. Atmosphere is super cool and all the staff was welcoming and attentive. Just a short 10 minute walk from Agapi Beach Hotel too!
Sofya M.
August 11, 2025
Very great evening spent here with great ambience and interior! Everything was delicious. The presentation of the food was gorgeous you could see the effort put behind every meal. Wanted to highlight one dish but I simply can't, because of how much I liked all. Compliments to the chef and staff! Enjoyed every second!
Veneta C.
August 1, 2025
This place is just amazing, it’s slightly higher end, the waiters are great, they served the food with a spicy salt with orange zest which was really interesting and can be bought at their shop in house. The calamari was delicious and they even made an off the menu vegan mushroom risotto dish for my boyfriend, because they had nothing vegan in the menu! Excellent customer service!
Svetlana D.
August 23, 2025
The absolute highlight of our Cretan experience, which includes 3 different years and 5 different places. The rustic local atmosphere, the friendly wait staff, and, above all, the food with an extra twist were all fabulous.Don’t reject the offer of their bread - it’s an experience 😋. The only problem is - you‘ll be hungry again in less than two weeks.
Diana P.
September 8, 2025
The food was not impressive at all. I had beef liver. It was rolled in something very sweet.. terrible. Still feel the taste... we also had the Dip.. tasteless. Sorry. My expectations maybe where too big since I read all these nice reviews about the place... I am ok with sweet jam an meet.. but this was beyond acceptable amount of everything...
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Thigaterra - special
Outdoor Seating
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Credit Cards
Debit Cards
NFC/Contactless
Parking
Free Parking Lot
Free Street Parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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