Mesostrato: Authentic Cretan cuisine in Kandanos

In historic Kandanos, surrounded by endless olive groves, the traditional taverna Mesostrato stands out. This is where you’ll experience not just Chania’s cuisine but the heartfelt Cretan hospitality that truly touches the soul—not just polite gestures.

Guests are warmly welcomed with smiles and a genuine eagerness to serve. Every ingredient is locally sourced, with vegetables from their garden and meat from their own animals. The menu has it all—wood-fired oven dishes, grilled delights, and home-cooked meals—all fresh and reasonably priced.

Every dish is exceptional, but don’t miss these specialties: sautéed wild greens with mizithra, goat with broad beans and artichokes, and Chania-style boureki with aromatic vegetables and staka. Their kalitsounia defy description—you simply have to try them!

Before you leave, you’ll be treated to raki with yogurt and a traditional sweet, sent off with the kind of love that feels like stepping back in time.