Garden Arkoudainas

This is a unique experience in so, so many lovely ways. The food was incredible fresh, local and sustainable. The owner, whose name I forget, is the owner and farmer. He tells the most amazing stories and brings the story to the food. Service. Look, you’re there for the ride, not silver service. It’s an amazing g symphony of raised voices, repeated orders and rolled (but friendly) eyes. It works and they all work so well together. The second you walk in, you’re one of them. Don’t come with an agenda, or in a rush, and you’ll have a ball. The atmosphere. Look at the pictures and they tell a thousand words. I will however add a picture of Markus the horse to the mix for good measure. Give him a pat from me ;)

A wonderful host telling us lots about Greece, delicious dishes made of local products. Hope to come back there one day!

This a restaurant in the most beautiful surroundings. The garden, the music and the whole location are just wonderful. The food was very good too. A great mixed salad with lots of different ingredients to start and then lovely Cretan dishes that felt homemade. Bonus: the chocolate pudding and vanilla ice cream at the end, plus “glyko koutaliou kastano” (translation: candied chestnut, to die for)

Best Greek food! This Place is in the middle of nowhere But the food is top notch greek cuisine level. The food tasted amazing! Every dish they came out with, was full of flavors. Their red wine was the best! I highly recommend this place if your’e in the area.

A very unique dining experience. The setting is beautiful garden surrounded by the owner's farm and his animals. The food is original and at the same time traditional, made with attention to quality and genuineness. The owner spent a great deal of time talking to us about his farm, family and restaurant which made us feel even more welcome.

Probably the best restaurant we have been to from all aspects. Magical outdoor garden (with pomegranate trees, lemons/limes and herbs) with peacocks, friendly cats and a horse in the field who comes over to say hello. No menu, verbal descriptions of the daily fresh options from the passionate owner, generous portions, reasonably priced but beyond delicious and so so fresh. Could sit there all day soaking up the food, wine and atmosphere. Hidden gem!

Very delicious food, using his own meat and products. The meat quality is on another level, it melts from tue bones. The prices are very decent on the low end. A huge variety of home cooked plates. Very enjoyable atmosphere in a garden surrounded by animals and flowers.

Cretan gourmet food with a twist from the owner! A must visit place if you are visiting Crete, worth the ride even if you are staying at Heraklion. Must order: the famous salad, and the panseta (pork) with caramelised fruits (lotus, etc)! A great place to relax after a bath, on the way to south Rethimno too!