Paleochora,
Crete
Discover curated wines from around the world and fresh local flavors in Paleochora’s favorite hidden garden.
Wine bar
& garden
...let's start with the food... dishes that are refined and sophisticated compared to the classic offerings of Greek cuisine! The prawns and chicken rolls are highly recommended!! The restaurant is modern and well-kept! A vast selection of wines and a welcome dessert that was kindly offered to us!... kindness and a good memory to take home with us! Highly recommended Beba and Diego
I've been 2 times here, first time for a vegan moussaka with lentils and second time for a grilled oktopus. The quality of the dishes was very high everytime. The selection of the wines satisfies all the tastes. On some evenings there is live music. A very chic place and the waiters were very friendly and helpful with information.
The most welcoming of places. You can describe your ideal wine and they will find it for you. As they do all wines by the glass you can try different ones. The food is very good too cretan with a modern take. The service is wonderful so friendly and efficient. I look forward to coming back next year.
We had a wonderful time. The food and the wine was just amazing and the ambiente is very cosy and romantic. The staff was so kind and very knowable about the wine. This used to be more of a wine bar but is now also a restaurant with small dishes to share. They event have great vegetarian options and the desert is amazing too. All around a hidden gem in Paleochora.
Stumbled in after an incredible massage with Nadia next door at Massage Philosophy. These guys have a bar that’s American style in shape - inviting for solo traveler’s or those who enjoy a high-top or being next to the action. It’s a small team making beautiful things happen here; at the bar and in the kitchen. Panos smiles from the eyes & has all the knowledge about wine. He persuaded me to take the food special - Frito Misto. It was excellent. I was served at the bar by lovely Feliza and George behind the bar kept me in perfect company. Well done team. One year in & you’re getting it right.
We came here everyday during our 4 day visit. The environment is charming and the wine is so tasty. Of course Crete wine would be as great as all of the food on this island. The service is great and the guys were knowledgeable about all of the winemakers. Highly recommend!
Monika's Garden Wine Bar has become a Wine Restaurant. Food is now served and there is wine from areas other than Crete. It might be good for profitability, but the place has lost its charm and identity. The bar was visited every evening during all previous stays in Palaeochora. Now it was a visit and nothing more. Other guests might like the change, but it didn't suit us.
We serve dinner from 18:00 to 00:00 daily.
Walk-ins are always welcome, but we are a small dining room and fill up quickly in high season, so booking ahead is the safest way to get the evening you want. You can reserve through the booking link on this site.
On a quiet side street in the middle of Paleochora, a little away from the noise of the main road. Most guests find the walk part of the pleasure.
Greek and Mediterranean cooking with the emphasis on seafood, alongside meat dishes, pasta and risotto, salads and desserts. The kitchen keeps things modern without losing what the dishes are supposed to taste like.
It comes in fresh, and you are welcome to come and choose your whole fish before it is cooked. Ask what landed that day — the answer changes with the weather.
Yes. Dishes on our menu are tagged vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and contains nuts, so you can see at a glance what works for you. Tell us about any allergy when you order and we will guide you through the options.
We do — white, rosé, red and sparkling, with an emphasis on Greek producers, plus ouzo and raki, spirits and beers. Say what you are eating and we will suggest something to go with it.
It is one of the reasons people come. The room is small, softly lit and unhurried, which suits an anniversary or a quiet dinner for two. Let us know when you book and we will look after the details.
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