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Mediterranean, Greek
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Small and homely place ( if all tables are taken it’s def worth waiting) that feels like you are eating with family! Stella cooks whats fresh and available and there is no menu. You get up to the counter, she shows you what’s on offer...and you pick your favourites. If you like more than one thing she kindly makes up a mixed plate and you can try lots of different dishes. Everything is extremely tasty and absolutely great value for money.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We were so pleased with the recommendation to try the food here. A small intimate venue where Stella shows you the kitchen where you can pick what you want to eat. Food and service were excellent.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 10, 2023

Delusions wholesome home-made traditional Greek food. Great service and atmosphere- very good value for money. Thanks Stella for a delicious lunch.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed November 5, 2022 via mobile

Wauw!!!! Kýria Stella is such a sweet lady, her son is so polite and the staff so friendly! You cannot not love this tiny restaurant.The food is authentic and simply the best! You can taste the love. We will definitly come back everything time we...come to Crete. We come from the South but it definitly worth the 1.5 hour drive!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 3, 2022

We visited Stella's kitchen for lunch after reading the good reviews and weren't disappointed. It was quite hard to find as we weren't expecting it to be so tiny! There is no menu but Stella comes and invites you to go to the kitchen area...where they show you the food they have cooked that day and explain it all to you. We had a pasta bake/lasagna type dish and lamb in a sauce, both of which were delicious and they bring a plate of grapes as a dessert. Very reasonably priced at 20 euro for two including drinks. Highly recommend for a tasty home cooked meal.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 17, 2022 via mobile

Tasty food and good service. Traditional home cooked meals. No printed menu. Go in and select your favourite from days offering.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 8, 2022 via mobile

Stopped by here for a coffee as we arrived too early to check in to our hotel. We decided to have the Cretan breakfast and ham and cheese toast, as well. The yogourt and local honey was particularly good.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed October 7, 2022

Cosy, authentic, warm, friendly family run little place. Delicious food all home made by Stella and her sons. Well worth a visit any time of day . Thoroughly recommend !

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 29, 2022 via mobile

Authentic homecooked food. Just excellent! Super nice hosts, we definitely come back:) We just can recommend this place.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 22, 2022 via mobile

Such a wonderful, authentic experience! This family-run restaurant served delicious food (I had vegetarian platter, my husband had a meat platter) that they told us changes depending on the day you visit. We loved ordering what has been prepared straight at the kitchen. They also...had the kindest service, with everyone being so friendly and making the experience seem so personalized. I would absolutely recommend anyone to try this place!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 21, 2022 via mobile

Fabulous family-run traditional little restaurant! The owner was super kind to my mum who didn’t feel well due to September humidity and we thank her from the bottom of our hearts. This restaurant deserves to do well and I’d recommend it to everyone.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed September 13, 2022 via mobile

We had a lovely morning breakfast on our first day back to Retymno in Stella’s kitchen after 4 years. The food is still great and you can see them preparing everything fresh for lunch time as well

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 27, 2022

We never miss a visit to Stella’s on our trips to Crete. It is a hidden gem in the heart of the old town. The pork in orange sauce is to die for. Stella is a wonderful host too.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 15, 2022

Stella was there greeting guests and dishing out the plates; it is home cooking at its best. Everything was really good and the Fava beans were a special treat as they are not a common offering in the USA. Stella connects with each and every...customer and her orange cake which she served complimentary at the end of our meal was light, fresh and spectacular tasting. It worth going off the beaten path to find this small haven.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed August 12, 2022

Great freshly made local food located off the beaten path in the heart of the old city. Pet and family friendly. The food is authentic, homemade, fresh and made daily by the owner, Stella; a great cook with a terrifically friendly disposition and the ability...to make you feel at home. The food is delicious and the prices fantastic, the reason, even the locals get their food from her. She’s the cities aunt!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Stella's Kitchen is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5