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Mediterranean, European, Greek
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Reviewed October 3, 2022

Had an early evening meal here when staying nearby. Restaurant soon filled up. It's obviously popular and in a great central location. Food was great and we loved everything we ordered especially the zuchini flowers. There was also complimentary dessert and ouzo. Would definitely re...visit if we are ever in the area again.More

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

Wow its one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Food excellent. Staff awesome. A variety of foods to try each time. It blewy mind. Definitely reccomend it👍

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed August 4, 2022 via mobile

Best restaurant in paleokastro! All products are fresh, and the waiters are so nice Good price also I recommand ++++

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed September 5, 2021

Loved the eggplant rolls and the lamb chops in this winsome restaurant. Lovely experience. Not to be missed.

Date of visit: September 2021
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Reviewed August 30, 2021

This is where I’ve had the best mixed grill to date, no kidding. I’m a big meat eater and when I can’t decide, I go for the mixed grill. Not always to write home about as usually there are elements that are not cooked well....But, o what joy, the mixed grill here was just perfect. Lots of flavor, every meat its own seasoning and herbs, everything cooked to perfection. Portion was gigantic. The 1-person plate was more than enough for two. Almost forgot to mention the mezes. Also very tasty. Staff was very friendly.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed August 27, 2021

I had lunch here and the food was delicious. We had kolokithokeftedes, mosharaki with patates, and soudzoukakia. The food was delicious and tasted homemade. The staff was friendly and helpful!!

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed August 25, 2021 via mobile

Still the best restaurant in Palekastro We came like ten times this summer and the food is always amazing, here cooking is not only a job for the owners but a real PASSION. i could not recommend more this place and i’m pretty sure that...you will come back if you try it once. BRAVO.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed June 25, 2021 via mobile

Great restaurant , very nice ambiance and good atmosphere. Good food so delicious dishes we came three times Thanks Theodosia

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed September 17, 2020

Hrana dobra, ukusno i korektno, domaće namirnice, u centru mjesta, male porcije, regular size, usluga je ok. Delicious and corect, local food, in the center of the village, serves decent.

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed September 3, 2020

We have come to Palekastro for over 10 years and this place is the best restaurant to go to for authentic, great Greek and Cretan food. The family who runs Finistrini are the most friendly and welcoming hosts you can think of. We will go...there for many years to come.More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed July 20, 2020 via mobile

One of the best restaurant in the village. The starters are incredible and the dishes too. Best Palaikastro Yiaourtlou.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed July 20, 2020 via mobile

Finistrini is the place to go if you visit Palekastro. Great service and incredible food! My advices: aubergines pied in the oven, and moussaka is the best one I ever ate since I go to Greece, since 25 years.

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed September 20, 2019

Had dinner with friends upstairs, great views over the square. Great choice of mezes, salads and fish. The food was very fresh and tasted delicious. The staff was friendly and service was quick. Highly recomended.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed August 17, 2019

Good food, many options in menu, very friendly staff, fast service and the second floor is super pleasant.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed July 8, 2019

We have been visiting Finistrini for nearly 20 years, so we feel like one of the family. The young children are now grown up and serving in the taverna, polite and efficient, and the food maintains it's quality. The mousakas is light and fluffy, sardines...are grilled to perfection, and washed down with the local wine perfect. We tried the more expensive Toplou monastry wine, but reverted to the house wine as lighter and more suited to our taste. As always, meals finish with a complementary dessert and glass of raki. We meet other friends who love Palekastro, so every year is a reunion.More

Date of visit: June 2019
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Finistrini is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5