Taste our dishes

Breaded fish croquettes topped with caviar on sautéed greens

A Celebration of Cretan Flavor

Rooted in tradition, inspired by creativity.

At Piato, each dish is crafted with respect for Cretan culinary heritage, using fresh, seasonal ingredients and a touch of modern flair. From beloved classics to inventive creations, our menu invites you to experience the true taste of Crete—authentic, vibrant, and always memorable.

TRADITIONAL SPREADS
& LOCAL CHEESE​

Taramas

homemade white fish roe spread…just try it…

Tirokafteri

spicy cheese spread, local yoghurt, xinomyzithra cheese PDO Crete, feta cheese & chilli oil

Fava

split pea spread, raisin jam, roasted pine nut, tomato oil

Cretan cheese platter

dry anthotiro cheese (aged), graviera cheese PDO Crete, kefalotiri cheese, kefalotiri cheese with black pepper, xygalo PDO Sitia, breadsticks and dried fruits

Grilled mini Pita breads

fleur du sel, olive oil & fresh oregano

SALADS

STARTERS

Charred cauliflower

bell pepper cream, spices, parsley salad, feta cheese, almonds

Fresh beans

baked tomato cream, sweet potato, cyan cheese, crispy quinoa

Marrow

potato bread, pickled cucumber with mustard leaf

Veal meatballs

potato foam, acorn tomatoes, potato chips, cumin oil

Grilled homemade chicken pie

wholegrain dough, smoked cheese, spearmint-flavoured yoghurt

Shrimp saganaki

tomato sauce, xinohondros (whole wheat coarsely ground and mixec with goat's milk, sundried) cake, feta cheese, basil

Grilled octopus

avocado cream, baked tomato, chilli oil

RAW

CUTS

GARNISH

Main Dishes

Seafood spaghetti

shrimps, squid, mussels, seafood broth, lemon verbena, basil

Kakavia

traditional fish soup, shrimp giouvarlakia, crispy rice, chard, aioli sauce

Revithada

chickpea stew, scallops, salami from Lefkada, roasted carrots

Sea bass fillet “a la polita” signature

grilled, artichoke purée, peas, pickled carrots, egg-lemon dressing

Grilled sea bream fillet

in-season greens, roasted tomato, olive oil-lemon dressing

Baked tuna

tuna fillet, endive, Beluga black lentils, raisin sauce

Fish of the day

...ask us

Grilled chicken fillet with spice crust

charcoal-grilled chicken, Greek frumenty (trahanas), cardamom and strained yoghurt

Veal cheeks

hilopites (traditional Greek pasta), Mavrodaphne wine, creamed anthotiro cheese, mushrooms, walnuts

Slow-cooked (12 hours) pork neck

charcoal-grilled pork neck, grape must syrup, grilled lettuce, sweet potato cream, anchovy emulsion

Beef skirt steak

couscous cooked in celeriac sauce, caramelized onions, Cretan kefalotyri cheese

Rack of lamb (French cut)

charcoal-grilled lamb chops, smoked aubergine, baked potato in its skin, tahini, kefir, spicy bell pepper chutney

DESSERTS

Fresh Ice Cream

= Gluten Free
= Dairy Free
= Nut Free
= Vegan
= Available in Gluten Free version
= Available in Dairy Free version
= Available in Nut Free version
= Available in Vegan version

GIN & TONIC

PREMIUM TONIC

COCKTAIL

DRINKS

COGNAC – METAXA
Aperitif
LIQUEUR
vodka
whiskey
RUM
TEQUILA

GREEK BREWERY

OUZO

SOFT DRINKS

COFFEE

TRADITION.
MEETS.
INNOVATION.
Couple examining a wine bottle in Piato's Secret Cellar
Bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion wine on a table by the sea
Couple entering Piato's Secret Cellar through a lit stone archway

Unique Dishes

Our philosophy is rooted in quality and innovation. Each dish is a masterpiece, meticulously prepared using the finest local and seasonal ingredients. From reimagined traditional recipes to bold contemporary flavors, Piato Cuisine takes you on a journey of taste that is both authentic and avant-garde.

A culinary symphony of flavors and timeless ambiance.

Table set with candles and glassware in Piato's dining room

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