Taste our dishes

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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​

Homemade with fish roe spread (taramas)

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Spicy cheese spread (tirokafteri)

With local yoghurt, xinomyzithra cheese PDO crete, feta cheese & chilli oil

Grilled mini pita breads

Fresh fleur du sel, organic extra virgin olive oil & fresh oregano

Cretan cheese platter

Aged dry anthotiro cheese, graviera cheese PDO crete, kefalotiri cheese, xygalo pdo sitia, breadsticks and dried fruits

SALADS

STARTERS

Pumpkin hummus

Smoked eel, red bell pepper, pine nut, carob syrup

Veal meatballs

Potato foam, acorn tomatoes, cumin oil

Shrimp saganaki

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

Grilled octopus

Avocado, baked tomato, chili oil

Charred cauliflower

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

Grilled homemade chicken pie

Wholegrain dough, smoked cheese, spearmint-flavoured yoghurt

Chickpea croquettes

Constantinople style salad, crab, parsley vinaigrette

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Main Dishes

Cod croquettes

Skordalia (garlic spread) of yellow beetroot, golden herring caviar, spinach

Stew (giouvetsi)

Orzo, steamed corb, sea fennel pesto, cherry tomatoes, smoked onions

Veal stew

Carob syrup, skioufichta (traditional Cretan pasta), graviera cheese foam

Seafood spaghetti

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

Sea bass fillet ‘a la polita’ I Signature

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

Grilled sea bream fillet

In-season greens, baked tomato, olive oil-lemon dressing

Baked Tuna

Tuna fillet, endive, Beluga black lentils, raisin sauce

Grilled chicken fillet with herb crust

Charcoal-grilled chicken, Greek frumenty (trahanas), cardamom & strained yoghurt

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

Grilled rib eye

Carrot purée, roasted broccoli, mushrooms, thyme, sorrels, garlic

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.
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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.

piato 1704 12 | Restaurant in Crete, Greece

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