FLAVORS WORTH GATHERING FOR Welcome to ETHIMO – a refined escape of taste, fire, and island soul. Ethimo Cretan Gastronomy brings together honest ingredients and inspired hands. It is where flavor, warmth, and atmosphere come together—under the stars, just steps from the sea. Our Cretan Cuisine Menu Rooted in Crete, served with soul We share roots, soul and heartfelt hospitality. Art of Sharing - Authentic Flavors - Ancient pleasures
From monastic flavors and time-honored recipes to seasonal ingredients
and warm hospitality, our table is a place of memory, meaning, and togetherness.
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Ethimo Cretan Gastronomy Restaurant in Ammoudara, Heraklion, Crete

About Ethimo Restaurant

Our Philosophy

We share roots, soul and heartfelt hospitality.
Art of Sharing • Authentic Flavors • Ancient Pleasures

Dine under the Cretan sky at Ethimo — where thoughtful cuisine meets warm hospitality, just a breath away from the sea. Our cuisine draws inspiration from the monastic and Mediterranean traditions of Crete, highlighting local ingredients, seasonal produce, and recipes passed down through generations. Enjoy a fine dining experience just steps away from Ammoudara beach — where every plate tells a story, and every glass of wine reflects the land it came from.

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NIKOLAOS chomatas – chef

Cretan Gastronomy restaurant in Ammoudara Heraklion
Time of Authenticity and Sharing

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Time slows down. Flavors speak. And something ancient feels familiar again.

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday : 14.00 – 23.00
Saturday: 14.00 – 23.00
Sunday: 14.00 – 23.00
Holidays: Open

Events coming soon…

“ On holidays is a special day, we will open and with special offer, we will announce ”

Private Event

Celebrate with Soul, Share with Meaning

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a joyful celebration, Ethimo offers the perfect atmosphere to bring people together — with heartfelt flavors, warm hospitality, and the timeless spirit of Cretan sharing.
From private dinners to business events and special moments, we make every occasion feel like home — just moments from the sea.

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ETHIMO CRETAN GASTRONOMY

Local Taste, Shared Moments – Ammoudara Beach, Heraklion

Rooted in the rich traditions of Cretan and Mediterranean cuisine, ETHIMO invites you to a culinary journey shaped by time, fire, and the land.
Fresh seafood, wild herbs, and selected cuts are prepared over open flame, highlighting the soul of each ingredient.

Signature cocktails with local elements accompany our dishes, celebrating simplicity and sharing in every sip.

From midday to late, unwind by the sea in a setting of tropical cabanas, shaded lounges, and warm Cretan hospitality.
ETHIMO is more than a restaurant — it’s a moment of taste, a pause of connection.
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What food do we have in our restaurant?

FROM OUR MENU

We always give our customers a feeling of peace of mind and comfort when dining at our restaurant.
Enjoy fresh, top quality, pure ingredients from the land of Crete Island, traditional Cretan recipes, outstanding cooking and professional service.
LOCAL CRETAN CUISINE - MEDITERRANEAN DISHES - GREAT LOCAL WINES & COKTAILS
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Quality & Balance – Inspired by Crete, Guided by Simplicity

Our food PHILOSOPHY

Chef Nikolaos and his creative team draw inspiration from the flavors of Crete, Greece, and beyond, blending tradition with innovation. Their approach is rooted in balance—between simplicity and artistry, freshness and technique.

Each dish tells a story of local ingredients, seasonal bounty, and fire-cooked expression, offering a dining experience that feels both honest and unexpected.
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    Location

    how to find us

    Visit Ethimo Cretan Gastronomy

    book a table & address:

    ETHIMO Cretan Gastronomy Restaurant, 50 Andrea Papandreou, Ammoudara, HERAKLION 71414, CRETE GREECE
    [email protected]

    opening hour:

    Mon – Sun: 14.00 – 23.00, Holidays : Open

    We’d love to welcome you at Ethimo— where food is shared, stories are told, and every moment is savored.

    * We promise not to make you addicted

    ETHIMO Restaurant
    Cretan Gastronomy

    wine restaurant and a cocktail (pool) bar with the aim of creating a natural and exotic environment that is easily accessible and pleasant.

    Our menu derives from the Cretan & Mediterranean cuisines

    +30 2810 372700

    50 Andrea Papandreou, Ammoudara, 71414 Heraklion
    CRETE, GREECE
    [email protected]

    Opening Hour:
    Mon – Sun: 13.00 – 24.00

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    Opening Time

    Mon – Fri: 08:00 – 24:00
    Holiday: Open