From monastic flavors and time-honored recipes to seasonal ingredients
and warm hospitality, our table is a place of memory, meaning, and togetherness.
Ethimo Cretan Gastronomy Restaurant in Ammoudara, Heraklion, Crete
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.
NIKOLAOS chomatas – chef
open hours time
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 ”
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.
ETHIMO CRETAN GASTRONOMY
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.
FROM OUR MENU
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
Our food PHILOSOPHY
Each dish tells a story of local ingredients, seasonal bounty, and fire-cooked expression, offering a dining experience that feels both honest and unexpected.
booking a table
your name and phone number
how to find us
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
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