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Taverna Amelia Heraklion
59
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Family run restaurant, with super friendly staff, fantastic food, and incredible atmosphere. So good we went back two nights in a row!
Reviews Taverna Amelia Heraklion
59
Reviews
Food
4.9
Service
4.9
Ambience
4.9
Price
4.8
Nice taverna,friendly efficient staff,food was excellent will definitely return during our two weeks in Sisi
Lawrence and his family have a lovely restaurant that has a great atmosphere and lovely food.
They entertain and are perfect hosts-highly recommend!
Authentic Greek taverna where we (a group of 8) had a very enjoyable evening. Very friendly welcome and efficient service. Usual Greek food on offer but very tasty. Would highly recommend.
It was the best evening we had during our vacation. The stuff was like family, the food was perfect…it was an entertaining evening with live music. Thank you for the great time
Great atmosphere, really enjoyed our food(whole sea bass and sea bream)Happy to recommend.
We went for my partners 60th Birthday, the food was lovely and they made my partners night special by bringing out a cake with wonderful sparking candles on it. Highly recommend the restaurant, will be going again before we fly back to the UK.
Fantastic family run traditional taverna . The owner makes a point of speaking to all customers . Food is lovely. Would highly recommend
We ate at Taverna Amelia on our final night in Sissi. It's quite a big, noisy place. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed our complementary nibbles, then delicious chef's meatballs and halloumi to start. My main was lamb kleftiko which was incredible! It was so tender and succulent, and the veg was also very tasty. It came with a side salad which I didn't think was needed. My husband had grilled octopus which was delicious and tender. After eaten disappointing, rough octopus at two other places in town during the week, he finally got the dish he was after! We were considering whether to order a dessert to share when we were presented with complementary cake and ice cream. Service was a bit hap hazard at times as they were so busy, but the staff were so genial we didn't mind. A bit pricier than some other places but the food was excellent quality. The music and banter can be a bit loud at times but thankfully we were.in the mood to enjoy this. I would not have appreciated it on a night when we were very tired after an all day excursion. Overall, a very enjoyable evening and one of the best meals we had all week.
My partner and I was our first visit and we loved it, we are planning to be back on holidays next year and for sure we will be back. We recommend to anyone who loves great food and friendly team. Thank you 🙏
Attended for the Greek night, I had booked well in advance on e restaurante, but they struggled to find my booking, and I think because of this , we were sat toward the back of the restaurant, away from the musicians and dancing, so I was a bit disappointed by this, especially as I had been organised and booked before we even arrived in Crete. The food, entertainment and friendly service made up for it! WE
This is a wonderful find in Sissi, truly the best restaurant in town.
Family run, Great food and a fun crazy atmosphere.
Service is unbeatable , even when the restaurant is full (which is most nights) Love the dancing and napkin throwing. Greek night not to be missed.
Pretty surrounding. Attention to detail amazing.
Excellent restaurant on the beachfront, staff very friendly and courteous, food was cooked to perfection and was very good, in fact we ate there on consecutive evenings which is unusual for my wife and I. Would certainly recommend.
Familiar athmosphaere very cosy , good food, price value relationship ia pretty good
Gezellig restaurant die door een familie wordt gerund. Wij zijn op de Griekse avond geweest. Echt een spektakel!! Lekker eten en een fijne en gemoedelijke sfeer. Met Griekse muziek, dans en borden gooien.
Friendly, family style with excellent food. Caring service, really got to know the staff
Lovely atmosphere, great fun and child friendly. Good fresh food at a good price. We are a family of 6 (teenagers) and we all enjoyed it.
Excellent taverna staff can’t do enough for you food and service is excellent lovely lovely people who run it
it was an amazing experience and very afoutable !!!
Very nice place to share food with your friends or family…end of dinner was crazy..😂😂😂😂
Went there for several evenings during our stay in Crete; that says it all.
A great warm family running the place with quality foods! And what an atmosphere every evening! Just lovely.
I was 5 times in the restaurant and everytime it was the best experience i had with my wife. The food is great and the service Personal is the best we had on whole kreta. We love it there and we will come again
Thanks to the Team
such a family friendly restaurant, absolutely loved the staff all so friendly and amazing entertainment ❤️
Not just excellent quality food but a complete night out from start to finish.
Super service & food! We got a lot from the house. Top!
The Food was perfect and extremely friendly staff. We went 2 times to this restaurant in one week because everything was nice overthere. Highly recommand.
IMy family and I dined here on a Monday evening, and it was a great experience. The staff greeted us with smiles, and the bright, vibrant theme was inviting. There was live Greek music, plate smashing, table dancing, serviettes flying through the air. The staff were energetic and welcoming, making the atmosphere amazing. The food was delicious, and the combination of music and entertainment was outstanding. This restaurant offers a unique and enjoyable dining experience, especially on a Monday night.
Well done Taverna Amelia!!
Highly recommend , we loved the atmosphere, service and food when we visited.
Had a few meals here nd a few take aways. The food was absolutely outstanding, the ppl that run this restaurant are absolutely amazing. Friendly, fantastic service, could not recommend this place enough. Best fresh fish I have ever had, honestly if you get a chance to go here then please do, you will not be disappointed.. from Louise and Ian from Newcastle upon tyne (geordies)
Such a fantastic night, just wished we had found you at the start of our holiday, not on last 2 days!
Food was fantastic....far to much but better to have to much an not enough. Tasted great.
Cocktails were by far the best in sissi and didn't need to many of them !!!
Free dessert and raki nice touch.
All in all nothing to complain about
Well done all involved in making holidaymakers happy. Keep up the great work
Wow!!
Wir waren mehr als begeistert. Essen war sehr lecker. Service war freundlich, höflich und etwas Entertainment gab es auch. Zum Anfang gab es nen Gruß aus der Küche und weil das noch nicht gereicht hat, hatten wir zum Schluss nochmal ne Nachspeise aufs Haus bekommen. Können diese Lokalität nur empfehlen. Danke an das Team von Amelia.
Lawrence is such a good host along with all his family. Enjoyed every minute, twice lol ❤️❤️
Best experience of our holiday fabulous food ,great service family run Taverna.
Excellent value. It a must to visit .you need to book.
Bottle water on the house. Great starter.
And then fab desert. All on the house .
Entertainment excellent!
Vanaf binnenkomst tot vertrek heerlijk gegeten met gezellige sfeer met de medewerkers. Als men in Sisi is altijd hier gaan eten
Undoubtedly the best place to eat in Sissi. Fantastic evening with the most pleasant service from all that work there.
Tutto molto buono, bel ambiente nuovo con i colori della Grecia, personale cordiale e simpatico.
Lo consigliamo
We were a table of ten, with ages spanning three generations. There was something on the menu to please everyone. Ii had a slow cooked spicy pork dish which was stunning in both quality and quantity! We were made to feel both welcomed and valued. The service was fantastic. We all had a lovely evening.
We ate here twice during our stay in Crete and both times the staff we're so friendly and welcoming. The food was so good!! On our second visit we had a selection of appetisers tapas style, every dish was tasty and hot (can't be doing with luke warm food). My personal favourites were the Saganaki and mushrooms al a creme. Would definitely go back if we visit Crete again. Thank you Taverna Amelia.
Un lieu hors du commun familial avec un personnel au top. Des mets délicieux et une addition plus que raisonnable. Un vrai spectacle du début à la fin. Merci de Bretagne 😉
The food was very good, typical greek dishes, for me were the portions to big, but I'm sure that other people would appreciate it. The dessert was offered by them.
What a fantastic restaurant. Food was amazing as was derive.
The house rose wine was very nice too.
Definitely worth a visit
Fantastic evening with great service and food.
We walked past Taverna Amelia on one of our first nights, the atmosphere looked very good. When we booked our table it was easily done online, the food was perfect and well cooked and the staff were very friendly, entertaining the customers with some traditional dancing (encouraging people to join in) . Next time I'm in the area, will definitely be back ( probably a couple of times next) Price was so reasonable as well
If you’re looking for great food, lots of veggie choice, fab service and a real Greek family vibe, you need to go here.
The guys are great, the prices are amazing but book as it gets busy!
Lekker eten,geweldige sfeer heel vriendelijke bediening
If you are in the mood for a quiet romantic diner with your loved one? Don't go here... You want the best Greek food in Sisi and be entertained by a great staff and two very dedicated brothers/owners this is the place to be. Every meal turns into a great party especially on live music nights. Hospitality at it's best. As a guest you become a friend of the family. Highly recommended!!
a super cozy restaurant, super friendly staff and very generous. You get lots of goodies from the house and of course the delicious raki from Crete!
Highly recommended.
Vreselijk vriendelijk personeel, en wat een entertainment die gemeend is. Lekker eten voor een leuke prijs, toetje standaard gratis , met een borrel!!! Waar vind je dat nou nog…
We booked at Amelia’s having previously eaten there and were delighted with the standard of food and the service given. The staff are very friendly and can’t do enough for you! 😁
On our return, the food and service were again excellent, however the absolute extra was (what seemed like impromptu) the Greek dancing from the staff, the plate smashing and general entertainment! Absolutely brilliant! 👏🏻👏🏻
Really nice food everyone looks after you, just go there & experience it 🙌🙌
everything about this place was perfect i cant wait to go back!
The service was impeccable. The staff went above and beyond our expectations. The food was delicious, drinks were great. Highly recommend for anybody to visit if you want to have a good time.
Note, the restaurant is cash only.
Fantastif
Staff friendly & owner went out of his way to chat to us. Was very busy but the atmosphere of the restaurant keeps you entertained whilst waiting. Fun to see the staff dance & plate smash.
Food was amazing. Staff very friendly and attentive.
A great taverna with fantastic service and the staff are happy,energetic and fun.
Food was authentic and delicious and the free dessert and drink was a nice touch !
Would highly recommend and book to avoid disappointment.
I booked a table last minute and wow what a great choice ! The food was delicious the service was fantastic , they were very attentive nothing was too much trouble a lovely family run restaurant . Lawrence the owner was a lovely guy who told me he’s spends his winter in Uk with his wife , his uncle was hilarious and led a dance of Greek moves around the restaurant which was great fun ! Really this place you must visit the quality of food was outstanding and the bill was very reasonable in fact it was too cheap for what we had ! A gem of a place
From the moment you walk in, you get that relaxed Greek feeling and great service. You get free bottled water for the table and once drinks are ordered they bring out free bread and dips. The starters and mains that we ordered were excellent quality and whilst eating you get treated to Greek dancing and plate smashing, which adds to the ambience of the evening. We didn't go for a dessert as following mains you also get free cake and honey raki with a hint of cinnamon. Overall a really enjoyable family evening, enjoying the Greek way of life.
We booked an early evening meal, the food was great and the staff very attentive.
Free reservation