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**Our Story** Nestled in Iraklio, Greece, Kapilio offers a warm embrace of authentic Cretan cuisine. This charming restaurant, with its cozy ambiance and wheelchair-accessible seating, caters to both weary travelers and local food lovers alike. Renowned for its generous portions, Kapilio prides itself on serving fresh, delightful dishes, perfect for solo dining or gatherings. Guests rave about the friendly atmosphere and the owner's hospitality, reminiscent of cherished family meals. From refreshing coffee to responsibly crafted late-night treats, every visit at Kapilio feels like stepping into a beloved Greek home, complete with the delightful aroma of home-cooked meals and heartfelt service.Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Kapilio
Review highlights
Based on 149 reviewsKapilio is widely recognized for its authentic Greek cuisine, emphasizing fresh, local ingredients and generous portion sizes at very reasonable prices. Reviewers often highlight the warm, family-owned atmosphere and the owner's friendliness, which enhances the dining experience. Many guests appreciate the complimentary extras such as starters, desserts, and traditional drinks, adding a welcoming touch. While occasional wait times are noted, patrons overwhelmingly agree that the quality of the food and service make it worthwhile. Overall, Kapilio is praised as a must-visit spot for those seeking genuine local flavors and a hospitable, homey environment in Iraklio.
Really good local food with great portions and unbeatable prices. The interior gives family owned restaurant vibes. Fair warning you might have to wait a bit but it's worth it
I love this island, this city, the people, and the food! It has nice, fresh ingredients and good cooking, and the owner is very friendly!
Literally the most authentic Greek local dining experience we had in Crete. The food was absolutely delicious and cooked with love. The owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable. If we return to Crete for the next time, this will be our must-visit restaurant.
We were so hot and tired, and felt completely refreshed by our lovely lunch here. The host was so generous and brought us extra desserts, raki and bruschetta. We had an amazing meal, the best we have had in Crete.
Good food, kind restaurant owner, cheap price! The owner also offered me a starter and a dessert
Absolutely phenomenal, we went for lunch and it was quiet. We had the chicken salad and a local Cretan pasta. Both were huge portions, freshly made and delicious.We had to take left overs away with us it was so much food!Prices are very low for the area, we paid, 17 euros for both dishes and 2 drinks. As we were leaving we were bought Ouzo and Desert!Can't recommend this place enough.
It's such a great place to have Cretan food. The food was delicious and the portions are quite big and the prices are so low. The owner is super sweet and prepares the food himself. The deserts were free and we got an extra portion of melon as dessert! The owner is very humble, no unnecessary pretentious touristy setting, which is the only reason the I can imagine why some uncultured tourists would give a bad reviews.
We had an absolutely delicious lunch in this restaurant. The owner is really friendly and kind. It was a pleasant experience.
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Opening hours
- Monday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday (Today) 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday Closed
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