Youkali
A seaside husband-and-wife taverna across the bay from Katapola Harbour, serving Greek home cooking with a modern twist. Many visitors rank it the island's best.
Located in Xylokeratidi village across the bay from Katapola Harbour, facing the gulf. It's run by a husband and wife, and the daily menu is written on a blackboard. The dishes are Greek cooking with a fresh spin: shrimp kritharaki, smoked mackerel and lentil salad, goat's cheese sausage, fava purée, and sardine toast, among others. Vegetarian options are plentiful. Portions are generous and prices are fair. In peak season there's a queue every night, so book ahead or come for lunch. It's about a 10-minute walk along the coast from Katapola Harbour.
Opening hours
Peak season about 13:00–23:00 daily (may close in winter)
Nearby sights
- Katapola
- Ancient Minoa
- Monastery of Agios Georgios Valsamitis
- Chora
- Agia Anna Beach
- Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa
- Old Strata Trail (Chora–Aegiali)
- Mouros Beach