Peskesi
Πεσκέσι
A Cretan farm-to-table restaurant housed in a restored stone mansion in the Old Town, with ingredients sourced largely from their own farm, making it one of the hardest tables to book in town.
Located at Kapetan Charalampi 6-8 in the Old Town, this restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored stone mansion. Led by Chef Christos Schoinarakis, the kitchen sources much of its produce from its own farm, and the menu details the origins and history of the dishes. Signatures include slow-cooked lamb, deconstructed dakos, wild asparagus with eggs, and smoked eel. Walk-ins are frequently turned away during peak season, so booking well in advance on their official website is highly recommended, though lunch slots are relatively easier to secure. The average cost is about €20–€50 per person. It is roughly a 10-minute walk from Agios Minas Cathedral.
Opening hours
Daily 13:00–1:00 the next day (hours may adjust seasonally)
Nearby sights
- Lions Square, Morosini Fountain & Venetian Loggia
- Historical Museum of Crete
- Church of Saint Titus
- 1866 Street Market
- Agios Minas Cathedral
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Natural History Museum of Crete
- Koules Fortress (Rocca a Mare)