Fire cooking by the Venetian wall
Parasties sits near the seafront end of Chandakos, with a stone-and-wood dining room and sheltered pavement tables. Its name refers to the Cretan hearth built between two stones; the kitchen uses that cue for meat, local vegetables and old recipes sharpened by modern plating.
Order à la carte and ask which larger cuts or slow-cooked dishes suit the table size before adding starters. Lunch begins at 12:30 on Sunday and 13:00 otherwise; reserve in summer, tell staff about dietary needs and watch the sauce count, since some recent meals drew complaints about heaviness and uneven value.
What visitors say
Tripadvisor rates Parasties 4.4 from 515 reviews and awards Travelers' Choice 2025; praise centres on Cretan cooking and wine, with some recent complaints about service and value.
Good to know
Modern Cretan cooking, Travelers' Choice 2025, Hearth led menu, and Lunch and dinner
