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Kanali Restaurant

Ancient Olous, Elounda, Crete, Greece
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Ranked #20 of 58 restaurants in Elounda
Cuisines: Greek
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

If you ever visit Elounda you have to go to eat t the Kanali restaurant which is located near the canal by the salt planes We had an amazing welcome you can even get married there The food is amazing and we had some complementary home made doughnuts You now this restaurant is good when lots of locals visit Will... More

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Crete, Greece
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15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

If you want THE typical Greek island setting and ambience, don't miss Kanali. A few hundred meters from the village center, right after the ancient salt pits, touching the water of the canal that connects the inner bay of Elounda with Mirabello bay, with roofed or open air setting, across the very old traditional stone hut that houses the kitchen... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

They even catch their own lobsters here! Unpretentious, but definitely value for money. Their chips are wonderful, real potatoes, not the frozen from a bag variety. I could have made a meal just of those,

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London
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35 reviews 35 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

We spotted it on our way to Spinalonga and had to come back next day for lunch. It has such a special location, the fish is excellent and everything we had was great. We loved it and it was one of the highlights this summer.

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Dronfield, United Kingdom
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

Had a few lunches in this lovely location, it is by the side of the small canal leading into Elounda Bay from the lovely Mirabello bay. It is fabulous watching all the water activity while eating the most delicious food. The menu is extensive, the salads are huge and tasty, the meat dishes are wonderful, on one occasion I had... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

My girlfriend and I passed this place by accident when we went to go for a swim around the peninsula, and it looked inviting, as it was literally right on the water facing west with nothing around it. We ordered up grilled octopus, a half caraf of white wine, and some sparkling water. The octopus so fresh you could practicly... More

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Nuneaton U.K.
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6 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

A little away from the centre but well worth the trip. The food, service and welcome was great and the position right next to the sea is perfect.

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Heraklion, Greece
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106 reviews 106 reviews
91 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2012 via mobile

Nice setting, relaxed service, good for food, coffee or just a drink.. Food: nothing to write home about.. Dishes are ok but mainly heavy cooking is on offer here.. Prices are fair. A group of youngsters provide an efficient service. I would return for the setting, not for the food. If mosquitos like you, you better have a suitable spray... More

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Oslo, Norway
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2012

Good waiters, good to average food. Frequented by many Greeks at lunchtime and at night. You go here for the atmosphere-

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

Just returned from Elounda where we visited the Kanail restaurant, absolutely lovely food. The location is stunning right on the causeway where you can watch the world go by. Kanali makes you feel like your in typical Cretian taverna, the staff cater to your every need and advise on meal choice. The menu is huge and varied, the mixed grill... More

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