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Lato Restaurant
Lato Restaurant by Melina Mercouri Square in Kritsa: Greek and Cretan cooking for a meal in the heart of the village.
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How this place fits into a Crete day
For a meal after exploring Kritsa on foot. The central location makes it an easy village stop; ask what the kitchen is serving that day.
- Time on site
- 60–90 minutes
- Walking
- about 5 minutes
- Road access
- paved
- Crowds
- moderate
- Dining
- Eating is part of the stop
Strong if you want
- • eat well
Less suitable if
- • If you need fixed kitchen hours or a free table without checking ahead.
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Before you set off
Getting to Lato Restaurant
In the village centre of Kritsa opposite Melina Mercouri Square; approach from Agios Nikolaos on the Kritsa road (about 10 km). On foot within the village.
Parking at Lato Restaurant
Park at the edge of the village or at Kritsa's village car parks; no dedicated parking documented.
More about this place
Lato Restaurant faces Melina Mercouri Square in central Kritsa. The family-run business combines Greek and Cretan cooking with local ingredients; its published menu includes handmade pitakia and dakos. It suits a village visit with time to linger over a meal.
The operator lists Monday and Wednesday–Sunday, noon–11 pm, with Tuesday closed; checked on 25 October 2026. Confirm seasonal changes and kitchen hours on +30 2841 052100 before travelling. The restaurant is in Kritsa village, not at the ancient city of Lato.
This update is based on source research, not a new on-site visit.
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What we verified
- • Place identity and visiting information reviewed against public sources: 25 October 2026.
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- • Opening, access and conditions on site can change.
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