Fourogatos restaurant Chania – Creative Cretan Cuisine
About Restaurant
In the heart of Koum Kapi, right by the sea, the new all-day restaurant Fourogatos has opened its doors to offer a refined and original culinary experience in Chania.
The team behind Fourogatos presents dishes deeply rooted in traditional Cretan cuisine with a creative twist that makes each plate unique. Their approach blends authenticity with imagination, offering flavours you won’t find anywhere else on the island.
The restaurant also boasts an impressive wine list, featuring carefully selected Greek and Cretan labels and local Chaniotiki beer – the perfect match for the bold and elegant flavours on your plate.
With excellent ingredients, warm hospitality, a simple yet tasteful seaside setting, and value-for-money prices, Fourogatos is everything you could ask for in a relaxed lunch or a delightful dinner in Chania.
What We Recommend You Try
Salads
• Kriteze: Sliced tomato with fresh mizithra cheese from Chania, basil pesto, olive oil, and fresh onion.
• Fourogatos: A hearty salad with lettuce, Lola, rocket, tomato, handmade skioufihta pasta, peppers, grilled chicken, fresh onion, grated nuts, graviera cheese, and a sesame & ginger sauce.
Appetisers
• Crepe: Filled with apaki, mushrooms, and chicken in a creamy graviera cheese sauce.
• Smyrna Kebab: A mildly spicy mix of lamb and veal kebab in pepper sauce, served with yoghurt and pie.
• Meat Pie of Chania: A traditional pie with lamb, local cheeses, and sesame.
• Melotigano: A rich mix of chicken, pork, spicy local sausage, and peppers in a mustard seed, honey, and cheese sauce.
Main Dishes
• Pork or Chicken Kontosouvli: 500g of grilled meat served with fried potatoes, roasted peppers, marinated carrots, and dip.
• Undercoat Pork: 500–600g of specially bred pork, marinated for 12 hours and served with fried potatoes, grilled peppers, and a local wine sauce.
• Snails with Wheat: A beloved Cretan delicacy.
• Velvet Moussaka: This dish is made with minced beef, eggplant, pumpkin, potatoes, and a velvety béchamel-style cream.
These are just a few of the standout dishes at Fourogatos. The menu also includes seafood and other intriguing options.
Why Fourogatos?
The name refers to a rare wild Cretan cat that survives in the island’s remote wilderness. Known for its resilience and strength, the Fourogatos (Cretan wildcat) symbolises nature’s bond with the Cretan spirit – wild, proud, and enduring.
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Violeta Minkova
3 weeks agoTasty food, though we expected a bit more. Mostly traditional dishes with a modern twist – not sure that’s always an advantage. Definitely didn’t like apaki. No house wine, but a nice wine list. We appreciated the complimentary raki and orange pie at the end. Nice sea view. Likely to visit again.
Mariush Minkov
a month agoThis is a truly lovely and traditional spot, situated just a short distance from the sea, which offers wonderful views. The food is exceptionally delicious, expertly prepared, and they also have a good selection of wines to choose from. As a special touch, you'll enjoy complimentary dessert, and of course, a small bottle of raki at the end of the meal.
Madalina Petrean
a week agoA true gem in Chania — and easily one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Crete. Set right by the sea, this restaurant captures the essence of the island through its farm-to-table philosophy and its beautifully symbolic name, inspired by the Cretan wildcat. Such a thoughtful and creative concept! Every dish reflects care, authenticity, and balance: the Cretan salad bursts with freshness, the tzatziki is creamy and perfectly seasoned, the skin-on potatoes are simply addictive, and the mushroom pasta — a revelation — pure comfort and flavor. The fried feta in a golden crust with a touch of sweet jam is unforgettable. To end, the orange cake — offered as a treat — was divine, light yet rich in taste. Prices are refreshingly fair for the quality and the experience you get. An absolute must-try for anyone who loves honest, soulful food and a view that makes every bite taste even better.
Anna Fischer
2 weeks agoIncredible lunch today. Our squid, octopus & risotto were all delicious. The staff was great, the view is incredible and the kitty was very cute.
Sorin Decuseara
2 months agoGood food, good local wines. I would recommend grilled squid and other seafood grills. It is not too crawdy, far away from noisy center, near to seaside, perfect to try multiple dishes, one of my favorite in Chania.