Symposium Restaurant

Chania - Crete
Our modern day SYMPOSIUM is situated in Platanias, a highly touristy area, minutes away from the main city of Hania. Platanias, becomes the home for European visitors for the best part of the summer. Symposium opened its doors in 1998, aiming and succeeding in providing an exclusive cuisine, the best service and a most relaxing atmosphere for our clientele. Our customers are referred to us by word of mouth, which has proven to be the best form of advertisement for us.
What do we offer?
Initially, it is our friendly and warm atmosphere that strikes our customers. Symposium offers both an interior and an al fresco area where you can feel the, where you can feel the breeze of the beautiful Greek summer nights, while enjoying your dinner with the service of our friendly, bilingual staff. The best we have to offer though, is our cuisine. You can enjoy Mediterranean and European meals, alongside our traditional Cretan cuisine.
A Taste of Excellence - Symposium Restaurant - Chania - Crete

A Taste of Excellence

Today that people are aware of what a healthy diet really means, our visitors enjoy pure products such as extra virgin olive oil, pure Greek feta and fresh free range meats... We offer exactly what we enjoy having on a daily basis… Just think of the reports on Cretan diet and the statistics on our health!

Everything is freshly made and we cater for vegetarians, meat and fish lovers, customers with gluten intolerance and customers who…. dare to try anything new and traditional. Symposium is one of the highest profile restaurants in Platanias and the whole of the island of Crete where, rest assured, if you visit it once we guarantee you will come back again!
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The Ancient Symposium - Symposium Restaurant - Chania - Crete
Our name is based on the idea of the Ancient Greek SYMPOSIUM. The ideal SYMPOSIUM in Ancient Greece was almost like a ritual. Its aim was to savor the aesthetic pleasure of the wine, to be intoxicated just enough to relax and release the mind from inhibition, and to stimulate conversation. It was a social institution where great philosophers and great thinkers were having deep and meaningful conversations stimulating the mind.
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Italy
Recommended
We dined at this restaurant for dinner during a trip to Platanias.
We chose it primarily for its presentation: simple yet elegant and tranquil, it still offers a sense of tranquility in a vibrant part of town.
Being a group of four adults and four children, we opted for a mix of fish, burgers, and various appetizers, so it was a fairly varied order.
I must say that, aside from the fast and efficient service, we were impressed by the quality of the dishes, served by attentive, polite, and very helpful staff.
Excellent value for money, although perhaps a little higher than the average for the area.
Unfortunately, I can't attach the photos I took due to issues with my smartphone.... ++

tripadvisor
09.09.2025
Mrcreosoteman
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Basingstoke United Kingdom
Amazing food and service at reasonable prices
We cannot rate this restaurant more highly. Food was out of this world and would even say Michelin level at reasonable prices. Staff were fantastic especially Michael who looked after us as we worked are way through the menu on each visit. Thank you for making our stay special with such good food and service!... ++

tripadvisor
06.09.2025
Ioannis B
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Greece
Symposium in Platanias – An unforgettable family dinner
A real culinary experience that remains unforgettable! Symposium combines authentic Cretan flavors with creative touches that take you on a journey. I particularly liked the fig dish – an unexpected but harmonious combination that makes you want to try it again – the talagani and the sirloin steak. The ribs with BBQ sauce were also impressive, a dish that proves that tradition and innovation can coexist perfectly.
The desserts… amazing! You don't know which one to try first. The service is friendly, attentive and prompt, while the place exudes warmth and hospitality. The prices are very good for a restaurant of this level, which shows practical respect for the customer. A place worth visiting again and again.... ++

tripadvisor
14.08.2025