Symposium Restaurant Chania

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

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.

Paula A

Belfast United Kingdom

Excellent

We visited twice as we enjoyed our first meal so much.
Excellent service and beautiful food. On our second visit the hostess very kindly offered me a fan to cool down. She realised I was overheating That’s excellent customer service and thoughtful.
The complimentary panna cotta was delicious too!
Well worth a visit and would definitely recommend it.... ++

29.07.2025

Sonja B

Fantastic food and friendly service.

Stopped by several times during our stay in Plantanias and tried several dishes, all were equally tasty. The signature coffee was fantastic.... ++

03.06.2026

Ioannis B

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.... ++

14.08.2025

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