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Welcome to Mamma Mio !

Mezestaurant - Homemade Food !

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Discover Mamma Mio !

Mezestaurant, your home for authentic Greek and Mediterranean flavours. We're more than just a restaurant; we're a place where friends and flavours come together.

Meet George with his Mum and Mamma Mio’s team

Georges

Meet Georges, our “Culinary Visionary”
Hailing from the village where our restaurant is nestled, Georges brings a deep-rooted connection to local flavours.
His passion for creating memorable dishes is a testament to his love for the region and it’s people.

Epar.Od. Fournis – Elountas,
Epano Pines 720 53,
Greece
+306949460703
LGBTQ+ friendly
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We don't like to brag, but we're changing the game

Ben Ni
Ben Ni
11 October 2023
Bestes Restaurant Erlebnis während unseres Urlaubs.
Manolis Saldaris
Manolis Saldaris
8 October 2023
Original cretan Mamas recipes, more than friendly Mama's son (the owner) makes your lunch unforgettable. Great top view of the village and the surroundings. Thank you 🙏 George.
thomas de mayer
thomas de mayer
4 October 2023
Gewoonweg fantastisch
BRUNO HAUTEFEUILLE
BRUNO HAUTEFEUILLE
3 October 2023
Génial Georges vous fait découvrir (ou re-découvrir) la véritable cuisine crétoise Accueil formidable avec beaucoup d'humour Ne pas hésiter
Mara Dakou
Mara Dakou
1 October 2023
Ήταν όλα υπέροχα! Οι οικοδεσπότες εκπληκτικοί. Τα φαγητά τέλεια. Η εξυπηρέτηση, η μουσική, το περιβάλλον ήταν υπέροχα επίσης. Μακάρι να ήταν όλοι οι οικοδεσπότες έτσι!!
Excellent
Based on 26 reviews
Bec W
Bec W
15/10/2023
Great taverna in village location Visited in the daytime to see how far from Elounda this little taverna is, it's around a 10min drive up the hill out of Elounda in Kato Pines); booked a table for 8pm the same eve. It reminds me of the taverna in the film Mamma Mia! Run by the loveliest of welcome men, George, who opened the taverna up at the beginning of 2023. Was quite a quiet eve when we visited but we were made to feel like old friends. Food was fabulous and very generously portioned - rooster with homemade chips and pork belly as our mains, meatballs, tzatziki and a spicy cheese dip with breads for starters All in all, a lovely eve, will def visit again when there's more people as understand it gets quite lively with a fun atmosphere
charlotte
charlotte
08/10/2023
Zalig Zalig uitzicht over het landschap. Een uniek plaats om te zitten en heel aangenaam zitten. Zalige bediening en kregen nog een flesje raki en een bordje fruit van de zaak.
katje
katje
11/09/2023
de verborgen parel van Kreta als je een unieke ervaring wilt beleven met een authentieke Griekse keuken gecombineerd met geweldige ambiance en een supervriendelijk onthaal, is dit the place to be
DavidMc001
DavidMc001
07/09/2023
Unbeatable. The welcome and the host was great, views of the surrounding mountain region are outstanding, the food was beautifully cooked and presented. This is what a dining experience is all about.
Laura S
Laura S
09/08/2023
Pretty restaurant with delicious food You will get to the restaurant within a 10min drive from Elounda. The restaurant is decorated absolutely amazing, we fell in love the moment we saw it. The owner is very very nice and takes good care of his guests. We also met his mother (mamma mio ☺️). The food was also perfect! All in one a perfect greek evening. We will come back!
Liza M
Liza M
09/08/2023
Loved this place. Best Traditional Cretan food. Loved this place! Easy to find and perfect if you are looking for good local food and experience. Excellent food and friendly service with Mountain views. Highly recommend!!
Adrian R
Adrian R
30/07/2023
Well worth the taxi-ride! George, you are a wonderful, warm and caring host. Your food was delicious but your obvious love for people is the reason I will definitely be back.
Louisa A
Louisa A
30/07/2023
Beautiful location, friendly staff, delicious food - amazing evening! We were recommended this beautiful homely restaurant in the hills by a couple we met in Elounda and we had the most amazing evening of fun here. George and his team were so friendly and welcoming, the location and views just stunning. We enjoyed a delicious meze, house wine and cocktails, followed by an evening of singing and dancing thanks to George's fab playlist. I can't recommend this place highly enough - a must do if you're in the area.
MG100surrey
MG100surrey
26/07/2023
Something very different… We had been waiting to eat here since we saw that the taverna had opened in December….we went mid April, when there was a nice mix of locals and tourists. The location is very special with stunning views across the valley ….I would say the food is average-good, but what makes this place so very special is the owner Giorgos who is so friendly, welcoming and such fun he really does make the whole experience so special.
billS
billS
26/07/2023
Best night of holiday We visit Elounda every year and there are plenty of good restaurants in the village that we frequent each year. On our visit this year some friends mentioned that they had visited this restaurant and had a really good night. It requires a taxi journey of about 15 minutes from Elounda as it is situated up in the hills but it is well worth the effort. Staff were so welcoming especially George the owner who goes out of his way to ensure that everyone has a great time. Menu is not extensive but food is freshly cooked and very tasty. Background music was fantastic and George was happy to turn it up if people wanted to sing along to their favourites - he also takes suggestions. Best to arrive in daylight to take in the views across the valley. We had a great night and will definitely make the effort to visit again next year.