Andreas gigourtakis – chef
Discover the authentic taste of Greece in our restaurant, located in the beautiful grounds of our hotel. We proudly invite you to enjoy an exquisite gastronomic experience with Greek cuisine.
Our chefs, specialized in traditional flavors, use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients to create unique dishes. From the first courses and salads to our fine meats and seafood, you will travel through the flavors and aromas of Greek cuisine.
Accompany your meal with fine Greek wines and enjoy our warm hospitality. Our restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, perfect for romantic dinners or family meals.
Discover our rich and traditional cuisine, enjoy the view of our hotel and indulge in an exciting culinary journey!
Discover the magic of cooking with the lessons from the hotel's professional chef, Andreas Gigurtakis.
Are you a lover of gastronomy and want to learn the secrets of baking, cuisine and fine flavor combinations? We have the ideal solution for you! You have the opportunity to enjoy the experience of learning from the professional chef of our top hotel, who possesses the art of cooking at a high level.
In our cooking classes, you will have the opportunity to explore various cooking techniques, learn the origin of ingredients and achieve perfect taste and presentation in your dishes. Our chef will pass on his knowledge and experience to you, revealing secrets he has acquired from working in extremely demanding environments. Cretan cuisine is known for its rich variety of dishes and its traditional elements. The basic principles of the Cretan diet include the Mediterranean diet, with an emphasis on healthy eating and balance.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our courses are tailored to your needs and level.
In addition, you have the possibility to attend wine tasting courses. Our island is known for the variety of wines it produces. Wine production in Crete has deep roots and dates back to ancient times. Cretan wines are known for their quality and special flavors.
You will learn about the history and production of wine, the different grape varieties, wine evaluation techniques and other related topics. Through the wine tasting courses you will be able to recognize the various aromatic and taste personalities of wine and explore the harmonies in the combination of food and wine.
FOOD All cooking ingredients for the dishes that will prepare | DRINKS Welcome drink + Wine (a glass) | equipment Personal equipment cooking and personal apron |
Polyrizos Hotel
Rodakino, Municipality of Agios Vassiliou
Rethymno, Crete, 74060 Greece
+30 2832031334
+30 6979728302
polyrizo@otenet.gr
Our chefs, specialized in traditional flavors, use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients to create unique dishes.