Casual Dining · Cretan & Greek taverna

Kritikos Taverna

Updated 2026In Messaria, a short drive inland from Perissa, Perissa

A long-running family taverna in the inland village of Messaria, a short drive up from Perissa, serving Cretan and Greek home cooking to a mostly local crowd. Tables spill from a warm wood-beamed dining room out to a bougainvillea-draped courtyard, and the kitchen turns out generous grills and cooked-to-order classics at un-touristy prices.

The bougainvillea-draped night exterior of Kritikos Taverna with lit outdoor tables in Messaria, Santorini
Kritikos Taverna
Cuisine
Cretan & Greek taverna
Price
€€
Area
In Messaria, a short drive inland from Perissa
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 1,945 reviews

Hours and details last checked 2026.

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