Hasika
Hasika in Rethymno offers a modern culinary experience, blending Cretan traditions with global influences for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.
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Hasika
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Hasika in Rethymno offers a modern culinary experience, blending Cretan traditions with global influences for an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.
Reserve Your Table
Popularity means reservations are highly recommended to ensure you get a table.
Try the Unique Dishes
Don't miss specialties like cuttlefish fried in ink or their creative take on gyro.
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Cuisine
Greek, Cretan
Price
$$$
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Modern Cretan Cuisine
Experience traditional Cretan dishes reimagined with modern flair, using fresh, local ingredients for a unique culinary journey.
Creative Appetizers
Discover unique and flavorful starters like deconstructed moussaka and cheese pies that offer a delightful twist on classics.
Chic Ambiance & Open Kitchen
Enjoy a cozy and welcoming atmosphere with the added excitement of watching chefs prepare your meal in an open kitchen.
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Reserve Your Table
Popularity means reservations are highly recommended to ensure you get a table.
Try the Unique Dishes
Don't miss specialties like cuttlefish fried in ink or their creative take on gyro.
Explore Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
Visit the Connected Bar
Enjoy premium Greek spirits and signature drinks at the nearby bar H17.
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Reserve Your Table
Popularity means reservations are highly recommended to ensure you get a table.
Try the Unique Dishes
Don't miss specialties like cuttlefish fried in ink or their creative take on gyro.
Explore Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, consider visiting during less busy times.
Visit the Connected Bar
Enjoy premium Greek spirits and signature drinks at the nearby bar H17.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Hasika is lauded for its creative and modern interpretations of traditional Cretan cuisine, with many praising the unique flavors and high-quality ingredients. The ambiance is often described as chic and welcoming, and the service is generally excellent. However, some find the prices to be on the higher side, and a few reviewers noted that dishes could be overwhelmingly flavored or that the menu might not cater to all tastes.
"Lovely restaurant with a beautiful atmosphere. Hasika offers traditional greek cuisine with a modern twist. Thus the prices are also a bit higher but if you appreciate high quality food and service Hasika is a must-visit. The flavours are just out of this world, have enjoyed both of the times I visited Hasika (I had to come back here after 3 years because of the lentil salad and the cheese pies😅) I recommend especially the eggplant and rooster as main dishes and the lovely salads as starters."
Alina M
"We stumbled across this restaurant in the streets of Rethymno and absolutely loved it!
The street was not too busy so it was very pleasant to sit in the street.
The service was absolutely lovely, we received great advices for our orders and all in all great conversations.
Now to the best part, the food!
We shared 3 entrances, a Cretan salad which honestly was the best we tried in our vacation here. A cheese pie which as well was absolutely fabulous and an amazing shrimps saganaki.
For main courses we had an absolutely delicious fish (red snapper, the best fish he ate according to my boyfriend) and an amazing pilaf bulgar lamb!
We can only recommend this place if you’d like to try authentic delicious Cretan food.
We both do not drink alcohol so we did not try the wine but they have a bar directly connected with the restaurant and it looks as well as the perfect match with the food."
Lisa Loewenkamp
"Had a lovely first meal in Crete. Good variety and value for money. The dishes were all absolutely delicious! And generous portions. Such a stylish restaurant and service was really good. Meal were finishes with a complementary small desert. We had the Marinated Rooster , Calamari Giros, pastrami sandwich (with real hand cooked crisps to perfection) and lamb slow cooked."
Daphne Sherriff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hasika serves modern interpretations of traditional Cretan and Greek cuisine, with influences from other global cuisines.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity, especially during peak times.
Visitors often recommend dishes like their unique Greek salad, deconstructed moussaka, flank steak, and the lamb pilaf.
While the menu is concise, there are some dishes that can accommodate vegetarian preferences, and popular mentions include 'fava' and vegetarian options.
Yes, Hasika has a bar called H17 nearby, offering premium Greek spirits and signature drinks.
The restaurant is described as having a chic, stylish, cozy, and welcoming atmosphere, with an open kitchen for added engagement.
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