We have visited Spyros taverna in the old town of Gouves twice this week. All I can say is you have to try it. The ambience is excellent, the food even better. Nothing was too much trouble for Spyros. We got a taxi there (8 euro) and Spyros said we could have called him and Maria (his wife) would have... More

My wife and I first visited Spyros’s restaurant to celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary and it turned out to be a memorable occasion- one we’ll treasure for a long time. Spyros begins by greeting you with a big smile and welcoming you into his modestly-sized taverna in the centre of old Gouves. He has that special knack of talking to... More

Three excellent meals: interesting, very tasty Cretan dishes, fresh fish and good meze. Really pleasant, friendly people in a pretty, unpretentious village.

Amazing food, generous drinking, amazing service, makes your night, must visit!! Spiros is a great entertainer will not disappoint. Yamas

Just got back from Gouves and visited this place three times it was that good you have spyros front of house cheerful , entertaining and attentive .then the people behind the scenes cooking some gorgeous food including his partner the. Lovely Maria , who also picks you up and drops you back if needed. A real traditional Greek restaurant with... More

Spyros' is the epitome of Crete... Food is beautiful and freshly made. Service, entertainment and atmosphere created by Spyros and his team is no doubt the best I have ever experienced! Well worth the travelling out of Gouves to Ano Gouves, the old village. Set next to the old town church and additional beautiful surroundings. Picturesque!

It is well worth going out of your way to eat at this traditional Greek tavern. Really fresh food cooked to perfection with very friendly service. We ate there four times during the week. On our last evening our drivers fancied a drink and when we asked about taxis Spiros' wife and a friend collected the seven of us and... More

Amazing food with the famous cretan hospitality! Everything was fresh and tasty we can't wait to come back for another lovely meal! Thank you very much!

wonderful service and the atmosphere terrific the food is traditional and well presented and plenty of it we keep going back to this friendly taverna you have to try it to experience the true feel of the hospitality of Crete