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What to order
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Lamb
Mentioned multiple times as juicy, tender, perfectly cooked, and full of taste; it appears in several meals and is consistently praised as a standout main course.
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Meze Plate For Two
Specifically recommended as 'worth of try' and described as phenomenal mezes, suggesting it is a popular and highly regarded shared starter.
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Chicken Souvlaki
Called out by name as part of an order that was 'all good' with authentic taste and fast service, making it one of the clearly recommended dishes.
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Kalamari
Specifically mentioned in a positive review alongside other well-liked dishes, indicating it was enjoyed and worth ordering.
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Monastery Stew
Noted as a great vegan option when ordered that way, with the reviewer saying the main course was great.
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Fish Dish With Four Different Fishes
Praised as delicious, with the reviewer highlighting the generous portion and the quality of the main course.
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Cheese Starters
Mentioned as part of a very positive meal experience, with the starters described as delicious and well-received.
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Baklava
Mentioned as disappointing, so it is not a positive recommendation and should generally be avoided based on these reviews.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 PM |
About Ravintola Kreeta
Ravintola Kreeta is a Greek restaurant in Kuopio, Finland, serving lunch and dinner with dine-in and takeout. Reviewers consistently praise the authentic Greek and Cretan food, especially lamb dishes, vine leaf rolls, kalamari, and horiatiki, along with fast, friendly service. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, romantic, trendy, and upscale, and the restaurant is noted for huge portions and a good wine list.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Ravintola Kreeta known for?
It is best known for Greek and Cretan dishes, especially lamb, vine leaf rolls, and kalamari. Reviews repeatedly mention authentic taste, fresh food, and large portions, with the meze plate for two also called out as worth trying.
What dishes are most recommended at Ravintola Kreeta?
Reviewers most often highlight lamb dishes, chicken souvlaki, kalamari, vine leaf rolls, and horiatiki. Other specific items mentioned include the meze plate for two, a fish dish with four different fishes, and the monastery stew, which was available vegan.
What is the atmosphere like at Ravintola Kreeta?
The atmosphere is described as warm, cheerful, cozy, quiet, and romantic, with a Greek-inspired interior. It seems to suit couples, solo diners, and groups, and reviewers also said it was family-friendly.
Is Ravintola Kreeta good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is €20–50, and reviewers often say the portions are huge, which helps the value feel strong. Several comments mention that the food, drinks, and service make the meal feel worthwhile, especially for main courses and shared starters.
Do you need a reservation at Ravintola Kreeta?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. That can be useful because it serves lunch and dinner in Kuopio and is popular with groups as well as solo diners.
Is parking available at Ravintola Kreeta?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Ravintola Kreeta kid-friendly?
Yes, Ravintola Kreeta is good for kids.
