Magali Cretan Cooking
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Gastronomy

Gastronomy

Pure raw ingredients, expertise in execution, and a passion for creation form the foundation of Magali's culinary philosophy. With respect for Cretan tradition and a modern perspective on flavor, we create dishes that highlight the quality of every ingredient and offer a complete dining experience. Because every visit to Magali is, above all, an experience of hospitality and gastronomy.

Warm Starters

Grilled pie

Grilled pie

Served with a smooth swirl of dense white yogurt sauce, topped with delicate fresh herbs.

Lamb meatballs

Lamb meatballs

hummus, yogurt, Cretan “stakovoutiro” butter, paprika oil

Octopus with “fava” split yellow peas tart

Octopus with “fava” split yellow peas tart

”fava” split yellow peas cream, xeres vinegar, capers, banana-onion jam

Small pita bread with “gyro” meat

Small pita bread with “gyro” meat

pork “gyro” meat, cherry tomatoes, pickled onion, smoked yogurt

Fennel croquette

Fennel croquette

Cretan cheeses, sour yogurt, lime jam

Aubergine in the wood oven

Aubergine in the wood oven

slow cooked grated tomato, caramelised onion, smoked “mizithra” cheese

Raw

Fresh tuna burger

Fresh tuna burger

brioche bun, soy, lime, ginger, Cretan avocado

Beef tartare

Beef tartare

black angus beef fillet, pickled mushroom, truffle ice cream

Sea bream carpaccio

Sea bream carpaccio

bottarga fish roe, burnt citrus, green apple

Salads

“Burnt” Greek salad

“Burnt” Greek salad

tomato, cucumber, peppers, onions, olives, feta, extra virgin olive oil

Green

Green

grilled “manouri” cheese, roasted peaches, carob vinaigrette

Cherry tomatoes & strawberries

Cherry tomatoes & strawberries

“galomizithra” soft cheese, carob rusk, capers, thyme, strawberry vinegar

In The Wood Oven

“Pastitsio”

“Pastitsio”

paccheri, Cretan Black Angus oxtail, Cretan “graviera” cheese foam

“Moussaka“

“Moussaka“

beef cheek, aubergine, béchamel sauce, herbs crumble

Pork belly

Pork belly

celeriac purée, Cretan “petimezi” grape syrup, almonds, crispy onion

Lamb

Lamb

Cretan lamb, baby potatoes, rosemary

Risotto - Pasta

Risotto “gemista”

Risotto “gemista”

homemade tomato paste, vegetables, feta cream, spearmint

Shrimp pasta

Shrimp pasta

shrimp skewer, cherry tomato confit, basil butter

Potato gnocchi

Potato gnocchi

Cretan “xinomizithra” cheese cream, ragout mushrooms, bread crumbs

Premium Meat in Josper

Black pig (neck)

Black pig (neck)

excellent quality meat with high nutritional value, raised on a special diet with olives

Rib-eye on bone (Cowboy steak) +/- 550g

Rib-eye on bone (Cowboy steak) +/- 550g

Prime black angus with intense marbling, deep beef flavour and juicy finish

Denver steak tagliata +/- 280g

Denver steak tagliata +/- 280g

thin slices of juicy Denver steak, tender aftertaste

Black Angus burger

Black Angus burger

brioche bun, black angus burger 200gr., cheddar, tomato, lettuce, pickle sauce, fried potatoes

Desserts

Piña colada

Piña colada

coconut, grilled pineapple, gel malibu, piña colada ice cream

Yogurt

Yogurt

white chocolate, cretan honey, granola, fruits, yogurt ice cream

Triple chocolate

Triple chocolate

salted caramel, dried nuts, vanilla ice cream, chocolate “mud”

Drinks

Cheers to the evening at Magali Cretan Cooking. Our drink list is carefully designed to highlight fine Greek and Cretan wines, as well as signature cocktails that steal the show. Each choice combines premium spirits and rare labels with local herbs and Mediterranean freshness. Enjoy your drink or wine with a view of the beautiful Elounda Bay, as the mountains of Mirabello Bay are uniquely illuminated at night.