Experience the Essence of Greece
A warm and family-run kitchen bringing the true flavours of Greece
Our Menu
- Soup of the Day £6.90
Chef's daily creation, prepared with seasonal ingredients
- Tzatziki £6.00
Strained Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
- Olives £5.50
Selection of premium Greek olives, lightly marinated
- Melitzanosalata £7.50
Fire-roasted aubergine purée with olive oil and delicate garlic notes
- Calamari £9.90
Crispy fried calamari, tender and lightly seasoned
- Saganaki Tiri £7.50
Pan-seared Greek cheese with a golden crust
- Saganaki Garides £10.90
Prawns gently simmered in a rich tomato sauce
- Saganaki Midies £9.90
Mussels cooked in a savoury tomato and white wine sauce
- Manitaria à la Crème £8.00
Creamy mushrooms infused with white wine, garlic and fresh parsley
- Skordopsomo £5.00
Traditional Greek garlic bread
- Skordopsomo me Tiri £6.00
Garlic bread topped with melted cheese
- Dako £8.90
Homemade dough with fresh tomatoes, feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil and oregano
- Kolokithokeftedes £10.00
Golden courgette fritters with cheese, fresh herbs and vegetables
- Mixed Grill (Single) £24.90
Selection of grilled pork belly, chicken fillet, lamb chop, and beef steak, served with golden chips and house-made tzatziki
- Mixed Grill (Double) £48.90
Selection of grilled pork belly, chicken fillet, lamb chop, and beef steak, served with golden chips and house-made tzatziki
- Biftek £22.90
Hand-formed beef patties, delicately seasoned, served with oven-baked potatoes and seasonal garnish
- Chicken Fillet £18.50
Char-grilled chicken breast, served with chips and fresh garnish
- Moussaka £16.50
Layers of aubrgine and potato with seasoned minced meat, finished with velvety bechamel
- Pastitsio £13.90
Baked pasta with aromatic minced meat and rich béchamel sauce
- Kokkinisto £22.90
Slow-braised beef in a fragrant tomato sauce with aromatic herbs, served with chips or rice
- Kleftiko £23.50
Slow-roasted lamb with mixed vegetables, gently baked with cheese
- Clay Pot £22.90
Tender beef slow-cooked in tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables, finished with a hint of melted ricotta
- Stifado £21.90
Traditional beef stew in a rich tomato sauce with warm spices and richly layered with onions
- Chicken Lemonato £19.00
Chicken fillet in a zesty lemon and white wine sauce, served with chips
- Koto Tsigana £20.90
Country-style chicken sautéed with bell peppers and onions in a light tomato sauce and cream
- Chicken Schnitzel £18.50
Golden-crumbed chicken fillet, served with chips
Desserts
- Baklava £6.50
Layers of filo pastry brushed with butter, filled with nuts and soaked in syrup
- Galaktoboureko £6.50
Crispy filo pastry filled with creamy custard, finished in sweet syrup
- Tiramisu £6.00
Classic layered dessert with coffee-soaked sponge biscuit and mascarpone
- Portokalopita £6.50
Traditional Greek orange cake, lightly soaked in syrup
Generations of Greek Flavour
Crete Island Restaurant is a family-run Greek restaurant in Wallisdown, inspired by the traditions of Crete. We use fresh, authentic ingredients including extra virgin olive oil from small Cretan farms.
With over 25 years of culinary experience, our chefs create genuine Greek dishes in a warm, welcoming setting where food is meant to be shared and enjoyed.
Our Specialist Cuisine

Greek Cuisine
Traditional Cretan and mainland Greek dishes made with olive oil, herbs and time-honoured family recipes.

Mediterranean Cuisine
Fresh ingredients, grilled meats, seafood and vibrant flavours inspired by the wider Mediterranean coast.

Taverna Style
Relaxed Greek taverna atmosphere where dishes are shared, wine is poured and meals are enjoyed slowly.

Balkan Influence
Hearty, rustic flavours shaped by shared Eastern Mediterranean traditions and regional cooking heritage.
Book Your Table at Crete Island
Reserve your table at Crete Island Restaurant and enjoy authentic Greek cuisine prepared by our experienced family chefs. Whether you are planning a relaxed evening, a family meal or a special celebration, we look forward to welcoming you for fresh, traditional Greek food served in a warm and inviting setting.
Customer Reviews
Posted on David PartlowTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic restaurant, great food, great service and great atmosphere!Posted on Andy CheesemanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Food was lovely big portions staff and owners fantastic atmosphere traditional highly recommendPosted on Sophie BromidgeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really really positive experience at Crete Island, the food was so so fresh and staff was incredibly friendly. It was my mums birthday and they made us and family feel so welcome. Would absolutely recommend coming here 🩷Posted on Katalin Poroszlaine KovacsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We celebrated our friend's 80th birthday at this gorgeous restaurant. We got absolutely perfect service, the food was incredible. Such a friendly bunch of people! Thank you!Posted on Lewis KeepingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly team and people , lovely food and reasonable prices , had my Nan’s 80th there any they went above and beyond to make it extra special and to make unforgettable memories, highly recommended will be backPosted on Gerry WatsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really great food and a lovely experience overall. The staff were polite, friendly, and made us feel welcome. Service was smooth and everything came out spot on. I’d definitely recommend it and will be coming back againPosted on David MackTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great food very authentic, full flavoured, ample servings, friendly staff, this will be our new go to indulgents. Well worth a visit.Posted on Lloyd AllingtonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We came here for the first time tonight and the food was excellent, service was prompt and the atmosphere was relaxed. We had a great time and will be sure to return.
Opening Hours
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Tuesday 12 - 10 PM
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Wednesday 12 - 10 PM
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Thursday 12 - 10 PM
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Friday 12 - 10 PM
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Saturday 12 - 10 PM
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Sunday 12 - 10 PM
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