Room in boutique hotel Legacy Gastro Suite

Legacy Gastro Suites

Hotel description

Legacy Gastro Suites is a gastronomic boutique hotel in Crete, located in the heart of Heraklion, the vibrant coastal capital of the island. Backed by the quality seal of Domus Selecta, this elegant sanctuary provides a unique experience that fuses Greek culture and gastronomy in a setting of luxury and comfort. Its 12 themed suites pay tribute to iconic figures from local history, such as painter El Greco, Renaissance poet Vincenzo Cornaro, and celebrated writer Nikos Kazantzakis.

Each suite, designed with the elegance and charm of the 1950s, offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, creating an atmosphere of serenity and sophistication. At Legacy Gastro Suites, the authentic culinary heritage of the island is felt from the very first moment, with premium traditional products and a carefully curated selection of local wines present in every room. Furthermore, the breakfast and dining offerings invite guests to discover the genuine flavors that define this land.

Experience a sensory journey where luxury meets tradition, and enjoy the unique experience that only a boutique hotel in Crete like Legacy Gastro Suites can provide.

No. of rooms
12

Collection

Epsilon Restaurant

At Epsilon Restaurant, cooking transforms into an ancestral art. Here, fire takes center stage, not just as a technique but as a universal language that unites the earth, sea, and memory. Everything is prepared in view: in a wood-fired oven or on the traditional paratsia, offering an immersive sensory experience.

The culinary proposal is grounded in premium local ingredients, carefully sourced and cooked exclusively over fire. The result is a vibrant and evolving menu, rich in color and flavor, honoring the seasonality and authenticity of Mediterranean cuisine.

The menu pays tribute to Cretan cooking with creative twists: succulent meats, wild mountain vegetables, fresh herbs, and seafood reveal their purest flavors, enhanced by the mastery of fire and the intuition of a passionate team.

Selected wines from Greek and international wineries, along with beverages made fresh at the table, complete a gourmet experience of the highest caliber.

With panoramic views of Eleftheria Square and the city harbor, the ambiance blends earth tones, elegant design, and an open kitchen, creating a cinematic atmosphere that invites you to pause time.

Live-fire cooking, tradition that burns with elegance.

Restaurant Epsilon Chef in boutique hotel Legacy Gastro Suites

Papi Caffe

Located in a vibrant and elegant setting, Papi Caffe accompanies guests throughout the day with a sophisticated yet relaxed culinary offering, where Italian tradition meets the nutritional richness of Crete.

From the early hours of the morning, the restaurant serves a hearty breakfast and a plentiful brunch, perfect for kickstarting the day with energy. Specialty coffee, freshly squeezed juices, homemade baguettes, and delicious omelets set the tone for a delightful and refreshing experience.

As the day progresses, the flavors evolve. The menu reveals contemporary reinterpretations of Italian classics: spaghettoni Benedetto Cavalieri, scaloppine al Marsala, or tagliata Brunello, crafted with locally sourced high-quality ingredients. The crowning glory comes with the desserts: a creamy and light tiramisù and the traditional Piedmontese bonet, which elegantly and sweetly finish each meal.

The carefully selected range of Greek and international wines complements each dish, elevating every bite and creating moments that transform into lasting memories.

Italian gastronomy with a Cretan soul

Papi Restaurant decor at hotel boutique Legacy Gastro Suites

Culture & Heritage

Crete is not only a witness but a protagonist in the birth of the first European civilization: the Minoan. Later on, Byzantine art and Venetian influence solidified its role as a beacon of creativity and thought in the Mediterranean. This heritage transforms the island into a place where culture is not merely studied, it is lived.

Legacy Gastro Suites embodies this continuity. Here, memory is not displayed as a distant reminder but comes alive in the everyday details: in the music that accompanies the day, in the architecture that converses with the past, and in each dish that honors the ancestral wisdom of Cretan gastronomy. Every corner of the hotel holds something of what made Crete a legendary island.

Each of the 12 suites pays homage to the life and work of great figures who found inspiration in the city of Heraklion: from El Greco, the master who fused Byzantine spirit with the sensitivity of the Italian Renaissance; to Vicenzo Kornaro, whose epic poem Erotocritos stands as a symbol of Crete's Golden Age; and Nikos Kazantzakis, a universally acclaimed writer and philosopher. In each room, the art and legacy of these creators are revived in a truly cultural experience.