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Vegetarian restaurant and bar. Menu changes daily, serves vegan dishes such as a vegan burger and vegan pasta, fruit smoothies and juices. Plays live music after 9PM. Has games such as bingo, darts and cards. Also sells jewellery, vintage clothes and offers hair braiding. Phone number: +39-3807884963. NOTE: Opening hours are reported to be unreliable, check ahead. Reported open July 2024. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-1:00am.
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Added by Thanassis on 21 Jun 2018
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99 Reviews
First Review by Thanassis
Bridschid
Points +64
Great- food- vibes- people - Edit
It was such a great sundayevening. There was a all you can eat vegan buffet with delicious food. One dish was vegetarian- but they told us.
Read moreMusic startet at 17.30.- such a great place- people-food- it was an happy making evening. Thanks to Michelle- Davide and Orlando the owners. And the 6 musicians.
Pros: Atmosphäre , Qualität des Essens, Freundlichkeit
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luvveggies
Points +173
Laid back vibes - Edit
We had sandwiches, one was vegan the other vegetarian, tasty food, don’t be in a rush, it may take time, food made to order
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Roos89
Points +39
Slow - Edit
Met ons gezin naar het restaurant geweest met hoge verwachtingen vanwege de goede recensies. Helaas was de bediening erg traag. Ook konden we jammer genoeg niet uit het menu kiezen omdat het zondag was. De wrap was smaakvol maar niet bijzonder.
Read moreZitplaatsen waren ook niet zo comfortabel.
Pros: Kleurrijke aankleding , Vriendelijke bediening , Rustig straatje
Cons: Op zondag geen keuze uit menu, Lang gewacht op het eten, Teijfels ovef hygiëne
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danadana17
Points +59
Wonderful place - Edit
Great place with good vibe. Live music on Sunday evening. Very good food
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-06
Pros: Sunday buffet with lots of courses , Very nice stuff , Very tasty and generous
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EmmaSterre
Points +16
The best place in Crete! - Edit
Such an amazing place with the greatest food! The staff is really helpful and so kind! They have the best pasta pesto, so amazing! A must visit in Crete!!
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Davio05
Points +32
Einwandfrei - Edit
Das Personal ist wirklich extrem freundlich, die Preise sind auch in Ordnung und das Essen schmeckt wirklich besonders, mit frischen Gemüse und sehr vielfältig. Ich habe den Veganen Burger zum mitnehmen bestellt und es war ein Traum, leider war die Wartezeit extrem lange, obwohl nichts los war, daher nur 4 Sterne. Trotzdem eine klare Empfehlung wenn man auf Kreta ist und eignet sich auch perfekt zum drinnen essen.
Read moreMichuAlcee
Glad that you enjoyed, please come again , but we totally believe that good food takes time..... we're living in a great dream bubble and most things is " Sega sega" ... living and working like its golden.... much appreciated..... view from a different angle....WE COOK FOR YOU.... thank you
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Wyatt
Points +124
Spectacular - Edit
My god the food here is delicious. The vast majority is vegan and so good. By far the best food we’ve eaten in a month in Greece. This is a can’t miss spot if you are anywhere nearby.
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CiaraRooney
Points +80
Amazing! - Edit
Mad ire has such a great vibe, the food was great and good price and the family are lovely 😀
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Nicognito
Points +21
Delicious and fairly priced - Edit
My girlfriend and me went there and ordered a wrap and a burger for 7€ each. Would definitely recommend checking out this place when going to Matala.😄
Read morePros: food, atmosphere , price
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AdamMantadakis
Points +300
Must visit in Matala - Edit
Tiny restaurant and bar with vegan and vegetarian food. We tried the Vegan burger and it was very nice!
Read moreAlso when we visited they had live music which made the vibe even better 🙏
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-19
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Elias.T.E
Points +22
Simply excellent! - Edit
This is as informal as a restaurant experience can get, but only in positive ways. The food was absolutely exguisite!!! They had a buffet with mostly vegan dishes (2 had chese in them) and everything felt like the most flavorful dish I had on all my time on Crete (2 weeks).
Read moreAn absolute must try if in the area.
Pros: Delicious food, Informal and cozy vibes, Local community
Cons: Not a lot of great sitting options.
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pumokel
Points +2469
Great vibe and food - Edit
Great place - the vibe is authentic and the food delicious. Couldn’t ask for more
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janarohe
Points +20
Great atmosphere with the spirit of Matala - Edit
Very tasty food and lovely staff in a perfect atmosphere. Highly recommended!
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Imhuus
Points +387
Nice buffet! - Edit
On sunday they serve buffet only for a good price, with 90% vegan food :). Food is very good, staff is friendly and outgoing and the atmosphere is special😄
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Veganato
Points +45
Nice energy, delicious food - Edit
Nice enegy people.and delicious food. Keep uo
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Goodgrubhunter
Points +13
Fabulous food and service - Edit
Went twice last week while in Crete. No set menu, you get told the options that are available that day. We chose several over both days and all were delicious and very reasonably priced. Would definitely revisit if back in Crete.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Very friendly and welcoming staff, Nice ambience
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zofoky
Points +72
Super cool and food was delicious - Edit
Tiny little restaurant with rooftop seats with view on the mountains. The food was a lot a very tasty
Read morePros: Super chill, The owners and everyone were so nice
Cons: Didn‘t really know what you get, No menu
MichuAlcee
Hello, thanks for being a part. About the menu we personally thinks menu can be boring, and ghis is why we have decide to cook FOR you. Tell us what you feel and we make it possible. Sorry that you were confused of not knowing what to choose. Next time tell us what you feel. We make it possible Vegan ,vegetarian of course. Thank you.
Read moreOn your return yo'll be more satisfied, we will make a brief menu to help guide you through. Thank you
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MaxF.
Points +32
Nice small hippie snack bar - Edit
They had vegan burgers (7€), wraps(7€), smoothies, a plate for two (25€).
Read moreThe two ladies from the restaurant a very kind and the portions are very huge.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Daily change of the menu, Rooftop terrace
Cons: Small, No menu card available
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JonathanHennecke
Points +22
Amazing! - Edit
We have had the vegan burger and it was delicious, huge and inexpensive!!!
Read moreMoreover, the owner is one of the nicest people I have ever met!😄
So passionate about her work!
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JanD1968
Points +17
Very good food - Edit
A few days ago I was once again on the road on this wonderful island. This time I ended up in Matala. I had heard a lot about this place in the last few months and I think many stories have already been told. So I don't want to add any more hippie stories here. Because at that time I was also just happy to be able to walk straight on my own.
Read moreWhat I want to tell about is the restaurant MAD IRIE. It is in the second or third row and offers vegetarian and vegan food. There is no menu. The owner explains what you can have today. The offer goes from soup to burgers to a vegan plate for 2 people. I had a burger and can say it was mega tasty and I was also allowed to try the vegan platter. All the vegetables on here were very tasty and each prepared in its own way in different sauces. Homemade ginger lemonade rounded off the meal. I can really recommend if you are in Matala to stop here and treat your taste buds.
For dessert we had pears, cinnamon, compote. This was generously on the house. Many thanks to MAD IRIE for all the delicacies and the good service.
Pros: friendly staff, nice food, fresh
MichuAlcee
Thank you.
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foxtrick
Points +286
Unreliably open - Edit
We were staying in Matala (in high season, August) and tried to eat at Mad Irie on two consecutive evenings. The first evening, we were told that the chef had had to leave for a few hours and the second one, we were told they were just closed that day. So unfortunately we didn't get to eat there and the advertised opening hours are not always accurate.
Read moreMichuAlcee
Hello thanks for popping by, and our apologies that in these days we were nit reliable on our working hours. At this moment both myself and chef my husband had the 1st attack of COVID. Our son I guess was hoping for the best and though we might be well to return to work. Sorry for your loss... Hope you visit us again. Thank you
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tifftravelsandeats
Points +72
Tasty Caribbean food in Crete - Edit
I went here twice and the food was good yet average priced. The owner is really nice and the setup is quite aesthetic with reggae music and a nice rooftop.
Read moreThey have different options everyday so there is no one set menu. The food has a nice flavor but unfortunately my second day a few of the dishes in my plate (spinach, okra, soy) tasted like smoke. I don’t know if someone in the room was smoking or if the bottom of the dish got burned when reheating the food; I couldn’t finish because of the taste. Other than that, the presentation is lovely and the restaurant has a nice vibe.
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Eva.will.veg.
Points +1589
Cute location / food is basic - Edit
We liked the laid back ambiente and nice waitress. We had a mixed starters plate. It wasn't bad but nothing really delicious either. The pita was stone hard. The price of 9€ seemed pretty pricey.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Nice reggae ambiente
Cons: Not many options , Food average , Expensive
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bramhubbell
Points +896
Tasty food, great community - Edit
The veggie burger is huge and yummy. We really loved hanging out there and watching some live music.
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TuvaSundberg
Points +98
Nice food - Edit
Overall a nice place with what seems to be nice food. I think we just didn't have the luck on our side today, since the chef was out so we had to come back in an hour. The restaurant only had one option available from the menu and it did take quite some time to make some pasta pesto. I would although love to give the place a second chance to try something else from the menu!
Read morePros: Nice view from the rooftop seating
Cons: Took longer than expected for the food, Only one dish available
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GabrieleVenuti
Points +84
Amazing - Edit
Few dishes but fresh and seasonal,most of them vegan. Amazing atmosphere in a magic place.Owners of the Mad Irie are kind and make you feel at home very easily.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-21
Pros: Seasonal and fresh options, Cozy and relaxing atmosphere
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Plantos
Points +3107
Enjoy Food - Enjoy People - Enjoy Life - Edit
Mad Irie's was recommended to us when we've met other vegan travelers in Heraklion and we were glad to have followed their advice. The burger was massive and really something different than the standard vegan burger. The owner made sure to create a fantastic experience by adding a lot of fresh and uncommon incredients. In addition she was so kind and nice. Hope we can be back :)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-30
Pros: Laid back people, Big and tasty Burger for little money
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