Chania

The Well of the Turk, Chania

The Well of the Turk, Kalinikou Sarpaki 1–3 in Chania's Splantzia quarter: Greek, Turkish and Middle Eastern small plates on a terrace in the old town.

By TripToCrete · Updated 20 October 2026 · 2 min read

Quick answer: The Well of the Turk is a restaurant at Kalinikou Sarpaki 1–3 in Splantzia, the old Ottoman quarter of Chania's old town. It serves Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African dishes, mostly small plates and flatbreads to share, with a terrace outside.
Area
Splantzia, Chania old town
Address
Kalinikou Sarpaki 1–3
Cuisine
Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern
Price
Budget to moderate
Chania

What to expect

The menu is built for sharing: flatbreads, dips and small plates with spices from the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. Vegetarians do well, and the vegetarian moussaka is a favourite.

Getting there

Splantzia is the quieter eastern part of the old town, around the square with the church of Agios Nikolaos and its minaret. Walk from the harbour in about 10 minutes. Opening days and seasons change. Check with the restaurant before you go, especially outside July and August.

Explore Splantzia

Before or after dinner, wander Splantzia's square and lanes; it has a more local feel than the harbour front.

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Questions before you go

Where is The Well of the Turk?

At Kalinikou Sarpaki 1–3 in Splantzia, Chania old town.

What food does The Well of the Turk serve?

Greek, Turkish, Middle Eastern and North African small plates and flatbreads.

Is it good for vegetarians?

Yes, there are plenty of vegetarian dishes.

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