ALANA RESTAURANT (Salaminos 15 Old Town Restaurant)
Enjoy lovely courtyard dining in the historic old town with plenty of cool, soothing vegetation. The menu is harmonious mix of Creative Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. Try the "Taste Nest" salad with ruccola, red cabbage, currants and walnuts with a honey-balsamic dressing all in a phyllo pastry nest. There is a good grill selection with fresh meats as well as some other interesting main courses, such as pork sirloin with Aegina nuts and plums or chicken breast with a delectable sauce of Samos sweet wine, yoghurt and tarragon. Fresh pastas round out the innovative. Try the inventive heart-shaped ravioli filled with mozzarella with a fresh tomato coulis. Reasonably good wine selection and attentive service.
Enjoy lovely courtyard dining in the historic old town with plenty of cool, soothing vegetation. The menu is harmonious mix of Creative Greek and Mediterranean cuisines. Try the "Taste Nest" salad with ruccola, red cabbage, currants and walnuts with a honey-balsamic dressing all in a phyllo pastry nest. There is a good grill selection with fresh meats as well as some other interesting main courses, such as pork sirloin with Aegina nuts and plums or chicken breast with a delectable sauce of Samos sweet wine, yoghurt and tarragon. Fresh pastas round out the innovative. Try the inventive heart-shaped ravioli filled with mozzarella with a fresh tomato coulis. Reasonably good wine selection and attentive service.
AVLI RESTAURANT (Xanthoudidou 22 Old Town Rethymno)
Set in a magnificent 1530's Venetian villa with an impressive, romantic multi-tiered courtyard, Avli may well be one of the finest restaurants on the island of Crete. The eclectic interior décor, art collection and table settings all add to the unique ambiance. The cuisine is innovative Cretan, with so many mouth-watering selections that it is difficult to choose. All the salads are superb, especially the house salad with greens, green apple, pear, avocado, walnuts and roquefort dressing. For real Cretan cuisine you can't beat the young mountain kid with honey and thyme or again taking creative license with sea bass in a lemon-saffron sauce with arthichokes and asparagus. There is a beautiful wine cellar with more than 450 labels to choose from.
Set in a magnificent 1530's Venetian villa with an impressive, romantic multi-tiered courtyard, Avli may well be one of the finest restaurants on the island of Crete. The eclectic interior décor, art collection and table settings all add to the unique ambiance. The cuisine is innovative Cretan, with so many mouth-watering selections that it is difficult to choose. All the salads are superb, especially the house salad with greens, green apple, pear, avocado, walnuts and roquefort dressing. For real Cretan cuisine you can't beat the young mountain kid with honey and thyme or again taking creative license with sea bass in a lemon-saffron sauce with arthichokes and asparagus. There is a beautiful wine cellar with more than 450 labels to choose from.
CASTELVECCHIO RESTAURANT (Chimarras & Kapmitsi)
Castelvecchio can boast a beautiful setting in a renovated Venetian house high up on a hill next to the old Fortress. Dining is on one of the many terraces with splendid views and sunslets over Rethymno. This family-run operation has been pleasing guests for many years. The Greek/International menu has an abundance of interesting items such as the lamb in a creamy feta & tomato sauce,
Castelvecchio can boast a beautiful setting in a renovated Venetian house high up on a hill next to the old Fortress. Dining is on one of the many terraces with splendid views and sunslets over Rethymno. This family-run operation has been pleasing guests for many years. The Greek/International menu has an abundance of interesting items such as the lamb in a creamy feta & tomato sauce,
PIGADI RESTAURANT( Xanthoudidou 27 Old Town Rethymno)
In this Chef owned/operated establishment, you can be sure that attention to every detail is taken seriously. The extensive menu is liberally-interpreted Greek cuisine with Mediterranean overtones. Enjoy such delicacies as the grilled rabbit with anthogalo cheese, chicken with ouzo and mastic or the grilled veggies with honey & garlic. Respectable wine list and extremely amiable service.
In this Chef owned/operated establishment, you can be sure that attention to every detail is taken seriously. The extensive menu is liberally-interpreted Greek cuisine with Mediterranean overtones. Enjoy such delicacies as the grilled rabbit with anthogalo cheese, chicken with ouzo and mastic or the grilled veggies with honey & garlic. Respectable wine list and extremely amiable service.
STELLA`S KITCHEN (Souliou 55)
A Cretan version of a diner, serving wonderfully fresh, cooked dishes like a Greek grandmother used to make. Every day there are new plates to try because Stella has customers who eat there daily, All Rethymnites in the know, know Stella's place, so you might be hard-pressed to find a seat, but wait a bit and something always frees up. You must make your difficult choice by looking at the delicious prepared dishes on display, such as pork or lamb Fricasse or chicken Giouvetsi or Fasolakia or Pork baked with orange or stuffed peppers. There are also always several meatless dishes for vegetarians.
A Cretan version of a diner, serving wonderfully fresh, cooked dishes like a Greek grandmother used to make. Every day there are new plates to try because Stella has customers who eat there daily, All Rethymnites in the know, know Stella's place, so you might be hard-pressed to find a seat, but wait a bit and something always frees up. You must make your difficult choice by looking at the delicious prepared dishes on display, such as pork or lamb Fricasse or chicken Giouvetsi or Fasolakia or Pork baked with orange or stuffed peppers. There are also always several meatless dishes for vegetarians.
HARIS CREPERIE (Mesologiou 8-10 Old Town Rethymno)
The crepes are huge, hand made and you can watch them being made. It is certainly one of the best creperies of the country with a variety of choice. Situated In the heart of the old city, the prices are reasonable and locals appreciate it. It is almost impossible to finish the portions but our advice is to ask for a doggy bag.
The crepes are huge, hand made and you can watch them being made. It is certainly one of the best creperies of the country with a variety of choice. Situated In the heart of the old city, the prices are reasonable and locals appreciate it. It is almost impossible to finish the portions but our advice is to ask for a doggy bag.
NOSTOS RESTAURANT (Machis Kritis 118 Platanias )
At Nostos you will find a wide variety of Greek dishes, many of the them based on well-known Greek recipes. What makes Nostos special is its chef, Mihalis Harisis, whose inspiration has created unique tastes with fresh ingredients. The menu of Nostos includes soups, salads, apetizers, meat dishes, young lamb and goat dishes, as well as seafood dishes. There is an excellent wine list with carefully selected Greek wines and the people of Nostos will gladly help you to choose the right wine to accompany your meal.
The people of Nostos like to describe their restaurant with the following words:
"For the ones who wandered in the world of taste, Nostos (return in Greek), to stand for the ultimate challenge of never leaving again".
At Nostos you will find a wide variety of Greek dishes, many of the them based on well-known Greek recipes. What makes Nostos special is its chef, Mihalis Harisis, whose inspiration has created unique tastes with fresh ingredients. The menu of Nostos includes soups, salads, apetizers, meat dishes, young lamb and goat dishes, as well as seafood dishes. There is an excellent wine list with carefully selected Greek wines and the people of Nostos will gladly help you to choose the right wine to accompany your meal.
The people of Nostos like to describe their restaurant with the following words:
"For the ones who wandered in the world of taste, Nostos (return in Greek), to stand for the ultimate challenge of never leaving again".
KECHAGIAS TAVERNA (Stavromenos)
his family-run taverna 10 km outside Rethymno epitomizes the concept of „filoxenia” (hospitality). The down-home, delicious cooking is thanks to Mrs.Kechagiadaki and her son Kosta runs the operation. Must try their incredible Special Saganaki, which is a sausage, smoked pork, onion & pepper ragout. For dessert they give Tiganites (little fried donut-like pastries with honey). Summertime dining is on two large shady porches and in the winter cosy up to the big central fireplace.
his family-run taverna 10 km outside Rethymno epitomizes the concept of „filoxenia” (hospitality). The down-home, delicious cooking is thanks to Mrs.Kechagiadaki and her son Kosta runs the operation. Must try their incredible Special Saganaki, which is a sausage, smoked pork, onion & pepper ragout. For dessert they give Tiganites (little fried donut-like pastries with honey). Summertime dining is on two large shady porches and in the winter cosy up to the big central fireplace.
KNOSSOS TAVERNA (Nearchou 40 Old Port Rethymno)
Visitors who appreciate dining in a 600-year-old taverna little known to tourists sneak off to this small, charming family-owned find along the old Venetian harbor. Specializing in fish as fresh as the day's catch, all meals are lovingly prepared by Maria Stavroulaki and her mother. You can't go wrong with the grilled whole fish with fresh vegetables, or baked lobster with pasta. Happiness is snagging the single table on the open second-floor balcony overlooking the blinking harbor lights.
Visitors who appreciate dining in a 600-year-old taverna little known to tourists sneak off to this small, charming family-owned find along the old Venetian harbor. Specializing in fish as fresh as the day's catch, all meals are lovingly prepared by Maria Stavroulaki and her mother. You can't go wrong with the grilled whole fish with fresh vegetables, or baked lobster with pasta. Happiness is snagging the single table on the open second-floor balcony overlooking the blinking harbor lights.
SOKAKI LEMON GARDEN
The Sokaki lemon garden is perfect for couples on a romantic evening Its atmosphere and hidden location makes it all the more attractive and the lemons and pomegranates are picked fresh from the trees. The dishes are a mix between Cretan classics and new cuisine.
The Sokaki lemon garden is perfect for couples on a romantic evening Its atmosphere and hidden location makes it all the more attractive and the lemons and pomegranates are picked fresh from the trees. The dishes are a mix between Cretan classics and new cuisine.
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