Discover the Best Restaurants in Rethymno with Greeka!
Rethymno restaurants stand out for the delicious local recipes, such as the famous ntakos salad, apaki smoked meat, herbs, pies, and more. Many taverns also have live Cretan music at night creating a lovely family atmosphere.
In brief, restaurants are located all over the prefecture of Rethymno; in Rethymno Town, in almost every village, and on organized beaches.
Which are the best Restaurants in Rethymno?
We have made a selection of the best ones and marked our favorite ones with a .
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Avli
Greek
Contemporary
$$$
Avli is a boutique hotel, member of historical hotels of Europe, located in the center of the Old Town of Rethymnon, Crete. The 15th-century historical building houses also a restaurant.
Pigadi
Greek Mediterranean
Cretan
$$
In a beautiful, stone house, Enetikou style of 16th century, decorated with a lot of taste, we add the knowledge and the talent and with pleasure we wait to guide you, to the authentic Greek and Cretan traditional cuizine with Mediterranean tastes.
Thalassographia
Greek
Traditional
$$
Thalassographia is spotted on the highest point of the Old Town close to Fortezza Castle, overlooking the beauty of the endless sea. It is housed in an old Venetian building, which comes in perfect harmony with the scenery around. Visit Thalassographia any time of the day for coffee, food or drinks
7 Thalasses
Mediterranean
$$-$$$
7 Thalasses is a seafood restaurant, located right by the sea in Thalassa Boutique Hotel. All dishes are based on Mediterranean and traditional, Cretan cuisines and everything is cooked only with fresh, quality ingredients. The peaceful view is another plus for this elegant place.
The Secret Gorge
Greek
$$$
The exclusive Secret Gorge Restaurant welcomes up to 12 guests a night for a unique culinary and wine-tasting experience. The enchanting scenery of the Zourida Gorge add to this experience even more.
La Boheme
Mediterranean
$$
La Boheme is a wonderful restaurant in the Old Town of Rethymnon. It is housed in a traditional Venetian building and has classy decoration. There is a lovely courtyard at the back side, surrounded by tall trees and colorful flowers, which opens in summer for dinner under the light sky. The cuisine ...
Staras Comfort Food
Greek
$$-$$$
Staras has been serving delicious food since 1869. Its menu includes appetizing meat dishes, gluten-free options, and vegan options. Mouthwatering local spirits, like wine, ouzo, and raki, are the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Veneto
Greek
Cretan
$$-$$$
Veneto Restaurant is located in Rethymno Old Town. It is regarded as one of the top restaurants in the area & it's certified by the 'Agronutritional cooperation of Crete' with the quality label 'CRETAN CUISINE'.
Lemonokipos
Mediterranean
$$
Lemonokipos is located on the central square of the picturesque Old Town of Rethymno, amidst important historic buildings. With an elegant atmosphere and a beautiful garden, Lemonokipos is the ideal destination for each occasion.
Prima Plora
Mediterranean
$$-$$$
Situated right by the sea in a wonderful location, Prima Plora restaurant is an all-time classic choice in Rethymno. Regular customers absolutely adore it, as it stands out for the chef's tasty, inspired creations mainly based on fish and seafood.
Fraoules
Mediterranean
$$-$$$
Fraoules is an all-in-one place in Rethymnon Town, housing a nightclub after the midnight hours while serving as a cafe-restaurant and a shisha lounge up until late in the evening.
Peperoncino
Italian
Italian Pizza
$$
Peperoncino is an Italian restaurant, located on the beautiful beach of Rethymno. From the menu, you can choose among various choices of authentic Italian dishes and meticulous Italian wines. Tidy seats, modern decor with artwork on the walls and candle lightning create an idyllic atmosphere, making ...
Akri
Greek
Traditional
$$
Akri is a charming tavern located in the Old Town of Rethymnon, offering a fine selection of traditional Cretan dishes. The outdoor dining area has patches of green everywhere with a refreshing scent of jasmine with small tables set under a wooden trellis.
Primo Piatto
Italian Mediterranean
Italian Pizza
$$
In a pleasant and elegant environment, in the city of Rethymno, we invite you to try our gastronomic creations, featuring tastes from the Mediterranean cuisine with a special emphasis on Italian cuisine.
Manolis Place
Greek
Greek Grill Pita Gyro
$-$$
This family-run restaurant opened in 2004. Maria and Manolis, the couple who set up the business, have managed to create a warm place for visitors to taste the Cretan flavors in all its majesty.
Castelo
Mediterranean
$$-$$$
In the alleys of the old town of Rethymno, surrounded by historic buildings, is Castelo, a timeless restaurant that is able to offer very special and new gastronomic thrills to your palate. It has a beautifully decorated area dominated by greenery and stone.
Cavo Doro
Mediterranean
$$-$$$
Cavo D' Oro opened in 1988 and it is located at the old Venetian port of Rethymno, with view to the historical lighthouse. With many years of experience, Cavo D' Oro offers a wide range of Greek and Mediterranean flavors.
Athivoles
Greek
Cretan
$$
Athivoles is located in Argiroupolis and it is found in a beautiful setting overlooking hills and valleys. There are two dining areas, one indoor and an open-air right next to the waterfall, with tables just under the shade of tall trees.
Rinio
Mediterranean Greek
Cretan
$$
Rinio is spotted under Fortezza Castle in Rethymno. It is a welcoming place, with fine decoration and an open kitchen, from which you can watch the experienced chef cooking numerous delicacies. The menu consists of delicious options that combine the local culinary tendencies with popular recipes of ...
Mili Gorge Tavern
Greek
Greek Grill
$$
This tavern is located 6 km from Rethymno Town, on the way to Chromonastiri and above the beautiful gorge of Myli. Since 1997, they offer traditional Cretan and classic European dishes, all prepared with local products and olive oil. Do not miss the wine and raki.
Mpakalogatos
Greek
Traditional
$$
Mpakalogatos is one of the most popular raki taverns in the Old Town of Rethymno, mostly preferred by young people and especially students. Apart from its raki, Mpakalogatos stands out for its delicious dishes and fingerfood (also known as "mezedes") made of local, high quality meat and seafood. ...
