Rethymno Restaurants

  1. Kanakakis

    Loukoumades, the donut-like concoctions with honey and cinnamon, have been perfected by Kanakakis, just outside the Porto Guora.

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  2. Lemonokipos

    Dine among the lemon trees in the lovely courtyard of this well-respected taverna in the old quarter. It's good, typical Cretan fare, with a decent range of vegetarian dishes and lots of tasty appetisers.

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  3. Nikiforos

    It may lack the atmosphere of the old town, but this traditional mayireio in the new town churns out trays of home-style cooking for hungry locals and does a decent takeaway trade.

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  4. Zisi's

    Locals swear by Zisi ' s for cheap, quality Cretan food, particularly the charcoal-grilled meats and the 25 or so daily trays of home-style dishes. It ' s a little out of town along the stretch of beachfront hotels and resorts (on right just before the Creta Palace), but is worth the trip. Kids will love the playground.

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