Rethymno Province
Come here for the home cooking and dine on the patio hung with gourds and overflowing with flowers. You’ll likely find Maria in the kitchen stuffing…
Must-see restaurants in Rethymno Province
Rethymno
One of several tavernas right at the water’s edge below the fortress, En Plo does dependable faves like shrimp spaghetti and grilled salmon but shows its…
Rethymno Province
Just south of the Venetian fountain, this friendly place has a big roadside terrace, reliably good traditional cooking and a decent house red. Try the…
Plakias
This unfussy restaurant by the bridge has excellent homestyle cooking; try the pork in lemon sauce with almonds. It also does its bit for the…
Rethymno Province
On the shady main square, Mandolos is a well-regarded taverna. Dig into big portions of local standards like slow-cooked goat while relaxing under the…
Rethymno Province
Seafood doesn’t get any fresher than at this place right at the harbour. Choose from marinated anchovies, shrimp salad or grilled fish, along with a…
Rethymno Province
Attached to the Agios Pavlos Hotel, this picturesque taverna dishes up fresh fish and Cretan standards to enjoy with stellar views of the Libyan Sea.
Rethymno Province
With a view over Plakias, the fairly fashionable Plateia gives Greek standards a creative twist. Try chicken with okra, rabbit stifadho or one of the…
Rethymno Province
Cool off at tree-shaded tables, with a view to the river and a stone bridge built by local monks. The food here is fresh and traditional, and the service…
Rethymno Province
For a wonderful traditional lunch and astounding panoramic sea views, head to this outdoor taverna located down a small lane beyond Maroulas' Venetian…
Rethymno Province
At the oldest taverna in town, the owner-chef will likely invite you to inspect whatever dishes are stewing in his kitchen that day before you make your…
Rethymno
With its street-side ‘host’ and multilingual menus, Othonas may scream ‘tourist trap’, but it’s actually well respected for its regional fare. Menu stars…
Rethymno
Come here for pizzas piled with fresh ingredients and baked in a stone oven even the Italians would approve of. Or fill up with fresh pasta, complemented…
