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Family tavernas, bakeries, and waterfront dining Angeliki recommends to guests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Petrokofino Cretan Restaurant<\/h3>\n

7 locals recommend<\/em><\/p>\n

Family-run taverna serving fresh traditional Cretan meals crafted with authentic passion (‘mama’s food’).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Nikolas’ Mill Taverna<\/h3>\n

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To Sideradiko Mezedopoleio<\/h3>\n

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Diporto Cafe & Souvlaki Grill<\/h3>\n

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Maravel Botanical Garden & Cafe<\/h3>\n

11 locals recommend<\/em><\/p>\n

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Foinikias Panoramic Kantina<\/h3>\n

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Yanni’s Traditional Restaurant<\/h3>\n

Traditional restaurant offering delicious quality Cretan home cooking and hospitality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Platia Taverna Spili<\/h3>\n

Charming cafe and taverna in Spili village square serving high quality local dishes with views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Cozy local cafe and pizzeria serving fresh pizza, drinks, and snacks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Panostrati Taverna<\/h3>\n

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Lamb House Taverna<\/h3>\n

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Cretan Aroma Organic Farm & Taverna<\/h3>\n

11 locals recommend<\/em><\/p>\n

An open organic farm where guests can tour crops and enjoy fresh farm-to-table Cretan dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Taverna Zisis<\/h3>\n

181 locals recommend<\/em><\/p>\n

Famous Rethymno establishment with an extensive daily display of freshly cooked traditional Cretan home-style dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Taverna Galera Waterfront<\/h3>\n

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Popular seafood and grill taverna located directly along Rethymno’s seaside waterfront.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Prima Plora Organic Restaurant & Wine Bar<\/h3>\n

698 locals recommend<\/em><\/p>\n

Award-winning fine organic dining right on the waterfront overlooking Rethymno town.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Bakalogatos Mezedopoleio<\/h3>\n

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Katakis Family Bakery<\/h3>\n

Local family bakery crafting fresh breads, traditional Cretan pies, pastries, and take-away coffee daily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t

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Tartala Traditional Kafeneio<\/h3>\n

Authentic Cretan kafeneio serving local appetizers, raki, and Cretan home cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t

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Arodamos Taverna<\/h3>\n

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Sights & Destinations<\/h3>\n<\/div>
Gorges, villages, and iconic Crete day trips.<\/div><\/div> Sights & Destinations<\/span><\/a> <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t
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Archaeological Sites<\/h3>\n<\/div>
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Stay at Eolides Villas<\/strong> in Lampini \u2014 a quiet base for south Rethymno, with Angeliki\u2019s hospitality waiting when you return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nView our villas<\/span><\/a>

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