Where to eat in Rethymno: national dishes, iconic restaurants, prices

An overview of the best places to visit in Rethymno.

A few of Rethymnon's most popular establishments include:

  • Pigadi Restaurant (31, Xanthoudidou str., Old town) - a recommended dish to try here is the lamb raised on Mount Vrisinas, cooked in a ceramic pot with feta and gruyere cheeses, garlic, and tomatoes. Another delightful option is the roasted bell peppers stuffed with cheese and mint. The average cost for lunch for two, including salads, hot dishes, and wine, is approximately 35-40 EUR.
restaurant in Rethymno

A few of Rethymnon's most popular establishments include:

  • "Pigadi Restaurant" (31, Xanthoudidou str., Old town) - here you should try the lamb raised on Mount Vrisinas, cooked in a ceramic pot with feta and gruyere cheeses, garlic, and tomatoes. Another delightful option is the roasted bell peppers stuffed with cheese and mint. The average cost for lunch for two, including salads, hot dishes, and wine, is approximately 35-40 EUR.
  • "Kastelo" restaurant (27, Arabatzoglou str.) - be sure to order the tomato soup, avocado with spinach, and chicken in orange sauce here. The cost of lunch for two is about 55-60 EUR.
  • "Zefyros Family Tavern" (Nearchou 41, Old Harbour) - enjoy grilled shrimp, seafood pasta, and rice with Zefyros specialty sauce. Dinner prices are around 35-40 EUR.
restaurant terrace in Rethymno

Whether you choose an inexpensive café, a tavern or a popular restaurant, remember that one serving is enough for two or even three people.


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