Avli Restaurant
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A courtyard restaurant in a 15th-century Venetian mansion, known for its Cretan tasting menu paired with olive oils.
Avli is at 22 Xanthoudidou Street in the old town, in a 15th-century Cretan mansion. Its lush courtyard (avli means courtyard in Greek) and underground wine cellar are signature features, and the wine list is extensive. The highlight is the six-course Avli tasting menu, with each course paired with a different Cretan organic olive oil; wine pairings are also available. A standout à la carte dish is slow-cooked free-range goat with grape molasses and thyme. Expect about €50–80 per person, one of the top choices locally. Book ahead in summer, and ask for a courtyard table when reserving.
Opening hours
Mainly dinner (confirm with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Rimondi Fountain
- Neratze Mosque
- Rethymno Old Town
- Archaeological Museum of Rethymno
- Venetian Harbour & Lighthouse of Rethymno
- Fortezza of Rethymno
- Rethymno Beach
- Late Minoan Cemetery of Armeni