A composed Cretan dinner in Rethymno’s old town
Avli occupies a group of restored Venetian-era buildings in Rethymno’s old town. Its courtyard makes the meal feel removed from the busiest lanes, while the kitchen works through Cretan produce in a more composed register than a casual taverna.
Book an outdoor table in warm weather and disclose dietary requirements when reserving. Ask for local wine rather than defaulting to an international variety; the cellar is part of the restaurant’s purpose. Walk from an old-town hotel or legal perimeter parking, and check the current menu and service days before building an evening around it.
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Cretan cuisine, Courtyard, Wine cellar, and Old Town
