Lemonokipos (Rethymno)

Crete

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Lemonokipos (Rethymno)

Lemonokipos is situated near the centre of the medieval town of Rethymnon, in the courtyard of an old Venetian mansion. The restaurant has a history of over a century, since it was originally opened in 1910. The name means "the lemon tree garden", as the restaurant features a lovely one. The cuisine is based on the local Cretan tradition, but with a modern twist, so you will have the opportunity to taste both old traditional recipes and modern flavors of Greek and international cuisine.

Dining

In the restaurants and traditional tavernas of the towns and villages of Crete, you'll find all the genuine flavours of traditional cuisine and an insistence on using local products. Mediterranean cuisine is inherently healthy and vegetarian-friendly, and everyone is bound to find something to suit their tastes. Apart from an abundance of olive oil, fish, and seafood, local specialities to try include cheese pie, fried snails, smoked pork and raki — an alcoholic beverage served after the meal.