- Area
- Rethymno old town
- Address
- Xanthoudidou 22, Rethymno
- Cuisine
- Modern Greek and Cretan
- Price
- Mid range
What to expect
'Avli' means courtyard, and the setting is the draw: a Venetian-era building in the old town with tables outside under greenery. The cooking takes Cretan ingredients in a more modern direction, with a strong Greek wine list.
Book ahead for dinner in summer, especially for courtyard tables.
Getting there
Xanthoudidou street runs through the old town between the Rimondi Fountain area and the Fortezza side; walk in, as cars can't get close. Public parking is around the edge of the old town.
Plan your evening
Combine dinner with a walk around the Venetian harbour and the Fortezza at sunset. Opening days and seasons change. Check with the restaurant before you go, especially outside July and August.
Questions before you go
Where is Avli in Rethymno?
At Xanthoudidou 22 in the Venetian old town.
Do I need to book Avli?
For summer dinners, yes, especially for courtyard tables.
What kind of food does Avli serve?
Modern Greek and Cretan cooking with a strong Greek wine list.
