Quick answer: Kyria Maria is a small family taverna in the lanes of Rethymno's old town, near the Rimondi Fountain. It is a stop on old-town walking tours and serves simple Cretan home cooking at outdoor tables in the lane.
- Area
- Rethymno old town
- Location
- Near the Rimondi Fountain
- Cuisine
- Cretan home cooking
- Price
- Budget to moderate
What to expect
Expect a short menu of everyday Cretan dishes: salads, pies, stews and grills, with house wine or raki. Tables sit outside in the narrow lane, which is part of the charm.
Getting there
Walk to the Rimondi Fountain at the heart of the old town and explore the lanes behind it. Cars can't get in; park on the edge of the old town. Opening days and seasons change. Check with the restaurant before you go, especially outside July and August.
Plan your evening
Old-town tavernas fill up from about 8.30 pm in summer. Eat early, or walk the Venetian harbour and the Fortezza first and come back later.
Questions before you go
Where is Kyria Maria in Rethymno?
In the old town lanes near the Rimondi Fountain.
What kind of food does Kyria Maria serve?
Simple Cretan home cooking.
Do I need to book?
For a small taverna in summer, arriving early is the safest bet.
