Lemonokipos (Rethymno)

Lemonokipos (Rethymno)

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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 flavours of Greek and international cuisine.

Information

addressEthnikis Antistaseos 100, Rethymno, Crete
emailinfo@lemonokipos.com
openingHoursOpen seasonally
phone+30 2831 057 087
websiteVisit website
facebookwww.facebook.com/LemonokiposRestaurant

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