Taverna Knossos

A superb taverna in a beautiful setting. The food, service and location are all beyond expectation. Thank you Maria and team. A seafood restaurant run by the third generation of wonderful women. We were initially a party of 4 then later joined by another 4. Nothing was too much, we were welcomed by the owner and embraced as friends. We had calamari, octopus and bread and dips, all were excellent. Avoid all the large flashy places and look for the blue balcony and tables and chairs.

Taverna Knossos in the old venetian harbour in Rethymno Crete I can recommend. The restaurant is small but the food (fish) is very good and tasty. Booking is strongly recommended for getting a table here.

We had an amazing night at this taverna: the food and wine were excellent, the staff were friendly and always smiling, the owner was a lovely lady, and the atmosphere was authentically Greek! We had fresh fish and some meze — everything was perfect. The only downside was that everyone else seemed to receive a complimentary taste of ouzo and a sweet, but we didn't. Considering the relatively high (but absolutely fair) bill, we ended up not leaving the generous tip we had planned — just bad luck. Still, highly recommended — one of the best places in town!

We wandered past this quaint little restaurant which is owned an run by generations of woman in a family. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh and traditional greek. The service and friendlliness of the owner was exceptional:-) Can definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone that loves traditional greek cuisine :-)

We had an amazing meals. It is the only place we found that wasn’t touristy and didn’t have people outside trying to pull you in. The fish dishes were excellent, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s a good idea to make a reservation, although they’ll do their best to find you a spot even without one.

The best dinner we had in Crete! Warm atmosphere and amazing food, the view is unbelievable and Maria’s hospitality too 🩷 You can’t miss that place if you’re in town!!

We had an amazing meal at Knossos - from the minute we walked in, we were greeted by Maria like we were family, and then to our surprise we were shown to the balcony upstairs where we had the best view in the house and a private dining experience! The food was wonderful - a special mention to the taramasalata - Maria’s family recipe. All in all, amazing food, the best service and the loveliest host.

Totally recommend! Everything was top! 5 star quality, 5 star service, 5 star taste! Saganaki shrimps was the best of the best