Ali Vafi’s Garden: Time for Cocktails in Rethymno

In the city of Rethymno, you’ll find many buildings of great historical interest. One of them is the residence of the Turkish merchant Ali Vafi, which once housed the Venetian cavalry. Today, it operates as a dining space, open from the morning for breakfast and brunch, all day for meals, and in the evening for cocktails!

At Ali Vafi’s Garden, in a beautiful and colorful courtyard, you can try an omelet with ragout and mushrooms or a Cretan breakfast with sautéed apaki, leek sausage, graviera cheese, Amari galomizithra, fried egg, and grilled vegetables. The lamb tacos showcase how Cretan cuisine can blend harmoniously with international flavors.

Of course, as the night falls, the cocktail options are endless!