to Andreas Taverna, in our small village of Agia Triada, just outside Rethymno.
Here, in this peaceful and authentic corner of Cretan land, I have the honor of continuing a family tradition that began decades ago.
My vision is simple but powerful: to offer traditional food the way you would taste it in a village home. With genuine flavors, pure ingredients, and a lot of love, I want to share with you something truly precious – authentic Cretan cuisine, cooked just like it has been for generations.
We don’t cook to impress. We cook to evoke — to awaken aromas, memories, and flavors that carry depth and history. Every day, together with my team, we prepare classic dishes such as moussaka, rabbit stifado, soutzoukakia, and skioufikta pasta with apaki (smoked pork) — all made with fresh ingredients, many of which come directly from local producers or even from our own garden.
If you’re looking for a “restaurant in Rethymno” that offers traditional cuisine with bold flavor, or if you’re searching for a “taverna near me” that carries the aromas of another era — we welcome you with open arms.
Everything we make is handmade, with care and love. Our pies are rolled by hand, our meals are slowly cooked with extra virgin olive oil, and every bite tells a story. I don’t just want to serve food — I want to offer an experience you’ll remember.
That’s why I choose ingredients from small-scale farmers, seasonal vegetables, herbs from the Cretan mountains, and locally produced wine and raki. All these create a taste that has a true identity.
If you’re near Rethymno and looking for a traditional taverna, home-cooked meals, or authentic Cretan cuisine, if you’ve searched for “taverna near me” and you’re ready for a small escape from the city — then I invite you to my table.
Come and get to know us. Let’s share a raki, a smile, and a taste of who we are.
At Andreas Taverna, every day we honor tradition and Cretan cooking.
Our menu is based on the traditional Greek cuisine, with a modern twist.
Warm regards,
Giannis Diniakos
Cretan Cuisine with Local Produce – Timeless Traditional Tastes Steeped in the Scents of Another Time
Starters / Drinks
Salads / On the Grill / Specials
Coffee / Desserts
Made with thin slices of fresh eggplant, filled with fragrant cheeses and vegetables, carefully wrapped and fried or baked until golden brown.
Pairs perfectly with:
Yogurt with mint, fresh salad and a glass of light rosé wine or chilled raki. A dish that fits perfectly with any company and table!
Made with thin slices of fresh eggplant, filled with fragrant cheeses and vegetables, carefully wrapped and fried or baked until golden brown.
Smoked pork, like the old people used to make it – with wood, vinegar and lots of passion.
Apaki is one of the most characteristic cured meats of Cretan cuisine and is prepared in the traditional way: marinated in vinegar, smoked with aromatic herbs (sage and thyme) from the island and ready to take you on a journey through taste and history.
Tender pieces of pork are sautéed in good olive oil, along with mushrooms, tri-colored peppers and aromatic herbs, until they bind together in a juicy, caramelized sauce full of deliciousness.
A rich, aromatic stir-fry that reflects authentic Greek cuisine.
Tender pieces of pork are sautéed in good olive oil, along with mushrooms, tri-colored peppers and aromatic herbs, until they bind together in a juicy, caramelized sauce full of deliciousness.
The feta cheese, wrapped in a thin phyllo crust and baked until golden and crispy, is accompanied by pure thyme honey and sprinkled with roasted sesame seeds.
A dish that harmoniously combines Cretan tradition with simple, pure ingredients.
Feta cheese, wrapped in a thin filo pastry crust and baked until golden and crispy, is served with pure thyme honey and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
Traditional skioufikita pasta, homemade just like in the old days, is paired with smoked apaki pork, an authentic Cretan cured meat with a unique aroma and flavor. Pan-fried with sun-dried tomatoes, it’s simmered in white wine and herbs.
Served with grated cheese, it offers a rich and flavorful experience that combines tradition and pleasure.
A dish that smells of Crete and speaks to the heart.
Traditional scioufikita pasta, handmade like the old days, is combined with smoked apaki pork — an authentic Cretan cold cuts with a unique aroma and flavor. Pan-fried with sun-dried tomatoes and simmered in white wine and herbs.
Aromatic, juicy, made with passion.
Eggplant gently fried in extra virgin olive oil to bring out its velvety texture and then baked in the oven with fresh tomato, basil and selected spices.
A dish that overflows with Mediterranean aromas and refers to traditional, summer cuisine.Its simplicity hides all the deliciousness of authentic Cretan cooking.
Our homemade burgers are made from fresh minced pork and beef, mixed with herbs, onion, parsley and olive oil, just like our grandmothers used to make them. They are slow-grilled to keep them juicy, fluffy and rich in flavor — without anything superfluous, just pure ingredients and passion.
Our homemade burgers are made from fresh minced pork and beef, mixed with herbs, onion, parsley and olive oil, just like our grandmothers used to make them. They are slow-grilled to keep them juicy, fluffy and rich in flavor — without anything superfluous, just pure ingredients and passion.
They are accompanied by thick-cut, golden and crispy fries, just like we make them in our kitchen.
Spicy, aromatic and full of memories
Traditional soutzoukakia with minced pork and beef, fermented with garlic, red wine and aromatic spices, just like the housewives of Asia Minor did.
Spicy, aromatic and full of memories
Traditional soutzoukakia with minced pork and beef, fermented with garlic, red wine and aromatic spices, just like the housewives of Asia Minor did.
After resting, they are shaped by hand, fried in plenty of olive oil and finished in the pot with a rich red sauce made from fresh tomatoes and herbs.
Our traditional Cretan tavern in Rethymno is a living part of the history of the place and our family. Our roots date back to 1937, when our grandparents, refugees from Asia Minor, settled in the beautiful village of Agia Triada, a few kilometers from Rethymno.
In the midst of the difficulties of the time, they opened the village cafe – a welcoming place, full of smells and smiles. Since then, almost 90 years have passed, and the cafe became a tavern, always maintaining the traditional character, hospitality and authentic flavors of Cretan cuisine.
Today, continuing the family tradition, Yannis Diniakos, third generation, keeps the legacy alive, offering visitors homemade food, passion and an authentic piece of Crete…
Agia Triada - Rethymno
+30 6972 115 186
info@andreastaverna.gr
Sunday: 13:00-23:30
Aromatic, juicy, made with passion Eggplant gently fried in extra virgin olive oil to bring out its velvety texture.
Smoked pork, like the old people used to make it – with wood, vinegar and lots of passion. It’s one of the most characteristic cold cuts of Cretan cuisine.
Hot chocolate, a refreshing treat.
A delicious chocolate pie, fluffy and moist, with a rich dark chocolate flavor, served warm, as it should be.
