Crete is known for its Cretan dishes like dakos and slow-cooked lamb, often served in family-run eateries using fresh, local ingredients. Coastal towns feature exceptional seafood restaurants where you can enjoy dishes like grilled octopus and stuffed squid with stunning sea views. For a more upscale experience, restaurants such as Avli in Rethymno and Peskesi in Heraklion are popular choices. Complementing the dining options, Crete’s café culture invites visitors to relax with a Greek coffee or indulge in local treats like bougatsa and loukoumades.
Gay Crete · Restaurants & Cafes
Crete has plenty of cafes and restaurants - you're in Greece, for heaven's sake. Cafe culture is alive and well here.
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Avli
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Radamathios 17, Rethymno 741 31, Greece, Crete, Greece
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Avli is a rustic fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Rethymno, Crete. Housed in a beautifully restored 16th-century Venetian mansion, Avli makes for a stylish dining experience. The menu features locally sourced ingredients, showcasing the best of Cretan cuisine with dishes like slow-cooked lamb, fresh seafood, and a selection of fine local wines.
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Last updated on: 18 Feb 2026
Last updated on: 18-Feb-2026
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Take Five
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Korai 24-26, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Long-running, gay-friendly cafe bar in Heraklion. Take Five serves a nice selection of food, coffee and drinks including vegetarian and vegan options.
Go in the day for coffee and food, then spend the night drinking spirits, cocktails and enjoying the music.
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Last updated on: 18 Feb 2026
Last updated on: 18-Feb-2026
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