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Discover the Taste of CAVO Rethymno

Welcome to CAVO Rethymno — a seaside dining destination where Mediterranean flavours, fresh local ingredients and the beauty of Crete come together in an unforgettable culinary experience.

Located by the sea in the heart of Rethymno, CAVO offers a carefully curated menu inspired by the authentic tastes of Crete and modern Mediterranean cuisine. From fresh seafood and premium meats to handmade pasta, sushi creations and signature cocktails, every dish is prepared with attention to quality, flavour and presentation.

Whether you are enjoying a romantic dinner overlooking the sea, a relaxed lunch under the Cretan sun or cocktails during sunset with views of the Fortezza Castle, CAVO creates the perfect atmosphere for every moment.

Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine by the Sea

Our menu combines traditional Cretan ingredients with contemporary culinary techniques, creating dishes that celebrate freshness, balance and creativity. We carefully select local products, fresh fish, premium cuts and seasonal ingredients to deliver a dining experience full of authentic Mediterranean character.

At CAVO, guests can explore:

Fresh seafood dishes
Mediterranean appetisers & salads
Sushi & signature rolls
Premium meat selections
Handmade pasta & risotto
Vegetarian options
Signature desserts
Fine wines & handcrafted cocktails

A Unique Dining Experience in Rethymno

CAVO is more than a restaurant — it is a complete summer dining experience in Rethymno, Crete. Elegant seaside surroundings, exceptional service, and a vibrant atmosphere make it an ideal choice for couples, groups, travellers, and locals seeking high-quality food and unforgettable moments by the sea.

Whether you visit for dinner, sunset cocktails or a special occasion, our team is ready to welcome you with authentic Cretan hospitality and flavours designed to impress.

Reserve Your Table

Experience one of the most beautiful seaside restaurants in Rethymno and discover the flavours of Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine at CAVO.

Join us for the Cavo Seaside experience…

 

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Starters

Starters

  • Tzatziki(V)

    Greek yogurt, pickled cucumber, garlic

  • Fava (VG)

    Yellow split pea puree, smoked vegetables, fresh tomatoes, onions

  • Smoked Tarama

    White tarama, lemon, seaweed powder

  • Imam Bayildi (V)

    Smoked eggplant, imam sauce, feta cheese

  • Cheese Fritters with Tomato Jam

    Cretan cheese fritters with tomato jam and dried figs

  • Seafood Bruschetta

    Homemade carob bread, tarama, prawns, mussels, calamari

  • Sweet and sour Mushrooms (VG)

    Garlic, lemon, crunchy hazelnut praline and grape molasses

  • Homemade Herb Pie

    Homemade carob pita bread with herbs, graviera cheese and cumin

  • Dry Aged Black Angus Beef Tartar

    Egg yolk, mustard, onion, chives, lime

  • Grilled Sausages

    Cretan sausages with wild seasonal greens

  • Steamed Mussels

    Vegetables, mustard, herb butter, lemon

  • Ceviche

    Fresh fish, citrus juice, ginger, chili

  • Grilled Sun-dried Octopus

    Cretan herbs, olive oil

  • Steamed Sardines

    Steamed sardines with beetroot dip and lemon olive oil dressing

  • Octopus Carpaccio

    Lemon olive oil dressing, olives, fava

  • Fried Calamari

    White tarama, carob pita bread

  • Squid and cuttlefish kontosouvli

    Grilled squid and cuttlefish with bell pepper, onion and olive oil dressing

  • Prawns Saganaki*

    Tomato Sauce, bell peppers, feta cheese

  • French fries

    Crispy fries, feta cheese cream

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Salads

Salads

  • Greek (V/VG)

    Various cherry tomatoes, Knossos cucumber, pickled onion, olives, bell pepper, caper leaves, galomyzithra cheese and crispy carob bread

  • Rocket salad with grapes

    Rocket salad with grapes, graviera cheese, dried figs, spicy almonds and honey dressing

  • Spinach pie (V)

    Homemade pie, baby spinach, fresh onion, galomyzithra cheese, vinaigrette dill

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PASTA – RISOTTO

PASTA – RISOTTO

  • Seafood Linguine

    Shellfish, prawns, olive oil, garlic, chili pepper

  • THREE GRAIN WILD MUSHROOMS RISOTTO (V/VG)

    Shimenji, portobello, oyster mushrooms, parmesan, butter

  • Prawn Risotto

    Greek saffron, prawns, vegetables, ginger

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Main Dishes

Main Dishes

  • Sea bass Fillet

    Chickpeas, celeriac, herb oil

  • Croaker A la Spetsiota

    Cherry tomatoes sauce, onion, crispy potato chips

  • Amberjack with okras

    Amberjack, okras, tomatoes sauce

  • Chicken Fillet

    Three grain risotto, oil lemon dressing

  • Pork Pancetta

    Sweet potato puree, king oyster mushroom and steak sauce

  • Pork chop

    Pork chop, baby roasted potatoes and smoked yogurt

  • Lamb Shank

    Local greens fricassee, fennel

  • Lamb Chops

    Lamp chops, potato chips, crispy pita bread

  • Goat from Mylopotamos

    Goat, trahana, dry anthotyros cheese and graviera cheese cream

  • Veal fillet black angus

    Veal tournedo black angus dry aged, king oyster, parsley root puree, baby carrots, red wine sauce

  • T-bone steak black angus

    Black angus T-bone steak, baby potatoes and mushroom sauce

  • Tomahawk black angus

    Black angus tomahawk, baby potatoes and mushroom sauce

  • SIDES

  • Roasted Broccoli

  • Rice Pilaf

  • Roasted Vegetables

  • Boiled Vegetables

  • DISH OF THE DAY

  • Grilled Lobster (per kilo)

  • Lobster Spaghetti (per kilo)

  • Fresh fish (per kilo)

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KIDS MENU

KIDS MENU

  • Chicken fillet with fries

  • Linguine with tomato sauce

  • Linguine with prawns

  • Linguine with butter

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THE SUSHI BAR

THE SUSHI BAR

  • STARTERS

  • TATAKI SALMON

    mustard miso sauce

  • RED MULLET YUZU

    sliced red mullet with yuzu garlic sauce, crispy onion

  • TUNA JALAPENO

    sliced tuna with jalapeno dressing

  • YELLOW TAIL PONZU

    sliced yellow tail with ponzu sauce

  • TUNA TARTAR

    avocado, cape, spicy dressing, spring onion

  • SALMON TARTAR

    onion, kizami, salmon roe, creamy sauce

  • POPCORN PRAWN

    creamy spicy sauce tossed tempura prawn

  • WAFU SALAD

    mix's green, shrimp, avocado, sundry tomato, goma wakame, sesame dressing

  • SASHIMI (2pcs)

    TORO

    TUNA

    SALMON

    PRAWN (boiled)

    BBQ EEL

    RED MULLET

    SEA BASS

    YELLOW TAIL

  • NIGIRI (2pcs)

    TORO

    TUNA

    SALMON

    PRAWN (boiled)

    BBQ EEL

    RED MULLET

    SEA BASS

    YELLOW TAIL

    TOBBIKO

    AVOCADO

  • HOSOMAKI (6pcs)

    TUNA

    PRAWN (boiled)

    BBQ EEL

    SALMON

    AVOCADO

    CUCUMBER

  • URAMAKI (8pcs)

  • CAVO

    tempura shrimp, cucumber, sweet chili sauce, mayo

  • DRAGON

    tempura shrimp, BBQ eel, cucumber, eel sauce, crispy onion, sansho pepper

  • VOLCANO

    tuna, crab meat, cucumber, avocado, mayo, tobiko, kataifi, chives, spicy dressing

  • TERIYAKI

    tempura shrimp, salmon, cucumber, tobiko, spicy mayo, chives, gochujang sauce, teriyaki sauce

  • SPIDER

    tempura soft shell crab, avocado, tobiko, spicy mayo, eel sauce, crispy onion

  • TIGER

    boiled shrimp, crab meat, mayo, cucumber, avocado, mustard miso sauce

  • SEA BASS YUZU

    tempura prawn, seared sea bass, cucumber, yuzu pepper sauce, yuzu tobbiko, crispy onion

  • RAINBOW

    tuna, salmon, seabass, avocado, crab meat, cucumber

  • SALMON LOVER

    tempura salmon, avocado, salmon, teriyaki sauce, crispy onion, honey mayo

  • SPICY TUNA

    tuna, avocado, spring onion, chili sauce, shredded chili

  • SPICY SALMON

    Salmon, cape, spring onion, chili sauce, wasabi tobiko

  • TEMPURA PRAWN

    tempura prawn, cucumber, spicy mayo, tempura flakes

  • GANGNAM STYLE

    tempura prawn, salmon, cucumber, tobbiko, spicy dressing, crispy onion

  • MERMAID

    crab meat, avocado, cucumber, mayo, sea bass, yuzu pepper sauce, yuzu tobbiko, crispy onion

  • JALAPENO SALMON

    salmon, avocado, jalapeno sauce, tobbiko, fresh jalapeno

  • CALIFORNIA

    crab meat, avocado, cucumber, mayo, tobiko

  • SALMON AVOCADO

    salmon, avocado

  • PHILADELPHIA

    philadelphia cheese, salmon, avocado, tobiko

  • VEGGIE

    avocado, cucumber, carrot, goma wakame

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Desserts

Desserts

  • Chocolate Sphere

    With chocolate namelaka, forest fruits, hot butter caramel and vanilla ice-cream

  • Galaktoboureko

    Crispy phyllo pastry with custard cream, vanilla ice-cream and syrup spice

  • EXOTIC PINEAPPLE

    Pineapple compote, coconut namelaka, meringue

  • EKMEK

    Caramelised briohe bread, pistachio cremeux, kaimaki ice cream

  • CHOCOLATE TRILOGY

    Dark, milk and white chocolate cremeux, strawberry sorbet and cacao crumble

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