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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

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##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

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##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

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##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

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##Spinach pie (V)
**Homemade pie, baby spinach, fresh onion, galomyzithra cheese, vinaigrette dill

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PASTA – RISOTTO

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##Seafood Linguine
**Shellfish, prawns, olive oil, garlic, chili pepper

##THREE GRAIN WILD MUSHROOMS RISOTTO (V/VG)
**Shimenji, portobello, oyster mushrooms, parmesan, butter

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##Prawn Risotto
**Greek saffron, prawns, vegetables, ginger

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Main Dishes

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##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

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##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

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##SIDES

##Roasted Broccoli

##Rice Pilaf

##Roasted Vegetables

##Boiled Vegetables

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##DISH OF THE DAY

##Grilled Lobster (per kilo)

##Lobster Spaghetti (per kilo)

##Fresh fish (per kilo)

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KIDS MENU

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##Chicken fillet with fries

##Linguine with tomato sauce

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##Linguine with prawns

##Linguine with butter

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THE SUSHI BAR

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##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

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##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

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##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

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##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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