Taverne "Elia"
About
Taverne "Elia" in Crete sits in the village of Chromonastiri, inland from the northern coast and within easy reach of Rethymno. The setting places it among the island's hill villages rather than the busy resort strips.
As a restaurant, Taverne "Elia" serves meals in a village setting, and its standing among diners is reflected in a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 193 reviews. That volume of feedback points to a steady flow of visitors who seek it out in Chromonastiri. The village lies close to Rethymno, one of the island's main towns, which makes the restaurant reachable from the northern coastal route.
Chromonastiri sits within reach of Heraklion and Chania for those touring the island, and the village itself keeps the restaurant away from the coastal crowds.
Crete rewards visitors who move between its towns, and the island's ferry and catamaran links to Piraeus, Rafina and neighbouring islands make that practical, though services thin out in winter. Menus across Crete often feature horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from island hills, so a meal here fits the wider pattern of eating on the island. Summer brings the meltemi, a strong northerly wind that can delay ferries, so building slack into travel days helps. Chromonastiri sits within reach of Rethymno, Heraklion and Chania for those touring the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taverne "Elia" known for?
The menu at Taverne "Elia" is known for horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from island hills. These are staples on menus throughout Crete and the wider Aegean, and the restaurant serves them as its core offering. The island group is Greece, so the cooking follows that regional pattern.
What kind of business is Taverne "Elia"?
Taverne "Elia" is a restaurant on Crete, in Greece. Its kitchen serves horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from island hills, dishes common on menus across the Aegean islands. Diners come for a meal rather than for drinks or nightlife.
What should first-time visitors expect at Taverne "Elia"?
First-time visitors to Taverne "Elia" can expect a restaurant setting on Crete, in Greece, with horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from island hills on the menu. The meltemi, a strong northerly wind that blows across the Aegean in summer, can delay ferries, so allow slack in travel plans. Ferries and high-speed catamarans connect the islands to Piraeus, Rafina and each other, though winter services are fewer.
Where is Taverne "Elia" located on Crete?
Taverne "Elia" is at Chromonastiri 741 50, Greece, on the island of Crete in Greece. That address places it in the Rethymno regional unit, within reach of the north-coast towns. The meltemi, a strong northerly wind that blows across the Aegean in summer, shapes travel around the island.
How do visitors rate Taverne "Elia"?
Taverne "Elia" holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 193 reviews, reflecting diners' responses to its menu of horiatiki salad, grilled octopus and thyme honey from island hills. The restaurant sits on Crete, in Greece. Monk seals and loggerhead turtles live around the islands, and many have protected nesting beaches.
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