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Lemonokipos (Lemon Tree Garden)

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  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
  • Tables disinfected between guests
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‘Lemonokipos’ (Greek word for lemon-tree garden) is a modern Greek restaurant, located in the heart of Rethymno City. The restaurant overlooks on the central Mikrasiaton Square of the picturesque old town of Rethymno and sits next to Mosque "Neratzes" and other important monuments. Located here since 2000, it is set in a beautiful garden. With an elegant but friendly atmosphere ‘Lemonokipos’ is the ideal destination for each occasion. The restaurant offers a menu that combines rustic Cretan and Greek flavors with more refined and sophisticated plates that pay tribute to the region’s great culinary traditions using only the best indigenous ingredients. The menu is complemented by a carefully
PRICE RANGE
US$11 - US$44
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
CUISINES
Greek, Healthy, Grill
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Playgrounds
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Reviewed 16 November 2022

The Limonokipos ((Lemon Tree Garden) is one of the two tavernas in Rethimno old town which we visit regularly when we are there. This time we enjoyed two dinners. In sum, we had Tarama (excellent, without breadcrumps, only with oil, frothy),Oktopus with fava (delicate), Tokato...salad with Cretan cheese (local speciality) Tsatsiki, Tuna tatar (excellent), Sea bass carpacchio (a delicacy). What they serve can be called modern greek cuisine -- we liked it very much. They do not serve the usual house wine, but the wine list is long enough, we had a dry white Cretan from Panormos, very fine. In sum, it is worth it dining there.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 1 November 2022

A very nice restaurant in Rethymnos, modern greek menu and everyhting was delicious. Best tuna steak ever! Visited twice and both times the service was also very good.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 25 September 2022 via mobile

Absolutely perfect. Amazing service, amazing setting. Such a beautiful place to sit and enjoy a meal. The staff were unbelievably friendly and professional. One of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 25 September 2022

Our table was in the middle of the very pretty Garden area, with lemon and pomegranate trees and grape vines giving shade cover. (Also for one of the local cats to climb and drop leaves on my head while scratching!!) We did have to wait...a while to order, but our food and drinks were soon served. We finally got to try the Lemon Pie that has been mentioned in several reviews, and yes, it is nice. Nice food, a bit different to the usual tourist fare of many restaurants.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 21 September 2022

Lovely setting, no problem getting a reservation the staff were all really nice. The menu is a good mix and the quality of the food is excellent. Would recommend this to anyone in Rethymnon.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 2 September 2022 via mobile

This was one of the best restaurant we ate at during our week long trip to Crete. Everything about this restaurant is amazing. The food the athmospere, the location. I had the sea bass which was excellent. Go eat here when in Rethymo, Greece.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 30 August 2022 via mobile

A nice space with a modern twist and whose lemon garden is a lovely space. The food was very good - we both had fish. Service was very good, efficient and the whole place has the feel of quality. My one ‘critique’ would be the...music which was too loud and rambling selections of euro-pop doesn’t really go with the chic ambience of the restaurant. Spare a thought for those whose hearing is not so good.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 24 August 2022 via mobile

Really tasty food, with nice presentation and imaginative plating. Great friendly service and a nice atmosphere. Excellent: 9,6/10

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 23 August 2022 via mobile

We made a reservation and left phone number to contact us if something happend. It was rainy day we arrived when our rasarvation was due and they said they couldn’t hold on to it. What a joke and hazzle to find a place where to...eat 8.30 pmMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 16 August 2022 via mobile

Our taxi driver recommended this restaurant and we are so pleased that we took his advice. The restaurant is beautiful. We were seated at a stunning semi circle table and lighting, decor, etc just perfect Service was fantastic (we found slightly slow to clear plates,...just one very small gripe) but waiter was very attentive, chatty and helpful. Food was literally incredible. Wine and drinks also fantastic. Would highly recommend - so pleased we found this restaurantMore

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 15 August 2022

We had a very nice meal here one evening when visiting Crete after walking around Rethymno. The food is nice, and the garden an enjoyable spot for the evening. However, the food came at random times and we had starters before our wine had even...arrived. The bread was also almost inedible. A solid choice in Rethymno but did not wow us.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 8 August 2022 via mobile

A unique spot in a sweet corner of Rethymno. Everything is over the top.. Professionality, hospitality, cuisine and food, and last but not least a great wine list! Do not miss it. it is a mandatory experience.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 31 July 2022 via mobile

Lovely setting amongst the lemon trees in a secluded courtyard. Food and service good. Our choices included steak, lamb and for dessert Namelaka.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 24 July 2022 via mobile

After a great experience two years ago, we returned with friends - but it was a different experience. We were seated quickly but sadly from this point on, the service was inattentive - although always friendly. It took 30 minutes to take our order, needing...us to chase the staff to do so - when we did order, house wine is no longer available and our bottle wasn’t brought until we again chased it - food was tasty but sadly our dessert order of chocolate cake had run out… Overall, this a restaurant that charges very premium prices in Rethymno - and the service didn’t live up to the same standard.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 22 July 2022 via mobile

After eating in tavernas we wanted to have a little bit more fancier experience. This restaurant seemed to offer tasting menus so we decided go take fish option. Food was excellent in taste and also presentation. One recommendation could be to offer wine pairings because...the local wines were excellent but it was quite hard to quess what could be combined with dish.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Dear moy34, Thank you for your interest. Yes, you can visit us at the end of October. We are open until the first days of November. Kind Regards, Marios Portalios
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Lemonokipos (Lemon Tree Garden) is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5