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AvlivsTamam Restaurant
Both establishments are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Avli is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tamam Restaurant. Avli comes in at #1 in Crete with approval from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Avli
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Xanthoudidou 22, Rethymnon, Crete 74100, Greece
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Fodor's "This stone, barrel-vaulted dining room and a multitiered garden are part of the gorgeous Avli hotel and are attractive settings for creative interpretations of Cretan cuisine." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Venetian garden villa has a well-deserved reputation for serving some of the city’s most creative Cretan food in a lovely patio setting." Full review
Tamam Restaurant Fodor's Lonely Planet
New York Times
49 Zambeliou st.,, Chania Town, Crete 73100, Greece
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Fodor's "An ancient Turkish bath has been converted to one of the most atmospheric restaurants in Chania's Old Town." Full review
Lonely Planet "This excellent, convivial taverna in a converted Turkish bathhouse fills with chatting locals at tables spilling out onto the street." Full review
New York Times "A restaurant called Tamam, where the waiter brought snails, grilled sardines and local octopus. Four men, one of them playing a Cretan lyra and the others an accordion, guitar and standing bass"
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