The best restaurants Rhodos

Marco Polo Mansion offers refined cuisine in an idyllic setting. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the tourist trade in a small alleyway in the old town, it's an enchanted garden hidden within a medieval building. Here, you'll be able to enjoy the finest quality dishes. The fundamentals of Greek cuisine and Italian gastronomy are revisited in a more contemporary but not at all pretentious approach. Every tradition is respected, and flavors take precedence over everything else. Don't miss the desserts, which are just as delicious.

This Italian restaurant offers tasty traditional cuisine, using quality products that are seasonal whenever possible. Here, you'll taste the best pizzas and fresh pasta on Rhodes. We can't recommend enough what to try first, as everything is so delicious. The garganelli all'amatriciana, for example, is a short pasta with guanciale , but the raw carpaccios are just as fabulous... Also perfect for those looking for a change from Greek tavernas. Locals pass the address around, so don't hesitate!

When Constantinos Avantis opened his tavern on the beach of Afandou in 1983, he never thought that the whole island of Rhodes would one day rush to his table. The years have passed and today it is no longer a small hut but a solid restaurant, renowned for its fish and seafood specialities. Lobster spaghetti is the most popular dish in the world, but let yourself be tempted by today's peaches, you won't regret it! However, be careful with the addition, especially with fresh fish.

Situated in the heart of Lindos, this restaurant has been going from strength to strength, offering a truly magnificent view of the acropolis rising above the village. Mythos All Day Restaurant offers a fine menu of homemade Greek specialities. The owner takes great care of his customers. A good address for a romantic dinner: we recommend you make a reservation, as the restaurant is very popular in the evenings.

Caesar's has one of the most beautiful terraces in Lindos. It has an ideal swimming pool to relax while sipping a delicious cocktail and sharing delicious mezzedes facing the sunset. After a day of walking, cultural visits or intensive beach, what could be better? Here, the small dishes to share, the mezzedes therefore, are classics of traditional Greek cuisine, which have been revisited in a gourmet version. The welcome and service are worthy of a great restaurant, do not miss it: you are guaranteed to fall in love with it.

This elegant restaurant is located in a small alleyway in Lindos. No terrace, but a hushed, chic atmosphere, combining tradition and modernity. The owner, Georges, takes great care to ensure impeccable, professional service. The cuisine is top-notch and very good value for money, given the dishes on offer. Once again, a special effort is made to combine traditional recipes with a contemporary approach. An establishment that has won praise far beyond Lindos' borders.

Rhodians come to this simple restaurant on a residential street in the new town to eat a real traditional meal, prepared just like at home. Everything is good, especially the zucchini flower fritters, which we recommend. The family who run this delightful tavern are natives of Karpathos: you can discover some of the island's culinary specialties and admire the old photos adorning the walls. The atmosphere is simple and warm, far from the tourist crowds: this is an authentic taverna, just the way we like it.

If you're dying for fresh fish, look no further: To Fresko is the tavern for you! Specialized in fish and seafood dishes, we eat the fish caught in the morning by the husband of one of the owners. A menu without surprises but of quality in a simple and family atmosphere. You will be served homemade prepared dishes and well grilled fish (which is not so easy to find). As always, the bill goes up quickly with fresh fish but the other dishes are quite cheap

Located in a traditional house with a pleasant shaded courtyard, Broccolino is a very friendly Italian restaurant. Elia and Cristina left their native Italy to open this warm restaurant where Emilia Romagna's cuisine is in the spotlight. Fresh pasta, shrimp or fish tartars depending on the arrival of the day, gnocchi with truffles and provolone, tiramisu for dessert and Italian wines in glasses.... It is a delicious culinary stay in Italy that you will find in the heart of Lindos. Finally, the cocktails are delicious.

This traditional kafeneio is the first coffee you will see when you arrive in Kattavia village square. Set in the shade of tall trees, it is the ideal place for a refreshing lunch break or a comforting dinner. The menu is limited to a few simple but well prepared options: omelettes, local sausages, fresh daily specials and some grilled meat or fish. In the evening, windsurfers and kitesurfers from Prasonisi meet there for dinner and a drink: the village is then enlivened by a thousand nautical conversations!

In the world of Kallithea, there are the hallmarks of mass tourism on the one hand, and the rare temples of luxury or simple authenticity on the other. The thermal baths and the Elysium are the epitome of luxury, while the Noble restaurant has become a destination for fine dining. On the wonderful terrace overlooking the bay, young chef Spyros Kougios concocts elegant, complex dishes, even daring a few forays into molecular cuisine orchestrated by his mentor, chef Troumouchis. Impeccable service and a fine wine list.

Dimitri and Flora, the owners of this tasty restaurant, have settled in one of the oldest captain's houses in Lindos. The building dates back to the very early 17th century: admire the traditional pebble mosaic floors. The restaurant has a good location: opt for an outdoor table on the terrace overlooking the citadel and the acropolis. It's so romantic! Traditional flavours, seafood dishes and fresh local fish. Excellent homemade desserts too, and a very good wine list.

Plates that smell of southern Italy, simple and authentic. Thin-crust pizzas are baked to perfection, and pasta dishes will satisfy hearty appetites looking for something other than traditional Greek cuisine. You'll also find a wide variety of Italian charcuterie. All served in a friendly, unpretentious family atmosphere. The portions are generous and the produce is fresh - what more could you ask for? Undeniably one of the best addresses in the area, especially with the younger crowd.

We come to this good inn to eat, drink, chat, snack, listen to music and certainly have a good time. The dishes are really delicious and the choice is varied: there is the whole range of Greek cuisine. We come here in the morning to have coffee and breakfast (tasty bougatsa), and we stay there until late in the evening to share mezzedes (very good honey feta cheese) or more elaborate dishes. Small addition, the establishment has a few rooms on the first floor, pretty and very comfortable.

This beach restaurant was recently opened on the headland of the famous Anthony Quinn Bay. People come here to share mezzedes with a view, to take a coffee break in the shade between swims or to sip a cocktail at the end of the day. The location is idyllic, of course, but the cuisine is no slouch either, remaining above average compared to other establishments of its kind with the same trendy, boho chic look.

If it were only necessary to remember one souvlaki address in Rhodes, it would be this one, a few meters from Akti Miaouli beach! Certainly, the shop doesn't really look like anything: a boui-boui a little cracks at most. As for the location, in front of a gas station, it doesn't really make you dream. However, it would be wrong to stop at appearances because it is the best pita gyros and one of the best souvlaki in the city. All the ingredients are undeniably fresh, whether it's the meat itself, the bread, or even the tzatziki!

Cooking a burger may seem easy, but the Burger Lab takes its art a step further. First, the quality of the ingredients is impeccable, with buns and breads prepared and baked on site. Then with sweet potato fries that rival no less tasty truffle fries. Finally, with sophisticated burgers: try the salmon burger, a gustatory masterpiece with black bread buns. To enjoy this, a nice white courtyard or a rooftop with a breathtaking view of the acropolis and the church tower.

From the 100% vegetarian (and mostly vegan) dishes served to its environmental approach (zero plastic), this restaurant will delight veggies. From breakfast to dinner, ONO by Marouli has managed to offer travelers what was sorely lacking in Rhodes: good, healthy, delicious and rather inexpensive food. The menu changes regularly and is inspired by Israeli cuisine, which knows how to combine flavors, veganism and fresh produce. On the drinks front, the house cocktails and lemonade are well worth the detour. Brunch is a must for a good start to the day.

There are fewer than 30 year-round residents in Vati, fortunately untouched by the fires of 2023: Kostas and Toula have been offering delicious, traditional, high-quality cuisine for many years. We come here off the beaten track and away from mass tourism to enjoy a quiet lunch. The ingredients are incredibly fresh, and the dishes are prepared with taste and simplicity, without hiding behind superficial frills. Just ask for the katsikaki, a delicious kid with lemon. Vegetarians will be delighted too. Everything is homemade!

This chic, luxurious restaurant offers top-notch Mediterranean and Greek cuisine, admittedly more expensive than the average in Lindos (itself inflated in the village's restaurants due to the influx of tourists), but well worth it for the quality of the dishes and ingredients on offer. You'll appreciate the sober decor, which gives way to the traditional architecture of the whole place: the pebble mosaic floors are magnificent, as are the views over the rooftops. Reservations are essential if you want a table after 6pm.

Greek and international cuisine in this family bistro brasserie as you love them. You are especially recommended for meat, which has made the restaurant reputation. Inside, you will see a collection of Greek plates and dishes. The pleasant terrace overlooks a small square with archaeological remains.

Very good restaurant with a very varied menu and rich dishes. The staff were very helpful and helpful. Large terrace, close to the casino and the beach.

Do you like fish? Don't go any further. It is probably the best fish restaurant in the city. You choose your fish, then a few minutes later it's on your plate. The cut is made before you. And then the owner of the restaurant is an incredible character that speaks about ten languages, but not French…

This restaurant, whose name literally means "Taste of Rhodes", is located in the new district that rises, on the side of the new marina. You will discover the traditional cuisine of the island at its peak. Here, there is no compromise on product quality and the culinary heritage of Rhodia. Try cheese croquettes, parsley and garlic cooked in the oven, or beef cheek, deliciously prepared! It is also an opportunity to taste the local wines of which Rhodes has the secret. Friendly and pleasant service.

Akres opened a few years ago in a beautiful traditional building that has been magnificently renovated in a sleek, elegant contemporary style. The house prides itself on bridging the gap between tradition and the avant-garde, right down to its kitchens, which offer classics of Rhone gastronomy, successfully revisited by chefs who dare to mix new ingredients in a thoroughly modern approach. The result is a gastronomic experience of the highest quality, all in a sumptuous setting with a view of the Acropolis to boot.

It's a well-hidden treasure nestling in the rocks of the peninsula that juts out to the south of the Kallithea thermal baths. Far from the high-rises and resorts, this summer shack spreads out its few tables in the shade, overlooking the infinite horizon of the Aegean. On the menu: a limited menu that reflects the freshness of the dishes offered in the kitchen. Treat yourself to a few mezzedes and grilled fish, sheltered from the world. No loud music, just a few good-value deckchairs and you're back to the simple pleasures of Greece, far from the crowds.

Lachania became an artists' den when foreigners in search of tranquility bought back the traditional houses abandoned by the locals who went to the United States or Australia to try their luck. Since then, life in the village has revolved around the central square and the only tavern in the shade of the plane tree. Here, Michalis serves a limited and simple menu but only uses fresh ingredients. The emblematic dish: eggs with chips. It's simple, we grant you that, but when they are good products, what a treat!

One will come to the restaurant and wine bar of the eponymous hotel, notably for its impressive cellar which aligns a beautiful selection of 170 Greek wines, including some orange wines. The restaurant, which matches the hotel's chic and tasteful style, offers an assortment of cheeses to match either the white wines or the more robust reds. Grilled meats, grilled cheeses and traditional Greek dishes(ladopita, tigania...) complete the menu.

This traditional kafeneio has been installed in the New Market since 1946. Today, it has been taken over by the granddaughter of the original owner, who has given new life and dynamism to this historic establishment. We like to come and sit in the shade to have a good breakfast in the morning (omelettes, toasts) over an iced coffee, waiting for the arrival of the day's fishing. The extra-fresh small fish are grilled or fried for lunch and are simply served with a little fava or eggplant caviar. That's what happiness is all about after all!

Overlooked by the rock of the Acropolis, this beach establishment spreads out its tables and deckchairs over the small bay of Saint-Paul, south of Lindos. The setting is exceptional, which explains the inflated prices (especially for deckchairs rented by the day). But the quality of the place is no less high, with a tasty menu, a boho chic aesthetic that's been all the rage for the past few years, and the opportunity to swim and dine in one of the island's most beautiful spots.

The village of Apollona lies about halfway between Eleoussa and Prophitis Ilias, about 10-15 minutes by car, below the forest mountain. This farming village is home to a little gem of Rhodian gastronomy: the Paraga tavern. Housed in a former club for Italian officers, this traditional tavern offers local cuisine, prepared and cooked the old-fashioned way (wood-fired) with locally produced ingredients. You'll discover a taste of Rhodian authenticity, in a setting from another time.