Must-see restaurants in Rhodes Town

  • Marco Polo Cafe

    Rhodes Town

    Despite being barely visible, or even signed, from the street, this irresistible dinner-only restaurant is filled nightly, with diners savouring exquisite…

  • Meltemi

    Rhodes Town

    If you want to eat on the waterfront, Rhodes Town holds no better option than Meltemi, nestled into the sands of Elli Beach, just beyond Mandraki Harbour…

  • To Megiston

    Rhodes Town

    Look no further for the classic Greek-holiday taverna experience: welcoming, witty waiters; retsina flowing freely; and all the classics prepared just…

  • Koykos

    Rhodes Town

    This inviting complex of historic homes, on a pedestrian shopping street, consists of several antique-filled rooms – cuckoo clocks feature strongly –…

  • Old Town Corner Bakery

    Rhodes Town

    With jazz and the scent of aromatic arabica coffee drifting through this tiny bakery cafe, and out to a handful of tables on the street, this is an Old…

  • Niohori

    Rhodes Town

    It’s all about the meat at this simple backstreet taverna; the owner is a butcher, with a shop across the street. Sit outside rather than the dazzling…

  • To Marouli

    Rhodes Town

    'Marouli' means lettuce, and you can expect greens galore in this standout vegetarian restaurant. The pasta, which like the owner comes from Italy, is…

  • Kerasma

    Rhodes Town

    The pick of several contemporary-styled restaurants on the New Town’s fanciest dining street, Kerasma gives Greek classics a fusion twist, with dishes…

  • Pizanias

    Rhodes Town

    This atmospheric restaurant, opening onto one of the Old Town’s most attractive, peaceful squares, is celebrated for its fresh seafood – from boned, slow…

  • Dinoris Fish Restaurant

    Rhodes Town

    Tucked just inside the walls, across from the Archaeological Museum, Dinoris is among the Old Town’s fanciest and more expensive options, with romantic…

  • Mama Sofia

    Rhodes Town

    A spit away from the Roloi clock tower, facing the Mosque of Süleyman, Mama's has been feeding travellers quality Greek cuisine for generations. The…

  • Yiannis

    Rhodes Town

    Flying the flag for the cuisine of Karpathos island, little Yiannis serves some of the Old Town's best traditional Greek food. There’s seating indoors and…

  • Nireas

    Rhodes Town

    Nireas delivers beautifully prepared seafood, served outdoors beneath a vine-shaded canopy, and presided over by the dynamic Theo, from Symi. It's a…

  • Romios Restaurant

    Rhodes Town

    Don’t be misled by the enchanted-grotto setting of canopied couches, birdcage nooks and fairy lights. Romios (not to be confused with run-of-the-mill…

  • Hatzikelis

    Rhodes Town

    Smart Hatzikelis has a romantic setting near the harbour, beside a ruined basilica. Lunchtime sees bargain deals to lure in day trippers; in the evening…

  • Fournariko

    Rhodes Town

    While the main dining room serves up tasty Italian dishes, including pizza straight from the brick oven, Fournariko is first and foremost a bakery, with…

  • Koozina

    Rhodes Town

    The New Town sees a lot of Scandinavian visitors, and with its wooden floors and tin watering cans artfully hanging from its white walls, this open-sided…

  • Petaladika

    Rhodes Town

    Petaladika might look like just another tourist trap, tucked into a corner just off the main Old Town drag, but with its fresh white-wood interior, and…

  • Taverna Kostas

    Rhodes Town

    Run by grandfather Kostas, this friendly Old Town taverna spreads from a simple limewashed dining room into a bright rear conservatory. Come for Greek…

  • Yachting Club Cafe

    Rhodes Town

    As the name might suggest, this smart cafe looks out on the glittering yachts of Mandraki Harbour. Come for a €12 breakfast – one is large enough to feed…