Rhodes Restaurants: Where to Eat by Area
The best eating on Rhodes follows the island's geography, from the lanes of the Old Town to the harbour tavernas and the mountain villages. This guide sets out where to eat by area: the Old Town, the village of Lindos, the beach fish tavernas of the south-east around Gennadi, and the wine village of Embonas. Hire a car to explore Rhodes at your own pace, covered in our Rhodes car hire guide.
- Old Town
- Sokratous lanes
- Village dining
- Lindos
- Fish tavernas
- Gennadi beach
- Wine village
- Embonas
Rhodes Old Town
The medieval Old Town is the first place to eat in Rhodes Town. Tavernas and cafes fill the lanes that run off Sokratous Street, the main shopping street that climbs toward the pink Suleymaniye mosque. Tables spill into small squares between the stone houses, and the choice runs from grilled fish to Greek classics. Eating within the walls pairs dinner with a walk past the Palace of the Grand Masters and the Street of the Knights.
Lindos
Lindos is the village to eat below a great sight. Tavernas thread through the white lanes under the acropolis, and several open rooftop terraces with views over the bay and the fortified hill. The village is car-free, so dinner comes after a walk up from the beach. It works best as an evening out for travellers staying in or near Lindos on the east coast, 55 km from the capital.
The south-east villages
The south-east coast keeps its dining simple and good. Down on the beach at Gennadi stand seafood tavernas that serve fish, grilled meat, salads and Greek dips at fair prices. Inland, the village of Apolakkia has several restaurants around its central square, where the through road passes. This is honest village and beach cooking rather than resort dining, a fit for travellers based in the quiet south-east around Gennadi and Kiotari.
Embonas and the mountains
Embonas is the village to eat and drink in the mountains. It is the wine capital of Rhodes, set at 850 m on the slopes of Mount Attavyros and ringed by vineyards. The village is known for local wine and for grilled meat, and its tavernas draw visitors up from the coast for the day. Read the Embonas guide for its wineries.
