Villa Petalutha
Rhodes, Greece

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Gastronomy

The unique tastes of Greece guarantee that you are in for many culinary surprises if you stay in the country. Greece benefits from a huge coastline - 1/5 of the country is made up of islands including Rhodes, as a result, fish and shellfish are abundant, and very popular. Lamb is the most popular meat..., and is cooked in so many different ways - roasted, braised, marinated and grilled, baked, broiled and stewed. The sun tends to smile on Greece too, and so vegetables are delicious and ripe. Herbs and vegetables that grow well in a brilliantly sunny land are common, such as oregano, thyme and mint, and eggplant, artichokes, tomatoes and fava beans.

Greece has a culinary tradition of approx. 4,000 years with the first recorded cookbook in history by a Greek Archestratos (330 B.C.). Nevertheless, Greek cuisine has both influenced others and embraced ideas from its neighbours but is above all Mediterranean and provides a very distinct local character. Traditionally, the Rhodian table was rich in variety and this tradition continues today.

There are numerous “shop front” taverners catering for the tourist, but venture a little off the beaten track and there are many restaurants offering high quality local dishes. But don’t expect a quick meal, the food is plentiful and meals are traditionally an event in themselves.

Starter - It is common to start a meal with a range of appetisers (mezedes), similar to those served in the Middle East and North Africa, or Spanish tapas.

Main - If you make it through to the main course the possibilities are almost endless. Moussaka and Kleftiko are the best known; the former being the classic dish of spiced minced lamb and aubergine baked with a cheese topping, and the latter being basically chunky pieces of lamb baked with thyme, oregano and garlic. Of course we have to mention the wonderful fresh fish and the Greek Salads (Feta, Oregano, Cucumber, Onion and Tomato) that are also very popular.

Dessert - As far as puddings are concerned, the Greeks like them sweet. Pastries and baklava are commonplace, as are poached fruit and syrup-soaked sponges. That said, sorbets and ice creams are cropping up more often these days.

Gourmets from all over the world have good reason to visit Rhodes as they have the chance to enjoy local specialties that brilliantly combine traditional and modern tastes. Details of our favourite restaurants are available for guests in Villa Petalutha who fancy a night off from home cooking.

Some of Our Favourites

Limanaki Restaurant

This is one of our favourite restaurants and it’s local.  With a wonderful traditional friendly Greek feel, terraces overlooking Kolymbia bay and excellent fresh fish along with many other delicious dishes.  Rhodeans go out of their way to come to this restaurant especially for lunch, after the fishing boats return with their catch. 

Try their chip pea fried “Pitarouda”, delicious!

 

Sergios’s Restaurant & Café Italico, Afandou Village Centre

Run by Afandou locals Sergio and his wife Heather, this Pizzeria bakes homemade oven Pizza’s along with other traditional Greek meals in a great atmosphere.  They also provide a take away and delivery service to the Villa (just refer to Villa Petalutha as they know where it is).  We have left a takeaway menu in the information pack.

Sergio also owns coffee shop and bar, Café Italico.  Serving the best coffees in town with light bites and cakes, it is also the perfect place to catch on your e-mails with free Wi-Fi for all customers.

 

Katholiki Restaurant, Afandou Beach

We have had one of our best Moussaka and Souvlaki (grilled meat on a skewer) at this family run restaurant.  Mostly frequented by locals, we take this as a good sign of quality and traditional foods. 

Sundays is always a busy time with the local Greek families, but it is also has a good atmosphere.

 

Mourella Restaurant, Kiotari

This restaurant has a wonderful traditional Greek look and feel, with a modern twist on the food.  Not only are they warm and friendly, popular with many locals coming all the way down from Rhodes town to enjoy the food, but they also grow many of their own vegetables.  Mourella is one of the local favourites for a Sunday lunch and is rumoured to have the best steaks on the island, you really must try it out if you are in the area. Their presentation of food is exquisite, as are their cocktails and desserts. The location of the restaurant is the south east coastal road, on the Kiotari beach front road.

 

Boudoir Kitchen Café, Rhodes New Town
www.boudoir.com.gr/

A beautifully designed café/restaurant with neoclassic looks and glass floor sections over the old Greek pebble mosaic ground. The pebble floors originate from where steam rooms once stood, further evidence of this continues in the bathrooms. 

The food is exquisite, our favourite dishes include Halloumi cheese and pesto starter, followed by one of the luscious pasta dishes.  It is perfect place to treat yourself.
 

The Island Café and Beach Bar, Kolymbia

We enjoy the Island café and beach bar for both pre and post meal drinks including some great cocktails.  Situated in a quiet cove with tables on the beach, you can enjoy your drink with the sound of the sea slowly lapping in the background. 

 

Floating Kontiki Restaurant & Café Bar, Rhodes Town

Moored in Mandraki Harbour, this floating restaurant is the perfect place to soak up the views of the medieval old town Grand Masters Castle, yachts and windmills with a cocktail or two.

The exclusive restaurant not only serves divine meals, but also is open for breakfast, coffee or a drink from the bar.

 

Rhodes New Town

Located on the edge of the old and new town of Rhodes this new café/bar/restaurant has some lovely features.  From its night lit water features to the contemporary set up and decoration of the building.  If you are in town, day or night, it’s well worth a visit. 

Perfect for the best coffee in Rhodes, cocktails, snacks or a meal.

 

Afandou Patisserie Shop, Afadou Village

We love this patisserie shop for its excellent baklava (a rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup/honey) and look forward to our trip to the shop every time.  There are plenty of other treats available including a selection of truffle chocolates.  The shop is located in the village right next door to Café Italico.

 

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