Penelope Restaurant — Restaurant in Municipality of Rhodes

A Taste of Authentic Rhodes.

Slightly off the beaten track, nestled on El. Venizelou in Ialysos, Penelope Restaurant offers a truly delightful culinary experience that stands out from the typical tourist fare. If you are staying at one of the large, impersonal tourist hotels, give yourself a treat and visit Penelope's Restaurant. From the warm welcome to the last delicious bite, Penelope delivers an authentic taste of Rhodes, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking genuine Greek hospitality and exceptional food. The first thing that strikes you about Penelope is its charming and inviting atmosphere. It's unpretentious yet clearly well-loved, with a comfortable, family-run feel. Whether you're dining al fresco under the stars or inside their cozy interior, there's a sense of relaxed enjoyment that immediately puts you at ease. Now, onto the food – and this is where Penelope truly shines. The menu features a wonderful array of traditional Greek dishes, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a clear passion for local cuisine. I particularly enjoyed the kleftico, which was rich, flavourful, and perfectly balanced, an excellent take on classic Greek cooking. Don't miss the mezedes (appetizers) – they're perfect for sharing and offer a fantastic introduction to the breadth of Greek flavors. Each dish felt like it was cooked with care and attention to detail, reminiscent of home-cooked meals. Beyond the delicious food, the service at Penelope is impeccable. The staff are incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely keen to ensure you have a wonderful dining experience. They are happy to offer recommendations and are clearly proud of the food they serve. This personal touch adds significantly to the overall enjoyment of the meal. In a sea of dining options, Penelope Restaurant distinguishes itself by offering a genuine locally produced quality taste of Greece, served with warmth and sincerity. It's a place where you can savor traditional dishes in a welcoming environment, leaving you with a lasting impression of true  hospitality. Highly recommended for anyone...

nellie: this is the best place you can eat at in all of greece. we came here on the day we arrived when the restaurant was closed and and the chef came back and opened the kitchen for us. They were so considerate and gracious and helped us by having a chat about the local area and to use aloe vera for sun burn. The first time we went we all had pizza and it was so delicious and the waiters were so lovely to us. when we came back today we had two pork gyroses, one chicken, and papousakia which were all so so good that I could it every day for every meal. there are very cute cats there too and it is very pretty there !! 😊

ned: the restaurant was very pleasing the staff were lovely the food was delicious and nice and freshly made and very quick and efficient you have a good atmosphere there because the staff are very welcoming and kind honestly I couldn't ask for more. Personally I would say it's the best restaurant in the whole of greece and we have been to many restaurants this is by far my favourite one I just want to say thank you to the staff for being so amazing. Also I ordered a milkshake and it was the best one ever and it was ginormous.

jo: the chef went over and above for us when we first arrived in Rhodes - very late- and made us delicious pizzas, we then went back for more traditional Greek dishes and we were not disappointed! Lovely staff, varied menu and great vibe - worth a visit

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The service was not good. I think they were overwhelmed with the amount of guests that came in. They forgot about my main course, and by the time I asked where it was, my partner had finished her dinner. I paid for what we had and left. However, the food we had was very good.in hindsight I think a 1 star was not called for. I’ve updated to a 3 star because of the quality of the food and friendly staff. However, in answer to your reply, we did order all the dishes at the same time, and explained that only one of us was having a starter. Your food is excellent, all the best...