The largest island of the Dodecanese offers countless options at all levels, from cosmopolitan beaches near the main town and deserted sandy beaches in the south to bustling nightlife in the Old Town and quiet evenings in the mountain villages. Same goes for the island’s gastronomic map, which features everything from fish taverns, Italian restaurants and chophouses, to street food and fine dining restaurants in the island’s major resorts. And while in the past hotel restaurants simply served the needs of their guests, in recent years they have significantly upgraded their menus, gaining glamour and prestige. Today, most of them are open to anyone who wishes to discover and enjoy their gastronomic treasures.

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12 Nissia

The restaurant’s refined cuisine is served by the pool and palm trees in the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Rodos Palace. The menu is inspired by the local cuisine while incorporating ethnic elements and modern techniques. The result is premium flavours, such as pickled turnips with tomato textures and bottargo (cured fish roe, coated in beeswax), or shi drum fillet with locally-grown spinach, fennel and verbena. The service is professional and friendly, while the atmosphere is classy and relaxing.

Info: 12 Nissia, Rodos Palace, Ixia, Rhodes, +30 22410 97222, www.rodos-palace.gr

Mylos

The restaurant of Atlantica Imperial Resort – located in Kolymbia, 22 km south of the city – is housed under a mill (in Greek μύλος), hence its name. In a sophisticated space surrounded by lawns and trees, overlooking the sea, you will taste Chef Ilias Kakouri’s dishes, whose experience in haute cuisine is extensive.

Start with the delicious and exuberant kakavia (fish stew, similar to the French bouillabaisse), continue with sea bream fillet savoro style served by black garlic dip and parsley infused oil. For the main course try the sea bass with asparagus and boiled greens. Weather permitting, Mylos is open from 18:30 to 21:30 and reservations are required in advance.

Info: Mylos, Atlantica Imperial Resort, Kolympia, Rhodes, +3022410 57000, www.atlanticahotels.com

Five Senses

The culinary experience offered by Lindos Blu restaurant is inspired by Greek and especially Dodecanese tradition and culture. As the name of the restaurant suggests, the latter is designed to offer a complete culinary experience that stimulates all five senses. With a panoramic sea view, Chef Dimitris Kontaratos prepares every night creative dishes that stay forever etched in one’s memory.

We singled out the slipper lobster dish with shrimps, bulgur and yoghurt, the wild fish dish with amanita, mussels and fish roe, the rooster dish with corn, mushrooms, liver and emmer wheat, and the black pork and truffle pasta. You can order à la carte or choose from the set menus starting from 75€/person, including wine. Five Senses is open from 19:00 to 23:30 and reservations are required in advance.

Info: Five Senses, Lindos Blu, Lindos, Rhodes, +30 22440 32110, www.lindosblu.gr

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Thea, Sheraton Rhodes Resort / Photo: Hotel’s website

Thea

Enjoy the unique sea view from the wooden deck on the sixth floor of Sheraton Rhodes Resort in Ixia and relish Chef Nikos Zervos’ gastronomic delights in a modern setting. Combining pure Greek ingredients and modern culinary techniques, the chef creates exceptionally light dishes that taste like summer. Start with gilt-head carpaccio with tomato, olives, chives, poppy seeds and citrus infused oil, and marinated sardines with roasted eggplant dip, pickled peppers and basil infused oil. Among the main courses, the sea bass dish –served with sage-flavoured potatoes, spinach, Swiss chard and tomato vinaigrette- as well as the shrimp and tomato orzo with coriander and gruyere cheese stand out. As a side dish, order the thin and crispy roditiki ladopitta (the authentic traditional pie of Rhodes). Thea is open from 19:00 to 23:00 and reservations are required in advance.

Info: Thea, Sheraton Rhodes Resort, Ialyssos Avenue, Ixia, Rhodes, +30 22410 75000, www.marriott.com/rhosi

Noble

Guided by the Rhodian culinary tradition, Chef George Troumouchis prepared a menu brimming flavours and aromas of the island. The Rhodian chef’s spin on authentic local dishes is the basis of the fixed 5 and 8-stage menus served on the top floor of Elysium Resort & Spa in Kallithea. Malathropites (traditional savoury pies with wild greens, herbs and fennel), cuttlefish ink and orange risotto, roasted brill with stuffed zucchini blossoms, sea urchin, onions and caviar, and for dessert, marmarites (small triangular pies) with honey, sesame, orange and almonds. Menus change regularly and new dishes are added.

Info: Noble, Elysium Resort & Spa, Kallithea, Rhodes, +30 22410 45700, www.noble.gr