Marco Polo Restaurant, Rhodes

Nestled within the courtyard of the Marco Polo Mansion, this restaurant is renowned for offering the most inventive cuisine in Old Town. The dishes burst with explosive flavors, reflecting the great pride and passion the chefs invest in their creations.

Seasonal menus might feature delicacies such as cuttlefish on a bed of courgette mousse or pork medallions accompanied by soft manoúri cheese, fig, and red peppercorn sauce. Be sure to save space for indulgent desserts like chocolate frozen with strawberries or kaltsoúnia, sweet-cheese turnovers that are a treat for the palate.

Co-proprietor Spyros is passionate about wines, making it worth exploring his carefully curated cellar selections if the house wine doesn’t catch your fancy.

The restaurant itself exudes a cool, vibrant atmosphere with colorful walls, offering a cozy, family-run ambiance.