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Rhodes, Greece

Top food to try in Rhodes

6 dishes to eat in Rhodes, what is in them, and where they belong.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Pitaroudia

Pitaroudia
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Chickpea fritters with mint and onion, a Rhodian speciality.

2. Souvlaki and gyros

Souvlaki and gyros
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Skewered or shaved meat in pita, with chips inside the wrap.

3. Fresh fish by weight

Fresh fish by weight
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Grilled whole with oil and lemon.

Watch outConfirm the per-kilo rate and see the fish weighed before it goes on the grill.

4. Melekouni

Melekouni
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Sesame and honey bars, traditionally given at weddings.

5. Greek salad (horiatiki)

Greek salad (horiatiki)
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Tomato, cucumber, onion, pepper, olives and a slab of feta. No lettuce.

6. Local wine

Local wine
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Rhodes has an old wine tradition; the Athiri white is the one to look for.

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