Yiannis Home Cooking – Authentic Greek Taverna in Rhodes Old Town
Grandma’s recipes, island-fresh ingredients, and family hospitality since 1987.
Step through the medieval walls of UNESCO-listed Rhodes Old Town and straight into our family kitchen. For 38 years, Grandma Maria has started her day before sunrise to slow-braise lamb, hand-roll vine-leaf dolmades, and taste every sauce—just as she did when Yiannis first opened the taverna back in 1987.
4.5⭐ Rated Hidden-Gem Taverna Near the Palace
- 4.5/5 on Google from 700+ diners praising “home-made flavours”
- 5-minute walk (0.5 km) from the Palace of the Grand Master—easy Old-Town stop.
- Indoor stone arches & leafy courtyard, wheelchair-accessible seating.
- Generous portions, honest prices—most mains €10-15.
- All cards + cash accepted for stress-free holiday dining.
Island Classics Cooked Fresh Every Morning
Signature dishes never leave the menu:
- Moussaka crowned “best of the trip” by reviewers.
- Lamb kleftiko slow-baked five hours in Grandma’s clay pot.
- Stuffed tomatoes & peppers (VG/GF) with mint from our courtyard.
- Charcoal-grilled sea bream landed the same morning off Lindos.
- Honey-soaked baklava & orange pie baked daily.
Eat Like a Local, Feel Like Family
Dine under vine-draped pergolas or centuries-old arches while Yiannis stops by with a complimentary meze “for new friends.” Guests call it “eating in a Greek home, not a tourist restaurant.”
Lunch 12:00-17:00 • Dinner 18:00-23:00
Summer Season
We kindly ask guests to arrive within these windows so every plate gets Grandma’s full attention.
Address: Platonos 41, Old Town Rhodes 851 00 • Phone: +30 22410 36535
