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
Real Reviews, Real Home Cooking
Peter
Hidden gem in a little street of old town run by a lovely family with a real, home-made food cooked by chef Yannis.
We found it on our first night in Rhodes and kept coming here every single night!
All the dishes, whether you choose a fresh fish, moussaka, stuffed peppers or souvlaku tastes amazing! 😁
Christopher
Just by chance we discovered this (today 11th Jul 24) lovely traditional Greek Restaurant in the Old town of Rhodes.
After the hustle n bustle of the square which was manic, on one of the side streets we found Yiannes.
The food was delicious and very reasonably priced compared to most in the town.
The service was lovely and I would highly recommend anybody visiting the Old town of Rhodes to go and visit you won't be disappointed 😀