A picturesque canal-side Greek restaurant with genuinely strong food and welcoming staff for many diners, but uneven hospitality, reservation rigidity, and high prices relative to portions make the experience inconsistent.
Rodos Good Taste Restaurant earns its standing through strong food quality, with frequently praised fish and lamb dishes, while its canal-side floating terrace is a recurring highlight. Warm service wins frequent praise, though occasional reports of rudeness and premium pricing keep it from a perfect showing. Uneven visits and a cramped indoor room hold it back from a higher standing.
Rodos Good Taste occupies a charming spot on Leiden's waterfront, where the terrace and floating seating do much of the scene-setting. Reviews describe a warm, holiday-like atmosphere, thoughtful staff, and the occasional personal touch—one guest particularly appreciated having a lost bag safely recovered. The room can feel snug, and the welcome is not universally smooth, but when the evening clicks, the canal view and relaxed table service make it memorable. The cooking is polished Greek rather than a basic meat-and-fries operation: mezedes, seafood, lamb, vegetarian plates, Greek wines, and dessert are all part of the appeal. Baklava, fish, lamb, calamari, and the halloumi orzo draw the most praise, while a handful of diners found the food ordinary or the prices difficult to justify. The current menu offers creative breadth through vegan reinterpretations, but it remains rooted in recognizable Greek dishes rather than experimental cuisine. Families are welcome in practice, with a recent review describing attentive service despite a table of four children. The menu has familiar choices such as hamburger, fries, chicken, souvlaki, pasta-like orzo, and baklava, alongside more adventurous seafood and vegetable dishes. Portions and prices may be less appealing to hungry children, so families should book ahead and clarify sharing or starter requirements before arriving.
Area vibe: Historic canal-side city centre known for university life, museums, and tourist footfall.
Safety: Generally safe with good lighting and regular evening foot traffic around the canals.
What's nearby: Near Leiden Central, canals, the Burcht, museums, university buildings, and many cafes and restaurants.
Seafood, lamb, halloumi orzo, and baklava are the strongest starting points, but the tasting menu has a two-person minimum.
Plan ahead for premium pricing, potentially slow or rigid service, and a restaurant where the canal-side setting may matter as much as portion size.
The floating terrace and Leiden canal views create a relaxed holiday mood, while the compact room and uneven service can temper the experience.