A popular Greek restaurant with cathedral-side terrace seating, generous grill dishes and generally warm service, though current pricing, occasional rushing and uneven execution warrant choosing carefully.
Rhodos delivers strong food quality anchored by authentic Greek flavors and generous grilled seafood, elevated by a stunning cathedral-facing terrace that enhances the dining experience. Inconsistent seafood preparation and occasional service lapses prevent a higher grade, though friendly, efficient service and spacious multi-level design keep it reliably appealing for family dining.
Rhodos occupies a prime central position beside St John's Cathedral, and the terrace is the star seat: diners repeatedly describe cathedral views, parasols and lively people-watching. Inside, the multi-level room is spacious and cozy, with service that is usually friendly and brisk—one recent diner summed up the appeal as a lovely evening filled with laughs and a well-handled grill platter. The cooking is classic Greek, built around generous souflaki, gyros, mixed grills, moussaka and seafood rather than experimental technique. Meat platters are the safest crowd-pleaser, and the menu offers plenty of familiar traditional dishes, although calamari consistency and some sauces have drawn criticism. Value is now more nuanced: portions are often substantial, but premium tenderloin prices and extra-cost fries have made recent diners question the overall bill. Families are well catered for on paper, with a dedicated children's menu offering souflaki, gyros, suzuki, chicken souflaki, salmon and beef tenderloin. The menu is substantially more child-friendly than a purely sophisticated Greek kitchen, though the hamburger price appears to be an OCR error and should be checked. Families with serious allergies should speak to management in advance because one detailed report describes inadequate allergy communication.
The grill platters are the safest bet, but the tenderloin comes with a higher price and fries cost extra.
Booking is sensible, while lunch availability and allergy communication deserve extra attention before you arrive.
Choose the terrace for cathedral views and lively people-watching, while the spacious interior offers a cozier fallback.