Rhodes' Top 10 Cultural Restaurants — theculturetrip.com

Arhontiko is nestled in the skeleton of a house built in 1605, once belonging to a ship’s captain. The nautical décor is therefore apposite; an old sea chest sits proudly to one side and guests are invited to hunker down on velvety cushions, often in lieu of seats. The floor is strewn with pebbles and the walls whitewashed, leaving the grand stone arches exposed; the interior is evocative of the island back when it was a thriving port and trading post. Arhontiko serves fantastic seafood and has won a number of awards for said oceanic fare. Locals Dimitris and Flora are in charge of the restaurant and are hospitable hosts. For guests with a penchant for the outdoors, there is an outdoor terrace offering spectacular views over the acropolis.

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