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A popular family spot where the moussaka is a reliable staple, always fresh and served in satisfyingly large portions. — Ialysos

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Offers a high-end take on pitaroudia in a beautiful rooftop setting, ensuring they are perfectly drained and never greasy. — Lindos

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A favorite for its high-quality ingredients and atmospheric setting; their pitaroudia are famously crisp and use a high ratio of fresh Rhodian mint. — Old Town

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Evening; located in a beautiful, shaded square.

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A no-nonsense "cook-shop" that serves honest, local-style pitaroudia to the city's working crowd at lunch. — New Town

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Worth the drive inland to this village square spot where pitaroudia are served as part of a legendary local meze spread. — Psinthos

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The village spots in Archangelos often serve a more rustic moussaka with larger chunks of potato and meat. — Archangelos

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A neighborhood gem where the pitaroudia are exceptionally crisp and follow a closely guarded family recipe from the owners' village. — Old Town

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Several traditional spots in Kremasti serve honest, local-priced moussaka to their regular neighborhood clientele. — Kremasti

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Widely considered the island's temple of traditional food; they use wood-burning ovens and earthenware pots to produce what many locals call the most authentic pitaroudia in Rhodes. — Apollona

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Weekend lunch; located in a mountain village 50km from Rhodes Town.

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A legendary establishment where the recipes have been passed down through generations; their moussaka is famously light on grease and heavy on rich, nutmeg-scented béchamel. — Old Town

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19:30 for a family dinner.

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Known for its refined seafood meze; the pitaroudia here are exceptionally light and serve as a refreshing counterbalance to the heavier fish dishes. — Old Town

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21:00 in the quiet courtyard near the ruins of the Church of the Virgin.

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Located near the historic walls, this spot serves very traditional, large-sized pitaroudia that are ideal for sharing with a group. — Old Town

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A reliable, long-standing family spot known for its commitment to Rhodian staples; their pitaroudia are a required order for any first-time visitor. — Old Town

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Evening.

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A minimalist seafood spot that lets the ingredients speak for themselves; their pitaroudia are straightforward, honest, and remarkably consistent. — Old Town

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Lunch; one of the oldest and most respected fish tavernas in the city.

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A no-frills, family-run taverna where the pitaroudia are cooked to order and have a distinctively chunky, homemade texture. — Old Town

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Lunch; a simple, high-quality spot popular with the local Old Town workers.

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Some of the smaller, family-run spots in the Kallithea area serve exceptionally good, homestyle moussaka. — Kallithea

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A classic beachside taverna where the pitaroudia are light, golden-brown, and packed with fresh mint and local onions. — Stegna Beach

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Several small tavernas in the market serve moussaka as a daily staple for market workers and savvy locals. — New Town

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Many of the smaller spots along the beach serve excellent stifado as a hearty alternative to grilled fish. — Stegna

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A legendary family-run seafood institution where the pitaroudia serve as the perfect salty-crunchy starter before a meal of the daily catch. — Stegna

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Sunset dinner on the beach; 30km south of Rhodes Town.

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