Koukos
Κούκος
An all-day restaurant and bakery set in a traditional house in the New Town, famous for its Symi baby shrimps, wood-fired pies, and local snacks.
Koukos is located on the Mandilara pedestrian street in the New Town, combining a restaurant, bakery, and boutique hotel of the same name, featuring multiple terraces and small courtyards within the traditional house. It is a great spot in the morning for freshly baked pies and coffee, while the evening menu features fried Symi baby shrimps, wood-fired roast lamb, eggplant bourek, and matsi pasta. Portions are large and ideal for sharing, though service can occasionally be slow. Average spend is about €25–40 per person. It is often packed on weekend nights, and even in October, diners report that it is difficult to get a table without a reservation. Located in the New Town, outside the Old Town walls.
Opening hours
Restaurant daily around 12:00–00:00; bakery open daily with earlier opening hours
Nearby sights
- Elli Beach & Aquarium of Rhodes
- Mandraki Harbour
- Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
- Street of the Knights
- Rhodes Clock Tower
- Mosque of Suleiman
- Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
- Medieval City of Rhodes