Il Borgo Rhodes

Located at Pl. Evreon Martiron 49, Rodos 851 00, Greece, Il Borgo Rhodes stands out as a highly acclaimed Italian restaurant on the beautiful island of Rhodes. Praised by many as one of the best Italian dining experiences in Greece, this establishment offers a memorable visit for locals and tourists alike.

📍 Location & Ambiance

Guests consistently highlight Il Borgo's lovely location, contributing to a great overall atmosphere. Described as a "lovely little restaurant," it provides a charming and inviting setting for an enjoyable meal. Whether you have a reservation or not, the staff are noted for being accommodating, even during busy periods.

🍝 Culinary Experience

The food at Il Borgo is frequently described as "mind blowing" and "superb," with emphasis on fresh, hot dishes and discernible flavors. Italian classics are executed with flair:

1. Pizza Perfection 🍕

   The pizza receives high praise, with one reviewer specifically mentioning the "Lucifer pizza" for its very nice spice. The quality of the pizza makes it a must-try.

2. Flavorful Dishes ✨

   Beyond pizza, the food quality is excellent, allowing diners to "taste every flavor" and fully enjoy the experience. The Prosciutto salad was also noted as lovely, although one guest found it slightly on the sweet side.

3. Coffee & Alternatives ☕

   The coffee is well-regarded. However, those seeking diverse plant milk alternatives should be aware that, as is common in Rhodes, only coconut milk was available at the time of one review.

🙌 Exceptional Service

The service at Il Borgo is a recurring highlight, described as "great," "very helpful and kind," and "attentive without being over the top." The staff show genuine care for their work, ensuring guests feel well looked after. Reviewers noted:

• Friendly and accommodating staff.
• Prompt food delivery and warm dishes.
• Regular, non-intrusive check-ins.
• A pleasant surprise of a free shot after paying the bill.

While one reviewer playfully mentioned the staff being "a little too friendly," the overwhelming sentiment points to a genuinely warm and professional team.

🤔 Points to Consider

While the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few minor points were mentioned:

• Wait Times: One review indicated a potential wait time of over an hour for food, suggesting that if you're very hungry, you might want to consider this. However, this seems to be an isolated comment amidst general praise for prompt service.
• Plant Milk Options: As mentioned, limited plant milk alternatives (only coconut milk noted) might be a consideration for some.

🌟 Overall Recommendation

Il Borgo Rhodes comes highly recommended as a "MUST TRY" for anyone visiting Rhodes Island. Its combination of outstanding Italian cuisine, a welcoming atmosphere, and truly exceptional service creates an experience that many guests can't stop talking about. Many reviewers expressed a strong desire to return and enthusiastically recommend it to others.

Starter: Fresh and flavourful bruschetta was a delightful start to the meal. The crisp toasted bread paired beautifully with the juicy tomatoes, garlic, and basil.Main dishes: I had a Tagliatelle Vitello Al Tartufo. Well prepared, very tasty. However, my wife had a mushroom risotto. This one was UNBEATABLE. Very very very good! Big portion. Happy food, happy evening.Price-wise: not cheap, but if you consider that you are in a touristic area with some touristic traps… it worths the price.

We stopped here for my daughter to have a bubble tea and it was lovely. The bubble tea corner bar is also part of this restaurant.We didn’t eat here we only had drinks.

Came here last year and the pizza was so good I returned again this year for another. Highly recommend. Very tasty, friendly staff and superb view if you find the right spot.

Great food - pasta was amazing. Good selection of beers and cocktails :)Very pretty views in a good central location.Staff are very sweet and kind, service is a little slow but they were very busy.

Delicious, fresh food. A bit heavy on the sauce for fish dishes but since the sauce is nice, we’d request it served on the side in the future.Pizza, salads, pasta and risotto, breads and bruschetta were all excellent but the atmosphere created by the excellent staff made it an even better experience.The brothers are hilarious and good natured but George (pictured) absolutely made the night for my mother-in-law. Great fun and warmth from him.