Elia-Olive Restaurant, Restaurant in Rhodes, Greece
Elia is a restaurant on Palms Square in Rhodes town, on the Greek island of Rhodes. It serves traditional Greek food, with a menu that covers salads, seafood, grilled meat, small shared plates, and homemade desserts.
Elia opened in 2002 and has been one of the more established dining spots in Rhodes town since then. Over the years it built a following among both locals and travelers passing through.
Elia sits on Palms Square in Rhodes town, a spot where you can watch the city go by from your table. The outdoor seating fills up on warm evenings, and sharing small mezze plates is a common way to eat here.
The restaurant is close to the Casino and the beach in Rhodes town and easy to reach on foot from the main areas. Booking a table in advance is a good idea, especially during spring and summer when outdoor seats fill up quickly.
One of the signature dishes is the Elia salad, made for two and combining capers, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and parmesan with a honey vinaigrette. The restaurant also has a courtyard where live guitar music is sometimes played during dinner.
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