A popular international restaurant in Rhodes New Town serving everything from burgers to pasta to mezedes, with a lively bar scene and reasonable prices. A good option for groups with varied tastes or travelers wanting something other than traditional Greek food.
Babylon is a relaxed, all-day restaurant and bar in Rhodes New Town that has earned a loyal following by offering a wide international menu alongside a lively bar atmosphere, making it a dependable choice for groups with varied tastes or travellers who want a break from the otherwise Greek-centric dining options across the island. The kitchen produces competent versions of a broad range of dishes — beef burgers, seafood pasta, mezze-style sharing boards, and simple grills — without any single cuisine dominating, which is both its strength and its limitation. The bar programme is above average for Rhodes New Town, with craft beers, a cocktail list, and a reasonable wine selection available through a long service day from morning to well past midnight. The setting is a lively indoor-outdoor space on Orfanidou Street, one of the New Town's busiest restaurant strips, and the atmosphere is energetic rather than intimate. It is a particularly good choice for large groups, for a pre-club dinner before heading to the New Town's bar district, or for families with teenagers who might resist a third consecutive fish taverna. Prices are fair for the category and location, and the kitchen maintains consistent output through a long service day.
Signature dishes
- Beef Burger — €12
- Seafood Pasta — €15
- Mezze Sharing Board — €18
Good to know
- Known for
- Relaxed international dining with a wide range of options for every kind of traveller
- Hours
- 11 AM - 1 AM
Location
Orfanidou 21, 851 00, Rhodes
36.4490, 28.2240 View on map
Highlights
- Wide international menu covering burgers, pasta, mezze, and grills — suits groups with varied tastes
- Long service hours from morning through the early hours — one of Rhodes New Town's most flexible venues
- Above-average bar with craft beers and cocktails on Orfanidou Street's lively restaurant strip
- Mezze sharing board — the best way to eat here as a group
- Consistent, reliable quality without the highs or lows of a narrowly specialist kitchen
Tips for visiting
- The mezze sharing board is the safest order for groups — it covers the kitchen's strongest preparations.
- Good pre-bar dinner option; the kitchen stays open late on the New Town's busiest nights.
- Sit outside on the Orfanidou terrace rather than inside for the full New Town street atmosphere.
- Avoid peak dinner time on weekends in July–August — the kitchen becomes stretched and service slows.
- The bar programme is better than most neighbours; the craft beer selection is worth exploring.
When to visit
Casual dinner or drinks from May through October. Best suited to a mid-evening meal before exploring the New Town bar district, or as a flexible late-night option.
Accessibility
The restaurant is on a flat street in Rhodes New Town with step-free access. The indoor-outdoor layout is easily navigable. Wheelchair users can access the outdoor terrace without difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Babylon suitable for families with children?
Yes — the broad menu, relaxed atmosphere, and long hours make it one of the more family-friendly options in Rhodes New Town.
What is the best time to visit?
The restaurant is most enjoyable in the early evening for dinner before 9 PM, or later in the night as a bar. The gap between 9 and 11 PM is when it tends to be at its busiest.
Does Babylon take reservations?
Reservations are generally accepted and advisable for large groups on summer weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible during quieter periods.
Is there a dress code?
No dress code — the atmosphere is casual and beachwear transitions comfortably to the early evening service.