Explore your culinary senses at Lindos Blu
Dominating the luxury Grecian hotel scene since 2009, if anyone is seeking the celebrity treatment with world-class service, they are positive to find it at Lindos Blu. Lindos Blu is five-star adults-only haven in Rhodes nestled on a quiet hillside facing the sparkling Mediterranean Sea; it’s truly luxurious in every way. From the pampering Spa and Health Club and the golden-sand beach to the heavenly accommodation options and the brilliantly attentive service, so many aspects of Lindos Blu stand out – but the gastronomy deserves its own pedestal. Indulge in utter refinement as you explore the culinary options at the hotel, from the award-winning Five Senses restaurant in an elegant setting to the 24-hour room service from the comfort of your abode. Whether you’re tucking into breakfast, lunch or dinner, thanks to the incredible service, amazing chefs and fresh ingredients, dining at Lindos Blu isn’t just a meal – it’s an experience.
Kontaratos Dimitris, Executive Chef
An excellent restaurant is only a reflection of its executive chef and that couldn’t be truer when it comes to Kontaratos Dimitris. Born and raised on Rhodes, Dimitris began his career as a food technologist before graduating from Culinary Art College and working in Germany at the well-known Kofler & Kompanie – Event Catering. He then went on to work in the two Michelin-starred NOMA Kitchen Lab in Copenhagen with renowned chef, René Redzepi.
It became evident that the traditional, local cuisine of Dimitris’ birthplace was significant for him to bring into the Lindos Blu kitchens. Experimenting with a sustainable way of cooking and creating an environment of exemplary teamwork, the menu at Five Senses Restaurant explores the concept of “sophisticated gastronomy” across a menu of immersive taste surprises. Let Dimitrs and his team take you on a journey to rediscover one of the world’s most delectable cuisines…
Five Senses
Touch, smell, sight, hearing, taste – all of these are promised to be stimulated at the Five Senses Restaurant. Well-kept culinary secrets of Greece are exposed as you indulge into an unforgettable dining experience of creative cuisine that truly can’t be compared. The restaurant itself boasts idyllic scenery inspired by the panoramic views of the Aegean Sea and the twinkling night sky which is certainly as romantic as it sounds. The dishes at Five Senses redefine ancient Grecian cooking methods that are perfectly paired with the extended wine list, and the combination of the two have earned the eatery multiple awards. In 2019, the restaurant was recognised with a Greek Cuisine Award and honoured with the “Top Notch” prize in the Greece’s Best Restaurants Awards competition, the only Greek gastronomy awards.
Five Senses operates for dinner only (19.00- 23.30) and reservations are required to avoid disappointment. The dress code is strictly smart causal, and swimwear is prohibited.
Smeraldo Restaurant
An all-day restaurant with more elegance than most, Smeraldo is the answer to your holiday hunger cravings. The breakfast buffet is the perfect way to begin your day as you indulge in fresh juices and gourmet coffees accompanied by an extensive choice of hot and cold dishes. If you’re craving eggs, pancakes or waffles, the chef will prepare them to order. In the mood for authentic Mediterranean meats and cheeses? Head to the fresh Lindos Blu deli. Oh, and if you’re more a tea than a coffee person, Smeraldo has its very own tea tasting selection which is beautifully presented to showcase the medicinal properties and flavours of each variety.
As if breakfast wasn’t indulgent enough, the á la carte lunch menu will certainly tantalise your taste buds. Delicious Greek meze, fresh fish, flavoursome pastas, delectable desserts… but don’t forget to save room for dinner. A gourmet Greek and Mediterranean buffet displays a tantalising array of hot and cold starters, salads, cheeses and desserts. The friendly waiters will serve you soup and a choice of three main courses (meat, vegetarian or fish).
Smeraldo operates for breakfast (07.00 – 11.00), lunch (12.00 – 16.30) and dinner (19.00 – 21.30). During the day, the dress code is resort casual with no swimwear allowed. For dinner, the dress code is smart casual and gentlemen are kindly requested to wear long trousers.
Bars
Food and drink go hand in hand so Lindos Blu has you covered with plenty of bar options to satisfy your thirst. Described as the place to be, Luna Rossa Lounge Bar offers panoramic views, brilliant service and a stellar cocktail menu. Luna Rossa is the ideal location for a post-dinner drink where a selection of international spirits, wines, champagnes and non-alcoholic beverages are served to the background of smooth tunes. During the day, Allegra Pool Bar is the go-to destination for refreshing drinks by the infinity pool. Cocktails and smoothies are the specialty here, as well as light lunches and snacks served when you’re feeling peckish. Oh, and if you truly don’t want to lift a finger then make the most of the Beach and Pool Service where the attentive staff will take your drink and snack orders while you relax under the shade of your umbrella. It doesn’t get any better than this…
Allegro Pool Bar and the Beach and Pool Service operate daily from 10.00 – 18.00. Luna Rossa Lounge Bar operates from 17.30 – 01.00.
Have we made you hungry? Lindos Blu doesn’t do anything by halves, so it comes as no surprise that the award-winning culinary options are just the icing on the cake of an already-perfect holiday experience. As part of Olympic Holiday’s Gold Collection, the hotel is offered on a bed and breakfast or a half board basis and promises that each and every dining experience is one to be remembered. All that’s left to do is pack your bags – and your appetite.