rotonda

It was a windy afternoon at the Rotonda restaurant. It is late September and getting cooler but we were warmly welcomed by our hosts Kallia and Giorgos. Many years of visiting Greece has taught us that moussaka can be made in every way imaginable but theirs was one of the best with homemade tomato sauce, excellent beef and delicious béchamel sauce. The meat balls came in a thick and well seasoned tomato sauce that was in a class of its own and seasoned with fresh herbs. As much as possible they source locally and yes you could just come for a drink and the view, but you would be missing out. As the Guide Michelin says about places like this: it’s worth the detour.

The place is magnificent, offering a panoramic view of Naxos and the surrounding Cyclades. The service was very friendly and the food was tasty and fresh. We had the axiotissa salad, stuffed biftekia (burgers) and orange pie and banoffee for dessert. We were very pleased and plan to come back soon.

The first thing that comes to mind about this place is without doubt the view. It is located in an amazing spot that overlooks the Aegean sea and the nearby islands. It is the ideal spot to stop for a coffee or a light snack and enjoy the view. As a restaurant food was OK but lacking character, perhaps best described as "pub food". It seemed as if the owners haven't decided if they want a cafe' or a restaurant and try to mix both. Having said that, there was nothing wrong with our food, large portions, fair prices but lacking that feeling of a family run tavern with home made food.Finally I have to comment on the VERY friendly owners. Young people driven by their desire to make their place better and always willing to start a conversation with their guests.

Stranded Kitesurfer in Naxos on a day without wind. Checked out TripAdvisor and came across this hint. Took my rented scooter for a half hour trip from the beach. And was blown away. It's all true: The view, the place, the atmosphere. Plus the staff really cares. They are truly friendly (not something obvious on the Greek islands, unfortunately), their menu is innovative, delicious, surprising, they try very hard. They asked me how I found them. Told them, so I promised them to leave this post. Go check it out. It's worth it. Even on a windy day.

The view from this place is insane. Best ive ever had from a resturant. We stopped here as a part of or round-trip at naxos with a quadbike. The guy was nice and the food and juice was really nice.

We stopped by Rotonda on our way back from Apiranthos because of the obvious fantastic view of the restaurant. We had not read about the place, but were very pleased with the whole experience - nice music, very friendly staff, and good food. And the view must be the best one at Naxos, this place is highly recommended!

Wow!!!!!!!, what a panoramic view!! On our trip to apiranthos we saw the great view and stopped and saw the wonderfull Restaurant, Bar, cafe and took a Nescafe frappe wit a wonderfull home made cake, which was superb arranged. We enjouyed the phantastic view over Naxos and to Paros Island and promised to the frtiendly caring People we would come back a week aletr to have a luch ther. AND we came back to enjoyu more Long the view and the wonderfull srevis from the owner women and her mother, who came from Amorgos. We took some Specials of the day: a great Moussaka, soooooo tasty, i never have eaten in Greece and pork cottelet with meat from the own farm...... We know if we come back to Naxos, we surely will visit again this wonderfull place.

Trevlig personal, plats och framförallt mat. Prova deras version av carbonara. Bästa matupplevelsen på Naxos för mig.

Op weg naar Panormos zijn we gestopt bij Rotonda voor een hapje en een drankje. Wat hebben ze de oude molen mooi opgeknapt. En zoals al meerdere keren gezegd is het uitzicht geweldig. Lekker onderuit met een hapje, drankje en dat uitzicht, ja dat is het ultieme vakantiegevoel! Zeker de moeite waard om even te stoppen.Marco & WendyAlmere, Holland

Είναι ένα απίστευτο μαγαζί σε μια πολύ όμορφη τοποθεσία. Πολύ ωραίο μέρος για καφέ, φαγητό και ποτό φτιαγμένο με μεράκι και αγάπη χτισμένο από πέτρα.Είναι πολύ ωραίο μέρος οπού μπορείς να πιεις καφέ, να φας ή να πιεις ποτό μιας και το βράδυ λειτουργεί σαν μπαρ. Εσωτερικά ο χώρος έχει ωραία διακόσμηση. Εξωτερικά έχει μαγευτική θέα και κήπο. Είναι περιποιημένο και καθαρό με ένα υπέροχο περιβάλλον.Με λίγα λόγια ένα από τα καλύτερα μαγαζία της Νάξου που επιβάλλεται κανείς να επισκεφτεί.

Als je het gebergte van Naxos verkent is de Rotonda een quasi verplichte stopplaats. Het is gelegen op de weg tussen Filoti en Apeiranthes. Er is een ruime parking en het terras is immens. De kaart is wel beperkt, het is eerder een drank- dan wel een eetgelegenheid maar het uitzicht is fantastisch!