The Isle of Rhodes is not a Greek restaurant as its name might suggest, but instead serves standard Italian favorites for good value. This popular spot on Main Street offers a casual atmosphere, with friendly, energetic servers. The menu is not extensive, but does feature a nice selection of Italian favorites and other staples including lasagna, spaghetti, sandwiches, and burgers. Pizza is also served, and is available in a "baby" 10-inch pizza. Topping options include the usuals: pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and so forth. I tried my favorite veggie combination: cheese, mushrooms, onions, and black olives. It was served piping hot with ample cheese, fresh mushrooms, and onions, and a thin crispy crust. Isle of Rhodes does not serve alcohol, but a large diet Coke went down fine after a long drive in Friday rush hour traffic.

This is a favorite gathering spot with the locals, where most patrons are greeted by name by the friendly staff. Though I was a stranger in town, I soon felt right at home. A little girl at the next table, who’d been eyeing my pizza, started a debate on the merits of mushrooms with me. She was strongly anti-mushroom, despite her parents, siblings and I trying to convince her to give them a try. Mushrooms or not, the pizza here is a popular selection, as throughout my meal I noted a number of people coming in to get pizzas for takeout. Isle of Rhodes is a very casual spot, but a good bet for a pizza or other Italian favorites that won’t break your budget.