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Rotonda

Name: Rotonda
Price range: €€€

Rotonda stands at Agios Ioannis before Apeiranthos, with a west-facing terrace looking across valleys to Paros and the sea. The kitchen goes beyond a view stop with kalogeros, smoked-pork gnocchi, cheese balls and orange pie.

Our take

Sunset requires the mountain road

Sunset rail tables disappear first and the drive from Chora takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes on mountain roads. Book the seating area, arrive before 19:00, appoint a confident driver and stay beyond the rush for dessert rather than leaving the moment the sun drops.

What visitors say

Tripadvisor lists about 1,560 reviews; June and July 2026 diners praise kalogeros, desserts and parking, while reservations and night driving dominate practical advice.

Platforms researched: Tripadvisor. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Good to know

Mountain sunset terrace, Advance booking, Easy nearby parking, and Confident driver advised

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