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SANTORINI RESTAURANT GUIDE

Anemoloos

Exo Gonia

Tel: +302286033880

A family run business, with outstanding Greek cuisine, serving well-cooked dishes with fresh quality ingredients. The plates are based on meat and vegetables, cheese and herbs, while a lot of olive oil is used. From its terrace, you can admire the beautiful view over Kamari.

Dress code: Casual

 Lunch, Dinner

 

Armeni Restaurant

Armeni

Tel: +302286071053

In a simple unpretentious and relaxed atmosphere and in absolute faith to Santorinian cuisine, Armeni will captivate you with its delectable dishes that are packed with the flavors of the sun and sea.

Savor delicious, highest quality fresh island seafood, just steps from the ocean at this unique tavern.

Dress code: Casual

Lunch, Dinner

 

Aktaion Restaurant

Firostefani

Tel: +302286022336

Aktaion Restaurant has more than 96 years of gastronomic tradition. Since 1922, when it first started its operation, Aktaion offers delicious dishes and genuine, Greek hospitality. In its menu you will find Mediterranean flavors and twisted Greek dishes, that satisfy every palate.

Dress code: Casual

 Lunch, Dinner

 

Amvrosia Restaurant

Oia

Tel: +302286071413

Modern Mediterranean food and the cliff top caldera vista is a winning combination. 

Dress code: Smart Casual

 Dinner

 

Beefbar Restaurant

Oia

Tel: +302286186763

To balance with the Greek summer heat, Beefbar menu will offer a selection of fresh, light options including our Leaf & Reef Street food. Picture Fattoush salads with dollops of Stracciatella cheese, tuna ceviche with coconut, and crunchy lobster tacos with Satay sauce.

On the idyllic island of Santorini, a few steps away from the lovely village of Oia, Andronis Arcadia is a secluded luxurious gem which captures the sumptuous views of the Aegean Sea and incredible sunsets.

Dress code: Smart casual

 Dinner

 

Candouni

Oia

Tel: +30 22860 71616

Tucked into Oia, just off the village’s main thoroughfare, Candouni restaurant offers its guests delicious greek cuisine bursting with extraordinary taste! The traditional 18th century cycladic captain’s house, refurbished into a restaurant, the sophisticated decoration, the charming candle-lit interior and the overhanging bougainvilleas set the stage for a delightful dining experience in this lovely family-run restaurant. The menu comprises of a wide range of delectable dishes from Greece, with fresh local ingredients and exquisite flavor! 

Dress code: Casual

 Lunch, Dinner

 

Dimitris Ammoudi Fish Restaurant

Ammoudi Bay-Oia

Tel: +302286071606

In a unique spot, the small bay of Ammoudi, you will enjoy the warm hospitality and the delicacies of the tavern “Dimitris- Ammoudi” established in 1989. In this dreamy corner on the extreme, north part of Santorini, below the famous village of Oia, nestled in the imposing red rock, the tavern “Dimitris-Amoudi” prepares fish and sea food dishes inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine to accompany ouzo, beer or the famous Santorini wine.

Dress code: Casual

Lunch, Dinner

 

Elements Restaurant

Canaves Oia Epitome

Tel: +302286072499

At the recently awarded Elements Restaurant & Bar, local gastronomy scene is taken to the next level. Executive Chef Tassos Stefatos is creating a prolific and sophisticated menu of modern European cuisine with Greek touches, that challenges the palate through different stages.

With the Elements Experience Tables on the floating deck, the sunset views are considered to be among the very best in the world. Local volcanic stone, white Cycladic rendered walls and extraordinary sights attract visitors from all corners of the globe.

Flavors are simple yet complicated, familiar yet extraordinary new. The element of surprise is key to the experience. The sommelier always ready to suggest a glass of wine, cocktail or juice pairing for the dinner.

Dress code: Smart Casual

Dinner

 

Selene restaurant

Katikies Garden Hotel, Fira

Tel: +302286022249

Selene, with its 36 years of history, has been acknowledged as a gastronomic and cultural landmark of Santorini for defining and constantly reinventing Contemporary Greek & Cycladic Cuisine. Led by Michelin-star rated Ettore Botrini, the most important Greek Chef of our time, Selene is entering its brightest phase yet. Restaurant is located inside a covered monastery within Fira’s hotel, Katikies Garden.

Dress code: Smart Elegant Casual

 Dinner

 

Kaliya

Fira

Tel: +302286023807

Dishes with respect to wellness, local and sustainable ingredients are meticulously presented so they can finely compliment the promised high quality experience.

When the sun finally kisses the horizon, guests are more than welcome to stay and enjoy the hand-crafted cocktails until the late hours.

Dress code: Smart Casual 

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

 

Kapari Wine Restaurant

Imerovigli

Tel: +302286021120

Gastronomic pleasures are part of an unforgettable vacation. At Kapari Wine Restaurant, they use the finest ingredients and follow the strictest standards to create healthy and appetizing meals. There are only a few tables so requires a reservation.

Dress code: Casual

 

Lauda

Andronis Boutique Hotel, Oia

Tel: +302286072182

Lauda Restaurant is committed to honoring the history and tradition of this unique place. Equipped with exceptional local ingredients and our devotion to the volcanic soil, the native grapes, the aromas and the colors of Santorini we strive to offer you an authentic gastronomic experience.

Dress code: Smart Casual

 

Lefkes Restaurant

Finikia

Tel: +302286072211

In 2016 a group of four food enthousiasts met and a new idea was born. One of the group is the owner of an old winery dating back to 1848 . Another, a renowned restraunteur and chef who over the last 23 years has converted his passion for ‘food’ to a success story at Lefkes in Athens.

In 2017 Lefkes is travelling to Foinikia, Santorini to Taso’s Winery or as the locals call it “Kanava”. Here the gastronomic journey of flavours continues with chef Tasos Doumas opening the doors of the Kanava and welcoming all to this new venture.

Dress code: Casual

 

Lycabettus Restaurant

Andronis Luxury Suites

Tel: +302286072041

Located in the idyllic Oia, on the northern edge of Santorini, this fine dining restaurant is housed in Andronis Luxury Suites. A few of the reasons to visit Lycabettus is the amazing food, the great selection of wines, the excellent service and the breathtaking view. 

Dress code: Smart Elegant Casual

 

Naos Restaurant & Bar

Oia

Tel: +302286072413

Housed in an impressive mansion villa in the town of Oia, built in 1845, Naos Restaurant is dedicated to delivering nothing but the finest dining experiences. The menu is based on the Greek and Mediterranean culinary heritage, and is complemented by captivating views, exceptional aesthetics and impeccable service.

Our philosophy is about gathering gastronomic traditions and authentic recipes from all over Greece and bringing them to the table with a modern twist, while respecting the traditional methods and highlighting the excellent-quality locally sourced products.

Dress code: Smart casual

 

Spilia tou Nikola

Akrotiri

Tel: +302286082303

Located exactly by the seaside of the archaeological site of Akrotiri, this restaurant offers homemade dishes, all made with ingredients coming from the family farm. Try the vegetarian moussaka with white aubergines, local fava and Greek salad with their fresh cheese! 

Dress code: Casual

 

Roka Restaurant

Oia

Tel: +302286071896

Roka” Restaurant is settled in an old building of 1912 with interesting architecture –in an area where you can admire old preserved captain houses. The warm colors of the small courtyard filled with trees and flowers give you the feeling of a relaxing and pleasant welcome escaping from the crowd. Inside there are three small charming rooms to sit ideal for some colder nights near the wooden stove and enjoy delicate flavors. On the backside of the restaurant there is wonderful sea view of the northwest side of the island. Hidden and private but only a few minutes away from the main marble walk way.

Dress code: Casual

 

To Psaraki

Vlychada Marina

Tel: +302286082783

Seafood. The chefs rely on the local production, and the seasonality of Santorinian land for the creation of the menu based on the idea of simple and honest food.

Dress code: Casual

 

Oia Gefsis

Oia

Tel: +302286071526

Dining at Oia Gefsis is more than just a simple meal. Combining local ingredients, imagination and contemporary techniques, the chef has created a unique menu that will stimulate all your senses and guide you through the gastronomy of Greece.

Dress code: Casual

 

Oia Vineyart

Oia

Tel: +302286072046

Oia Vineyart is one of the first wine bars on Santorini and opened its doors in the summer of 2015. This beautiful wine bar aims to perfectly pair the unique wines from the local vineyards with the best cuisine of the Cyclades and the rest of Greece, all within a setting that’s off the well-trodden tourist path. The venue is a refurbished old Captain’s house, and its wine cellar is filled with every variety of wine being bottled on Santorini. Here you can enjoy the famous cheeses of the Cyclades, cold delicatessen meats from every corner of Greece, and traditionally smoked and marinated fish.

Dress code: Smart Casual

 

Omnia Restaurant

Canaves Oia Epitome

Tel: +302286072499

Omnia immerses the guest deep into a cinematic Aegean dining experience, from sunset to late moon. Choreographed around a statement pool ‘stage’, Omnia playfully showcases a breezy fusion of local fresh fish and other treasures from the Archipelago. Generously feeding the eye and the soul, Omnia also stuns with its unobstructed views, its fresh, organic architecture and its unexpected Cycladic backdrop, featuring calming elements like stone, wood, linen and other natural materials that add depth and value to this scenic floating ‘garden’.

Dress code: Smart Casual

 

Panigyri

Fira

Tel: +302286022595

A yard full of bougainvilleas, a wooden pergola and in the background the magic wood oven. Panigyri’s menu is a narration of Greek gastronomy at its best: local products sourced in Santorini, the Aegean islands and Crete; an exquisite selection of virgin Greek olive oils and Greek wines. In the heart of Fira, only a short walk from the acclaimed Caldera of Santorini lies Panigyri Festival Food. The restaurant welcomes you in its laid-back yard with a seasonally focused Greek inspired menu. Local ingredients and the finest Greek virgin olive oils are the counterpoints of the menu at Panigyri: the sourdough bread proofed for 12 hours, and the fish and meat slow cooked in the wood oven.

Dress code: Casual

 

Petra Restaurant

Canaves Oia Suites

Tel: +302286071453

Fine dining on the cliffside. Petra Restaurant & Bar serves the finest Greek cuisine with a creative twist. An exceptional dinner menu is paired with an equally exceptional view of the caldera and the stars. Delicious vegetarian options are also available.

Dress code: Smart Elegant Casual

 

PYRGOS RESTAURANT

Pyrgos

Tel: +302286031346

The unique products of Santorini’s volcanic soil freshly caught seafood and fish from the Aegean Sea, local meat and fresh vegetables are the key ingredients that meet our chef’s talent and result in scrumptious dishes inspired by Santorini, Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.

Dress code: Smart Casual

 

METAXI MAS

Exo Gonia

Tel: +302286031323

Enjoy the most delicious recipes of the Cretan and Santorinian cuisine, the freshest ingredients from their garden, refreshing raki (the iconic grape-based pomace brandy of Crete) and unique wines.

In a hospitable and relaxing space, reminiscent of an island house porch, and an atmosphere full of the Aegean Sea’s colors and aromas, restaurant serves authentic and original dishes.

Dress code: Casual p

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Melitini

Oia

Tel: +302286072343

Melitini, is a traditional “kafenion” (cafe) and restaurant; it typically serves Greek recipes and drinks (from Santorini and entire Greece) which are also made of fresh and local products. The owners place great emphasis on the quality of their food and always select the best ingredients. The dishes served are made according to family recipes which have been passed on from generation to generation. This amazing and friendly restaurant is open throughout the year and its atmosphere is friendly and cozy, inviting you to learn more about the Greek, Mediterranean cuisine. This magnificent little spot is the perfect place in Santorini to taste delicious “mezedes”, which are dishes that contain small portions of food because in Greece is very common to eat lightly while you are drinking. Reservations only 2 - 3 days prior to preferred date.

Dress code: Casual

 

Botrini’s

Oia, Katikies Santorini Hotel

Tel: +302286186654

Prestigious, multi-awarded and consecutively Michelin-starred Botrini’s Athens-based restaurant just acquired its Cycladic alter-ego, landing on one of the most privileged spots of Santorini Island. Enjoying a mesmerizing Caldera view, the eye-catching dishes of famous Greek-Italian chef Ettore Botrini set the tempo for an unrivalled fine dining experience.

Dress code: Smart Elegant Casual

 

Athenian House

Imerovigli

Tel: +302286036420

Reinventing Greek traditional recipes. Located in Imerovigli Santorini, this place combines the experience of a relaxed fine dining restaurant, with a breathtaking view over the famous Skaros Rock, recognized worldwide as one of the most romantic and dramatic sunset spots on the island caldera. The restaurant uses new cooking technologies to transform traditional Greek dishes into gourmet creations with a modern twist. As popular for its laidback fine dining atmosphere, as it is for its famous Greek chef's creations, guests come for the signature lamb moussaka with Santorini white aubergine, tahini, feta and bechamel, which is served with two succulent lamb chops. An entirely plant-based menu is available, while the wine list includes a large collection of rare Santorini wines.

Dress code: Smart Elegant Casual

 

Varoulko

Imerovigli, Grace Hotel

Tel: +302286021300

A Michelin-awarded voyage of sensational taste, at the heart of Santorini’s stunning Imerovigli.Beloved Greek and Mediterranean flavours get an inspired makeover at the hands of culinary genius and Michelin-awarded chef Lefteris Lazarou. In keeping with Greek gastronomic tradition, at Varoulko Santorini wonderful tastes such as the chef’s signature squid with pesto Genovese or the crayfish tartar with fresh basil and zesty yuzu, come alive thanks to the island’s abundant fresh ingredient offering. A veritable journey for the senses begins to unfold at Grace Hotel, boasting the perfect vantage point over the island’s awe-worthy Caldera vistas.

Dress code: Smart Casual

 

BEACH CLUBS

Forty one 41

Perivolos Beach

Tel: +302286082710

FORTY ONE comes to give a new meaning of quality and luxury, while it has the exclusive privilege to be located on the best beach of the beautiful island of Santorini.

It is the epitome of the good life and it is ideally framed with international and Mediterranean cuisine in combination with unique cocktails which generously offer you what you desire. At the bar, in addition to your meal, you can enjoy, to the sounds of soft lounge music, Greek and foreign wines, but also our delicious cocktails.

Dress code for the beach: beachwear casual

 

Seaside

Perivolos Beach

Tel: +302286082801

This restaurant and beach bar on bustling Perivolos beach wouldn’t look out of place in Ibiza, with its Moët and oyster bar in the black sand. Waitresses in cut-offs deliver elaborate fruit platters and Champagne cocktails to the cabanas; in the airy restaurant, the volume is loud and the focus is on Med-Asian seafood.

 

Yalos

Exo Gialos Beach

Tel: +302286025816

Yalos Santorini restaurant is located on the closest beach to Fira, Exo Gialos. The summer-inspired decor with sea life details is done in the earth tones of Santorini, creating the perfect, inviting setting for a delicious lunch or dinner by the sea. In this calm and beautiful atmosphere, you will taste authentic local dishes, fresh fish and mouth-watering appetizers.

 

Wet Stories

Perivolos Beach

Tel: +302286082990

The hottest beach bar in Santorini is located on the beautiful beach of Perivolos (famous for its black sand). After you dive in the crystal clear waters, you can enjoy and relax at your sunbeds or your cabana right next to the sea, with your ice cold coffee, fresh juice or amazing exotic cocktail and snacks and have a blast with our DJ's music.

The all day bar restaurant is the ultimate proposal for each hour of the day serving delicious Mediterranean dishes and signature cocktails, to deliver a delicious experience! You may also take advantage of our boutique shop, where you may find creations by Greek designers and products from Greek producers.

Wet Stories hosts excellent parties with the biggest DJs from all around the world and organizes any kind of private event or party. 

Dress code for the beach: Beachwear casual

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