Santorini

8 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.

8 places to eat and drink in Santorini

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Metaxi Mas

Restaurant · Exo Gonia

££ Mid-range

A beloved taverna in a village setting, known for creative, local dishes and generous portions.

Known for: Fava, lamb, seafood

About £13–25 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

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Selene

Restaurant · Pyrgos

££££ Special occasion

A restaurant championing Santorini’s local ingredients, from white aubergines to cherry tomatoes.

Known for: Modern Greek tasting menu

£45+ per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

Souvlaki in a pita (illustrative photo)
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Lucky’s Souvlakis

Restaurant · Fira

£ Inexpensive

A famous souvlaki shop in the centre of Fira, serving cheap, filling wraps.

Known for: Souvlaki and gyros

Under about £13 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

Meze dishes on a taverna table (illustrative photo)
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Nikolas Taverna

Restaurant · Fira

££ Mid-range

A long-running family taverna in the centre of Fira with home cooking.

Known for: Tomatokeftedes, moussaka

About £13–25 per person

Local favourite Good for Families · Groups

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Katina Fish Tavern

Restaurant · Ammoudi Bay

£££ Higher-end

A seaside fish tavern at the base of Oia, with tables at the water’s edge.

Known for: Grilled fish, octopus

About £25–45 per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

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Santo Wines

Food experience · Pyrgos

££ Mid-range

A cooperative winery with a terrace overlooking the caldera and sunset, serving tastings and small plates.

Known for: Assyrtiko wine tasting

About £13–25 per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

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Venetsanos Winery

Food experience · Megalochori

££ Mid-range

A winery built into the caldera cliffs, with a tasting terrace overlooking the sea.

Known for: Wine tasting with a view

About £13–25 per person

Good for Couples · Groups

A seafood dish (illustrative photo)
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Argo Restaurant

Restaurant · Fira

£££ Higher-end

A restaurant with a terrace on the caldera edge, serving Greek and Mediterranean dishes.

Known for: Local seafood and lamb

About £25–45 per person

Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups

£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.

Local dishes to try in Santorini 3
  • Fava

    A creamy yellow split-pea purée, an island staple

  • Tomatokeftedes

    Crisp cherry-tomato fritters

  • Assyrtiko wine

    A mineral white grown in volcanic soil

Food markets & tastings in Things to Do 2