The best restaurants Santorini

Let's share here a very good discovery, especially at the time of a big hunger, at the end of the Akrotiri Lighthouse road (Faros). Perfect, this family tavern offers an authentic, classic and very successful Greek cuisine. The ingredients are fresh and the fish is the catch of the day, unlike many restaurants in Fira. Moreover, the setting is particularly pleasant with a large terrace and a breathtaking view of the entire Caldeira. To top it all off, the prices on offer are particularly affordable.

One of the most venerable addresses on the island, founded in 1922 and handed down from father to son. Today, even though it is the oldest tavern in Santorini, it has lost none of its charm. Good typical dishes are served on the often crowded blue and white terrace. Baked lamb with potatoes and feta is a delight. When the tourists are less numerous, the owner and his customers will remake the world and tell you the history of the place.

Unmissable when you arrive on the pier of Perissa: a very colourful restaurant, with straw umbrellas, hammocks, sofas well provided with cushions, well padded deckchairs and a lot of vegetation. We eat very well and copiously, for a very low price. In addition, the restaurant boasts of supporting fair trade and independent local producers. In any case, everything is guaranteed organic and, as far as possible, Greek. The salads are plentiful and there is also a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes here.

This is a Greek restaurant known for its particularly warm welcome. On the stove side, it will offer you a quality Greek cuisine. In the kitchen, they prepare delicious dishes, and all for a very affordable price. In short, a very good traditional address in Kamari that it would be a shame to miss. The decoration is also very pleasant, with a special mention for the walls decorated with old rural objects and the multitude of plants and flowers which bring a welcome touch of serenity to this place.

Large sun terrace and small shaded terrace with a view worthy of a postcard. The location is ideal for exploring Greek pastries (don't miss the apple pie, local version of the apple pie). Sandwiches and small dishes.

Beautiful view, romantic atmosphere. Breakfast (7 to 15 €), lunch, snack, salads (7 to 17 €), snack (crêpes), drinks and cocktails at sunset. A must!

A restaurant with unique specialties on the island, quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of the crowd, with a beautiful terrace and a view of the sunset. The French-speaking staff serves dishes as they are offered in Cyprus, but also many traditional local or Greek dishes. The cuisine is homemade, using fresh, top quality produce, and is divided between a wide variety of vegetarian starters and main courses, starters and traditional dishes such as moussaka, a classic of the house, seafood and grilled food.

With its sublime view over the caldera from the slopes of the village of Oia, Petra is the perfect restaurant for a honeymoon. The cuisine? Greek gastronomy revisited with a successful experimental touch. Here's an extract from the tasting menu: calamari with pistachio, lobster with leeks and lemongrass, prawns with wild mushrooms served in their own bisque, trout with onions and pickled celery, monkfish with celeriac, truffle and bergamot, honey ice cream... All served with sublime paired wines. A real firework display!

Open since 1958, this traditional family tavern offers Greek and local specialities made with fresh products: tomato keftedes, fava, caper leaf salads. A local wine list accompanies this authentic cuisine. Its shaded terrace facing the church of Kamari, and its position away from the sea front, make it an authentic place. The 9th of July and the 24th of September are very busy days and a folk dance show is held because of the religious celebrations in the area.

In an old green garden full of palm trees and flowers. A relaxation area to enjoy coffee, wine, ice cream or meals under the vines. Excellent cuisine. It is also recommended to visit the wine cellar which is a museum with more than 200 bottles, mainly from local production. A veritable vaulted cellar 10 m underground for 400 years, now open to the public. Live music on Tuesday and Wednesday at 22 pm. Bar-restaurant in the centre near the square, in the small street down next to the Pelican hotel. An address for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This excellent family tavern always has two small fishing boats that provide the restaurant with fresh fish. The kitchen is not exceptional but it is mainly for the situation: feet in the water, calm, let's go to wellness.

Considered one of the best fish restaurants on the island, its name recalls the date of the eruption of the Santorini volcano and the creation of Caldeira, in 1500 BC. This magnificent restaurant with an unforgettable view offers mainly fresh fish, washed down with a wide choice of carefully selected Greek wines. It must be said that the perfectly French-speaking owners are great travellers and seasoned gourmets, so there is no doubt about the quality of the food and the service of this magical place.

Yellow and inspired by the theme of pirates, the Dimitris tavern is the last of the five establishments located by the sea, on the bay of Ammoudi. After descending the 500 steps of Oia to the bay, enjoy a typical meal and relax as you listen to the swirling water right under your feet. The restaurant serves a wide variety of grilled fish, seafood... What was caught the same day is displayed in a window in the restaurant's kitchen, and you can come and choose what will end up on your plate.

A recently decorated restaurant located on the central square of Fira. From its open kitchen, you can see the numerous Greek dishes made home, mainly with meat and vegetables. It also makes it possible to put water in your mouth and choose more easily what you want. Good value for money.

With a bit of luck, you will find a table with a view of the Caldeira here without making a reservation, which is still difficult because there are a lot of people. Fanari's major asset is its panoramic and plunging view on the Caldeira from one of its 3 terraces. On the kitchen side, you will of course taste local specialities such as stuffed tomatoes Santorini style or lamb kleftiko, but also grilled fish or spaghetti with lobsters. If you type, Loukas, the chef and owner, loves Paris.