The best restaurants OIa – Ia

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.

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!

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.

The exceptional setting at the edge of the port and the octopuses drying in the sun will make many salivate. The welcome remains very warm for this institution in the small port of Ammoudi, below Oia. Fresh fish purchased directly from local fishermen on the quay, lobster, Greek salads. A delight to eat with your feet in the water with an exceptional sea view. The place is also famous for its terrace on the first floor and its aperitifs at sunset. Just be careful with the bill if you catch fish by the kilo. Prices are rising fast.

This restaurant, opened in 1999, is located below the pedestrian street, right after the square near the main church. Ambrosia means "divine food". It is best to book, because the tiny terrace that overlooks the caldera directly counts only about twenty hedges. Greek fusion kitchen. Pasta, salads, fish, vegetarian dishes prepared with local produce.

A restaurant created in 1996, a mixture of local and international specialities. Greek Mediterranean influence. Outstanding bread made home. Lunch and light meals are served at lunch. An essential dinner on the roof terrace where the 360 ° view is unique. Small boats can be rented with or without a permit for day or day walks.