The restaurants I actually send people to. From traditional tavernas to fine dining with the best sunset views on the island — here's where to eat in Santorini, area by area, from someone who lives here.
Food & Drink
Where to Eat in Santorini 🍴
The restaurants I actually send people to — tavernas, fine dining and the best sunset tables, area by area.
Last updated: August 2026
The List
Where to eat
Santorinia Tavern
Traditional
Warm, family-run Greek cooking with live Greek music. Go for the slow-cooked classics.
Rizes
Garden dining
Refined Greek cuisine in a leafy garden setting. Relaxed but special.
Metaxi Mas
Exo Gonia
One of the island's most-loved tavernas. Outstanding Greek and Cretan plates — book well ahead.
Stani Tavern
Local favourite
Honest, generous plates of Greek staples.
Naoussa Restaurant
Classic Greek
Dependable, well-made Greek classics in a warm setting.
Mama Thira
Fira
Hearty Greek plates without the caldera-view markup. Reliable and tasty.
Ari's Restaurant
Fira
Traditional seafood with amazing views. A lovely spot for fresh fish.
Emfasis
Fine dining
Gorgeous atmosphere, some of the best views on the island, and beautiful fine food.
Santo Athiri
Kamari
By the sea in Kamari, full of Greek warmth and character.
Fanari
Oia
Beautiful sunset views in Oia — a lovely spot to watch the sun go down over dinner.
La Coline
Fine dining
Amazing views and refined fine dining. A special-occasion choice.
Aspa
Oia
Incredible sunset views in Oia and great fish. A memorable seafood dinner.
Suropo
Imerovigli
Amazing views in a quiet village with a great atmosphere. Calmer than the crowds.
Pezoulia
Imerovigli
A direct view of the famous Skaros Rock, in the quiet village of Imerovigli. A special spot with one of the island's most iconic views.
Oia Gefsis
Oia
Greek dishes with caldera views in Oia. Book ahead for sunset seating.
Thalami Restaurant
Oia
Cosy spot for Greek plates and seafood, calmer than the busiest Oia terraces.
Ammoudi Fish Tavern
Ammoudi Bay
Fresh fish right on the water below Oia. The classic post-sunset seafood dinner.
Savvas Popeye
Perissa
Right on the black sand, a long-standing local favourite. Generous portions.
Mornings
Coffee & brunch
Iriana Cafe
Coffee & brunch
Relaxed stop for good coffee and an easy brunch.
Magma Cafe
Coffee & brunch
Great coffee, fresh brunch plates, laid-back setting.
Good To Know
Frequently asked questions
It depends what you're after: traditional tavernas like Metaxi Mas and Santorinia Tavern, fine dining with a view like Emfasis or La Coline, or seafood by the water at Ammoudi Bay. Fira, Oia and Imerovigli all have excellent options.
Oia is the classic — Fanari, Aspa and Oia Gefsis all have beautiful sunset tables. Imerovigli (like Suropo and Pezoulia, the latter with a direct view of Skaros Rock) is a quieter alternative with equally stunning views. Book ahead for sunset seating.
Yes — the good restaurants fill up most nights in summer, especially for sunset tables. Reserve in advance rather than hoping to walk in.
Away from the busiest caldera terraces — spots like Metaxi Mas near Exo Gonia, Stani Tavern, and the seafood tavernas at Ammoudi Bay are local favourites.
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