Guide: all countries » Greece » Santorini » Cuisine and restauraunt

Cuisine of Santorini for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Mediterranean sea The resort of Santorini is globally known not only for its clear sea water and vibrant seascapes but for an excellent variety of gastronomy establishments. The island presents eating houses of all classes and trends. Haute cuisine connoisseurs may opt for upscale restaurants meanwhile sparing tourists will love to visit traditional Greek taverns and small family run restaurants and cafes. In the Vlychada district tourists will find an excellent eating house specializing in Mediterranean cuisine. The To Psaraki restaurant is located not far from the coast.
Your active city break in Santorini. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Santorini is a resort island with a well developed infrastructure and plenty of entertainment facilities. One of the main benefits of the resort destination is splendid beach areas with the … Open
Its visitors may take a table on a marvelous spacious tented terrace. The To Psaraki eating house is considered to be one of the most romantic and charming restaurants of the island. Its visitors may choose among a great assortment of fish dishes and vegetable garnishes offered at a rather affordable price. The Geyseis Elladas restaurant is a perfect place to try traditional treats of Greek cuisine. The eating house will impress its visitors with a vast choice of dishes and amazing interior design.
Speciality fish dishes of the house are of great popularity among regular visitors of the restaurant. The same popular treats among the restaurant guests are vegetable garnishes served under spicy sauces. Chicken fillet stewed in sauce, delicious potato crisps, plenty of fresh vegetables and aroma pastry will be a pleasant addition to comfortable and cozy rest in the restaurant. Another feature the Geyseis Elladas restaurant is much appreciated for is reasonable pricing policy. Another excellent place to visit is the Savvas Popeye tavern located close to the Perivolos beach. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Santorini
1. Tourists being not limited in time and wishing to enliven and diverse their leisure should necessarily pay a visit to the city of Rethymno. One may reach the city by ferry. In this case … Open
This small cozy restaurant serves guests till late night. The specialities of the eating house are considered to be fish dishes and the most popular treat on the menu of numerous local gastronomy establishments of the resort being Greek salad. A beach near the restaurant is an established place for holding of different parties, entertainment events and competitions. Those tourists tending to a private and cozy atmosphere will better like to visit the Liver Bird café. Designed in British style the café offers its guests a huge choice of beer, cold snacks and inimitable desserts.
A hall of the café is decorated with old photos and pictures. Its visitors may set comfortable on cozy sofas or opt for a table on a terrace. The Atmosphere Lounge restaurant is located in the Kamari village. The restaurant specializes in popular international cuisine treats. Its spacious hall is a perfect place for organization of festive events. Those guests of the resort tending to an easy and friendly atmosphere should pay a visit to a small budgetary restaurant named Selene. Among traditional Greek dishes the cozy eating house serves excellent grilled meat treats added with potato crisps garnishes. The restaurant will be of great pleasure for vegetarian diet followers as well. Its rich menu offers a great choice of dishes made of fruits and vegetables. The Selene restaurant presents a wide choice of astonishing fruit desserts.
Santorini - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Unique sights around Santorini

Amorgos

From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Santorini center - 15.5 km.
At present, the island’s population is about 2000 people. in addition to the fabulously beautiful old streets, you can see many unique historical sites and archaeological artifacts on its territory. One of the most interesting objects on the island are the ruins of Egiale. Here, archaeologists have discovered interesting inscriptions. They are dated 3 - 2 centuries BC and narrate that pirates came repeatedly to the island, took values from local residents ​​and even took prisoners. … Read further

Santorini Volcano

From the series “Volcanoes and Traps That Changed the Face of the Planet”
Check on the map:   Distance from Santorini center - 2 km.
It’s needless to say that such a destructive element led not only to breaking the landscape, but also to serious climate changes. The eruption of the Santorini volcano triggered a series of tsunamis. Clouds of ash and smoke were thrown to the air.  For a long time, the Earth was concealed from sunrays, so the global cooling has came. However, the main mystery of Santorini volcano is related to the destiny of the Minoan civilization, whose cultural center was the island of Santorini or Thera. Some researchers have speculated that the inhabitants of the island predicted the impending eruption and left the place timely. However, all the monuments of civilization located on the island were destroyed. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Santorini

Ios Island
Fish dishes can be found in psarotaverns. You can find fish and seafood dishes here. Oysters, mussels, octopuses, squids are very popular on Ios. Moreover, you can buy a fish and ask to cook it in a tavern. Be careful when ordering a dish. There can be «k» or ... Open »
Folegandros Island
Yoghurt with nuts and honey is a popular dessert in Greece. Locals also like baklava, lokma and nougat. Keik me giaourti is a honey cake with yoghurt. Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek pie. These two desserts are considered to be heavy food and Greeks usually eat ... Open »
Amorgos Island
Greeks prefer to eat light desserts such as yoghurt with nuts or fruit. In general, local desserts are more eastern than western. The most popular are baklava and lokma. Keik me giaourti is a honey cake with yoghurt. Galaktoboureko is a traditional Greek pie. These ... Open »
Paros
The island of Paros offers its guests a stunning choice of original gastronomy destinations. Even the smallest localities of the island will offer its visitors excellent ethnic restaurants and cafes. A major part of popular restaurants is located in the capital of the ... Open »
Naxos
Among budgetary cafes and eateries the Trattoria I Limoni restaurant is best worth tourist attention. In the heart of its menu visitors will find the dishes of Mediterranean cuisine. A speciality of the house is considered to be fish soup and the youngest visitors of ... Open »
Naxos
The cuisine of this picturesque Greek island fully complies with national traditions. However, foreign guests are offered some exquisite treats in local restaurants only. Naxos is famous for its delicious cheeses. Arsenico, Gravera and Ksinomizitra are the most popular ... Open »
Secure Connection
Main Office
Weegschaalstraat 3, Eindhoven
5632 CW, The Netherlands
+31 40 40 150 44


Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | About us
Copyright © 2002 - OrangeSmile Tours B.V. | Incorporated by IVRA Holding B.V. - Registered in The Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel KvK, The Netherlands) No. 17237018