Santorini restaurants in Fira, Imerovigli, Firostefani

Restaurants

Nikolas

Classical cook-house at the alley of Fira. The food sweet smells overflow the small place. Many tables, hubbub and food winning the impressions in taste and prices. The owners will help you through the menu of the day. They can also tell you the menu in eight languages, if you wish. Try the delicious “kleftiko” lamb stuffed with fresh vegetables, well fried bogue fish and french fries of Naxos.

Fira, tel: 22860-24550

Archipelagos

One of the all time classic restaurants at the centre of Fira. Tables are spread at graded levels. Its comparative advantages are: spectacular view, romantic atmosphere, excellent service. The cuisine served here is a unique version of Mediterranean dishes with some ethnic references. Also exquisite is the pasta.

Fira, tel: 22860-23673

Ginger

A brand new entry in Firostefani that increases our options at probably the most beautiful spot of Santorini. A “raw bar” offering sushi at the sushi bar, but also warm dishes. A comfortable place and spacious yard with a gorgeous garden that makes you feel right under the stars.

Firostefani, tel: 6944-241162

Imerovigli

Even though almost everybody runs to Oia for the sunset, those who really know choose Imerovigli. Here, at the Caldera, above the central alley with the superb view, there is the Imerovigli restaurant, one of the best solutions for a delicious calm dinner in an environment which is not posh but simple and relaxing. Personal service, high quality materials and a variety of excellent made Greek and Santorini dishes offered by the owners, who will make you feel at home. Try fish fillet with vegetables cooked in a “pilino” (ceramic pot), lamb rolled in vine leaves, lahanodolmades (cabbage-rolled meat) and karidopita (walnut pie) with ice-cream. Make a reservation. Open also for lunch.

Imerovigli, tel: 22860-24190

Saltsa

How can it be that one of the most outstanding restaurants of the island is not at the Caldera? However, it will be a pity if you are in Santorini and do not pass by Saltsa in Fira! A modern, cosy and hospitable taverna focusing even on the smallest detail and two young people with great love for their work. Dimitris Lazarou, chef and owner, along with Lilian, his wife, are the soul of the restaurant. White eggplants with crust from sesame and spices, cuttlefish risotto with leek and fennel root, spring rolls with “syglino” of Mani, finochio and orange. Do not miss trying the “loukoumi” ice-cream with caramelized rose leaves.

Fira, tel: 22860-28018

Aris

A veranda hanging over the Caldera. Endless view on the volcano under the stars, at a restaurant situated by the swimming pool of the Loucas Hotel in Fira. Greek and international tastes with preference to local products. In July and August make your reservations in time.

Fira, 22860-22480, 22680

Aktaion

The oldest restaurant in Santorini, since 1922. Vagelis Roussos, third generation in Aktaion, prepares distinguished Greek cuisine and Santorini dishes for the very few tables in the yard on the Caldera, following his own and his mother’s recipes. Fava meatballs, zucchini pie, local white eggplants with fava, the “vineyard’s” lamb and mousakas with white eggplant. The interior is full of art works created by himself in the winter, sculpture on painted wood and painting in pastel colours.

Firostefani, tel: 22860-22336

Selene

One of the most beautiful terraces of the Caldera with Greek cuisine only with local products. The host, Mr Hatzigiannakis, a Greek who brought the “Slow Food Movement” in Greece. Exquisite raw materials, love for cooking and gastronomy and a creative look, all integrated in Greek recipes. If you are a company of two, book a table at the upper terrace which has the most splendid view! Far from the hubbub of Fira, it will surely steal your heart! Should it be cold outside, the interior is also unique.

Fira, tel: 22860-22249

Il Cantuccio

From Psyrri (Athens) to Santorini, with an inbetween stop for years in Mykonos. You may not have a view on the Caldera, but in the small yard you will taste delicious thin-dough pizza in various versions and exquistite pasta.

Firostefani, tel: 22860-22082

Koukoumavlos

Nikos Pouliasis is the only one in Santorini who is bold enough to make scampi tails with white chocolate sauce with lime and ginger, and the outcome is highly interesting. The service is exceptional without being posh. The classical yposkafo at the alley with the cosy decoration and opera selections by Mr Pouliasis will captivate your heart!

Fira, tel: 22860-23807

Sphinx

One of the most popular terraces in Fira with a relaxing atmosphere and music. It is highly likely to find a table at the front on the Caldera, since there are lots of terraces here. You can be sure that everybody here will do their best for you to have a great time. Mediterranean cuisine and fresh pasta dishes with a delicious crème brullée for the end.

Fira, tel: 22860-23823

Vanilia

Romantic environment in a gorgeous garden with a pergola and terrace with a view. White colours, flowers, large cushions and ambient music. All this in a place where a mill used to stand way back in 1872, operating also as a bakery making bread and fava. Greek creative cuisine which is renewed every year with high quality Greek products and fresh fish. Ask for the aperitif “Vanilia house cocktail” with rose and champagne and book a table at the terrace.

Firostefani, tel: 22860-25631