In partnership with celebrated chef Nikos Pouliasis of the emblematic Koukoumavlos restaurant, who is also responsible for the menu here, Assyrtico offers imaginative Mediterranean and Greek cuisine on a lovely veranda with a view of the caldera (and in a modern interior space), just a few steps from the Orthodox Cathedral of Fira. The wine list features 50 labels, all Greek. Part of the same establishment, the Aigli café-bar in the shaded yard just below will be operating as a wine bar this year. [FIRA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-22.463, 34.255 • www.assyrtico-restaurant.com]
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For the past 26 years, Koukou-mavlos has been one of the island’s culinary flagships, whose chef-proprietor, Nikos Pouliasis, has gained international fame thanks to dishes that impress and surprise, such as kataifi of fine Greek white cheese wrapped in angel hair pasta flavored with rose petals in watermelon sauce, with mint and cucumber jelly, or crayfish in white chocolate sauce, with ginger, lime, anchovy caviar and green apple carpaccio. On the side street that leads from the Othodox Cathedral to Lower (Kato) Fira, it has a balcony overlooking the caldera. [FIRA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-23.807 • www.koukoumavlos.com]
The restaurant of chef and owner George Psychas has been a firm favorite in Fira for the past 25 years on account of the view and excellent cuisine. Many of the vegetables and herbs are grown in his organic garden at Oia, while the wine list is huge. [FIRA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-23.823 • www.sphinx.gr]
© Vangelis Zavos
A different proposal on Santorini from Vassilis Zacharakis, the local chef who caused a sensation at Nichteri. Exceptional design, a modern approach (orders by iPad) and perfectly cooked, quality meat cuts straight from the grill: premium steaks, succulent burgers, fresh fries, along with fine cheeses and cured meats from the Cyclades and Crete. Open all year round, in the evening also as a bar with finger food, draft beers and cocktails. [FIROSTEFANI • Tel.: (+30) 22860-25.407 www.thebonerestaurant.com]
© Vangelis Zavos
Either in the atmospheric cave-like interior or on the terrace with the specTacular view, the hotel’s wine bar is the ideal place to discover the treasures of Santorini’s vineyards. Open all year round, but call first to make sure it’s not booked for a private event. [IMEROVIGLI • Tel.: (+30) 22860-23.670]
© Vangelis Zavos
Modern, creative seafood dishes from executive chef Melina Chomata in two different but equally attractive areas of the Vedema Hotel: inside a 400-year-old canava and on the terrace with a view of vineyards and the village. [KAMARI• Tel.: (+30) 22860-81.796-7 • www.vedema.gr]
The awarded “1800” Restaurant offers creative traditional Greek dishes with Mediterranean flavors. Even the most demanding palate will yield to the temptation of the chef’s distinctive creations. From starters to salads, main courses to desserts, only best quality ingredients are used, treating diners to a unique culinary experience in Santorini. [OIA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-71.485 • www.oia-1800.com]
Tasteful open-air bistro-restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine at Agios Georgios. An olive tree in the center of the dining room, red and white striped awnings, metal and wooden decorative details, tables in front of the sea, a good wine list and wonderful cocktails. [PERIVOLOS • Tel.: (+30) 22860-83.439 • www.laoperadicosta.com]
Yiorgos Hatziyannakis’ “Selene” this year celebrates its 30th anniversary and together with its younger “sister”, “Selene Meze & Wine”, located just below, are among the must gastronomic stop-offs on Santorini. In an attractive restaurant with a view over many of the island’s vineyards, you will savor exceptional Mediterranean cuisine that makes optimum use of local ingredients and flirts with molecular gastronomy. An outstanding wine list and cooking courses for inquiring minds. [PYRGOS • Tel.: (+30) 22860-22.249 • www.selene.gr]
Taking into account its location, decor and view, perhaps one of the most romantic restaurants in Europe. One thing is for sure, in Oia it is a must. Locally sourced ingredients are showcased impeccably in creative dishes of Mediterranean and international cuisine, while the informed wine list offers 35 fine labels from Santorini and other parts of Greece. [Oia • Tel.: (+30) 22860-71.413 • www.restaurant-ambrosia.com ]
Greece Is | October 9th, 2015
Santorini’s ever-changing restaurant scene can be a little overwhelming for the first-time visitor. So here is a broad selection of eateries, ranging from the luxurious to the more humble and authentic, to make your life easier – and your food memories from the island longer lasting.
In partnership with celebrated chef Nikos Pouliasis of the emblematic Koukoumavlos restaurant, who is also responsible for the menu here, Assyrtico offers imaginative Mediterranean and Greek cuisine on a lovely veranda with a view of the caldera (and in a modern interior space), just a few steps from the Orthodox Cathedral of Fira. The wine list features 50 labels, all Greek. Part of the same establishment, the Aigli café-bar in the shaded yard just below will be operating as a wine bar this year. [FIRA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-22.463, 34.255 • www.assyrtico-restaurant.com]
© Vangelis Zavos
For the past 26 years, Koukou-mavlos has been one of the island’s culinary flagships, whose chef-proprietor, Nikos Pouliasis, has gained international fame thanks to dishes that impress and surprise, such as kataifi of fine Greek white cheese wrapped in angel hair pasta flavored with rose petals in watermelon sauce, with mint and cucumber jelly, or crayfish in white chocolate sauce, with ginger, lime, anchovy caviar and green apple carpaccio. On the side street that leads from the Othodox Cathedral to Lower (Kato) Fira, it has a balcony overlooking the caldera. [FIRA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-23.807 • www.koukoumavlos.com]
The restaurant of chef and owner George Psychas has been a firm favorite in Fira for the past 25 years on account of the view and excellent cuisine. Many of the vegetables and herbs are grown in his organic garden at Oia, while the wine list is huge. [FIRA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-23.823 • www.sphinx.gr]
© Vangelis Zavos
A different proposal on Santorini from Vassilis Zacharakis, the local chef who caused a sensation at Nichteri. Exceptional design, a modern approach (orders by iPad) and perfectly cooked, quality meat cuts straight from the grill: premium steaks, succulent burgers, fresh fries, along with fine cheeses and cured meats from the Cyclades and Crete. Open all year round, in the evening also as a bar with finger food, draft beers and cocktails. [FIROSTEFANI • Tel.: (+30) 22860-25.407 www.thebonerestaurant.com]
© Vangelis Zavos
Either in the atmospheric cave-like interior or on the terrace with the specTacular view, the hotel’s wine bar is the ideal place to discover the treasures of Santorini’s vineyards. Open all year round, but call first to make sure it’s not booked for a private event. [IMEROVIGLI • Tel.: (+30) 22860-23.670]
© Vangelis Zavos
Modern, creative seafood dishes from executive chef Melina Chomata in two different but equally attractive areas of the Vedema Hotel: inside a 400-year-old canava and on the terrace with a view of vineyards and the village. [KAMARI• Tel.: (+30) 22860-81.796-7 • www.vedema.gr]
The awarded “1800” Restaurant offers creative traditional Greek dishes with Mediterranean flavors. Even the most demanding palate will yield to the temptation of the chef’s distinctive creations. From starters to salads, main courses to desserts, only best quality ingredients are used, treating diners to a unique culinary experience in Santorini. [OIA • Tel.: (+30) 22860-71.485 • www.oia-1800.com]
Tasteful open-air bistro-restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine at Agios Georgios. An olive tree in the center of the dining room, red and white striped awnings, metal and wooden decorative details, tables in front of the sea, a good wine list and wonderful cocktails. [PERIVOLOS • Tel.: (+30) 22860-83.439 • www.laoperadicosta.com]
Yiorgos Hatziyannakis’ “Selene” this year celebrates its 30th anniversary and together with its younger “sister”, “Selene Meze & Wine”, located just below, are among the must gastronomic stop-offs on Santorini. In an attractive restaurant with a view over many of the island’s vineyards, you will savor exceptional Mediterranean cuisine that makes optimum use of local ingredients and flirts with molecular gastronomy. An outstanding wine list and cooking courses for inquiring minds. [PYRGOS • Tel.: (+30) 22860-22.249 • www.selene.gr]
Taking into account its location, decor and view, perhaps one of the most romantic restaurants in Europe. One thing is for sure, in Oia it is a must. Locally sourced ingredients are showcased impeccably in creative dishes of Mediterranean and international cuisine, while the informed wine list offers 35 fine labels from Santorini and other parts of Greece. [Oia • Tel.: (+30) 22860-71.413 • www.restaurant-ambrosia.com ]
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