IRAKLIA
ARAKLEIA
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Agios Georgios, Irakleia
+30 22850 71570
€25-50 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Yiannis Gavalas emphasizes Cycladic tradition in his cooking. Using produce from his homeland, Irakleia, he cooks with respect for local ingredients and a commitment to creating ultimately delicious dishes. This authentic cuisine offers insight into the island`s history. The Cyclades are well represented in the interesting wine list, and the view of the surrounding islands is uniquely beautiful.
KEA
LYGARIA
CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Psathi Bay, Kea
Kea Retreat Hotel
+30 6986 774151
€100-140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurants serving outside, restaurants with their own parking or valet parking, and restaurants by the sea.
Having worked in some of the world`s most exciting restaurants, such as Noma, Ikoyi and others, the very talented Uriel Eshet has taken over the restaurant at their family retreat in Kea, setting up a charming gastronomic micro-universe there, deeply connected to sustainable and farm to table practices. All the produce used at the 2-star FNL award-winning Lygaria is sourced from their garden or small, local producers operating on the island. The way the chef incorporates techniques and abstract presentations of contemporary Scandinavian cuisine into a Cycladic terroir, giving delicate and highly naturalistic compositions, indicates a promising talent that cannot go unnoticed.
MILOS
MAKRIS RESTAURANT
MODERN BISTRO
Mytikas, Domes White Coast Milos
+30 23108 40550
€100-140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with own parking or valet parking, restaurant with a special view.
At Makris` Cycladic sibling, in Milos, Petros Dimas sets up an exciting and delicious menu, which is lighter and more comforting than Makris` familiar gastronomic identity. At the core of the flavours is always Greek cuisine, with touches and inspirations from the Mediterranean. At the same time, many dishes are changed daily depending on the raw materials he finds available in the market.
MARRONE DE MILOS
FISH RESTAURANT
Pollonia
+30 6979 438022
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
Marrone`s summer seafood headquarters from Thessaloniki has spread its tables in Pollonia, where De Milos was located until last year. Konstantinos Slampakis has incredible raw materials, which, combined with good execution, give a delightful result.
MYKONOS
ALEMAGOU
HIGH END BEACH RESTAURANT
Ftelia
+30 22890 71339
www.alemagou.gr
€100-140 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea, with its own parking or valet service.
One of Mykonos` most famous beach restaurants, Alemagou on Ftelia Beach, upgrades its culinary offer even further, always with the talented Thomas Matsas in charge of the kitchen. His approach to Greek tradition in a broader Mediterranean context, always proposing excellent raw materials and flavours, is commendable, while the wine list, signed by George Karamanolis, also hides gems.
BAOS MYKONOS
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Chora
Mykonian Korali Hotel
+30 22890 22107
https://baosmykonos.com/
€100-140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with its own parking or valet service.
Panagiotis Tsoukatos showcases his culinary talents with flair at BAOS restaurant, located in the Mykonian Korali hotel. He creates dishes with characteristic finesse that are also expressive and genuinely delicious. The ingredients he uses are exceptional, and his modern ideas enriching Greek cuisine exude a captivating mastery. BAOS was one of the surprises of last summer and is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing gastronomic restaurants that have opened in recent years in Mykonos. The experience is complemented by an exciting wine list and impeccable service.
BEEFBAR MYKONOS
STEAK RESTAURANT
Agios Ioannis, Mykonos
+30 22890 77865
https://beefbar.com/mykonos/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to September
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, by the sea.
High-end meat eating with the stamp of a global brand spreading rapidly across several countries: the Myconian Beefbar is a sight for sore eyes. As Yannis Bampalis` role in the kitchen has been upgraded, its performance has consistently maintained high. The all-time classic specialities are always present on the menu. At the same time, the experience is enriched with new ideas from the sea, an upgraded wine list, excellent service and an enchanting atmosphere.
BOTRINI’S
INTERNATIONAL HIGH GASTRONOMY
Katikies Hotel Mykonos, Agios Ioannis
+30 22890 27890
https://botrinismykonos.com/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving outside, restaurant with exceptional views or decoration, restaurant with their own parking or valet parking.
From Botrini`s magical terrace, located in the amphitheatrically built Katikies Mykonos, the view reaches as far as Delos. In the kitchen, the talented chef Michalis Birtsios executes the high-quality specialities with excellent technique, bearing the signatures of Hector Botrini and Nikos Bilis.
BYBLOS
FUSION & ETHNIC
1 Dilou, Chora
+30 22890 78528
https://www.byblosmykonos.com/
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
The last Mykonian courtyard in Chora, designed by George Panteloukas, has transformed into an exotic restaurant with Nikkei cuisine created by Thanos Stasinos. Through a particularly successful combination of ingredients, you will find a fusion of flavours, aromas, and textures with personality, good technique, and delicious dishes.
CABBANES
CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Elia
Myconian Villa Collection Hotel
+30 22890 76000
www.myconianvillas.gr/taste/cabbanes-restaurant/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with a unique view or decor, with its own parking or valet service.
In the discreetly luxurious restaurant of the Myconian Villa Collection, away from Chora`s intense and cosmopolitan rhythms, Philip Stamboulis continues to unfold his outstanding talent by presenting a series of delicate and modern compositions with a Greek soul. Excellent technique, first-class ingredients, and complex dishes that are well-balanced and delicious are the triptych of success that led the restaurant to two FNL stars this year.
COYA
FUSION & ETHNIC
Malamatenias, Matogianni
+30 22890 22515
https://coyarestaurant.com/mykonos/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
In Philippi`s old courtyard, Coya Mykonos has found fertile ground to unfold its highly charming and technically sophisticated Peruvian flavours, embroidered here and there with elements of Asian cuisine. The wine list is also solid—it is one of the most sophisticated restaurant bars on the island.
JACKIE O’ BEACH
FUSION & ETHNIC
Super Paradise
+30 22890 77298
https://www.jackieomykonos.com/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, by the sea.
In the famous Mykonian beach restaurant, which is surrounded by the turquoise beach of Super Paradise, the bigger-than-life Christoforos Peskias continues to surprise with his idiomatic fusion, constantly raising the gastronomic suspense while the kitchen performs with great results.
KOUKOUMI HOTEL RESTAURANT
VEGAN - CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Ano Mera
+30 22890 76317
https://www.koukoumihotel.com/vegan-gastronomy-mykonos/vegan-restaurant
€100-140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
A vegan hotel retreat in Mykonos?! And yet it is. In the inner courtyard of the elegant and conceptual hotel, chef Angeliki Charami has created a unique vegan restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. In the evening, alongside "quieter" but perfect dishes, she serves an impressive plant-based degustation menu that is probably one of the best vegan proposals you can try in the country! Dishes are creative, inspired and superbly crafted.
LADY FINGER
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Chora
Andronikos Hotel
+30 22890 24231
https://www.andronikos.gr/mykonos-restaurants-bars/
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
At Lady Finger, the all-day restaurant of Andronikos Hotel in Drafaki, the dishes created by the consulting chef of Athens` Aleria restaurant, Gikas Xenakis, give rise to a unique Cycladic experience and manage to capture the essence of the island with flair and excellent technique.
LIO
CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
6 Enoplon Dinameon, Chora
+30 6945 67003
https://www.liogroup.com/mykonos
Over €140 per person
Open from June to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
Pacha Group`s spectacular and sexy cabaret, in every sense of the word, offers a world-class show in addition to remarkable a la carte dining based on luxurious ingredients and modern techniques. Chef Alkis ups the ante to give Lio`s cuisine a delightful dimension. At the same time, excellent work has also been done on the wine list, where the glass serves many top labels from Greek and international vineyards with Coravin.
MATSUHISA MYKONOS
FUSION & ETHNIC
Chora
Belvedere Boutique Hotel
+30 22890 25122
www.belvederehotel.com/nobu-matsuhisa-mykonos
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with its own parking or valet service, a particularly charming location or decor.
At the beloved Matsuhisa, explicitly cherished even by Nobu himself, the culinary performance holds firmly at the top, with harmony, balance, and finesse naturally reflected in the timeless fusion specialities of the Japanese celebrity chef.
MERAKI
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Cavo Tagoo Hotel Mykonos
+30 22890 20200
https://meraki-restaurant.com/mykonos/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant that serves outside, restaurant with its parking, charming location or decoration.
The famous brand, which initially made its career in London, has gained a summer headquarters at the ultra-luxurious Cavo Tagoo hotel, spreading its tables around the perimeter of the pool, with the most impressive of them on small platforms within the pool, "wetting" their feet in the water. Vangelis Leousis, now in the kitchen with co-host Koulis Mitsotakis, creates an ensemble of cosmopolitan flavours inspired by Greek cuisine while flirting with Asian fusion touches.
NAMMOS
HIGH-END BEACH RESTAURANT
Psarou
+30 22890 22440
https://www.nammos.com/mykonos
Over €140 per person
Open from March to October
Restaurant serving outside, restaurant with their own parking or valet parking
A strong comeback for the larger-than-life Nammos on the cosmopolitan beach of Psarou, which continues to serve a delicious and exceptionally well-made Asian fusion cuisine, while a significant part of the menu pays homage to the flavours of the Greek taverna. This year, the FNL Best Restaurant Awards jury, recognising its timelessness and dynamic growth abroad, awarded Nammos the Greek Global Restaurant Brand Award.
NOA
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Chora, Mykonian Kyma Hotel
+30 22890 23415
€50-75 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with its own parking or valet service.
Panagiotis Tsoukatos delves into the heart of traditional Greek flavours, offering them with simplicity and careful presentation at the relaxed and unpretentious Noa, located in Mykonian Kyma Hotel. The menu consistently offers delicious dishes, supported by high-quality ingredients and skilful execution.
NOĒMA
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Panachra, Chora
+30 22894 48277
www.noemamykonos.com
Over €140 per person
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with a particularly charming location or decor, and an excellent wine list.
With the Cycladic tradition as a starting point, Athinagoras Kostakos seeks top-quality ingredients exclusively sourced from Greece at Noēma. Through beautiful contrasts, showcasing the power of fire or the pure charm of an ingredient served either raw or with minimal intervention, he captivates guests with a menu brimming with Greek authenticity and cosmopolitan deliciousness. Panos Tsikas and Andreas Rinas oversee this popular restaurant`s kitchen, while Konstantinos Kosmopoulos curates the exceptional wine list.
SCORPIOS
HIGH END BEACH RESTAURANT
Paraga Beach, Mykonos
+30 22890 29250
www.scorpiosmykonos.com
€100-140 per person
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with a particularly charming location or decor, and an excellent wine list.
The world-famous Scorpios, with Athinagoras Kostakos steadily at the helm and Alexis Zopas as head chef, continues to wow with its magical atmosphere, incredible DJs, a particularly noteworthy and eclectic wine list, and service that takes you to cloud nine. Its intensely flavourful cuisine is never at a standstill, extending the source of its inspiration to Mexico.
ZUMA
FUSION & ETHNIC
Cavo Tagoo Hotel Mykonos
+30 2289 020100
https://zumarestaurant.com/locations/mykonos/
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving outside, particularly charming location or decoration, restaurant with its own parking or valet parking.
A stone`s throw away from the Myconian Cavo Tagoo, the globally popular Zuma has snapped up an awe-inspiring summer post. Its tables parade the signature Japanese specialities that outline its culinary identity. At the same time, chef Andreas Bollonos turns up the creative frequencies in the kitchen, stamping Zuma`s fusion flavours with great technique and first-class ingredients.
NAXOS
BAROZZI
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Chora, Naxos, Ariadnis
+30 2285027672
www.barozzinaxos.com
€25-50 per person
Open from April to October
Chef Gikas Xenakis has found his paradise in Naxos. The menu he designed –executed with great success by talented chef Kostas Votanos– relies heavily on local produce and implements the from-farm-to-table concept. He also displays a lot of flexibility, offering a choice of three dishes from the à la carte menu and two different set menus that unfold the hidden flavours of the island.
HARIS (O)
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Egares, Naxos
+30 2285 062266
€25-50 per person
Open all year round
This historic tavern opened in 1988, with young Haris working the grill and his wife, Evgenia Arseni, working the pots and pans. Although the younger generation has entered the scene, Mrs Evgenia still enchants with her impeccable signature dishes, such as lemony rabbit or veal with potatoes, rooster in red sauce, and lamb. However, their most famous dish is the considerable omelette, made with at least ten eggs from local hens, Naxos potatoes, and Naxos gruyere cheese.
PETRINO BEACH RESTAURANT
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Maragas
+30 2285 041589
€25-50 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant that serves outside
Built of stone in a lush green environment and in front of the sea, Petrino Beach Restaurant in Naxos offers traditional Greek cuisine with tiny creative touches from chef Konstantis Chouzouris. With tables in front of the sandy beach of Maragas, the restaurant focuses on fresh fish and stews. The desserts on the menu are excellent in their simplicity. The wines are exclusively from Greek vineyards, mainly from small producers from Cyclades, Crete, Lesvos and Eptanisa.
STOU VASILARAKIOU
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Kinidaros, Naxos
+30 22850 32088
Up to €25 per person
Open all year round
The story of this tavern alone is reason enough to drive to Kinidaros, a remote mountain village on the island. The story starts in 1931, when Vasilis Klouvatos opened a café-general store where, as was customary at the time, the barber’s and butcher’s shops were also housed. At some point, his son Vasilis, known as "Vasilarakio," took over and gradually transformed it into a steak house. Today, it is managed by his grandson Vasilis, known as Laris, a pun with the Italian word for “butcher” (macellaio). Laris has upgraded the tavern’s culinary profile by collaborating with local shepherds from whom he sources meats (goat, lamb, and beef). He cuts and ages them in special dry-ageing chambers and expertly cooks them according to the cut. They also have a small collection of mountain cheeses. Additionally, they offer Aegean Sea bottled wines, which they serve in the proper glasses.
PAROS
BLUE OYSTER
FISH RESTAURANT
Abelas
+30 2284 052707
https://www.blueoysterparos.com/
€75-100 per person
Restaurant that also serves outside.
Yannis Tsachpinis and his wife, Marina Evaggelopoulou, have set up a special fish restaurant on the beach of Abelas. The search for raw materials is constant; occasionally, one can find extraordinary things here. The kitchen handles them impeccably, and the result is probably the top restaurant of its kind on the island! Top of the range is the galaktobureko and an exciting wine list.
GALAZIA HYTRA
GREEK FINE DINING
Marpissa, Summer Senses Luxury Resort
+30 22840 93000
www.summersenses.gr
€50-75 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
Under the careful supervision of Apostolos Trastelis, the summer edition of the award-winning Hytra raises the curtain to another promising season with a new consultant chef, Giorgos Felemegas. The luxurious Summer Senses Luxury Resort restaurant offers delicate Greek cuisine that sets a high standard, remaining the ultimate representative of fine dining on the island`s culinary scene.
KALOKERI
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Central Lane, Antiparos
+30 22840 63037
€25-50 per person
Open from June to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
The summer alter ego of the beloved Magikes Katsaroles -which has unfortunately closed- in Antiparos steals the show every year. The talented chef Vana Vrettou brings an Aegean-inspired cuisine full of aromas, intensity, and authentic flavours.
KEDROS
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Abelas
+30 2284 052793
https://www.kedrosparos.gr/
€25-50 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving outside, restaurant in a unique location.
In a quiet corner of the bay of Ambelas, chef Yannis Parikos has set up a charming little taverna in the shade of century-old cedars. Simple, traditional Greek cuisine with a "touch" that gives it an extra dimension.
MARIO RESTAURANT & FARM
FISH RESTAURANT
Enetiko Limani (Venetian Port)
+30 22840 51047
€50-75 per person
Open from April to September
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea.
Marios Tsahpinis` modern fish cuisine performs very well. It uses first-class, fresh fish and is executed precisely, justifying the restaurant`s outstanding reputation despite moving to the new and much larger space in Livadia. The wine list is fascinating.
MATSUHISA PAROS
FUSION & ETHNIC
Avant Mar Hotel, Naoussa
+30 2284 440320
https://www.avantmar.com/matsuhisa-paros/
Over €140 per person
Open from June to September, Sun-Sun, June-Sun, June-Sun, June-Sun, June-Sun, June-Sun
Paros got its own Matsuhisa last year—next to the new, stylish, and luxurious Avant Mar hotel at the entrance to Naoussa—taking another step towards ...Mykonos. Nobu Matsuhisa`s classic specialities are also executed here with excellence. The sushi is good, and the wine list is extensive and precise.
SANTA PACOU
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Agia Ipakoi, Kostos
+30 697 242 4104
€25-50 per person
Restaurant that serves outside, restaurant with an exceptional view.
It is an artfully traditional tavern with a beautiful panoramic view that is flooded with people, especially around sunset. The cuisine is delicious, expressive, and reassuringly simple.
SEAROCKS PAROS
FISH RESTAURANT
Ambelas
+30 22840 52151
https://www.searocksparos.gr/
€50-75 per person
Restaurant serving outside, restaurant by the sea.
Yannis Parikos` second restaurant in Paros is a beautiful and modern seaside eatery (with a beach and umbrellas) that went through various stages before finding its identity last year with the chef at the helm. Here, the wood-fired ovens are fired up, and Yannis Parikos proposes a cuisine of deep deliciousness and well-balanced creativity with a—predominantly—seafood orientation.
SANTORINI
7 STEAK LOUNGE
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Fira, DE SOL SPA HOTEL
+30 22860 36900
www.7steaklounge.gr
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, with its own parking or valet service.
Kostis Angelopoulos approaches Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the beautiful 7 Steak Lounge in the De Sol Spa Hotel. Combining exceptional ingredients from land and sea, he creates dishes based on intriguing scenarios, with locality always playing a crucial role.
ALALI RESTAURANT
FUSION & ETHNIC
Akrotiri, Astarte Suites Hotel
+30 2286083388
www.alalirestaurant.com
€100-140 per person
Open from April to November
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a stunning view, and its own parking or valet service
This picturesque setting overlooking the entire Caldera is the object of envy. Located in Akrotiri, at the Astarte Suites Hotel, Alali Restaurant offers high-end, distinctive cuisine by chef Adam Kontovas. The menu features original and well-executed compositions. Spyros Pediatitis`s elegant desserts complete the scene, and the wine list, curated by Aris Sklavenitis, showcases his expertise once again.
BEEFBAR SANTORINI
STEAK RESTAURANT
Oia, Andronis Arcadia Hotel
+30 2286 027392
Over €140 per person
Open from May to November
A restaurant that also serves outside, restaurants with an exceptional view, and restaurants with their own parking or valet parking.
At the ultra-luxurious Andronis Arcadia Hotel, Beefbar has gained an extra stunning summer roof, this time in Santorini, with endless views of the Aegean Sea. Its classic Carnivore dishes are executed with an excellent technique emphasising high-quality meat roasts. The wine list is also fantastic.
BOTRINI’S SANTORINI
GREEK FINE DINING
Oia, Katikies Santorini Hotel
+30 2286186654
www.botrinissantorini.com
Over €140 per person
Open from May to November
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, a stunning view, its own parking or valet service.
In Santorini, it is challenging for a restaurant`s cuisine to compete with its location and atmosphere. However, at Botrini`s, in the iconic Katikies Santorini hotel, the charming setting complements a wealth of precise, delightful, and delicate flavours. You will love dishes that exude penetrating elegance and strength, with half their heart in Greece and the other half in Italy, drawing upon the childhood memories and emotions of Hector Botrini and Nikos Billis. The wine list, curated by Giannis Karakasis MW, is exceptional.
ELEMENTS
INTERNATIONAL HIGH GASTRONOMY
Oia, Canaves Epitome Hotel
+30 22860 71453
www.canaves.com
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, its own parking or valet service.
Tasos Stefatos has masterfully reached the pinnacle of his culinary artistry at Elements, where his original, interactive, and vibrant contemporary cuisine shines. With utmost finesse, balance, and stunning presentations, Chef Stefatos skilfully expresses his personal gastronomic vision, propelling the restaurant to the coveted three FNL stars. Every dish is a testament to his unwavering pursuit of deliciousness, even in the most intricate creations. A remarkable aspect of Stefatos` culinary puzzle lies in his incorporation of cherished memories from his personal journey and beloved destinations. Elina Dakanali continues to enrich the wine list with enviable selections from Greece and abroad.
IDOL
MODERN BISTRO
Fira
+30 22860 23292
www.idolsantorini.gr
€75-100 per person
Open from March to November
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, and a special view.
Level up for Loukas Katris`s renovated and more beautiful-than-ever restaurant in Fira. It follows a steady path of modern cuisine with solid elements of cosmopolitanism and localism, investing in top-quality raw materials, many of which come from the owner`s bosom. Its executive chef, Panagiotis Yakalis, does his best every year, adding extra points to its already high-quality level.
IFESTIONI
EUROPEAN CUISINE
Fira, Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites
+30 2286 023900
www.aressana.gr
€75-100 per person
Open from April to November
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
At Aressana`s restaurant, Kostas Angelopoulos skilfully blends Greek ingredients with European classics, delivering an impressive menu of pure and earthy flavours.
LAUDA
INTERNATIONAL FINE DINING
Oia, Andronis Boutique Hotel
+30 2286072182
www.laudarestaurant.com
Over €140 per person
Open from April to November
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, exceptional view, with difficult access, a remarkable wine list.
Lauda, led by chef-owner Emmanuel Renaut of the iconic Flocons de Sel, is a culinary gem transcending boundaries. This top-tier restaurant, one of the finest establishments in the country, delivers an unforgettable dining experience, bridging Santorini and Megeve, Greece and France, in a menu masterfully curated by Renaut, with his remarkable expertise and rare skills. The talented George Dospras in the kitchen keeps outdoing himself, earning a well-deserved place under the umbrella of such a legendary chef.
LYCABETTUS RESTAURANT
CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Oia, Andronis Luxury Suites
+30 22860 72041
www.andronisexclusive.com
Over €140 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, exceptionally charming location or decor, exceptional view, relatively difficult access, remarkable wine list.
Lycabettus, a distinguished restaurant in Santorini, has recently embarked on a quieter culinary journey. Chef Christos Karagiannis blends traditional concepts with contemporary methods, crafting delectable and innovative dishes. No words can describe the extensive, unforgettable wine list curated by Sotiris Kandylis.
NAOS
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Nikolaou Nomikou, Oia
+30 2286072413
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Nestled in a stylish and aristocratic old Oia mansion away from the Caldera, Thodoris Kakoulis harmonises techniques from the new Scandinavian cuisine and ideas from the French school with top-quality Greek ingredients. The menu is brimming with exciting concepts and profoundly flavourful dishes.
PETRA
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Oia, Canaves Oia Suites Hotel
+30 2286071844
www.canaves.com
Over €100 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors, with a special view.
Situated beside the pool of the charming Canaves Oia Suites Hotel, the restaurant Petra, under the guidance of Tasos Stefatos, offers contemporary Greek cuisine with elements that command resounding applause. This exceptional chef`s personal and playful style is reflected in sophisticated dishes with deep flavours.
ROZA`S
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Vourvoulos
+30 2286 024378
€50-75 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant serving indoors and outdoors.
Roza’s renowned tavern, now under the management of Kyriakos Petropoulos, is one of the few places on the island where one can wholeheartedly enjoy the local tradition; the excellent menu created by Katerina Tsotskolaouri Stavropoulou also includes selected dishes from northern Greek cuisine.
SELENE
GREEK FINE DINING
Fira, Katikies Garden Hotel
+30 22860 22249
www.selene.gr
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant serving both indoors and outdoors, exceptionally charming location or decor, notable wine list.
Hector Botrini heralds the new era of a truly legendary restaurant that has contributed as few others to the evolution of modern Greek cuisine. Selene is now located in the enchanting courtyard of the Katikies Garden Hotel, and its kitchen delivers lessons in finesse, expert technique, and depth of flavour that reflect Botrini`s gastronomy. Master of Wine Yannis Karakassis skilfully captures the panorama of the Santorini vineyard in the award-winning wine list of the FNL Best Restaurant Awards, showcasing both the Old and New World`s most significant terroirs.
SIGALAS WINERY
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Baxes, Oia
+30 22860 71644
www.sigalas-wine.com
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
In one of Santorini`s most legendary wineries, Kyriaki Fotopoulou presents modern and intensely flavourful dishes, aptly expressing her perspective on Greek cuisine. The restaurant offers a limited number of tables with views of the vineyards.
THROUBI
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Imerovigli, Andronis Concept Wellness Resort
+30 2286036737
www.throubirestaurant.com
€75-100 per person
Babis Koukoudakis puts his own touches on a series of sophisticated, modern, and delicious dishes, albeit restricted by a mandate for healthy food. The country`s top pastry chef, Giorgos Platinos, also crafted the desserts.
VAROULKO SANTORINI
FISH RESTAURANT
Imerovigli, "Grace Hotel"
+30 2286 021300
Over €140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, exceptionally charming location or decor, a special view, with relatively difficult access.
A second Varoulko has landed on the terrace of the beautiful Grace Santorini, where the gaze is amazed by the imposing Skaros that casts its shadow on the hotel. Lefteris Lazarou entrusts the kitchen to Komninos Mouflouzelis, a highly experienced chef he has collaborated with for years, while the exquisite desserts bear the signature of Thodoris Moussidis.
SIFNOS
BOSTANI
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Poulati, Verina Astra Hotel, Sifnos
+30 2284 0 31440
www.verinahotelsifnos.com/bostani-bar-restaurant/
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea, in a particularly charming location.
Just a stone’s throw away from the entrance of Verina Astra Hotel, Bostani offers breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. The menu is created by the chef and co-owner of Simul, Nikos Thomas, while the talented chef Martha Zeka manages the kitchen. Drawing inspiration from Greek-Mediterranean bistronomy, Thomas crafts delightful and captivating flavours, bringing Bostani close to the high level of Simul in Athens. Giannis Arvanitis, the restaurant`s manager who also excels as a sommelier, guides guests through an enchanting wine journey, curating an intriguing wine list highlighting natural and eco-friendly selections.
CANTINA
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Kastro, Seralia
+30 2284035395
€75-100 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea, in a particularly charming location, with difficult access.
It`s impressive how George Samoilis and his chefs, Yannis Avdanas and Christos Pagonidis, unfold his gastronomy at the two-star FNL award-winning Cantina. They flawlessly balance creation with deep flavour and intimacy with originality in a "naked" cuisine that includes nature, sustainability, and viability as part of its identity—the terroir of Sifnos and the Cyclades supports almost entirely the ingredients of his dishes.
Ω3
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Platys Gialos
+30 22840 72014
€100-140 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant that serves outside.
The tiny fish bar on the beach of Platis Gyalos, where Sifnos` gastronomic boom began, is in excellent shape. Pavlos Tsigoulis conducts successful creative exercises in modern Greek cuisine, particularly on fish dishes.
SYROS
ALLOU GYALLOU
FISH RESTAURANT
Kini
+30 22810 71196
www.allougialousyros.gr
€25-50 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Located right on the beach, Allou Gyallou is dressed in white and blue. The owner, Giannis Lias, will offer recommendations for fresh fish and shellfish, while his wife, Lina Fournistaki, will expertly pair these with the wine, a passion of hers. While renowned for their fish and seafood meze dishes, their menu also unveils an array of traditional and contemporary dishes. Whatever you order, expect a well-crafted and delicious cuisine.
ARISTIDES HOTEL-RESTAURANT
CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
27 Babagiotou 27, Ermoupoli
+30 698 662 4881
https://www.hotelaristide.com/restaurant-syros-hermoupolis
€50-75 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant serving outside, restaurant with an exceptional view.
A beautiful and relaxed setting has been set up on the rooftop of this elegant hotel in the chic Vaporia district of Ermoupolis. Chef Petros Braikidis proposes a delightful and "quiet" cuisine with well-chosen seasonal ingredients and excellent technique. Interesting wine list and cocktails.
HYGGE
CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Ano Syros
+30 2281 306819
https://www.hotelaristide.com/restaurant-syros-hermoupolis
€25-50 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant serving outside, restaurant with an exceptional view.
The relaxed and modern restaurant at the entrance of Ano Syros has magical views and a simple design. Vangelis Damigos and Tasos Dempi have designed an exciting menu based on local ingredients, inspired by chefs` international experience and especially by modern Nordic trends. The result is a series of delicious and original dishes cooked properly using ingenious combinations. The wine list is well-built.
TINOS
KALOPSIA
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Chora, Stavrou Kionion Avenue
+30 22830 25855
€50-75 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea.
Making the most of the abundance of local ingredients and traditional recipes, renowned chef Giorgos Stilianoudakis presents his take on contemporary Greek cuisine in a way that only he could: with creativity and a touch of Cretan tradition. His flawless execution of modern techniques elevates the taste and adds a layer of finesse.
MARATHIA
CONTEMPORARY GREEK CUISINE
Chora, Agios Fokas
+30 22830 23249
https://www.marathiatinos.gr
€50-75 per person
Open from March to December
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea.
Marinos Suranis` restaurant on Agios Fokas beach never stops evolving. As chef Michalis Martha establishes himself in the team, he steps up a gear and sets his sights on more gastronomic heights. The ease with which he uses modern technical methods and his ability to compose dishes combining varied and imaginative ingredients from the island and memories from the tradition of Tinos and other islands are reflected in many new menu highlights. If you want to be introduced to Marathia`s culinary philosophy, start with the cargo: a tasting tray of fish that reflects the restaurant`s philosophy. The experience here is elevated by Marathia`s bigger-than-life manager, Euripides Apostolidis.
NAPUL’E TINOS
EUROPEAN CUISINE
Triantaros, Aeolis Tinos Suites
+30 698 4623332
€50-75 per person
Open from April to October
Restaurant that also serves outside.
The award-winning Italian restaurant that was much loved in Vari, raised the curtain on the Aeolis Hotel in Tinos, making a very dynamic start in its new post. Top quality pizza from Francesco Granata as well as a range of delectable Neapolitan main specialities, often grafted with Tinian ingredients.
THALASSAKI (TO)
FISH RESTAURANT
Ormos Ysternion
+30 22830 31366
€50-75 per person
Open from May to October
Restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating, by the sea, particularly charming location or decor.
The reputation of this picturesque restaurant in Ormos Ysternion has long transcended the island`s boundaries. At Thalassaki, you will enjoy the modern and artistic seafood cuisine of Antonia Zarpa, with flavours brimming with local character, capturing the very essence of Tinos’ DNA. The beautifully presented dishes will leave an indelible impression on your palate and soul.
The arrow pointing up next to the awarded stars marks those restaurants that are moving towards the upper end of their rating and we think are more likely to move up to the next rating level in a subsequent review
