VIVESANTORINI

Gastronomy of Santorini

What to eat in Santorini

Welcome to Santorini’s gastronomy and restaurants page! If you are a food lover and like to explore local flavours while travelling, you have come to the right place.

Santorini’s gastronomy is inspired by local ingredients, traditional Greek recipes and the influence of Mediterranean cuisine. Due to its location in the Aegean Sea, the island has a wide variety of fresh fish and seafood used in the local cuisine.

Typical dishes of Santorini

Santorini has a rich gastronomic tradition and there are several typical dishes that you should try if you visit the island. Here are some of the most popular dishes:

Fava

It is a puree made from yellow beans grown in Santorini. It is cooked with onion, olive oil, lemon and spices. It is a traditional food on the island and is served as a side dish or as a main course.

Keftedes o Kofta

Minced meatballs seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. These meatballs are fried or grilled and served as an appetizer or main course. They are often accompanied by fried potatoes, salad and tzatziki sauce.

Greek Salad

Greek salad is a fresh and healthy dish consisting of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives and feta cheese. It is dressed with olive oil and vinegar and served cold.

Moussaka

Moussaka is a meat dish based on aubergines, minced meat and béchamel sauce. It is similar to Italian lasagne but with a Greek twist.

Gyro

Gyro is a grilled meat dish served in pita bread with vegetables and tzatziki sauce. It is a quick and easy dish to find in local restaurants.

Stuffed tomatoes

Santorini tomatoes are famous for their sweet and mild taste. They are stuffed with rice, onion, herbs and spices and baked in the oven. It is a delicious vegetarian dish.

Souvlaki

A grilled meat dish commonly found in Greece and many parts of the world. It consists of pieces of meat (often pork or chicken) that are skewered and grilled. It is served with vegetables, fried potatoes and a variety of sauces, such as tzatziki sauce, tomato sauce and yoghurt sauce.

Fresh fish and seafood

The island of Santorini is surrounded by the sea, so fish and seafood dishes are very popular. Fish is grilled, broiled or baked and served with lemon and olive oil.

Traditional desserts from Santorini

The island of Santorini in Greece is known for its stunning natural beauty and delicious culinary flavours, including a wide variety of traditional desserts. Here are some of Santorini’s most popular desserts:

Loukoumades

They are small fried balls of dough served hot and topped with honey, cinnamon and nuts. They are a delicious and traditional dessert throughout Greece.

Baklava

Baklava is a cake made of layers of filo dough filled with walnuts, cinnamon and honey syrup. It is a very popular dessert in Greece and can be found in many bakeries and pastry shops on Santorini.

Melitinia

These are small sweet pies filled with feta cheese and honey. They are a speciality of Santorini and can be found in many local bakeries and pastry shops.

Bougatsa

It is a pastry made of filo dough filled with sweet pastry cream, and sprinkled with icing sugar and cinnamon powder. It is a delicious dessert that can be found in bakeries and cafés all over the island, and is perfect with coffee or tea.