Santorini offers not only plentiful restaurants and taverns tucked away in every corner and alleyway, but also specific regional dishes made in homes and restaurants across the island. Try a few Santorini delicacies while you’re on the island like fava or melitinia. Fava is a creamy, split pea purée, served warm with lemon and olive oil. Fava is an ultimate comfort food and a timeless classic on the island. Or try melitinia, a traditional dessert in the form of a sweet cheese pie. It’s typically served at Easter but also can be found at various bakeries on Santorini. Many dishes at restaurants may incorporate a special variety of eggplant called white eggplant, which thrives in the volcanic soil on the island. White eggplant is sweeter to the taste than its purple counterpart.
Here are a few spots you can try during your trip to Santorini:
Selene
Address: Santorini, Greece, 84700, P.O. 87
Just 20 minutes from the Athinios port, Selene is an award-winning restaurant that offers more than just tasty dishes—they also provide cooking classes, wine tastings, and a rotating seasonal menu.
1800
Address: Oia (Ia), 84702, Santorini
In Oia you’ll find this small, intimate restaurant located in an authentic Santorini captain’s house. A roof garden makes 1800 great for date night, and they have a sizable wine cellar for all palates.
Santa Irini Bakery
Address: Main Road Perissa, Perissa 84703, Greece
Buy a Greek coffee and a pastry or two (or three) while at Santa Irini bakery, a top-rated bakery in the area. Try their chocolate filled croissant and any number of traditional Greek sweets while you’re there.
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