Naxos
Meltemi
A seafront restaurant on the Naxos Town promenade towards Agios Georgios, serving Greek and Naxian dishes. A convenient choice for a relaxed meal near the beach and harbour.
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Naxos
Axiotissa
A highly regarded taverna near the Kastraki beaches cooking Naxian recipes with produce from local farms, including lamb, rooster and island cheeses. Booking is wise in high season.
Naxos
Scirocco
A popular restaurant on a square in Naxos Town serving generous plates of Greek and Naxian dishes. Its central location makes it an easy dinner stop after a walk through the old town.
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To Elliniko
A Naxos Town restaurant focused on traditional Greek home-style cooking and local ingredients. It sits a few streets back from the waterfront.
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Pitogyros Traditional Grill House
A grill house in Oia serving gyros, souvlaki and kebabs at prices well below the cliffside restaurants. Handy for a quick lunch or a takeaway before sunset.
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Mama Thira
A traditional taverna in Firostefani serving Greek classics and local dishes, with seating looking over the caldera. It is a relaxed alternative to the busier restaurants of central Fira.
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To Psaraki
A fish tavern overlooking the marina at Vlychada on the south coast, serving Cycladic seafood meze, raw-bar dishes and fresh fish. A good stop after a visit to Akrotiri or the nearby beaches.
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Roka
A restaurant in the back lanes of Oia serving creative takes on Greek cooking with a good wine list. It is away from the sunset crowds on the caldera side, so it is easier to get a table.
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Ammoudi Fish Tavern
A seafood tavern right on the water at Ammoudi, the small fishing harbour below Oia reached by about 300 steps. Fresh fish and Greek dishes are served daily from April to October, 11am to 11pm.
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Aktaion
A family taverna in Firostefani running since 1922 and now in its third generation. The menu sticks to Santorini products and traditional recipes, served on a small terrace near the caldera edge.