What food is Santorini known for?

11 Delicious Foods You Have To Eat In Santorini, Greece
  • 1.) Fava me Koukia (Mashed up fava beans)
  • 2.) Tomato Gefthedes (Tomato fritters)
  • 3.) Saganaki (Fried cheese in filo pastry covered in honey)
  • 4.) Greek Salad.
  • 5.) Keftes/Kofta – ground meat – kinda like sausages.
  • 7.) Pomegranates.
  • 8.) Roasted Greek lamb.
  • 9.) Moussaka.




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The typical breakfast in Santorini consists of a combination of local products such as cherry tomatoes, fava beans, capers, and white eggplants. One of the most popular breakfast dishes on the island is “pitarakia,” small cheese pies made with mizithra cheese, a traditional Greek cheese.

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Average Daily Costs While meal prices in Santorini can vary, the average cost of food in Santorini is €48 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Santorini should cost around €19 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

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Known for its baklava, Melenio serves delicious traditional sweets such as walnut cake, galaktoboureko, ekmek kataifi and more.

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Popular Food in Greece
  1. Moussaka. Moussaka is a traditional creamy and delicious dish made of spiced meat (usually beef or lamb). ...
  2. Gyros. Gyros is likely one of the most popular Greek foods worldwide. ...
  3. Greek Salad. ...
  4. Souvlaki. ...
  5. Greek Bouyourdi. ...
  6. Tzatziki. ...
  7. Papoutsakia. ...
  8. Soutzoukakia.


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Top 10 Greek foods to try...
  • Taramasalata. A mainstay of any Greek meal is classic dips such as tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber and garlic), melitzanosalata (aubergine), and fava (creamy split pea purée). ...
  • Olives and olive oil. ...
  • Dolmades. ...
  • Moussaka. ...
  • Grilled meat. ...
  • Fresh fish. ...
  • Courgette balls (kolokythokeftedes) ...
  • Octopus.


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  • Greek cuisine – Traditional Greek food. ...
  • Briam (Mixed roasted vegetables) ...
  • Keftedes. ...
  • Soutzoukakia (Izmir kofte) ...
  • Stifado. ...
  • Souvlaki. ...
  • Tzatziki. ...
  • Taramosalata (Greek fish roe dip)


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Santorini is an island of the Aegean Sea. Greece is mostly inhabited by Orthodox Christians. There are more than 450 churches in Santorini! Generally, there is no dress code on the island unless you plan to visit specific restaurants, bars and clubs of high standards.

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Light fabrics (choose an outfit made of light materials that allow the skin to breathe and not overheat, considering the hot weather in Santorini. Linen, silk, viscose, or cotton are the best options for summer clothing);

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Santorini is best known as a romantic island with one-of-a-kind views, whereas Mykonos is more about sandy beaches and spirited partying. Depending on the vibe you seek, both islands suit holidays à deux. Solo travellers and groups of friends will also find both appealing, though Mykonos offers more in terms of edge.

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The Cheapest Time of the Year to Visit Santorini The best time to visit Santorini for budget-conscious travellers is during the off-season between the end of October and March when hotels have vacant rooms and airlines offer lower fares.

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Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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There is not a strong tradition of tipping in Greece, particularly among the locals, but it's become expected that tourists leave a small tip while travelling through the country. In restaurants it's common to leave a cash tip for whoever is looking after you – 10–15 per cent is standard.

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Most shops and restaurants on Santorini accept credit cards, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand for small purchases like bottled water and snacks. ATMs are easy to find in all of Santorini's main towns. Most restaurants in Santorini, like Marinera in Fira, accept credit cards.

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Yes, Santorini is known to be a party island in specific locations. For example, if you're staying in Oia, it will be a more romantic and relaxing environment. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more lively atmosphere, then you can head to villages like Fira or some of the beach clubs.

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