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Best Restaurants in Milos — Curated Local Guide

Compare top-rated restaurants in Milos with verified ratings, neighborhood tips, and practical booking advice.

TL;DR

In a nutshell

For Santorini specifically: Metaxi Mas (Exo Gonia) is the locals' #1 — book 4 weeks ahead. Selene in Pyrgos is the island's most celebrated fine-dining tasting menu. Lauda at Andronis (Oia) has the best sunset dinner. For €15 souvlaki, Lucky's in Fira beats every tourist-strip restaurant in Oia.

Updated By · Greek native, Founder & Editor-in-ChiefReading time · 6–8 min

How Greek restaurants work

Greek restaurants fall into 8 broad categories: traditional taverna, seafood (psarotaverna), modern Greek, fine dining, wine bars, and street-food souvlaki shops.

Reservations are essential at fine-dining venues (Selene, Lauda) and famous local favorites like Metaxi Mas — typically 2–4 weeks ahead in shoulder season.

Stick to inland villages (Pyrgos, Megalochori, Finikia) and back-from-the-caldera streets for the best authentic value.

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Top Greek Restaurants — Side-by-Side

Per-person dinner price excluding drinks; Google ratings are verified aggregates.

Verified · On-Site Menu Checks & Verified Google Maps Aggregates · · Seasonal

Restaurant Cuisine Town Price Famous for Google
Metaxi Mas Greek · Med Exo Gonia, Santorini €€€ Beef carpaccio, truffle oil 4.7
Selene Fine dining · Modern Greek Pyrgos, Santorini €€€€ Fava with smoked eel 4.6
Lauda at Andronis Modern Greek · Tasting Oia, Santorini €€€€ Cliffside 7-course sunset 4.7
Argo Seafood · Greek Fira, Santorini €€€ Caldera-view seafood 4.6
Lucky’s Souvlakis Souvlaki · Gyros Fira, Santorini € Best souvlaki on the island 4.6
Funky Kitchen Modern · Fusion Mykonos Town €€€€ Michelin-quality fusion 4.7
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Decision framework

How to Order Greek Food Like a Local

A 4-step ordering ritual that gets you the best meal at any taverna.

  1. Start with 3 cold meze, not appetizers

    Order fava (yellow split-pea puree), tzatziki, and a horiatiki (Greek salad) to share.

  2. Order one hot meze before mains

    Tomatokeftedes (Santorini tomato fritters) or saganaki (pan-fried cheese).

  3. Order seafood by weight

    Whole grilled fish is sold per kilo. Ask to see the catch of the day before ordering.

  4. Save room for complimentary raki or dessert

    Most traditional tavernas bring a complimentary sweet and small carafe of raki or tsipouro with the bill.

Common questions

Restaurants FAQs

What is the best restaurant in Santorini?

Locals point to Metaxi Mas in Exo Gonia for traditional Cretan-Cycladic dishes and Selene in Pyrgos for fine dining.

Do I need a reservation at Santorini restaurants?

Yes for any caldera-view dinner or famous taverna (Metaxi Mas, Selene, Lauda) — book 2–4 weeks ahead.

Are Greek restaurants vegetarian-friendly?

Yes. Greek cuisine is naturally rich in vegetarian dishes: fava, tomatokeftedes, gemista, briam, and Greek salad.

About the author

Pavlos Inglesis

Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Santorini Secrets

Greek, born and raised in Athens. 14+ years writing about Greek islands and mainland regions, with first-hand visits to nearly every destination on the site. Local expertise in Cycladic culture, traditional Greek cuisine, and island travel logistics.

  • Greek Local
  • Cycladic Culture
  • Greek Cuisine
  • Island Logistics

Editorial standards

How this guide is researched

  • Editorial review — recommendations combine first-hand experience, local contributors, and direct source checks where available.
  • No paid placements — we accept no fees to be included. Affiliate revenue (Booking.com, GetYourGuide) supports the site without changing what we recommend.
  • Route-level verification — volatile hours, prices, and operator details are labeled with their source and review context. .
  • Greek travel focus — practical guidance across islands and mainland routes, built around real trip decisions rather than inventory volume.

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