The Best Greek Islands Restaurant? Santorini is the island that conquers our imagination and dreams long before it captures our gaze. Its imposing natural beauty and its unreal Architecture, its renowned sunset but equally impressive sunrise are breathtaking as soon as the traveler sets foot at this Thera. In addition, Santorini's authentic Vegan Cuisine it's mouthwatering! The island has a few traditional Greek foods.
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Breakfast
Tomatokeftedes - "Meat" Balls
Those round flattened balls are made from small thick-skinned tomatoes. These cherry tomatoes tend to disappear. Only one factory is still working. Tourism replaced its production of it. It is unlikely that you would find similar tomatoes anywhere else in Greece. What makes them unique is that are waterless and that they keep all the sweetness inside. This product has come from Italy at the time when the island was owned by the Venetians.
You can find them, in every Restaurant in Santorini and they are absolutely delicious!!!! I couldn't resist eating them every day.
Just make sure that does NOT contain fish. In a few places, they add fish to the mix.
Fava (Broad Beans)
It is a species of flowering plant in the pea and bean family Fabaceae. Particularly tasty and it's used in Santorini as Italians use Pasta! You can also find it in every restaurant in Santorini.
Stuffed Vegetables
A summer delicious dish that you can find in every best Greek restaurant! You can find a few stuffed veggies. The most common is eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes. But few restaurants have zucchini and potato also. My favorite summer dish! Just make sure is only filled with rice and not minced meat. In some places, they put meat on them.
RESTAURANTS
Thira Area
Svoronos Bakery - Vegan-Friendly
A nice Bakery to enjoy your breakfast! Here you can find a few baked goods as the Greek traditional raisin bread. (Stafidopsomo in Greek). They also have a coffee stand and tables outside. Ask them for Nistisima goodies (This is what we call Vegan products in Greece).
Karterados Village
Crepaki - Vegan Friendly
Nice freshly made Sandwiches. I filled it with cucumbers, tomato, red peppers, olives, and mushrooms. Tossed with mustard sauce. Accompanied by fresh orange juice. The couple that has this small cafe are very friendly! Ask them about places to visit around and they will give you the best places in Santorini. Here you can also have fresh fruit salads.
Pyrgos Village
The Bakery of Pyrgos - Vegan Friendly
This Bakery is on the main road of Pyrgos coming from Fira and it's one of the best in Pyrgos! Fresh delicious morning products served every day by a beautiful lady. I tried the Loukoumas (round/sugary one) and three flavors of breadsticks (corn, brown flour, and sun-dried tomato). Loved all of them!
5 Senses Fresh - Vegetarian / Vegan
This place is in Thira Center. Fresh fruit and Greek superfoods are only some of their favorite materials to work with, in a gastronomic exploration of Mediterranean cuisine and diet. Guys here prepare tasteful suggestions to enjoy any time of the day, from salads to sandwiches, giving the utmost importance to the quality and source of our products. The passion they have for natural nutrition has inspired them to create a different food spot with delicious snacks and drinks, prepared in-store with pure, local, and organic ingredients.
Try the recommended smoothies for a balanced meal or create your own by choosing between a number of flavors, textures, and nutrition of your preference. Also, do not miss their soya cappuccino!
Lunch/Dinner
Oia Area
Katharos Lounge - Vegetarian / Vegan
Katharos Lounge is a Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant 20 minutes walk away from OIA center. Many restaurant guests often refer to Katharos Lounge as a unique place. It is indeed! The scenery, the sunset view, the surroundings, the food, the staff. Everything is magic! Their menu has Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free options. I suggest you visit it during sunset. Together with the food try their excellent Vinsando wine. Highly recommended! Regarding the Greek Vegan Food, I have tried the Bruschetta topped with peas, cherry tomatoes, and peas. An explosion of various tastes in my mouth. One of the best Greek Restaurants!
Fira
FalafeLAND - Vegetarian / Vegan
The best falafel in whole Santorini! Crunchy outside, juicy inside, and with hummus! Generally, the majority of the shops that serve falafel their sauce is not hummus but tzatziki. FalafeLAND serves hummus. Try it out. It is located 5 minutes walk from the main square, on the main road. The Best wrap!
Souvlaki, Pita, and More - Vegan Friendly
Another place where you can find falafel but they do not have hummus. Instead, I put mustard and ketchup. Not really an original falafel wrap but it was nice. The Best Souvlaki!
Bayiatiko - Vegan Friendly
Delicious Tomatokeftedes wrap! Ok honestly, after Falafel, this was the BEST wrap, I had in the whole of Santorini. The tomato keftedes is the King here! Crunchy outside and juicy inside. Do me a favor, and GO to try them out. It is in the main square.
Asian Club - Vegan Friendly
Asia Club's chefs prepare creative and innovative dishes to create the ultimate collection and delivery experience. They take great pride in using only the freshest, quality ingredients to create flavorful dishes that reflect the varied tastes of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai. Asia Club service is fast and the staff is very friendly. With a menu that is influenced by traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Thai, you're sure to find what you want to eat as a vegan meal!
I have tried their fried rice and it's a dish that should not be missed! If you like spicy food, like me, ask for extra chilly! You can find it in the Fira, Main Square.
Akrotiri
The Cave of Nikolas - Vegan Friendly
Akrotiri beach. By the sea, lies for many years a small, traditional cave, built by Uncle Nikolas with his own hands when he was young. Made with lots of love and passion, the cave offered a kind of shelter to himself and his little boat.
In 1981, the “Cave of Nicolas” went on to their daughter, Margarita, who had learned the art of cooking from Mr. Marinato's wife. Her love for traditional cuisine and local products, which she and her husband, Nicolas grew, gave her a Gourmet Prize, as the best traditional tavern for 2007-2008 in Santorini.
Try the Stuffed Vegetables, Tomatokeftedes, Fava, and the Grape sweet. All the dishes are toothsome! I can't wait to visit them again. All the ingredients are fresh and locally made. Plus the staff are very welcoming, friendly and made us feel at home. Do not miss this Greek restaurant!
Exo Gonia
METAXI MAS - Vegan Friendly
This restaurant is right next to the church of Agios Charalambos in Exo Gonia and their parking lot waiting for you. Walk towards the church, and take the stairs down to their porch. You can either sit inside or outside. It's highly recommended to book a table prior to your visit.
They have been sharing many tasty secrets for a long time: the most delicious recipes of the Cretan and Santorinian cuisine, the freshest ingredients from their kitchen garden, refreshing raki (the iconic grape-based pomace brandy of Crete) and unique wines, their good spirits, their smile! In a hospitable and relaxing space, reminiscent of an island house porch, and an atmosphere full of the Aegean Sea’s colors and aromas, they serve authentic and original dishes made with care and fresh ingredients, inspired by the Santorinian and Cretan cuisine: fava (the famous yellow split pea dip) and white eggplant in the oven and much more Vegan dishes.
We were offered raki and a starter of mini bread with delicious olives. As a salad, we had a lettuce/avocado one and as a main course, I had Spinach Tagliatelle. Honestly, that main dish was one of the most delicious pasta dishes I EVER had in my life!
A must-try in the Greek restaurant Santorini!
Perissa
Tranquillo Bar - Restaurant - Vegan Friendly
What a great place! It's right on the beach and here you can find food all day long. Just relax and here you can enjoy delicious cocktails, smoothies, huge salads, traditional Greek beans as beans, good music, nice alternative decoration, and extremely nice staff!
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Sophie van der Meulen
I love Greek food! Salivating as I read this
Pinelopi Kyriazi
hahahah I can understand! 🙂
Val
Love your guide, even if I am Greek haha! I have visited Santorini many times but I always have been disappointed by the food (you know what I mean) especially as a vegetarian myself. But now I am keen to go again! Thanks for that 🙂
Helen
Oh wow, everything looks delicious! Your photo of stuffed vegetables has me dreaming of all the delicious stuffed tomatoes and peppers I've eaten in Greece and which I've never been able to replicate at home!