Sunset Ammoudi Taverna (canonical octopus on the line)
Area
Ammoudi Bay (Oia, 300 steps below)
As of 2026, this Santorini food guide covers 10 restaurants by category — including Sunset Ammoudi Taverna (canonical octopus on the line), Dimitris Ammoudi Taverna, Lauda at Andronis Boutique Hotel (Oia fine dining). See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Santorini is Santorini's food culture revolves around caldera-view fine dining + Ammoudi Bay seafood + volcanic-soil wines + Cycladic specialties. Sunset Ammoudi Taverna serves the canonical octopus-on-the-line at the water's edge (300 steps below Oia). Lauda at Andronis Boutique Hotel is the iconic sunset fine-dining. Selene (Pyrgos, since 1986) is Santorini's pioneer fine-dining. Santo Wines at Akrotiri cliffs offers the canonical sunset wine tasting on the caldera-view terrace. Iconic dishes: Tomatokeftedes (cherry tomato fritters from Santorini's famous volcanic-soil tomatoes), Fava (yellow split pea purée), Octopus on the line, Assyrtiko white wine (unique to Santorini volcanic terroir). We've organized 10 restaurants across 5 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Sunset Ammoudi Taverna (canonical octopus on the line)
Ammoudi Bay (Oia, 300 steps below) · Ammoudi Bay Seafood
Sunset Ammoudi Taverna, Dimitris, Katina — octopus on the line at 300-step descent below Oia
Sunset Ammoudi Taverna (canonical octopus on the line)
Sunset Ammoudi Taverna · Ammoudi Bay (Oia, 300 steps below)
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#1
MUST TRY
Octopus on the line (sun-dried + grilled, $25-35) + grilled fish + Assyrtiko white wine + sunset
Ammoudi Bay's most-iconic seafood taverna — at the water's edge below Oia (300 donkey-path steps down). Octopus 'on the line' (hung on clothesline + sun-dried + grilled) is the signature. Sunset is the canonical visit.
$33-90
(€30-80)
12:00-23:00 daily (April-October)
Local tip: Book 1+ week ahead for sunset slot. Walk down 300 steps + take taxi back up. Cash + card.
Octopus on the line + grilled lobster + fresh seafood + Greek wine
Ammoudi Bay alternative to Sunset Ammoudi — same waterfront setting + similar seafood + slightly less Insta-famous. Often easier to get a sunset table.
$33-90
(€30-80)
12:00-23:00 daily (April-October)
Local tip: Book 1+ week ahead. Walk down 300 steps. Cash + card.
Lauda (Andronis Hotel), Selene (Pyrgos since 1986), 1800 Restaurant, Mezzo — Santorini's iconic fine-dining cliff terraces
Lauda at Andronis Boutique Hotel (Oia fine dining)
Lauda · Oia (Andronis Boutique Hotel)
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#1
MUST TRY
Modern Mediterranean tasting menu + sunset caldera view + Greek + French wine pairings
Santorini's premier fine-dining — at Andronis Boutique Hotel's cliff edge in Oia. Modern Mediterranean by chef Emmanuel Renaut. Direct caldera + sunset view from terrace.
$110-220
(€100-200)
19:00-23:00 daily
Local tip: Book 1-2 months ahead. Sunset slot premium. Smart-casual dress.
Selene (Pyrgos, since 1986 — Santorini's first fine-dining)
Selene · Pyrgos village (inland)
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#2
MUST TRY
Cycladic gourmet tasting menu — chef Yiorgos Hadjimanolakis (Santorini's first fine-dining since 1986)
Santorini's pioneer fine-dining restaurant (1986). Modern Cycladic by chef Yiorgos Hadjimanolakis. Pyrgos village inland setting — different from caldera-view hotels. The historical Santorini fine-dining.
Cycladic-Greek menu — fava + saganaki + lamb + Santorini wine in a hidden inland village
The locals' favorite — hidden inland village taverna. Traditional Cycladic-Greek cuisine. Less touristy + more authentic than caldera-side restaurants.
$33-80
(€30-70)
12:00-23:00 daily (April-October)
Local tip: Book 1+ week ahead in summer. Cash + card. Drive or taxi from Fira (15 min).
Boutique Assyrtiko + organic-wine tasting + vineyard tour
1991-founded boutique winery — Paris Sigalas pioneer of Assyrtiko. Organic + small-production. Vineyard tour + tasting in the kouloura basket-trained vines.
$22-55
(€20-50)
10:00-19:00 daily (April-October)
Local tip: Book 1+ week ahead. Smaller + more boutique than Santo Wines.
Lucky's Souvlakis (Fira) + supermarket picnic + Greek tavernas. Santorini is the most-expensive Greek island.
Mid-Range
$80-180/day
Ammoudi Bay octopus + Metaxi Mas inland + Santo Wines sunset tasting.
Luxury
$300+/day
Lauda at Andronis + Selene (since 1986) + 1800 Restaurant + Mezzo fine dining.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Santorini.
Where to eat octopus on the line?
Ammoudi Bay (300 steps below Oia) is the canonical spot. Sunset Ammoudi Taverna is the most-famous. Dimitris is the easier-to-book alternative. Katina has the lobster specialty. All require booking + 300-step descent (taxi back up advised).
Best sunset dinner spot?
Lauda at Andronis Boutique Hotel ($110-220) is the canonical fine-dining sunset. 1800 Restaurant ($90-200) in restored 1800s mansion. Both Oia. For wine tasting at sunset: Santo Wines terrace at Akrotiri ($17-55).
Santorini's pioneer fine dining?
Selene at Pyrgos (since 1986) — Santorini's first fine-dining restaurant by chef Yiorgos Hadjimanolakis. Cycladic gourmet. Pyrgos inland village = no sunset view but historical significance. $90-200.
Budget food on expensive Santorini?
Lucky's Souvlakis (Fira, $8-15 wraps) is the budget hero. Cycladic supermarkets for picnic. Metaxi Mas (Exo Gonia inland) for authentic taverna $30-70 vs caldera $80+.
Iconic Santorini food?
Tomatokeftedes (cherry tomato fritters from Santorini's famous tomatoes on volcanic soil, $8-12), Fava (yellow split pea purée, $8-15), Octopus on the line ($25-35 Ammoudi), Saganaki ($10-15), Assyrtiko white wine ($30-60/bottle, unique to Santorini volcanic terroir), Vinsanto dessert wine ($40-80).
Wine tasting — best winery?
Santo Wines (Akrotiri cliffs) — largest winery + iconic caldera-view terrace + 12-wine flight $50. Domaine Sigalas (Oia) — boutique organic + Paris Sigalas Assyrtiko pioneer. Estate Argyros (Pyrgos, since 1903) — heritage. Tour all 3 in $80-130 wine-tour day.
Top 5 to eat?
1) Octopus on the line at Sunset Ammoudi Taverna (canonical Santorini sunset dinner, $30-80). 2) Tomatokeftedes + fava at any taverna ($8-15). 3) Lauda or 1800 Restaurant fine dining sunset ($90-220). 4) Santo Wines sunset tasting on terrace ($17-55). 5) Lucky's Souvlakis budget lunch in Fira ($8-15).
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