Best Foods to Eat in Santorini?

[GreekGirlCooks]

I’m heading to Santorini soon and I’m excited to explore the island’s food scene. I’ve heard so much about the local cuisine and I want to make sure I don’t miss out on any must-try dishes. Can anyone recommend the best foods to eat while I’m there?

I’m particularly interested in trying authentic, traditional dishes that are unique to Santorini. I’ve heard about things like tomatokeftedes and fava, but what else should be on my list? Are there any local specialties or desserts that I absolutely need to try? Also, if you have any favorite restaurants or tavernas on the island where I can find these dishes, I’d love to hear about them! I’m looking for both well-known spots and hidden gems.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Some things I heard: the white eggplants are delicious, I should eat tomatokeftedes, and the fava bean puree is also delicious.

 

[The Greek Vibe]

I’m heading to Santorini soon and I’m excited to explore the island’s food scene. I’ve heard so much about the local cuisine and I want to make sure I don’t miss out on any must-try dishes. Can anyone recommend the best foods to eat while I’m there?

I’m particularly interested in trying authentic, traditional dishes that are unique to Santorini. I’ve heard about things like tomatokeftedes and fava, but what else should be on my list? Are there any local specialties or desserts that I absolutely need to try? Also, if you have any favorite restaurants or tavernas on the island where I can find these dishes, I’d love to hear about them! I’m looking for both well-known spots and hidden gems.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations. Some things I heard: the white eggplants are delicious, I should eat tomatokeftedes, and the fava bean puree is also delicious.

You can try to find "koufeto" which is a local dessert, skordomakarona (garlic spaghetti), and of course, fava, capers, and the white eggplant.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Besides the tomatokeftedes (fried tomato balls) and fava (split pea puree), definitely try the white eggplant—it's sweet and less bitter than the usual varieties. Don't miss Santorini’s unique version of moussaka, often made with local ingredients like white eggplant and sweet tomatoes. Another must-try is "chloro" cheese, a fresh, slightly tangy cheese that's hard to find outside the island. For seafood lovers, try grilled octopus or "psarosoupa" (fish soup) for something light and fresh. For dessert, look for "melitinia," traditional Easter pastries filled with sweet cheese.