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What is the food like on Santorini?

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auroracoor1

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I have been researching Santorini for various reasons. Mostly because I am fascinated, but also because I plan to visit. Is the food on the island similar to the rest of Greece? What should I look out for when I am there?

As far as I can tell the tomatoes are really special there, and I should order a lot of things that involve tomato. Can you guys think of anything else? I also want to find recipes for some of the main dishes so I can try them before my trip.
 
While tourist menus tend to be the same, each region and island group will offer local specialities. For breakfast one might be offered rice pudding in Molyvos or a tomato bread pudding in Santorini. You’re right to do research for the places you will visit and to be sure to order the specialties rather than let’s say…an omelette! Santorini’s soil produces excellent tomatoes and wine, but seriously, the food in every region is excellent. Just look for locally-grown and farm-to-table establishments as much as possible.
 
Deborah said:
While tourist menus tend to be the same, each region and island group will offer local specialities. For breakfast one might be offered rice pudding in Molyvos or a tomato bread pudding in Santorini. You’re right to do research for the places you will visit and to be sure to order the specialties rather than let’s say…an omelette! Santorini’s soil produces excellent tomatoes and wine, but seriously, the food in every region is excellent. Just look for locally-grown and farm-to-table establishments as much as possible.
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Yes! I want to look for the authentic food - I've noticed that tourist menus tend to be a little different. I want authentic experiences, and I've learned I need to have a few dishes in my mind to seek out, and then I also need to ask locals where they recommend going to find xxx dish - if I mention regional specialties they'll know I am serious about finding authentic places.
 
It has been a while since I went to Santorini but when I was there, I noticed a real difference between menus in areas, say near where the cruses docked, and menus in villages that were a bit ticked away. There seemed to be more regional specialties in the out of the way places, but the tourist menus had one or two offerings. My advice would be to spend some time exploring some of the lesser known villages.
 
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