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Oia

Oia (Greek: Οία, sometimes spelled Ia, pronounced EE-ah) is what most people picture in their head when they think of Santorini, and even the Greek islands in general: steep volcanic cliffs with picturesque white houses, churches with deep blue roofs, and iconic windmills that appear lost in time. It is the northernmost town on Thira, the main island in the Santorini archipelago, about 200 km south of the Greek mainland. Oia's narrow streets scattered with arts and gift shops draw over 2 million tourists every year.

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  1. Eat

    1800-Floga Restaurant

    High-flying cuisine: some local-inspired dishes, otherwise international. Great place for romantic dinner. Waiters are well-trained and speak English very well. Amusing thing: once you're done with meals, waiter picturesquely sweeps away grit into a small scoop. You may need to ask twice if you want to take the rest of wine bottle with you (at least if the wine is EUR 29 and the bill for two is EUR 110; you are not offered any plastic bag so you leave with a bottle in hands.

    Daily 18:00-23:00

  2. Eat

    Ambrosia Restaurant

    Amvrosia

    A great view, Mediterranean dishes, charming interior seating in cave style setting. Reservations are hard to come by with seating times for dinner not so flexible.

    Lunch & dinner daily Apr-Oct

  3. Eat

    Finikia Restaurant

    Short, but beautifully executed and presented menu of Greek specialities. Anything made in the wood-fired oven (the chimneys are to your right as you enter through the gates) would be a great choice. In the mornings go for the "Greek breakfast", a multi-plate affair including eggs, meat, bread basket, yogurt, multiple cheeses, fruits and nuts, freshly squeezed orange juice and coffee. Yes, there is a sunset-viewing veranda (book ahead in season).

    mains €15-25

  4. Eat

    Lotza

    Large souvlaki; tzadziki is bit too hot. Potato salad may be without declared beetroot, but rich in mayonnaise. White salad is with tuna.

    10:00 - 23:00 daily

  5. Eat

    Roka

    Poka

    One of the best places to eat traditional home-style Greek food. The staff make you feel like long-time friends. You shouldn't miss it if you come for the sunset to Oia.

    12:30 - 22:30 daily

  6. Eat

    Sphinx Restaurant

    Restaurant Sphinx has been accommodated in a restored mansion since 1991. Mediterranean cuisine which showcases the fresh local produce and Aegean Sea fish. Relaxing environment, extensive wine selection.

  7. Eat

    Flora Restaurant

    Flora Comfort Cuisine

    Oia Caldera cliffs

  8. Eat

    Laokástē

    Barbecue and grill restaurant close to the caldera.

  9. Eat

    Mia's Restaurant

    A Greek restaurant open daily for lunch, dinner and drinks.

    Daily 12:30-00:00

  10. Eat

    Niko's

    Visit for souvlaki. Order the kalamaki with pita.

  11. Eat

    Paradox

    Thai cuisine and bar.

    13:00 - 22:00 daily

  12. Eat

    Piatsa

    Souvlaki grill house.

    10:00 - 23:45 daily

  13. Eat

    PitoGyros

    Traditional grill house.

    Fri-Sun 12:00 - 23:00