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Sunset dining with gorgeous view, perfect for lunch or dinner. Located about a 10-minute drive south of the hotels of Fira.
Metaxi Mas is the best restaurant on Santorini. Tucked away from the crowds and off the beaten path, you will be amazed by the stunning views of the ocean and surrounding villages this restaurant offers. Dimitri and his brother Kosta have been delighting customers with their twist on traditional Greek food for over 20 years. All ingredients used are carefully selected giving you the highest quality and consistency every time you dine here. Considering this, it is very affordable for what you get. The menu is mainly fusion Greek food. Plenty of seafood, meat and vegetarian options available. The kadaifi stuffed with cheese and a berry compote is an absolute must! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine and happy to explain or suggest what to eat or drink. An excellent place for a romantic dinner or a casual one. A dressier sort of place, but not formal by any means. Reservations are a must and better to make days in advance, especially for larger groups. There is almost always a line of people waiting to dine here. We suggest pairing dinner here with cocktails and a movie at the outdoor cinema in Kamari (about a 5 minute drive away).
Metaxi Mas Restaurant in Santorini – Video
Metaxi Mas Hours and Information
- Video with directions to Metaxi Mas
- Season: Open daily early March to early December
- Hours: Open daily 12pm to 12am. Reservations recommended for lunch 12-4 and dinner 7:30 to close. Between 4-7:30, just show up. Book 10 days in advance then call to confirm one day in advance.
- Website: santorini-metaximas.gr
- Location: Exo Gonia
- Telephone: + 30-22-860-31323
- View: Amazing, over the countryside to the ocean.
- Parking: On-site parking is available on main road next to large church.
- Bus: Easily accessible by bus on the Fira-Pyrgos route. Ask the driver to stop at Exo Gonia, cross the street and follow sign to taverna next to church and down the hill.
Metaxi Mas Restaurant
It’s not immediately obvious where the restaurant is from the street or the sign. Follow the signs down the hill from Agios Charalambos church.
The dining space straddles a cobblestone public walkway…
… located right next to a church.
Umbrellas provide much needed shade on the patio.
The salads are excellent.
Rocket Salad.
Pomegranate salad.
Fabulous fresh mushrooms.
Shrimp saganaki.
The lamb with yogurt is one of my favorite dishes.
Spicy pork.
Comfy patio with amazing view over the landscape to the sea.
Grilled pork tenderloin.
During off hours, a reservation is not necessary.
The nearest bus stop is located across the street from the church, accessible by bus on the Fira-Pyrgos route.
Romantic night time dining.
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Is it okay to go to Metaxi Mas with kids, thinking on the early side of dinner time?
Yep. I love the relaxed atmosphere and think it’s fine for families and kids – especially if you sit outside.