Santorini's landmark fine dining restaurant — Selene in Pyrgos village (inland, vineyard views), the island's most celebrated long-term fine dining establishment. Modern Greek cuisine with local produce at the center: Santorini fava, tomato fritters, black pig slow-cooked in wine, Assyrtiko-glazed seafood. Consistently Michelin-recognized. Book 1 month ahead in peak season. Pyrgos itself is a beautifully preserved medieval village worth visiting.
Why It Belongs on the List
Santorini’s landmark fine dining restaurant — in Pyrgos village, away from the caldera crowds. The most serious gastronomic destination on the island, with a focus on Cycladic heritage ingredients.
What Stands Out
- Landmark fine dining restaurant: Santorini's most celebrated for modern Greek cuisine
- Santorini fava with caramelized onions: the essential local specialty, best version on the island
- Black pig slow-cooked with wine and spices: signature dish, always outstanding
- Pyrgos village: beautifully preserved medieval village, castle ruins, authentic atmosphere
- Consistently Michelin-recognized; book 1 month ahead in July–August