Greece: Santorini, Mykonos, Athens

[Tallen234]

I am going on a honeymoon in October for 2 weeks. We are staying in Oia, Santorini (Mystique), Mykonos (at the Belvedere) and Athens (Grand Bretagne). I am trying to compile a list of the "not to be missed" restaurants. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

THanks

[IrishAdventurer]

Congrats, Santorini really is lovely. I was there in May, but we didn't stay in Oia or Fira. We did eat dinner in one place in Fira though, I'll check the name at home. However, my advice would be avoid any conspicuously touristy places, and you should be okay. I don't know if there are any renowned restaurants there, but we found the food to be of a very high standard, and that was based on the resort we were staying in. Try the local vinsanto, it's excellent!

[paulbrussel]

The best restaurants I could find (in 2004!) at Santorini were: Selene and Le Sud; in Athens I would try Varoulko, the only Michelin starred restaurant.

[kkwchan]

I am going on a honeymoon in October for 2 weeks.  We are staying in Oia, Santorini (Mystique), Mykonos (at the Belvedere) and Athens (Grand Bretagne).  I am trying to compile a list of the "not to be missed" restaurants.  Any advice would be very much appreciated. 

THanks

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I just got back from Athens. I went to two of the three Michelin starred restaurant: Varoulko and Spondi. Forget about Spondi, just another French meal. But Varoulko would be more worthwhile. If the weather is nice, the dinner is served at their open-roof terrance with a superb view of Acropolis.

I also tried 48. The restaurant design is extremely trending and unique... glass floor with running water underneath. The chef worked in El Bulli and he created a tasting menu for us. Unfortunately, we didn't like it at all. Weird combinations with unpleasure taste... we couldn't finish a few dishes. We have been to El Bulli and enjoyed it. But I think the unique ambience in 48 might worth a visit... maybe just have a drink at their trendy lounge and forget about the dinner... if you have time.

For Santorini, we visited 1800(Oia) and Koukoumavlos(Fira). Those two are the highly recommended restaurant according to some local ratings.

Here are all the info:

http://www.spondi.gr/

http://www.varoulko.gr/

http://www.48therestaurant.com/

1800: 2286071485

Koukoumavlos: 2286023807

[John Talbott]

Today's NYT had a 36 Hours in Mykonos article by Andrew Ferren that mentioned Te Maerio, Raya, Agios Sostis, Club Belvedere, Uno con Carne & Nammos.