Greek poets have sung praises to Santorini, with its 4000 year old history, saying: "And the eternal rock continues to stand, strong and majestic, rising proudly from the sea and guarding well the secrets of Atlantis..."

Santorini is a Greek Island in the Aegean sea that is synonymous with a magnificent setting, bright and sunny weather, delicious cuisine and wine, exciting entertainment and a rich history that dates back to the Bronze Age. Santorini was named by the Venetians in the 13th Century after Saint Irene, but this is one of the many names given over time to the island with its cataclysmic history and controversial link to the Atlantis myth.

The Mediterranean abounds in the flavours, scents, and colours of the earthy bounty - more intense than anywhere else in the world. Ripened by the sun and tempered by the salt air, fruits and vegetables take on a greater depth of flavour. They form the basis of the Mediterranean's versatile gastronomic culture, the roots of which are carried from generatio to generation.

At Santorini, foods and culinary traditions are being rediscovered and celebrated. Explore the culinary treasures of this exotic and abundant regions: white aubergines, dark green asparagus, lemons as sweet as oranges, and feta and haloumi deep-fried in olive oil.

The air is punctuated with he smell of deep-red tomatoes, peppers, herbs and spices. Here, the tomatoes come in every shape and guise: fresh, sun-dried, vine-dried, preserved in oil, and ground with herbs for pesto. To accompany them are blisteringly hot chillies, garlic and sprays of wild rocket.

Modern Mediterranean cuisine bridges the gap between the future and the past. We have built an inspired cuisine around the regions uniquely flavoured ingredients. Now Santorini, the restaurant, promises to give you the same majestic experience.


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