The Athenian House Santorini

The Athenian House sits on an unnamed road in Imerovigli. Its kitchen focuses on Greek and Mediterranean seafood traditions.

Most restaurants in this part of Santorini lean heavily on the sunset crowds, often sacrificing the plate for the horizon. This venue is different; it keeps the focus on the cooking, making it a better choice for those who want their dinner to be the main event rather than a backdrop for a photograph. The room runs dressier than its neighbors, and the kitchen avoids the predictable tourist menu in favor of a more considered approach. It is the only stop in the village that manages to balance its location with a kitchen that treats the plate as seriously as the view.