Santorini’s traditional recipes are simple, seasonal and deeply connected to the island’s volcanic land. Local cooking focuses on few ingredients, strong flavors and techniques passed down through generations.
Here are some of the most iconic traditional Santorini dishes still cooked and loved today.
Fava Santorini
Ingredients:
Yellow split peas, onion, olive oil, salt
How to make it:
Boil the split peas with onion until soft. Blend until creamy and finish with olive oil. Serve warm, topped with onion or capers.
Tomatokeftedes (Santorini Tomato Fritters)
Ingredients:
Santorini small cherry tomatoes, onion, flour, herbs, olive oil
How to make it:
Crush the tomatoes, mix with onion, herbs and flour. Fry spoonfuls in olive oil until golden and crispy.
Santorini Salad
Ingredients:
Small tomatoes, katsouni (local cucumber), capers, caper leaves, extra virgin olive oil
How to make it:
Chop all ingredients, drizzle with olive oil and gently mix. Fresh, simple and full of flavor.
White Eggplant Purée or Baked Dish
Ingredients:
White eggplant, olive oil, garlic, salt
How to make it:
Roast or boil the eggplant until soft. Mash with olive oil and garlic, or bake with olive oil for a sweet, mild dish.
Melitinia (Traditional Easter Sweet)
Ingredients:
Soft cheese, flour, sugar, egg, cinnamon
How to make it:
Mix ingredients into a soft dough, shape small pies and bake until lightly golden and aromatic.
Cook Santorini Recipes with Locals
Santorini recipes are best learned by cooking together, sharing stories and enjoying the food at the table.
If you want to experience these dishes hands-on, our
👉 Santorini Cooking Class
offers an authentic, relaxed and local cooking experience using traditional recipes and ingredients.
Written by Roula & Katerina – Local Hosts & Experience Designers, Santorini Golden Tours