For spectacular views and modern renditions of Greek cuisine, book a table at Ambrosia, which overlooks the caldera and has long been ground-zero for the Santorini jet-set.

One of the best restaurants in Imerovigli, Anogi serves traditional Greek cuisine like grilled octopus and baked feta. The popular restaurant boasts a simple terrace and warm dining room with sand-colored walls and vibrant red lanterns on each table.

On an island where traditional tavernas and white-tableclothed restaurants reign supreme, Catch is an anomaly, with a sleek, stylish interior and serving beautifully plated, innovative dishes. The stunning, open-air dining room is accented by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. Tables are centered around the bar, above which hangs a white, nest-like light fixture. The rooftop alcove is the best spot for sunset dining thanks to the stunning panoramic views it offers. The cuisine is Mediterranean fusion, and includes traditional dishes with surprising twists—Catch’s take on spinach pie comes deconstructed (spinach mousse, feta foam) and served in a mason jar. Other menu items might include octopus with fava beans, scallops with saffron and beetroot marshmallows, red mullet risotto and the particularly delicious “pastichio,” a lasagna-like dish of beef ragout, San Michali cheese and allspice. The setting feels more Miami than Greek Isle, and despite having a somewhat obscure location in Oia town, the restaurant provides an oasis from the bustling streets.

Franco Colombo is a local legend. Franco’s Bar in Fira—famous for its operatic sunsets—still bears his name, but the adored chef has moved on to Pyrgos, the highest village on Santorini. His new café is located on the square just beneath the Venetian castle that crowns the village. The views are phenomenal, especially as the sun sinks into the distant sea. Simple choices include iced coffee, cakes and cocktails.

This restaurant overlooking the caldera serves consistently innovative and delicious cuisine. Some dishes are traditional Greek, like kataifi (a white cheese wrapped in angel hair pasta flavored with rose petals) while others showcase the chef’s interest in French, Italian and Spanish flavors. It’s a special-occasion restaurant with a stunning terrace (the most romantic spot to reserve).

One of the half-dozen fish tavernas squeezed along the waterfront in Amoudi Bay, Sunset is among the best. Feasting on grilled octopus and lobster spaghetti while watch the fishing boats come and go is a quintessentially Greek experience.

Helmed by famous chef Dmitris Skarmoutsos, known for his role on Greece’s Top Chef, the Athenian House opened in 2016 and is already one of the most popular restaurants in Santorini. Boasting a stunning terrace with gorgeous caldera views, the romantic eatery serves creative, gourmet cuisine like lobster and beetroot risotto and a savory goat cheese cheesecake with prosciutto.

This is an idyllic spot for a late lunch after a swim at Vlichada, a wild, sandy beach backed by otherworldly volcanic cliffs. Award-winning chef Thanassis Sfougaris cooks Greek classics with a twist, served by his charming wife Angeliki. Don’t miss the seafood spaghetti, sea urchin eggs, and grey mullet bottarga with cream cheese and lemon. Seasonal vegetarian dishes include stuffed vine leaves and crispy cheese pies with sundried tomatoes and mint.