4Savor Seasonal Food in Family Taverns

In winter and spring, Santorini’s cuisine shifts toward hearty, local dishes that rarely appear on tourist menus in summer.

Slow-cooked stews, fava bean spreads, and dishes featuring seasonal vegetables like artichokes or wild greens dominate tables. Eating in a family-run taverna out of season feels like being welcomed into a home, with meals shared among locals and stories flowing as easily as the wine.