Meze Meze Restaurant Finikia Santorini — Greek Meze & Village Dining Near Oia
About this restaurant
Cuisine
Traditional Greek
Type of Restaurant
Greek Meze Restaurant
Average Price
25– 40€ per person
Known for
Hidden Gem
Classic Greek Meze
Family-Run Restaurant
Warm servise
About this restaurant
Cuisine
Type of Restaurant
Average Price
Traditional Greek
Greek Meze Restaurant
25– 40€ per person
Known for
Hidden Gem
Classic Greek Meze
Family-Run Restaurant
Warm servise
Why visit Meze Meze Santorini
✔ A genuine Greek dining experience in a traditional village, away from the most
touristic spots of Oia.
✔ Ideal if you love meze and sharing plates: you can build the whole evening around
small dishes in the middle of the table.
✔ The walk through Finikia’s narrow alleys and colorful houses on your way to the
restaurant feels like part of the experience.
✔ Perfect for couples, friends and families who want honest Greek food, friendly
service and fair prices with village and sunset views.
Combine your visit with
✔ Greek meze to share – dips, salads, cheeses, cold and hot small plates.
✔ Fresh fish and seafood dishes such as grilled or fried fish, calamari and shrimps.
✔ Classic Santorinian and Greek recipes with local ingredients and home-style flavors.
✔ Greek pastries and desserts – reviewers often mention the sweet dishes as some of
the best they had in Greece.
What to try at Meze Meze
✔ A late afternoon walk from Oia to Finikia along the path, followed by dinner at Meze
Meze with views over the village and the sunset.
✔ Exploring Finikia’s quiet streets, traditional houses and small chapels before or after
your meal.
✔ A full Oia evening: sunset in Oia, then a short walk to Finikia for a more local, relaxed
dinner away from the crowds.
✔ A family evening with children, as the atmosphere is casual, welcoming and relaxed.
Good to know before visiting
✔ Location: In the village of Finikia, about a 10–15 minute walk from Oia, perched on
the northwest side of the island.
✔ Atmosphere: Casual, friendly and family-style; it works as both a restaurant and a
meze tavern.
✔ Operation hours: Daily approximately 13:00–23:30 during the season (lunch and
dinner).
✔ Dining style: Fine dining touches in presentation, but overall family style and relaxed.
✔ Dress code: Casual – ideal for an evening walk and dinner in a traditional village.
✔ Ideal for: Couples, groups of friends and families looking for Greek food and
atmosphere rather than a caldera-view “show”.
Full Description
Meze Meze is housed in a traditional family home in Finikia, one of the most picturesque villages in Santorini. The idea belongs to brothers Spiros and Irinikos Pagoni, who in 2016 decided to turn their ancestral house into a place of unique flavors and warm hospitality.
Finikia itself is considered one of the most beautiful Mediterranean villages: colorful facades, whitewashed walls and narrow alleys create a vivid backdrop as you walk towards the restaurant.
Inside, Meze Meze feels like a cozy, lived-in space rather than a polished hotel restaurant. The owner and chef, Spyros Pagonis, takes care of the dishes from start to finish, combining traditional elements with current trends in gastronomy. The result is
Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with meze, fish, seafood, meat and vegetarian options, presented in a way that feels both comforting and slightly refined.
Guests appreciate the fresh ingredients, well-seasoned dishes and generous portions,
but also the atmosphere: friendly service, relaxed pace and a sense of being in a real village restaurant rather than a tourist trap. Reviews often mention Meze Meze as a “hidden gem” away from the more commercial restaurants of Oia, with a Greek pastry dessert that some call the best they had in Greece.
From certain spots, you can enjoy panoramic views over the village and the sunset sky, while being surrounded by the colors and architecture of Finikia. The combination of location, food and hospitality makes Meze Meze a place that many visitors are happy to return to on another evening or recommend to friends as a more authentic alternative in the Oia area.
Menu Highlights
✔ Assorted Greek meze platters with dips, salads and hot small plates to share.
✔ Fresh fish and seafood dishes, from simple grilled fish to classic tavern-style plates.
✔ Meat dishes and vegetarian options that make it easy to satisfy different tastes at the same table.
✔ Greek pastries and desserts that end the meal on a sweet, memorable
Drinks
✔ Greek wines, including labels from Santorini and other regions, to pair with meze and main dishes.
✔ Beer, ouzo and other Greek spirits for a classic “meze & ouzo” experience.
✔ Soft drinks and simple long drinks for a casual evening.
You can check the full menu here
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