Oia Oenosart | Wine Restaurant & Art Space in Oia Santorini
About this restaurant
Cuisine
Greek & Mediterranean
Type of Restaurant
Art Restaurant & Wine Bar
Average Price
20–30€ per person
Known for
Tailor‑made wine tastings
Warm hospitality
Extensive wine list
Unique art space
About this restaurant
Cuisine
Type of Restaurant
Average Price
Greek Creative
Art Restaurant & Wine Bar
20–30€ per person
Known for
Extensive wine list
Warm hospitality
Tailor‑made wine tastings
Unique art space
Why visit Oia Oenosart Santorini
✔ One of the first dedicated wine bars on Santorini, opened in 2015, created to showcase the island’s vineyard and Greek gastronomy in one place.
✔ Housed in a restored 1800s canava in Oia, combining traditional architecture with contemporary art and a cozy, intimate ambiance.
✔ Wine list of around 250 labels, focusing heavily on Santorini wines, including old vintages and rare bottlings, all available by the glass.
✔ The team helps you discover the island through wine, carefully pairing each glass with creative dishes inspired by Cycladic and Greek cuisine.
Combine your visit with
✔ An evening stroll through Oia’s alleys and caldera viewpoints, then a relaxed wine and food experience away from the busiest spots.
✔ A sunset photo session in Oia, followed by a tasting flight to explore Santorini whites, reds and dessert wines.
✔ Gallery hopping and art browsing in Oia during the day, then continuing the art theme at Oia Oenosart, where wine, food and art meet in one space.
What to try at Oia Oenosart
✔ Signature fava dish and other small plates that showcase traditional Santorini flavours with a modern twist.
✔ Smoked eel, octopus and refined seafood dishes that pair beautifully with Assyrtiko and other volcanic whites.
✔ Greek salads and creative salads that reviewers describe as some of the best they have had, thanks to freshness and balance of flavours.
✔ Rich, perfectly executed risotto that guests often refer to as a “triumph”, alongside other seasonal warm dishes.
Good to know before visiting
✔ Location: In the village of Oia, on Argonauton Sideras street, slightly away from the most crowded, touristy corners, which adds to its “hidden gem” feel.
✔ Atmosphere: Intimate wine restaurant and art space, with a relaxed, cultured vibe rather than a typical taverna.
✔ Ideal for: Wine lovers, couples and small groups who want to discover Santorini through wine and food in a quieter, more thoughtful setting.
✔ Wine experiences: Offers thematic tastings such as “Meet the Santorini Vineyard”, horizontal and vertical flights, and fully customised experiences guided by a sommelier.
Full Description
Oia Oenosart is an art‑driven wine restaurant in the heart of Oia, hosted in a restored 1800s canava that has been transformed into a conscious art space dedicated to wine, food and culture.
Opened in 2015, it was created with the vision of offering a cultural and gastronomic destination where guests can explore Santorini’s vineyard and Greek cuisine in a calm, intimate setting away from the busiest streets.
The wine list features around 250 labels, with a strong focus on Santorini’s volcanic terroir, including old vintages and rare bottles, all of which are available by the glass. This allows you to taste the work of more than 20 producers and numerous modern wineries on the island in one place, guided by a knowledgeable team that loves to share stories and recommendations.
In the kitchen, Oia Oenosart serves creative Greek‑Mediterranean dishes designed to pair perfectly with the wines. Highlights include fava and other dishes inspired by Santorini’s traditional flavours, smoked eel, octopus, refined seafood plates, vibrant salads and rich risotto that guests often describe as some of the best they have tried. The menu is built around simplicity, excellent ingredients and precise execution.
If you are looking for more than a typical restaurant and want to discover Santorini through its wines, flavours and art, Oia Oenosart is a must‑visit address in the village.
Menu highlights
✔ Fava and other dishes showcasing traditional Santorini cuisine with elevated execution.
✔ Smoked eel, octopus and seafood plates that pair perfectly with volcanic whites.
✔ Creative salads praised for their freshness and balanced flavours.
✔ Risotto and warm dishes often described by guests as “triumphs” for their depth and technique.
Drinks
✔ Around 250 wine labels, mainly from Santorini, including old vintages and rare bottlings, all available by the glass.
✔ Thematic tasting flights such as “Meet the Santorini Vineyard”, with the option to explore whites, reds, mixed or dessert wines.
✔ Horizontal and vertical tastings of iconic Santorini wines, plus fully customised experiences designed with the sommelier.
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