Lycabettus : The Two MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant to Add to Your Santorini Itinerary
Part of Andronis Luxury Suites, Lycabettus Restaurant offers another reason to visit Santorini, having earned Two MICHELIN Stars in the MICHELIN Guide, making it the only 2 MICHELIN-Starred restaurant in Greece. Perched above the caldera in Oia, its open-air terrace pairs one of the island’s most recognisable views with contemporary fine dining, placing the restaurant firmly on the itinerary for anyone planning a trip around Greece’s culinary scene.
The restaurant’s terrace has long been associated with Lycabettus, with the Aegean Sea providing the backdrop as the evening unfolds from sunset into the night. However, the MICHELIN recognition places the kitchen firmly at the centre of the experience, establishing Lycabettus as a destination for diners seeking more than a memorable table overlooking Santorini’s volcanic landscape.
Pair Your Lycabettus Dinner With a Stay at Andronis Luxury Suites
Set in Oia overlooking Santorini’s caldera, Andronis Luxury Suites offers 39 suites and villas, each with a private pool or hot tub, alongside an infinity pool. Staying here also puts Lycabettus, Greece’s only Two MICHELIN-Starred restaurant while the hotel’s concierge can assist with restaurant reservations, making it a practical choice for those planning their Santorini trip around a special dining experience.
At the helm are Executive Chef Christos Karagiannis and Head Chef Petros Brandenburg, whose approach brings together seasonal ingredients, contemporary techniques and French culinary influences. Drawing on their experience across different food cultures, the chefs focus on inventive flavour combinations and carefully composed presentations, while allowing the ingredients to shape the menu.
The result is a style of cooking that feels contemporary without losing sight of its Mediterranean surroundings, with the MICHELIN Guide highlighting dishes including squid with red mullet sauce and lobster with carrot purée. The squid is particularly notable for its presentation, resembling tagliatelle and offering a more inventive interpretation of seafood, while the lobster provides a more classic luxury ingredient within a refined composition.
Diners can choose between a tasting menu and an à la carte format, allowing the experience to be tailored to the occasion. For those who want to give equal attention to the wine, the restaurant also offers a dedicated sommelier’s table menu and wine-tasting options, alongside its wider wine list. The MICHELIN Guide reports a cellar containing more than 1,000 labels, with selections available by the glass, making the pairing an important part of the evening rather than an afterthought. You can find the full menu here.
✦ The dining options include an à la carte menu, a tasting menu, dedicated vegetarian and gluten-free menus, and a wine list featuring more than 1,000 labels. For a more wine-focused evening, the Sommelier’s Table and wine-tasting experiences offer alternatives to a conventional dinner reservation, while cocktail and non-alcoholic pairings provide further options to accompany the menu. |
A Caldera View That Sets the Scene
The terrace is an important part of Lycabettus’s appeal, occupying a dramatic position above Santorini’s volcanic caldera, where whitewashed buildings cling to the cliffs and the Aegean stretches towards the horizon. As the evening moves from sunset into the night, the setting provides a striking backdrop to a dinner that places equal emphasis on the food, wine and service.
For a special occasion, the combination of the open-air terrace and the restaurant’s Two MICHELIN Stars makes Lycabettus a natural choice for an evening around which to plan part of a Santorini stay. However, the restaurant is worth considering for its cuisine as much as its views, particularly for diners interested in experiencing the island’s emerging fine-dining scene.
Pair Your Lycabettus Dinner With a Stay at Andronis Luxury Suites
Lycabettus is located within Andronis Luxury Suites, a boutique hotel in Oia overlooking the caldera. Staying here pairs dinner at Greece’s only Two MICHELIN-Starred restaurant with caldera-view suites, private pools in selected accommodation categories and an on-site spa, all within easy reach of Oia’s village streets. You do not need to stay at the hotel to dine at Lycabettus, but for visitors planning a luxury escape around fine dining, the combination of the restaurant and the accommodation makes Andronis Luxury Suites worth considering.
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Planning Your Visit To Lycabettus Restaurant
Lycabettus is a seasonal restaurant, typically operating from April to October, with dinner served between 6.30pm and 10pm. Given its Two MICHELIN Star status and sought-after terrace overlooking the Santorini caldera, booking ahead is advisable, particularly during the summer season. Reservations can be made by calling +30 22861 86602 or emailing reservations@lycabettusrestaurant.com.
There are a few restrictions to keep in mind when planning a visit: children under 13 and pets cannot be accommodated, and smoking is not permitted in the Cliff and Lounge areas.
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