KALIYA: SANTORINI

The Hidden Gem You Have to Experience

If you’re wandering through Fira, Santorini, chasing views of the Caldera and golden-hour skies, you might stumble upon Kaliya - or maybe you should go looking for it. Either way, this restaurant is one of those magical places where the food, the light, the service, and the energy all whisper “stay awhile.”

Why Kaliya Feels So Special:

• Location & Ambiance Perched high on the Fira cliffs, Kaliya commands one of the most enviable views over the Caldera and the Aegean Sea. As the sun dips, the sky melts into pastel tones, the sea becomes a mirror, and suddenly your meal feels like part of a painting.

• Design & Atmosphere The space is elegant but never overdone - natural wood touches, soft warm tones, stylish yet relaxed.

• Hospitality Many reviews mention that the staff are warm, attentive, and professional - people who genuinely want your dinner to be more than just a meal, but an experience. Those reviews don’t lie!
  

What to Order (Menu Highlights You Can’t Miss)

Kaliya’s menu is a beautiful reimagining of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine: fresh, creative, and elevated with thoughtful, unexpected touches. Here are some standouts:

My Unforgettable Bites at Kaliya

Wood-Fired Scallops: with butter and honey sauce and corn purée. The perfect bite. The sweetness of the corn, the richness of the sauce, and that tender scallop… wow.

Grilled Octopus: with potato purée, jus, onions, olives, orange, and fennel. Soft, flavorful, beautifully balanced.

Ceviche: with coconut sorbet; a spicy and sweet combination, and a Peruvian twist that totally works.

Wood-Fired Greek Milk-Fed Lamb: cooked to perfection, served with creamy risotto and just enough jus. Mouth-watering doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Baba Ghanoush: aubergines drizzled with tahini, melting beautifully on the tongue.

Seafood Dolmas: stuffed vine leaves filled with shrimp. A creative twist I didn’t expect but was so glad to find (if available when you visit).

Pistachio Baklava: delicate, crunchy, and subtly sweet - the perfect ending to the meal.

Tips for Making the Most of the Experience

Book early / reserve a sunset table.For that full golden-hour view, ask for a terrace or balcony table and arrive about an hour before sunset.

Go for variety. I recommend ordering several starters to share - you’ll get to taste more of what makes Kaliya unique.

Dress in layers. Evenings can get breezy after sunset, especially on the Caldera cliffs. A light sweater or wrap will come in handy (and the setting absolutely deserves a pretty outfit).

Take your time. This isn’t a “quick dinner” kind of place. The meal, the view, the ambiance - it all invites you to linger.

If Santorini is about sun-soaked white walls, blue-domed churches, cliffs plunging into the sea, and golden hours that feel almost sacred - then Kaliya is where you can taste that magic.

The food is top-tier, the view is unforgettable, and the energy is that rare mix of luxurious and sincerely welcoming.

If you find yourself in Fira, even if all you know is “I want something beautiful tonight”, let Kaliya be your destination. You’ll leave not only full, but fulfilled.