Fava with a century behind it
Aktaion has faced Firostefani square for more than a century, serving from a compact white room and a narrow strip of caldera-facing tables. It feels lived-in. Families share eggplant rolls, fava and daily casseroles while sunset traffic moves past the door.
The menu runs from Santorini staples to sea bass and pasta specials, with prices below many cliff-edge dining rooms. Book months ahead for the few outer tables and name the caldera row explicitly; walk-ins often sit inside or beside the road even when the cooking remains the same.
What visitors say
Google coverage aggregates a 4.5 score from about 1,600 reviews, while 2026 Tripadvisor diners repeatedly praise fava and daily dishes and advise booking the caldera row well ahead.
Good to know
Century old taverna, Santorini classics, Limited caldera tables, and Reserve early
