Tavern Tzanakis: Enjoy Delicious Greek Food Like Family in Santorini, Greece

When people think of Santorini, most will think of the island’s white cycladic houses cascading down a sheer cliff. It’s an iconic sight and perhaps a large reason why tourists flock to the island.

But what many people may not know, is that the towns in which those famed cycladic houses are in are among the island’s most touristy. They’re overrun by tourists pretty much every day of the year. When it comes to food, touristy areas equate to touristy restaurants, which is something we try to avoid on every trip.

Thankfully, there are still quieter villages like Megalochori that haven’t been overrun by tourism. Maintaining their traditional charm and feel, in those villages is where we had our best taste of Santorinian cuisine, at family-run restaurants like Tzanakis that continue to…