Vegan-friendly
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Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Greek
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant with vegan options clearly marked in the menu. Offers dishes such as Greek oven potatoes, horta (steamed greens), Greek baba ganoush, and fried eggplant and zucchini. Open Mon-Sun 2:00pm-12:00am.
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23 Reviews
First Review by Naokoon
Lily.Macpherson
Points +28
DO NOT GO!!!!!! - Edit
Awful service from the moment we walked in!
Read moreWe came without a reservation which outraged the server due to the inconvenience it would present the restaurant, which seemingly only had 4 tables reserved, with the restaurant being completely empty until we walked in.
When asking about pita breads, we were scoffed at and angrily told that “we do not call them pita breads, just breads”, which to our surprise their just breads were not pita’s, merely dry and chewy offcuts from other loaves.
We had been made to feel relatively uneasy at the restaurant due to the unfriendly staff and frankly emotionless atmosphere, so we figured we would order a couple of meze’s and then go.
The Fava (which is a favourite of ours) was quite disappointing, and mostly just served to soften the stale breads we were eating as opposed to tasting of anything reasonable, costing us €8 for a bowl smaller than the palm of my hand. Not to mention the bread did not accompany the fava, but was ordered separately. This was an embarrassing experience frankly. Overall we paid roughly €30 for a measly 4 tablespoons of Fava, 6 slices of dry bread, one potato cut into slices in a sauce and a €2 bottle of lemonade we found being sold in a store around the corner.
We would strongly advise against dining at this restaurant on your visit to Santorini, unless you enjoy paying over the odds for an awkward and uncomfortable experience.
Cons: Overpriced , Rude staff, Poor food quality
Guest
rhi91
Points +127
Rude staff pretty good food - Edit
The food here is pretty good but others around are better, we had a mix of the meze options, the potatoes were amazing! The wait staff really let this place down. When we asked for advice about the menu he made us feel like we were slowing him down, then when we ordered 5 meze plus bread and wine he seemed annoyed we didn’t order the pasta dish or any mains that were more expensive. We felt a little uncomfortable throughout our meal because of the way the waiter interacted with us. Then when going to pay, we were asked how much we wanted to tip and when we declined (due to poor service) they scoffed and made a rude remark about our nationality.
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SwainC02
Points +271
Family run restaurant with live music some nights - Edit
The good thing about Candouni is that it's family run with everything being made fresh in the kitchen. There are a decent number of vegan mezze options available - we had a mix of 5 which was more than enough for 2 at dinner. There is also a dish of the day which is also sometimes vegan. They only take between 6 and 16 people every 30 minutes so the staff aren't overrun so a booking is essential. Not a problem for me but this restaurant has dogs.
Read morePros: Delicious homemade food, Nice romantic setting
Cons: Need to book, staff are strict on this
Guest
jameskio
Points +36
Traditional and tasty vegan options - Edit
Lovely calm setting with some super yummy vegan choices and great service.
Read moreWould give 5 stars if I could.
Guest
AugieClements
Points +50
Delicious - Edit
One of my favorite meals in Greece so far. The fava was delicious, and I really liked the mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, and potatoes. Definitely enough vegan items on the menu to pull together a good meal. Waitress I had was vegan and staff was knowledgeable about vegan options. Would definitely recommend!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Helpful staff, Tasty
Cons: expensive
Guest
alunisae
Points +4176
large portions of delicious food - Edit
there is a large selection of clearly labeled vegan food. portions are large especially for the price. you can definitely fill up on just a selection of starters (no matter what the waiter tells you). reserve a table in advance for one of the nights when live music is available!
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KaitiSoultana
Points +23
Exceptional vegan food - Edit
With clearly marked vegan options, Candouni is welcoming to planter based travellers. The dishes are exceptional against all standards, have no sodium, and are created by a impressively passionate kitchen. Although the larger dishes had few vegan options, the wide variety of vegan meze options left us very full. A different spin on the fresh Greek cuisine, Candouni seemed more thoughtful in its execution and used authentic, perhaps ancient, techniques to provide something a dining experience that was truly spectacular.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-15
Pros: Lots of vegan meze options, Excellent value for money, Waiters were aware of vegan constraints
Cons: Few large vegan dishes
Guest
EmilyFellows
Points +43
Nice place and food - Edit
Lovely little place round the corner from the main buzz of Oia. Not many vegan options, but we had the vegetable pasta without cheese which was nice and the staff were very friendly.
Read morePros: Quiet, Friendly staff
Cons: Not a lot of vegan options on menu
Guest
ColinChew
Points +3822
Amazing mushroom risotto and napolitana - Edit
Flavorful mushroom risotto! No view of the sea but quaint little place. One of the best tomato based pasta!
Read morePros: Items can be made vegan , Vegan abs vegetarian items clearly listed
Cons: Waiters serve Europeans first, Asians are ignored, No view of the beautiful sunset and sea
Guest
mahara
Points +20
Do not go - Edit
Yes whatever we ordered was nice but the overall experience was not. I ordered a mushroom risotto without the steak (Eu 18.50) and I was charged the same amount as if it was with the steak ... unacceptable. Also I didn’t like the way the staff dealt with the issue. And when we arrived they said we could only sit inside without reservation, and I noticed him putting walk ins outside aswell. It was my first night in Santorini, so I hope other places will be better.
Read morePros: The same vegan options like any other greek rest
Cons: Expansive , Server didn’t really care, Paid the same price for a risoto without the meat
Guest
SophieDiane
Points +112
Simply superb - Edit
Wonderful options from meze menu. Let the server know you are vegan as he offered off-menu dishes as well. The food was simple, tasty, healthy and nutritious. But the best bit was the waiter...he was just hilarious. Brilliant to talk to and very helpful. We didn’t know how many meze dishes to order and he said he would ‘tell us when to stop’. He also had lots of advice on what dishes to order together. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Yummy meze food, Off-menu vegan option, Food created fresh and from scratch
Guest
KenseyS
Points +112
Wonderful staff - Edit
The food here was great, but the staff was even better. They offered for the restaurant to be our “hub” in Oia where we could come back to cool off, use the restroom, or use the WiFi. There were plenty of vegan options, some even off the menu, so make sure to let your server know in case they can do something special for you.
Read moreIt ended up being kind of pricy, like a €€ rating instead of a €, but still worth the money. We just expected it to be a little cheaper going in based off of the app.
Pros: Quality Service, Traditional Greek food, Clean bathrooms
Cons: A little expensive based on the app price rating
Guest
AnnLou28
Points +245
Nice atmosphere - Edit
The restaurant had live music and we really enjoyed the traditional Greek atmosphere. The vegan options are really just from the Meze menu. They were nice enough but it would be nice to have a main dish. The grilled aubergine and zucchini were actually deep fried.
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J.e.n
Points +176
Not worth it. - Edit
Despite there being plenty of veg/vegan options on the menu, we tried several and they were all mediocre. Plus they were all either greasy or sitting in a puddle of oil. We tried the mushrooms, which were decent although they could’ve done without the balsamic reduction, the potatoes which were oddly tangy and drenched in oil, and the fried eggplant and zucchini which, granted, are deep fried, but they were just too greasy and the dip they came with was bland. They were all ridiculously overpriced for what you get. Also the service was lacking. We had to interrupt our server/host while he was eating and smoking to request our bill. The one upside is that the place itself is very cute, candles dripping from little nooks in the walls and bougainvillea growing overhead outside. Even so, this place is a pass for me.
Read moreCons: Greasy, Bad service, Mediocre food
Guest
jacklorusso
Points +208
Beautiful meal - Edit
We got Greek potatoes, roasted mushrooms (don't miss these!) and sauteed vegetables, alongside bread with eggplant and fava dips. Food tasted amazing and the service was great. Felt like a *nice* dinner out rather than just a night of picking what you can off the menu. Definitely recommend
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GracefulVegan
Points +172
Great experience - Edit
We enjoyed this hidden treasure in the marketplace of Oia, Greece. We had the mushrooms, sundried tomatoes, potatoes and beets. All were wonderful but a lot of oil was used WFPB non-oil friends. Our non-vegan friend had the Greek salad which looked amazing and fresh. I’m certain they would have left off the feta if I wanted one. Let’s keep recommending these restaurants so more places especially in Europe come on board with a mixed menu for everyone to enjoy a meal directly from the menu.
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly marked
Guest
Janenuss
Points +368
Excellent - Edit
I told the server I was vegan and he was very helpful. I got the Greek salad minus the feta. It was large and delicious. I also got the vegan balls, which were outstanding. And I got the slow cooked potatoes. Everything was delicious! And the setting is beautiful. Would love to go back.
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veganlovetravels
Points +56
5/5 - Don’t miss this place!! - Edit
Get all the vegan options to share! SO good!
Read morePros: AMAZING food!! Do not skip the potatoes!, Great price for meze (small plates), Romantic atmosphere
Guest
TheVeganNarwhal
Points +257
A Gem! - Edit
Dining here was a wonderful experience. The owner was so kind, took his time to explain to us our options as vegans. The food was very good. The atmosphere was enchanting. Wish we could have gone back during our stay on Santorini.
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girlinblue
Points +91
Great restaurant - Edit
We loved Candouni - they had lots of delicious vegan dishes, clearly marked, and the place itself is a traditional taverna so the food is authentic and the atmosphere was intimate and romantic. Great service too.
Read morePros: Lovely staff, Fab food, Romantic
Cons: No vegan dessert, ha!
Guest
SoniaJames
Points +245
Amazing!!! - Edit
Amazing food , all labelled either veggie or Vegan.can make all the Veggie stuff Vegan if asked. Venue is beyond stunning! Very Greek! We loved it -best meal we have had in Santorini by far. And we even went back a second time to try the rest of the Menu.
Read morePros: food, venue, service
Cons: none
Guest
clairemcrae
Points +79
Good Greek food and service - Edit
Lovely atmosphere in the courtyard. We ordered the roast mushrooms, potatoes, and (pictured) garlic purée, aubergine purée, and sundried tomatoes. The waitress was lovely, and (without us even letting her know that we were vegan) let us know that the bread was vegan. A little expensive but that was expected in Oía, Santorini.
Read morePros: Convenient location , Nice atmosphere + courtyard to ourselves at 6.30pm, Friendly staff
Cons: Somewhat pricey
Guest
Naokoon
Points +194
Great authentic Greek food - Edit
We had our best lunch of our Santorini vacation here. Don't miss the Greek oven potatoes and Horta.
Read morePros: excellent food, good value, beautiful ambiance
Cons: nothing really
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