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Selene
Santorini's founding gastronomic landmark, now in Botrini's hands
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
Forty years old and still the island's reference point for Cycladic cooking, set in an 18th-century Catholic monastery courtyard in Fira. Since 2021 it has been led by Michelin-starred chef Ettore Botrini, who builds tasting menus around volcanic-soil produce and Aegean catch — red mullet with wild fennel pesto, milk-fed lamb with Tinos artichokes. The wine list is curated by Master of Wine Yiannis Karakasis.
Editor's Tip
Scored 15.5/20 at the 2026 Greek Cuisine Awards — a cooking destination first, with no caldera view to hide behind. The courtyard-and-fountain setting is the point, not a sunset.
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 80
View 0
Food 94
Value 94
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Where is Selene?
Selene is located in Fira, Santorini, Fira town, Old Catholic Monastery, Fira 84700, Santorini.
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