Rizes Gastro Taverna Santorini

Rizes Gastro Taverna sits in the town of Fira. This Greek and Mediterranean seafood spot uses its position on the island to host diners on an outdoor terrace.

While most restaurants in Fira trade on the cliffside spectacle, Rizes offers a calmer pace of service that avoids the frantic turnover common to the nearby tourist arteries. It is a smarter choice than its neighbors if you prefer to linger over a bottle of wine rather than compete for a sunset photograph. The room runs casual, but the food is more focused than the surrounding tavernas that rely on volume alone.