The Cave of Nikolas

The Cave of Nikolas Στην Σαντορίνη, δίπλα στην θάλασσα εδώ και πολλά χρόνι? Made with lots of love and passion, the cave offered a kind of shelter to himself and his little boat.
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Στην Σαντορίνη, στη νότια μεριά του όμορφου Ακρωτηρίου, δίπλα στην θάλασσα εδώ και πολλά χρόνια βρίσκεται μια μικρή παραδοσιακή σπηλιά, λαξευμένη από τα χέρια του μπάρμπα Νικόλα στα νεανικά του χρόνια. Φτιαγμένη με αγάπη και μεράκι πρόσφερε καταφύγιο στον ίδιο και στην μικρή βαρκούλα του.

Η ανοιχτή καρδιά του, τα φρέσκα ψάρια που ο ίδιος έπιανε και το ντόπιο κρασί που πάντα είχε έκανε την μικρή σ

πηλιά καταφύγιο της παρέας του. Στο πλευρό του πάντα η κυρά Ευσταθία που με την μαγική της μαγειρική ξετρέλαινε τους πάντες.

Ο αείμνηστος Σπύρος Μαρινάτος, επικεφαλής του έργου της ανασκαφής του αρχαιολογικού χώρου του Ακρωτηρίου, πρότεινε στον μπάρμπα Νικόλα να μετατρέψει το μικρό αυτό καταφύγιο σε ταβερνάκι, για τους πεινασμένους εργάτες της ανασκαφής προσφέροντας πάντα νόστιμες παραδοσιακές λιχουδιές όπως ντοματοκεφτέδες, φάβα, χλωρό τυρί, σκορδομακάρονα και άφθονα φρέσκα ψάρια.

Με τα χρόνια, η σπηλιά γινόταν ολοένα και πιο γνωστή στους επισκέπτες του νησιού, καθώς μετά την επίσκεψη τους στον αρχαιολογικό χώρο κατέφευγαν στην παραλία να δοκιμάσουν τους ξακουστούς μεζέδες της κυρά Ευσταθίας και το πλούσιο σε άρωμα κρασί του μπάρμπα Νικόλα.

Το 1981 τα ηνία έδωσαν στην κόρη τους, Μαργαρίτα, η οποία έμαθε την μαγειρική από την σύζυγο του κυρίου Μαρινάτου. Με πιο πλούσια κουζίνα και πάντα με παραδοσιακό τρόπο η κυρία Μαργαρίτα συνέχισε, στα χνάρια των προγόνων της, να μαγεύει τους πελάτες της. Η αγάπη της για την κουζίνα και τα τοπικά προϊόντα, που η ίδια και ο σύζυγός της, Νικόλας, παράγουν, της χάρισε το βραβείο Gourmet, ως η καλύτερη παραδοσιακή ταβέρνα 2007-2008 στην Σαντορίνη.

Ανοικτά από τον Απρίλιο έως τον Οκτώμβριο και από Νοέμβριο μέχρι τέλη Μαρτίου τις μέρες Παρασκευή, Σάββατο και Κυριακή

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Santorini… Akrotiri beach… By the sea, lies for many years a small, traditional cave, build by Uncle Nikolas with his own hands when he was young. Always by his side was his wife, Aunt Efstathia, whom her “magical” cuisine made everybody crazy. Unforgettable Spiros Marinatos, headmaster of the excavation project in the archaeological place in Akrotiri, suggested to Uncle Nicolas to alter this shelter in a small tavern, for the hungry workmen of the excavation, offering them traditional and delicious treats such as tomatoballs, fava, “chloro” cheese, spaghetti with sauce and plenty of fresh fish. Over the years, the cave grew fast known to the visitors of the island, since after their visit at the excavation they used to direct to the beach to taste Aunt Efstathias’ popular snacks and the rich in taste and spice wine of Uncle Nicolas. In 1981, the “Cave of Nicolas” went on to their daughter, Margarita, who had learnt the art of cooking from Mr Marinatos wife. Her love for traditional cuisine and local products, that herself and her husband, Nicolas grow, gave her a Gourmet Prize, as the best traditional tavern for 2007-2008 in Santorini. Open form April until October and from November until end of March only in days Friday, Saturnday, Sunday

We’re closing the season with a bang! 🎉Join us on Tuesday, October 28, for one last unforgettable day by the sea 💙🍽️ Foo...
26/10/2025

We’re closing the season with a bang! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday, October 28, for one last unforgettable day by the sea 💙

🍽️ Food service: 1:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎶 Live Greek music with : from 5:00 PM
💃 From 8:00 PM till late: drinks, dancing & pure Greek joy!

Let’s celebrate the end of a beautiful 2025 season the only way we know how — with good food, good music, and good vibes!

📞 Book your table now — this is your last chance for 2025!

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini

25/10/2025

(Last) Weekend mode: on! 😎🍽️
If you love our food and our little cave, well, this is your last weekend for this season to enjoy a beautiful day with us — you now know... Good food, happy vibes, and sunsets at the Cave of Nikolas 🌅🐟🍷

P.S. Stay tuned… something BIG (and very Greek 😉💃) is happening on Tuesday, October 28 — our closing party you won’t want to miss!

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

The countdown is ON! ⏳🍴One last week to taste the best of Cave of Nikolas — from crispy tomato fritters to the freshest ...
21/10/2025

The countdown is ON! ⏳🍴

One last week to taste the best of Cave of Nikolas — from crispy tomato fritters to the freshest catch of the day and all the delicious moments in between! 🐟🥂✨

Join us by the sea before we close for the season on October 28 — good food, good vibes, and sunsets are still on the menu! 🌅💙

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

That one could be your Sunday table! 😉🍽️Book it before it’s gone — the sea view (and the food) are too good to miss 🌊✨TH...
19/10/2025

That one could be your Sunday table! 😉🍽️

Book it before it’s gone — the sea view (and the food) are too good to miss 🌊✨

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

Weekend mode: ON 😎🍴Sea breeze, good vibes, and a creamy seafood risotto that tastes like pure happiness 🦐🌊Join us by the...
18/10/2025

Weekend mode: ON 😎🍴

Sea breeze, good vibes, and a creamy seafood risotto that tastes like pure happiness 🦐🌊

Join us by the sea — your weekend feast awaits! 💙

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

A perfect Santorini day: a bit of history 🏺, a bit of sea 🌊, and a sunset dinner at the Cave of Nikolas 🌅🐟Fresh seafood,...
17/10/2025

A perfect Santorini day:
a bit of history 🏺, a bit of sea 🌊, and a sunset dinner at the Cave of Nikolas 🌅🐟
Fresh seafood, friendly faces — the highlight of any trip! 💙

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

It’s not only about fish at the Cave of Nikolas! 🍔🍟Our homemade biftekia with crispy fries are pure Greek comfort food —...
12/10/2025

It’s not only about fish at the Cave of Nikolas! 🍔🍟

Our homemade biftekia with crispy fries are pure Greek comfort food — the taste of every childhood Sunday lunch 🇬🇷💙

Because sometimes, simple is just perfect!

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

Good food cooked with love is never too much 😋💙At the Cave of Nikolas, we totally get it — sometimes it’s impossible to ...
10/10/2025

Good food cooked with love is never too much 😋💙

At the Cave of Nikolas, we totally get it — sometimes it’s impossible to choose just one dish! 🐙🍅🐟

No worries about over-ordering… there’s always a doggy bag waiting 😉🐾

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

Summer might be slowing down… but we’re not! ☀️🐟 The Cave of Nikolas keeps the grills hot and the tables full until Octo...
05/10/2025

Summer might be slowing down… but we’re not! ☀️🐟 The Cave of Nikolas keeps the grills hot and the tables full until October 28! 🔥🍴

From fresh fish and seafood pasta to our famous tomato fritters — the flavors of Santorini are still calling your name 😋🌊 Come hungry, leave happy (and maybe dancing 💃)!

📷

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

“Not just a meal, but a whole experience 💙🐟✨ Stunning sea views, fresh fish, warm family vibes — this is what Cave of Ni...
04/10/2025

“Not just a meal, but a whole experience 💙🐟✨ Stunning sea views, fresh fish, warm family vibes — this is what Cave of Nikolas is all about! 🌊🍴

THE CAVE OF NIKOLAS
☎️ +30 2286 082303
📍Akrotiri, Santorini
🍽️ Good food. Good views. Good vibes.

Double dip, double happiness 😋✨Creamy fava 💛 + smoky melitzanosalata 💜 = the Greek duo your pita dreams about at night! ...
27/09/2025

Double dip, double happiness 😋✨
Creamy fava 💛 + smoky melitzanosalata 💜 = the Greek duo your pita dreams about at night! 🥖🇬🇷

Which one are you scooping first? 👀

From flour ➡️ to mix ➡️ to sizzle ➡️ to crispy perfection 🍅✨That’s the magic behind our famous Santorini tomato fritters...
26/09/2025

From flour ➡️ to mix ➡️ to sizzle ➡️ to crispy perfection 🍅✨
That’s the magic behind our famous Santorini tomato fritters — made with love, tradition, and just the right crunch! 😋

Who’s hungry already? 👀🍴

Address

Ακρωτήρι
Akrotíri
84700

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 23:00
Thursday 11:00 - 23:00
Friday 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday 11:00 - 23:00

Telephone

+302286082303

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