Elia Restaurant & Lounge — Restaurant in Municipality of Thira

Pros: Spectacular views, amazing staff, excellent food, cozy touches like blankets, romantic setting. Cons: Need to book ahead due to popularity

We had an unforgettable experience here with absolutely breathtaking views and an incredible sunset—easily some of the best around Fira. The staff was extremely attentive, polite, and offered great advice, which made us feel very well looked after. One thoughtful touch was the availability of blankets during sunset, perfect for when the temperature dropped.

The food was excellent, with big portions and a standout dessert—the baklava cheesecake with cinnamon ice cream, which was probably the best cheesecake we’ve ever had. Booking is definitely recommended, as the place fills up, especially around sunset.

During our visit, we even witnessed a proposal nearby, which was a beautiful moment and a testament to how stunning the...

Such a great and genuinely tasty place! It’s a pity we only got there an hour before leaving the island — if not for that, we would’ve definitely gone back again.

The view is amazing, everything was delicious, and the atmosphere was super pleasant. The music was quiet and calm — nothing distracted from just enjoying life))

The service was excellent — fast and attentive. We were left with such a great impression! I especially recommend trying the fish with vegetables — it was unreal, now I really want to try making something like...

Sadly we paid for the sunset and the atmosphere. Food was cold, both the starters and main, and the pork was under cooked which I sadly did not feel comfortable eating. I mentioned this to the waiter and was met with no response, no apology. He promptly brought the bill and card machine over which indicated we should leave. A rather uncomfortable ending to our meal and felt we'd just paid £100 to...