Dimitris Ammoudi Taverna, Santorini 09-2010

After the long hot hike down in Oia (and before the longer hotter hike up) and a refreshing swim in some of the clearest waters on Earth, there was the dilemma of choosing a restaurant for lunch. They all look similar to be honest and cook the same food.

I'm not why we chose Dimitris but probably it just looked good, as did the grilling seafood over charcoal.

The octopus we didn't try but definitely should have. The photo is my food envy at the end of the meal. It's on the list for next time...

Ambrosia Nectar, Santorini 09-2010

 Oia was never a cheap place and probably much worse now. After cooking at home for dinner at Stella's Cave House with the perfect sunset views, it was time to have one nice meal out. Ambrosia was too expensive. Nectar (which now seems to have permanently closed) was the sister restaurant without the view but still with the quality and ambience.

It was my first experience with moussaka and a lovely version at that. The lamb shank was also good albeit small for the price.

The meal was good without being particularly spectacular. I wonder how much better Ambrosia is?