Argo
A long-running Greek restaurant — once a Fira rim fixture, now relocated to a large garden venue in Kontochori, a few minutes inland from the centre.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and food is a reason to travel.
Why
- 01
An old Fira name that has outgrown the cliff: 'Argo by Constantine' now occupies a sprawling 4,500 m² 'restaurant village' in Kontochori, about five minutes from central Fira, with a pool bar, underground wine cellar and event space.
Our read - 02
The cooking is dependable Greek and Mediterranean, and there are open Aegean views from the upper patio — but this is no longer a caldera-edge, railing-over-the-volcano room.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — Argo isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
Argo is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
The plates that decide it
- Grilled fresh fish — a dependable signature off the Aegean menu
- Greek classics — moussaka, fava, salads — reliable
- Elaborate 'fusion' specials — stick to the classics here
Plan it well
- Cost
- Upper — polished Greek dining, no longer a view premium
- Allow
- 1.5 hours
Sources and method (3)
- Argo (now 'Argo Restaurant by Constantin Village') relocated in 2020 from the Fira rim to a 4,500 m2 garden venue in Kontochori, about 5 minutes from central Fira, with a pool bar and underground wine cellar. argo-restaurant-santorini.com ↗
- The Kontochori venue uses produce from its own hydroponic garden and local farms; it is no longer a caldera-edge location. argo-restaurant-santorini.com ↗
- tripadvisor.com ↗