Metaxy Mas
A beloved taverna near Exo Gonia serving generous Greek-Cretan plates on a terrace over the eastern hills.
The call
Worth it if you're watching the budget and you only have one day.
Short answer
Is Metaxy Mas worth it?
Metaxy Mas deserves a place on most first itineraries.
The answer depends on your budget, time and travel style; the breakdown below shows who gets the most value.
Why
- 01
Tucked away from the tourist drag, this is where the value-and-flavour crowd ends up — big, hearty portions, a relaxed terrace, and a view east over the countryside rather than the caldera.
- 02
Book ahead or don't bother.
Is it a fit?
Go if
Think twice if
You're traveling solo
Solo, Metaxy Mas needs the right timing and tolerance.
You want the trip to feel easy
Metaxy Mas offers some relaxation, but not enough to make it the reason to go.
The plates that decide it
- Pork fillet in Vinsanto (sweet wine) sauce — the house signature, using the island's dessert wine
- Wild boar sausage and grilled octopus — two of the kitchen's most-praised plates
- Fava with baked white eggplant — reliable Santorinian produce starters
Plan it well
- Cost
- Mid-range — strong value for Santorini
- Allow
- 1.5–2 hours
Sources and method (2)
- Metaxi Mas is a Greek/Cretan taverna in the village of Exo Gonia, away from the caldera tourist strip, serving on a terrace over the eastern countryside. santorini-metaximas.gr ↗
- The taverna is small and very popular; reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner in high season. tripadvisor.com ↗