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 are watching the budget and you only have one day.
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.
Our read - 02
Book ahead or don't bother.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, Metaxy Mas still earns its price.
You only have one day
Even on a tight schedule, Metaxy Mas earns the hours.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, Metaxy Mas works.
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, Metaxy Mas works.
Think twice if
You are traveling solo
Solo, it depends on the day.
You want the trip to feel easy
For relaxation, Metaxy Mas is hit or miss.
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 ↗