Santorini’s First Michelin Stars All Belong to Hotels

Four restaurants. Four luxury hotels. Five Michelin stars. With the arrival of the Michelin Guide, Santorini’s most coveted tables are giving travellers another reason to check in

Santorini has never been short of spectacular dining rooms. Tables suspended above the caldera, terraces overlooking the Aegean, sunsets that seem almost too theatrical to be real. For decades, the island has understood the art of turning dinner into an occasion. Now, it has the Michelin stars to match. The newly announced Michelin Guide 2027 has awarded the island its first four starred restaurants, with a total of five stars between them. Lycabettus in Oia has made an extraordinary debut with two Michelin stars, while Selene, Botrini’s Santorini and Lauda have each received one.

But there is a particularly interesting detail behind the headlines: every single one of Santorini’s Michelin-starred restaurants is located inside a luxury hotel. It is a revealing moment for an island where hospitality has long been defined by architecture, extraordinary locations and the promise of a room with a view. Increasingly, the restaurant is becoming just as compelling a reason to book. And perhaps Santorini’s next great view is the one on the plate.

Lycabettus at Andronis Luxury Suites: Two Michelin Stars

There are few restaurant settings quite like Lycabettus. Perched on a dramatic rocky outcrop above the caldera, the restaurant at Andronis Luxury Suites has long been one of Oia’s most photographed dining destinations. With two Michelin stars awarded in its very first appearance in the Guide, it now has a distinction to rival its remarkable location.

Chefs Christos Karagiannis and Petros Brandenburg combine Santorini’s ingredients with contemporary techniques and French influences. The menus include dishes such as squid with red mullet sauce and lobster with carrot purée, supported by a wine cellar of more than 1,000 labels. For Andronis Luxury Suites, a hotel synonymous with the romantic, whitewashed architecture of Oia, the award adds a new dimension to an already exceptional setting. The terrace may draw you in. The food is now officially a reason to make the journey.

Selene at Katikies Garden: One Michelin Star

Some restaurants are inseparable from the places they inhabit. Selene is one of them. A defining name in Santorini’s gastronomic history, Selene now occupies an atmospheric former monastery within Katikies Garden, a luxury hotel in the historic heart of Fira.

Here, the setting tells a very different story from the island’s familiar cliffside terraces. Stone walls, a secluded courtyard and centuries of architectural history create a sense of intimacy that feels worlds away from the crowds.

Under the culinary direction of Ettore Botrini, with Thomas Mposmos leading the kitchen, Selene explores the island’s culinary traditions through a contemporary lens. Reimagined spanakotyropita and locally raised squab are among the dishes highlighted by Michelin. Its first star feels particularly significant. Selene was championing Santorini’s ingredients and gastronomic identity long before the island became an international fine-dining destination. At Katikies Garden, that legacy has found a fitting architectural home.

Botrini’s Santorini at Katikies Santorini: One Michelin Star

At Katikies Santorini in Oia, Botrini’s unfolds across a series of terraces overlooking the caldera, close to the hotel’s celebrated infinity pool. The setting is unmistakably Santorini, but the restaurant’s new Michelin star gives travellers another reason to discover this iconic luxury hotel.

Ettore Botrini is one of the central figures in Santorini’s new Michelin chapter. Alongside Selene, his eponymous restaurant on the island has also been awarded a star, adding to the recognition already associated with his Athens restaurant. With George Skopelitis overseeing the day-to-day kitchen, the menu brings together Greek ingredients, local traditions and Italian influences. Dishes such as octopus-filled bottoni and bourdeto reflect a cuisine that is expressive rather than restrained. The restaurant’s award is another indication of how Santorini’s fine-dining scene is evolving beyond the familiar formula of an impressive terrace and an elaborate tasting menu. Here, the chef’s identity is as important as the location.

Lauda at Andronis Boutique Hotel: One Michelin Star

If Lycabettus represents the dramatic side of Santorini dining, Lauda offers something equally compelling: a sense of history. Located at Andronis Boutique Hotel in Oia, Lauda traces its roots to the island’s oldest restaurant, a distinction that gives its contemporary gastronomic identity an unusual depth.

Today, its cuisine draws on the influence of French chef Emmanuel Renaut, with Orestis Sotiriou leading the kitchen. Greek ingredients and culinary traditions meet precise French techniques in dishes such as scorpionfish with lemon verbena and a reimagined kakavia featuring lobster gnocchi. It is a fitting expression of the Andronis approach to hospitality, where extraordinary locations and intimate luxury are central to the experience. With its first Michelin star, Lauda adds a new chapter to a restaurant story that began long before Santorini became a global luxury destination. And while the caldera will always be Santorini’s most famous attraction, its newly Michelin-starred tables suggest that the island has another story worth travelling for. The view remains extraordinary. But finally, it has some serious competition.