Varoulko Santorini
Imerovigli, Santorini
Restaurant in Santorini, Greece
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Price
$100–150per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Varoulko Santorini when you want an easy Imerovigli meal that keeps the day logistically simple. Lunch is the practical choice for less pressure; dinner is better for a special-occasion feel, especially if the timing matters to the group.
About Varoulko Santorini
Varoulko Santorini is a restaurant in Imerovigli with daily daytime and evening hours. It is open every day from 12:30–5 PM and again from 6:30–10 PM, so the main planning choice is whether the visit should fit the daytime window or the evening window.
The venue is in Imerovigli, it is open daily in two time windows, and the dress code is smart casual.
Daytime and evening hours
The daytime opening runs from 12:30 to 5 PM daily, which can work for travelers who want to plan a visit around other time-sensitive plans in Imerovigli. If timing is the priority, this window offers a clear schedule.
The evening opening runs from 6:30 to 10 PM daily. Plan around timing, location, and the smart-casual dress code.
Use it as an Imerovigli anchor, not a whole-island trophy meal
For a village-based itinerary, Varoulko Santorini is best understood as an Imerovigli option with clear daily opening windows. For broader local planning, keep Our full Imerovigli restaurants guide and Our full Imerovigli hotels guide nearby.
If you are comparing other Santorini dining choices, consider Beefbar Santorini, Elements Restaurant at Canaves Oia Hotel, Fanari Restaurant - Oia, Omnia Restaurant, or Sunset Ammoudi by Paraskevas depending on where the rest of the day is based. Varoulko Santorini is the simpler choice when the plan should remain in Imerovigli.
Located inside
HotelGrace Hotel, Auberge Resorts CollectionFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM · Tuesday: 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Location
- Imerovigli Thira, Santorini 847 00, Greece
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- auberge.com
- Phone
- +302286021300
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched on Santorini’s caldera rim, Varoulko Santorini frames its setting rather than letting the scenery overshadow the food. The outpost carries the Athens restaurant’s reputational heft into a stripped-back, seafood-first program: sourcing discipline and relationships with fishermen shape the kitchen’s identity more than theatrical plating. The tone is quietly confident and refined, leaning on provenance and technique rather than spectacle. The dramatic seaside perch amplifies dishes without turning them into props, so the overall effect is measured and classic: a serious island fish restaurant that respects both ingredient and place.
Best For
Varoulko Santorini is best suited to evening dining when the caldera’s views and the restaurant’s fine-dining focus align with date nights and special-occasion meals. The provenance-driven seafood program and the outpost’s serious tone make it an occasion restaurant: guests expect attentive service, deliberate sourcing, and plates built around Aegean fish rather than casual island fare. Travelers seeking a focused seafood experience with a dramatic setting find the restaurant especially fitting for celebratory dinners or refined evenings on Santorini’s rim.
Ordering Tips
Center orders on seafood and ask about the evening’s sourcing: the kitchen emphasizes relationships with specific fishermen and deliberate continuity in what it serves. The signature squid with pesto Genovese is a clear highlight and a good choice to sample the kitchen’s approach; beyond that, let staff guide you to the freshest Aegean fish available that day. Because the restaurant uses the caldera view as a frame rather than a distraction, prioritize tasting what’s locally sourced and seasonally offered rather than ordering for spectacle.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant candlelit oasis with sensual contemporary mood, framed by infinity pool and stunning Aegean Sea sunsets.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu
- Dietary
- Vegan options
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
squid with pesto Genovese
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Imerovigli Thira, Santorini 847 00, Greece
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 12:30–5 PM, 6:30–10 PM
Location
Imerovigli Thira, Santorini 847 00, Greece · Directions
Also consider
Where to Look If This Does Not Fit
If the group wants Oia instead, cross-shop Elements Restaurant at Canaves Oia Hotel or Fanari Restaurant - Oia. If the priority is Ammoudi rather than Imerovigli, Sunset Ammoudi by Paraskevas is the cleaner alternative.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Varoulko Santorini if staying in Imerovigli and wanting the easier booking path. Against Omnia Restaurant and Elements Restaurant at Canaves Oia Hotel, it makes more sense when convenience matters more than turning dinner into an Oia-centered plan.
Sunset Ammoudi by Paraskevas is the better pick when the meal is built around Ammoudi atmosphere and a waterfront-style outing. Fanari Restaurant - Oia suits diners who specifically want Oia in the evening. Varoulko Santorini is the simpler choice for Imerovigli guests who do not want transfers shaping the night.
Beefbar Santorini is the clearer option for a meat-led group or a more brand-driven dinner. Varoulko Santorini is better for a flexible lunch or dinner where the main value is location, lower booking friction, and keeping the plan contained in Imerovigli.
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Compare Varoulko Santorini
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Varoulko Santorini | Imerovigli | No published awards |
| Omnia Restaurant | Oia | No published awards |
| Elements Restaurant at Canaves Oia Hotel | Santorini | No published awards |
| Sunset Ammoudi by Paraskevas | Fira | No published awards |
| Fanari Restaurant - Oia | Oia | No published awards |
| Beefbar Santorini | Santorini | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Varoulko Santorini?
Treat it as an Imerovigli restaurant with clear daily hours: 12:30–5 PM and 6:30–10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
Is Varoulko Santorini good for solo dining?
The hours make both daytime and evening visits possible, with openings from 12:30–5 PM and 6:30–10 PM daily.
Is daytime or evening better at Varoulko Santorini?
Both windows operate: 12:30–5 PM and 6:30–10 PM daily. Choose based on your schedule in Imerovigli rather than on claims about menu format or atmosphere. For a plan elsewhere on Santorini, Sunset Ammoudi by Paraskevas is another option to compare.
Is Varoulko Santorini good for a special occasion?
It can be considered if the Imerovigli location, daily evening hours, and a smart-casual dress code fit the plan.
What are alternatives to Varoulko Santorini in Imerovigli?
If you want to stay focused on Imerovigli, compare Varoulko Santorini with other dining in the village generically. For a broader Santorini search, Beefbar Santorini, Elements Restaurant at Canaves Oia Hotel, Fanari Restaurant - Oia, Omnia Restaurant, and Sunset Ammoudi by Paraskevas are useful names to consider depending on where you plan to be.
