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Design Inspiration: Tis Pandoras Restaurant in Santorini

This is our final post covering design inspiration in Greece, so it's fitting that this gem of a spot was on our trip's last day. Above, you'll see our view walking down to a small fishing port in Santorini's Ammoudi bay...what waited for us below we didn't know. On the recommendation of a fisherman/shopkeeper we met just moments before, we made the trek down 365 steps to discover boats bringing in their catch and the most amazingly delicious and lovely restaurant, Tis Pandoras:

 
 

The newest of the few bay restaurants, Tis Pandoras drew us in with its charm, decor, and semi-secluded balcony seating (the fresh seafood menu goes without saying!). Owned by two friends with varying backgrounds (one coming from the food industry and the other from interior design and architecture), the combination made for an unforgettable last day of a visual and culinary feast on the island. For a few, long, warm hours, we were the only table upstairs. After much conversation and ouzo with one of the owners (who was also serving us), we left feeling like we'd just dined in someone's wonderful home.

Shown here, top row:
1. view from the top, before taking 365 large steps
2. fishing boats bringing in their catch
3. balcony seating at Tis Pandoras
4. woven sun shade covering dining room
5. fabric and lattice behind bench seats

Second row:
1. table setting
2. Ikea pillows
3. lounge area off the dining room
4. lounge area
5. lounge area

Third row:
1. Tis Pandoras
2. great old lantern
3. the resident stray pup, adopted by the restaurant
4. beautiful steps and built in lights
5. Tis Pandoras placemat


Click here for Tis Pandoras location and contact info.

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Must you tease me with more alluring photos from Santorini? Just gorgeous.

posted by islek on July 31st 2009 at 2:10pm
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How's the food in that restaurant? I'm going to Santorini at the end of August.

posted by BruinToo on July 31st 2009 at 2:20pm
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That dog is ADORABLE.

posted by repressd on July 31st 2009 at 3:12pm
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The way down is fun... the way UP, well... not so much...

posted by mschatelaine on July 31st 2009 at 3:35pm
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I can hardly bear to look at these pictures.

posted by sally305 on July 31st 2009 at 3:52pm
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needless to say, everything is effortlessly beautiful on that island... and even mediocre food tastes wonderful. If anyone doubts there is a heaven, they obviously haven't toured the greek isles....

ah, I shall return one day.... mark my words....

posted by modern on long island on July 31st 2009 at 6:29pm
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BruinToo: the food was outstanding. Giant squid, mussels, lots of feta and olives of course...
worth the trek down and even the trip back up! (if you have a car rental, you can drive down.)

posted by heather on July 31st 2009 at 7:29pm
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The walk up almost killed me. Seriously.

posted by kimbiss on July 31st 2009 at 9:05pm
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You're making me home sick with all these Greece posts.

posted by see on August 1st 2009 at 10:12am
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Bravo, Heather, Bravo

Watch out, Satorini is known to erupt prematurely.

posted by gaspinrasputin on August 2nd 2009 at 10:23pm
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