Roka
Ρόκα
A courtyard restaurant in the old quarter of Oia, lacking caldera views but boasting an excellent reputation and more pocket-friendly prices than cliffside eateries.
Located in the historic quarter of Oia, away from the most crowded alleys, the restaurant is set in an old house partly built in 1912, with a courtyard full of herbs. It has no caldera views but ranks highly in the local area. Chef Grigoris Karagiannis has been helming the kitchen since 2022. Signatures include homemade cured meat louza, smoked eggplant sfougato, and Naxos cheese in an almond crust. The average cost is about €20 to €50 per person, cheaper than Oia's high-end restaurants. Reservations are recommended for dinner; indoor seating may be assigned when fully booked. Note that this is not the same as the Japanese restaurant ROKA on the island.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 12:30-21:30 (sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Oia
- Amoudi Bay
- Imerovigli & Skaros Rock
- Thirasia
- Fira to Oia Hiking Trail
- Nea Kameni Volcano Boat Trip
- Fira Old Port & Cable Car
- Fira