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 opson restaurant at oia’s Andronis Arcadia is a case study in high dining and the culinary domain   enjoying a meal al fresco next to the largest infinity pool on the island at Andronis Arcadia
 of award-winning Executive Chef Stefanos Kolimadis.  is going to turn into your new favourite pastime at Pacman.


































 oPson              PacMan                                   Greek and international staples, if you’re one for the classics.

                                                             These culinary gems satisfy all the senses, but there’s also an
                                                             enticing sushi menu packed with Asian and fusion temptations.
 Exploring Greek food across history,   Culinary wonders and perfect drinks   There’s nothing like sushi to cool you down and provide a
 Opson is a new concept restaurant   are prepared at a unique new   light, bright meal in the summer heat – and the beautiful views
 for demanding Santorini travellers.   concept on the Santorini food scene.  only add to the experience. Give it a try to see just how well
                                                             perfectly-made sushi fits into your Santorini experience. The
 the lAtest Addition to the Andronis epicurean constellation,   attentive service staff leave nothing to chance, treating you to
 Opson restaurant is located at the brand-new Andronis       the five-star dining experience you deserve. Speak to our expert
 Arcadia in Oia. Executive Chef Stefanos Kolimadis’s concept   sommeliers to accompany your meal with a bottle of wine,
 is ambitious and inspired in equal measure, promising to blow   discovering exquisite pairings as well as boutique winemakers
 away Santorini’s gourmet scene: Working alongside a classical   from across the globe. Santorini wines feature heavily as well,
 scholar, he has turned to archaeology, literature and art from   including the protected designation of origin (PDO) Vinsanto
 Ancient Greece to locate, test and perfect food enjoyed by   and Santorini, locally produced using traditional techniques
 the people of that time. Entering the elegant world of Opson,   and hand-picked ancient grape varieties. And, once you’re
 you will be taking your pick from dishes once enjoyed by    done with your meal, stick around to indulge in one of our
 Socrates, Aristotle and Homer, updated with the inspired    exquisite signature cocktails. Mixology is a science as much
 touch of a contemporary chef who has vowed to exclusively   as an art, with balance and top-notch ingredients essential to
 use ingredients available in Ancient Greece to create food   the result. Not even the glasses have been left to chance here,
 that’s not just unique but also flavourful. The future and the   local gems and international labels that perfectly accompany the   the mAgnificent alfresco space of Pacman at Andronis   with each concoction served in the right one for maximum
 past come together in this dining experience.   innovative food. Stefanos Kolimadis has prepared something   Arcadia provides a wide range of food, beverage and drink   enjoyment and style. Creative doesn’t begin to describe the
 Bridging together points in time, the menu makes good use of   truly unique to share with Andronis Exclusive guests, and the   choices, delivering class, flavour and excellence every single   range of textures, flavours and surprises available at Pacman,
 the finest local produce, including freshly-picked vegetables and   opportunity to dine like an Ancient Greek gives new meaning   time. Pouring their heart and soul into every dish, skilled chefs   all enjoyed in a venue offering fantastic views of the Aegean
 fragrant herbs from our own back yard, Santorini cheese, capers,   to immersing yourself in Greek culture. No matter if you prefer   cook up a storm using masterful precision, seasonal and locally-  Sea. You are bound to remember this culinary experience! •
 white aubergine and freshly-caught seafood and fish – not to   fish, seafood or meat, you’ll have a hard time picking your   sourced ingredients and innovative techniques straight out
 mention the island’s indigenous bright red tomato. Of course,   favourite from the enticing list of specialities on offer at this   of food aficionados’ dreams. You’ll find gastronomic delights
 the wine list is as carefully put together as you’d expect, with   shining temple of gastronomy. •  that are on the creative side as well as perfectly prepared   @andronis_arcadia



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