Surprisingly, one of the best Greek restaurants in the GTA is not in the Danforth but all the way in Markham. You enter Santorini and are immediately hooked with it's whites and blues and curved lines and sunken seating areas - all of which transport you to Greece. Service was a bit slow and curt, but then you get to the food and you forget your impatience. Because the food was really good - Santorini reminds you what Greek food is supposed to taste like when done properly. We had:
- (Free) bread came with a really yummy salmon dip. We were going to order the dips they had on the menu but this was good enough.
- Halloumi cheese with fig spread and diced tomatoes: The halloumi was nice and firm, though some people may find it a bit rubbery. The fig paired perfectly with it - I ended up just rolling the cheese over and over again into the spread.
- Octopus appetizer: The octopus had just the right level of saltiness and was chopped into small pieces which made it good for sharing. The surprising star of the dish though was the bed of mushed eggplant that the octopus was on.
- Grilled calamari: We got this for our main and it was a big enough serving for 2. I know many people here have reviewed the calamari though I think most have got it deep fried. Definitely try it grilled - done so well it melts in your mouth. And the red cabbage they pair it with has a sweetness that contrasts the 'milkiness' of the calamari and perks up the dish.
- Truffle chocolate with devil's cake: Standard tasting, which was a bit of a letdown compared to the rest of the meal. We asked if they offered homemade Greek yogurt and sadly they have discontinued it.
I know you may find it a bit weird to head to Markham for a good Greek meal (vs downtown Toronto or to the Danforth). Put the biases aside and head over to Santorini - it's definitely worth the trip.