Sandblu’s New Blu Restaurant Brings Aegean Luxury to Santorini’s Caldera
Santorini has no shortage of spectacular terraces, but few offer the kind of stage now set by Blu, the new signature restaurant from Sandblu resort. Designed by the acclaimed Rockwell Group, the just-opened dining destination extends the resort’s tranquil East-side ethos to the island’s most iconic setting: the UNESCO-listed Caldera.
From morning brunch to late-night cocktails, Blu invites guests into a day-to-night rhythm that fuses Greek Mediterranean tradition with global culinary flair. Menus highlight local produce and fresh catch, but with cosmopolitan touches — think Sea Bass Crudo, Lobster Pasta enriched with sweet Samos wine, and Shredded Oxtail paccheri with graviera cream and summer truffle. Even brunch turns indulgent, with creations like Mascarpone Pancakes layered with berries and orgeat maple syrup or a playful Surf & Turf of scallops and ibérico ham.
The 150-seat restaurant was designed as an experience of its own. An expansive white-marble terrace gazes across Skaros Rock and the Aegean, while airy interiors echo Santorini’s volcanic palette of whites and blues. An open-air bar and reflection pool anchor the space, as a resident DJ’s soft soundtrack mingles with the sound of waves below.
Blu’s wine list showcases Santorini vintages alongside international labels, while the cocktail menu leans into creative riffs on Greek flavours — from the cucumber-bright Katsouni Gimlet to the bold Bloody Marika, spiced with tsikoudia and local tomato juice.
For those seeking a setting as memorable as the meal, Blu doubles as a venue for weddings and milestone celebrations, with in-house event planning and catering to match the views.
Whether you come for brunch, linger into sunset cocktails, or celebrate under the stars, Blu has quickly established itself as a must-visit destination in Santorini’s dining scene — and the newest jewel in Sandblu’s crown.