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Akau Restaurant

The Table You'll Talk About for Years!

About Akau

Akau is not a restaurant. It's where Santorini's most unforgettable evenings begin. Perched above the caldera in Pyrgos, with views that stretch from the volcano to the open Aegean, every seat feels like the best seat you've ever had.

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The Experience

Caldera-view dining with sunset panoramas

Locally sourced ingredients from Santorini farms

Award-winning wine selection featuring Assyrtiko

Romantic private dinners

Intimate atmosphere with attentive service

Free parking on site

Reserve a Table

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For large parties or special arrangements, contact our reservations team directly.

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Akau — your questions answered

What kind of food does Akau serve?

Akau serves Nikkei cuisine — Japanese technique with Peruvian flavour — for lunch and dinner, with views across the caldera from the village of Pyrgos.

When is Akau open?

Akau is open from 1 May to 20 October. Lunch is served from 12:30 to 18:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 23:00.

Do I need to be staying at the hotel to eat at Akau?

No. Akau is open to everyone — book a table online on this page.

Does it cost anything to reserve a table?

A table for 1 to 4 guests is free to reserve — no payment is taken. For 5 to 10 guests, a €50 no-show deposit is paid online when you book and returned in full once your group arrives. For more than 10 guests, please contact the hotel directly.

How do I cancel or change my reservation?

From My Bookings in your account. A table for 1 to 4 guests can be cancelled or moved online until 48 hours before the reservation — for example, a table on Saturday at 20:00 until Thursday at 20:00. For 5 or more guests, cancel online until 24 hours before the reservation and the deposit is returned in full. After that, please message us if you cannot come.

What is the Infinity Pool Private Table?

A private table for up to 2 guests beside the infinity pool, with a minimum consumption of €250 per reservation. Choose the Infinity Pool table when you book on this page.

Is there a dress code at Akau?

Smart casual.

Can Akau cater for allergies or dietary requirements?

Yes. Note any allergies or dietary preferences in the dietary field when you book, and for severe allergies contact our concierge so the chef can confirm the details.

What happens if we are running late?

We hold your table for 30 minutes past your reservation time. If you have not arrived or contacted us by then, the reservation is released.

Can I see the menu before I book?

Yes — the current menus open from the reservation form on this page.

Akau — Nikkei Restaurant in Pyrgos, Santorini | North Santorini