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Santorini Eatery

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Greek restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Greek restaurants in Oshawa


Address

9A Bond St W, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A1, Canada

Website

www.avantoeats.com

Contact

+1 905-925-8180

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (336 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: gyro (17) good (15) Greek (14) fries (14) time (13) chicken (13) pork (12) order (11) meat (10) salad (10)
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  • 1/5 Ray V. 2 years ago on Google
    I have to say horrible food. The first time I visited was closer to when it opened. Food was great. No I think it just went down hill. Beef and lamb gyro overcooked meat tasted like eating SHREDS of car TIRE. ORDERED COUPLE SAUSAGES as well. How can you screw up sausages. Well Santorini know how to screw them up. Terrible. Three away everything I bought 90% uneaten
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shine B. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here today and so disappointed . The guy behind the counter assured me it was fresh ingredients tasted like Messini on the D . He told me to give him 5 min I left and came back . I thought the guy behind the counter knew what he was doing. He gave me old chicken that was already pre cut and not freshly shaved off the vertical spit I came all the way home to realize he didn't give it to me fresh . Tasted horrible . The Meat was so so dry cause it must have beef sitting there pre cut all morning NO Flavour !!!!!!! Owner need a new cook/personbehind the counter . Worst gyro/ Greek food ive ever had .. save your money don't eat here . So disappointed I also order 4 sandwiches Won't be going back . ITS NOT GREEK
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farin 1 year ago on Google
    We just left the restaurant 200% satisfied! The food was very tasty. The meats were moist and flavorful. The service was good... staff is friendly. Reasonably priced as well and portioned were more then enough. Absolutely delicious!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan 1 year ago on Google
    I've been here a few times and it's honestly such an underrated spot! I consider it a hidden gem in Durham because the quality is so good and I never have any complaints. There aren't many spots in Durham that can deliver an authentic quality gyro like this. Probably the closest spot you can get authentic gyro if you're not willing to drive to the Danforth. The chicken and pork mix gyro hits every time and my grandparents loved it after trying it for the first time. I like that they put fries in it as well, they were fresh too and not soggy/old. The Tzatziki was delicious too, the owner told us he makes his homemade Tzatziki fresh every day...which didn't surprise me. It's a nice thing to hear because it's very important to nail the Tzatziki if you want to stand out from the competition. The preparation was quick and the food was reasonably priced. The owner was very friendly as well, and the inside dining looked nice to sit in and eat. Santorini Gyros never disappoints and I recommend you give this spot a try.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darby C. 1 year ago on Google
    This downtown Oshawa restaurant serves up some popular Greek fare which reminds me of the food I ate in Santorini, Greece. The double pork gyro dinner is our go to order. It comes with 2 pork gyros stuffed with french fries tomatoes, onions and tzatziki. You get a greek salad and fries. Upgrade it to Greek fries you will thank me after. Total price came up to $23 with tax. Be warned it's in downtown Oshawa so be aware of your surroundings. Lots of sketchy people around there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nirshanthika R. 4 years ago on Google
    First time visiting here and loved the atmosphere upon entering. Service was very fast and food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cypher 8 months ago on Google
    Recently dined here and it was a delightful experience, the staffs were really nice and talking about the food it was fantastic, I really loved it. Moreover the ambience was nice and looked similar to a bar, it would be nice if they had one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Laura W. 1 year ago on Google
    Edit: I used to eat here regularly. The restaurant was then closed and purchased by new owners. The new menu has more dishes on offer, and they are very friendly but they have made changes. I see a lot of old reviews from people who used to order the same thing as me, the Pork Gyro. It's no longer on the menu. I ordered the beef and lamb instead, and while it was good quality, I'm just not a fan of the other meats in a Gyro. So I sadly won't be ordering from here anymore. Best Greek food in Oshawa! They even have the best poutine as well! Must visit if you love a good gyro!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine H. 11 months ago on Google
    My Greek boyfriend and I order from Santorini gyro all the time, we love the chicken gyro pitas and green fries. This is our go to spot. Good prices, and amazing quality food. A must try!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Kartik M. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered for 2 for takeout. Greek salad with no lettuce. just tomatoes and green pepper and some feta cheese. Also, the restaurant put the hot meat (pork and chicken) on the salad directly and made the salad warm. We ordered the chicken souvlaki and pork souvlaki, but they gave chicken and pork gyros. The calamari was soggy. Horrible, horrible food. There are many other better Greek food restaurants in Oshawa. Avoid.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Chris S. 10 months ago on Google
    I'm gonna assume that some of these good reviews are here because some folks just can't cook or the chef has changed over a few months OR some reviewers just have no experience with actual good food. I listened to the reviews and visited the store. I ordered a pork wrap. I've had many wraps at other restaurants before and this pork was the driest ever! It also lacked proper seasoning. I asked for the fries on the side and I was given cold fries. I was the only one in the restaurant and the service was still extremely slow. I was so disappointed. The staff was very pleasant so I hoped for the best but the food was not great. My advice: 1. Do not allow the meat to dry out so much. Pork should be juicy. 2. Use some MORE of the relevant spices AND sufficient salt for marinating. 3. Give customers hot fresh fries. 4. Add some more toppings/veggies in the wrap instead of just loading it with dry meat and excess sauce. 5. Work on speed! The meat is already cooked and fries cook fast in the fryer.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 jashinthan k. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing amazing amazing salad!!! I had the mix chicken/pork on a fresh salad, the portions, sauce and flvaour were out of this world!!! Best salad ever, my fiancé got the chicken gyro wrap and she was blown away by the flavour as well! 10/10 MUST TRY
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bao Chau B. 1 year ago on Google
    First time trying this place and I'm obsessed! We ordered a chicken souvlaki pita and a kebab plate and I swear they are the best we have ever tried! Everything tasted fresh, there were big chunks of tender and juicy chicken, flavorful kebab, big portion, fries came in fresh and hot. I am a big foodie and I have now found my fav place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jeffrey A. 1 year ago on Google
    I order from Uber fast service but don't order calamari it's freaking elastic bpita good rice also patato and pita porc but calamari stay away not worth the price at all

  • 2/5 Victoria K. 9 months ago on Google
    I didn’t know they changed owners but the food made me go investigate. The fries used to be amazing with a seasoning dusting. Just meh fries. The meat on the gyro was over cooked. The dip and pita used to be quite large to serve as an appetizer for multiple people and this time around only came with four pieces of pita. Waaaaaay smaller not more of a side. Very different than it used to be and nowhere near as good.

  • 1/5 Rhea H. 8 months ago on Google
    We wanted to try something different, not the regular Greek places we would go to. So we looked this up, and the reviews seemed good. It order was incorrect, but before we left, they fixed it. Thank you. this isn't your typical authentic or even commercial Greek restaurant. This place is a fusion of Greek and Indian. Not what I wanted or enjoyed. I was extremely upset because I just wanted Greek food. Not one staff member is from Greece or their culture, so that should've been the first red flag, but none the less we still have it a go. Even the dressing was a cross between honey mustard, olive oil, and some sort of Indian spice. Unless you want fusion, this is not a Greek restaurant worth trying

  • 3/5 Liz D. 2 years ago on Google
    I ordered from here for the first time and had a lamb and beef gyro. Staff were great but the food was ok. I found the sandwich extremely messy. I’ve never had a gyro with French fries in it before (a unique Signature spin perhaps?) which was kinda gross because they were soggy and nasty. That did me in right there. It was a pain to dig them out but once they were out, the sandwich was edible although I found the meat a bit over done making it chewy. Flavour was good though. I would likely order something else but I’d go elsewhere for a gyro.

  • 4/5 Alia T. 1 year ago on Google
    Ate here again for the second time since they reopened. I was excited to find that I could get a pork and chicken gyros this time around (the pork is great - please bring back pork gyros as a standard menu item!). Serving size was good and the meat was more tender and flavourful than last time. Service was slow and they missed the hot sauce I asked for, but with all-new staff it'll probably take a while before things run smoothly.

  • 5/5 Jay P. 1 year ago on Google
    We were searching for some Greek food in Oshawa and found Santorini Gyros! Glad we dropped by and gave it a try. Had the Gyro Pita and Chicken Souvlaki for the family and everyone loved it! Will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Olivia Gonzalez Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I got their chicken gyro to go and I really enjoyed it. Size was good and it was very flavourful. I paid around $14, taxes already included, and that got me the gyro plus a dessert. Service was friendly and I didn't have to wait long. I also really liked that they offered different levels of spicy sauces. The restaurant's ambiance is not the coziest though, so I don't know if I would dine in. Will be ordering take out from here again soon!

  • 5/5 Katlyn G. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite place! Perfect price for gyros. They so yummy and have the perfect amount of meat. They’re amazing. I’d recommend

  • 1/5 Mahesh K. 1 year ago on Google
    Joke and a half when it comes to Greek food- do not go here . On behalf of all non Greeks I apologize for this place who use Santorini’s name(trust I have been there) . I wasn’t expecting a similar taste as mainland Greece but this place is avoidable. The food is below average and not worth going. Try it at your own risk.

  • 3/5 KCY 1 year ago on Google
    Didn’t get photos of our food as we were too hungry.. But we had their mixed gyros pitas & a side order of roasted potatoes. The mixed gyros pitas were above average in terms of taste, freshness & price point. However I don’t think I would order their roasted potatoes again. It just didn’t hit the spot for me (I feel like they are better at other places, just my personal opinion) & I paid $4.00 for 5 small ish pieces of potatoes lol. They used the biggest box for them too.😳 Just not worth the $ for the quality & quantity.

  • 5/5 sami b. 2 years ago on Google
    Best food, best friendliest and fast service. One of the hidden gems I wish I found ages ago. I've gone back many times since, my new favorite lunch spot!!!!

  • 5/5 AK 1 year ago on Google
    Took my sister and cousin here for lunch on Sunday (basically as soon as they opened). Ordered the calamari (8/10), chicken gyro wraps (9.5/10), greek salad (7/10), and greek fries (9/10). Overall great experience at an affordable price point. My only wish was that the atmosphere could be a little more lively, suggest playing greek music in the background and having more lighting potentially. All that being said, I will definitely be back. Thanks Stantorini.

  • 2/5 Helena S. 1 year ago on Google
    the food is amazing, bit the service is lacking. I placed an order for take out and it was 10 minutes late and I asked for dressing on the side of my salad and they didn't do that. now I have a soggy dinner to enjoy at work

  • 5/5 Nick 1 year ago on Google
    First time trying today. Fresh meat off the spit. I had Mixed Gyro. Was soo good. Parking is really hit or miss but what can you do.

  • 5/5 Vignesh S. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best in Oshawa. There are many other items which is soo good rather than gyros. I tried kebab plate, Spanokopita, Bakalava, Pork Souklaki(one of my fav). The hospitality of staffs is also appreciative.

  • 2/5 Diana M. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant experience might be okay, but definitely not worth it. Food tasted good but had small portions. Attached a picture of the Cesar salad we received. It was scattered in the container and when you moved it all to the side that was how much was there.

  • 5/5 zhaam M. 5 years ago on Google
    BEST PLACE IN OSHAWA! Was a bit hesitant to try the sausage cause I'm very picky with my food, but SUPER HAPPY that I did. Great food and the guys there were very friendly! Good service! Hope you guys stick around for a long time! I'll be there more often :)


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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