The fabulous two-storey neoclassic building, constructed in the early 20th century by the architect Balanos -one of the first restorers of Parthenon - is located on the pedestrian walkway of Milioni Street. The building came to the possession of various owners until becoming property of the ILIOPOULOS family which gentrified it and gave to the building its current form. The restaurant operates on three levels decorated with pieces of famous Greek artists sush as Gaitis, Fassianos, Kaniaris and Koustas under the artistic supervision of Eleni Vernadaki. A combination of stone and wood dominates in the earth-colored interior, while getting the pulse of the city from the pedestrian walkway of Milioni Street.
The PRYTANEION restaurant offers a menu with Mediterranean dishes using the most pure ingredients and original products picked by selected places in Greece, Italy and other countries.
The pasta is homemade, the fish originate from the Aegean Sea and the shellfish of the day come from the restaurant's personal diver. The totally fresh desserts are made by the restaurant's Italian confectioner.
The catalogue includes a menu of a great variety of pasta, alive seafood, selected meat and organic salads while the plentiful wine list is selected among Greek, Italian and French best wineries.
A wine-bar operates as well offering the possibility of choosing a glass of wine among 20 different fine labels.
KOLONAKI:
7-9, MILIONI Str.
Tel.: (+30) 210 3643353-4, Athens. Greece
Fax: (+30) 210 3605534
kolonaki@prytaneion.gr
21.02.2010
