The historic place hosted over the years in its elegant and luxurious environment, many of the greatest personalities of the last century as Odysseas Elytis, Nikos Gatsos, Manos Hatzidakis, Melina Mercouri, Sophia Loren, Anthony Quinn and many others. The story of this emblematic landmark starts in August ’39 when it was first introduced in the corner of Panepistimiou and Voukourestiou. Today, 75 years later, history is being rewritten, with the two brothers Spyros and Chrysanthos Panas undertaking the management to reopen the historic venue and reintroducing to the public Classic Greek Recipes of the historic restaurant as well as adding new dishes to the menu.
Formerly a fashionable haunt of the rich and famous, this lovingly restored 1930s art deco restaurant looks set to become the place to be seen once again. Open from early ‘til late, this brasserie deluxe offers everything from Greek favourites to sushi; the in-house bakery comes into its own for afternoon tea.
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