Set within a historic neoclassical building dating back to 1831, at 52 Aiolou Street, Ateno has found its home in the heart of Athens. Here, Chef Nikos Karathanos celebrates Greek cuisine through dishes inspired by the memories, flavours and recipes of Greece,reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
At Ateno, tradition and exceptional ingredients are at the heart of everything we do. That is where every dish begins. First comes the flavour we want to bring back to the table. Then, the ingredient that can express it at its very best. Finally, it is shaped through the creative vision of Chef Nikos Karathanos.
For us, contemporary Greek cuisine is not about moving away from tradition; it is tradition, shaped by time. The flavours and recipes remain the same, while the tools, techniques and knowledge continue to evolve. This allows us to tell familiar stories in new ways, preserving their essence while giving them a new expression.
At Ateno, tradition and exceptional ingredients are at the heart of everything we do. That is where every dish begins. First comes the flavour we want to bring back to the table. Then, the ingredient that can express it at its very best. Finally, it is shaped through the creative vision of Chef Nikos Karathanos.
For us, contemporary Greek cuisine is not about moving away from tradition; it is tradition, shaped by time. The flavours and recipes remain the same, while the tools, techniques and knowledge continue to evolve. This allows us to tell familiar stories in new ways, preserving their essence while giving them a new expression.
Cooking is far more than the execution of a recipe. It is the daily work, the discipline, and the devotion to a vision that shape the culinary identity of a restaurant. At Ateno, we are not only interested in cooking Greek cuisine; we are interested in understanding it. In discovering what allows a flavour to endure through time and become part of our culinary heritage. Only then can we evolve it without losing its essence.
