CTC Urban Gastronomy
Restaurant · Psiri ·
Elegant garden setting, award-winning chef, creative Hellenic cuisine
Elegant garden setting, award-winning chef, creative Hellenic cuisine
"If a dining experience under the stars appeals to you, this highly-sought-after restaurant, particularly during the summer months, will definitely fit the bill thanks to its charming urban terrace dotted with verdant trees and shrubs. Nor will the interior disappoint, with an elegant dining room decorated in soft colours and boasting a sophisticated ambience and subdued lighting. Here, chef Alexandros Tsiotinis, ably supported by his team, champions modern Mediterranean cuisine that is characterised by dishes that are meticulously prepared and extremely creative. More often than not based around classic dishes, including some from abroad, these are showcased in options Such as sea bass ceviche, Pesto calamari and a reinterpreted version of Tarte tatin. The surprise 11-course tasting menu is gradually revealed by serving staff as if they are unveiling a secret. You can also choose some excellent wine pairings to accompany you on this gastronomic journey!" - Michelin Inspector
"Housed in a pretty neoclassical home in Keramikos, with warm wooden floors and a glass roof opening onto a garden terrace, this restaurant champions a produce‑first philosophy: good food is impossible without the best ingredients, especially in Greek cuisine. The local, seasonal, biodiversity‑friendly menu is composed according to deliveries and revisits tradition with finesse—Greek salad becomes distilled tomato water served as a granita; lamb chops meet aubergines, olives and herbs in an original pairing; and stuffed tomatoes are enhanced by a purée of dolmades—before a dessert that re‑enacts the old custom of offering sweets after the bill. The wine list leans into a return to basics too, spotlighting many natural and biodynamic Greek bottles, all while preserving a generous sense of hospitality." - The MICHELIN Guide
"CTC, a great chef in the gardenIn the Kerameikos area, the restaurant CTC is housed in an attractive turn-of-the-century building, a vestige of the Athens of yesteryear. While the interior has plenty of charm, with its parquet flooring, pretty glass panes, globe light fixture and cane chairs, it is the delightful garden that draws diners in summer. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city, this terrace with tables arranged among the trees against a backdrop of lush green walls promises an extraordinary culinary experience.This is the idyllic setting in which Alexandros Tsiotinis, a Greek chef whose references include Astrance and other fine establishments, regales his guests. His sophisticated, overtly Hellenic cuisine is instinctive, following the seasons almost from day to day. That being the case, it comes as no surprise that the menu changes according to the day's catch – fish and seafood are supplied by local fishermen – or deliveries of herbs, vegetables and baby leaf greens sourced from a handful of partners. A few signature dishes, though, are constants, such as cream of corn soup, lobster, truffle espuma and bergamot, or the iconic squid tagliatelle. The wine list, which shows a penchant for biodynamic or natural Greek wines, best sampled as judicious pairings, deserves a special mention." - MICHELIN Guide
"Offering a fixed tasting menu of three, six, or nine courses, this radical dining experience—of a sort not necessarily commonplace in Greece—unfolds in a magnificent garden as a fascinating culinary journey through the country. Skilfully composed dishes burst with colour, reflecting a painterly approach in which an empty plate becomes a blank canvas for inventiveness. Flavours and textures meet without colliding as the instinct-driven menu changes constantly with the seasons and with the fish, meat, vegetables and herbs sourced from many partners. The quality of the work and remarkable creativity here earned a first Michelin star in 2022." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Added to the MICHELIN Guide five years ago and recently relocated, this restaurant is led by experienced chef-owner Alexandros Tsiotinis, who guides guests on an 11-course 'Voyage' through Greece’s culinary history, blending bold flavours with subtle innovation and originality; his enthusiastic serving team helps create a charming, truly memorable all-round experience." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
