Restaurant of the Day: GB Roof Garden Restaurant

Perched on the edge of Athens National Garden with undisturbed views of the Acropolis, Syntagma Square, Parliament House and Lycabettus Hill, the 150-year-old Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is the Grande Dame of Athens hospitality. Much like the city, the hotel stands as a relic of old and new; inside the 19th century property are marbled tiles, mahogany furnishings and velveteen drapes, combined with first-class modern facilities and services.

ATHENIAN ELEGANCE IS KEY AT HOTEL GRAND BRETAGNE

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Tucked away at the top of the hotel is the recently reopened, award-winning GB Roof Garden Restaurant, a beloved dining destination for locals and tourists alike. The restaurant directly overlooks the Acropolis, which is an illuminated vision come nightfall. The renovation was led by award-winning London interior design firm Goddard Littlefair, whose design influences were based upon the city’s regal past: warm hues of gold, green and pink, Evzones-inspired iconography, soft lighting and plush, illustrious furnishings.

The historical references run throughout the restaurant, from the decor to the gastronomy. Executive Chef Asterios Koustoudis has led the Hotel Grande Bretagne's food scene in recent years, alongside Chef De Cuisine Nikos Liokas and Pastry Chef Alexandros Koufas. The curated menu of “fine comfort” Mediterranean dishes embodies the Athenian heritage and culinary scene.

DINNER WITH AN ACROPOLIS VIEW AT GB ROOF GARDEN RESTAURANT

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Opt for delicious vegetarian dishes such as burrata-topped salads and pasta infused with celery root, hazelnut cream and Tinos island’s Karika cheese; charcoal-grilled meats and slow-cooked fish such as turbot with artichokes and yoghurt sauce; or a tantalising range of desserts including the ‘Chocolate Flower’: a crunchy biscuit with chocolate crèmeux, raspberry compote, espresso ice cream and fresh fruit. The restaurant’s fusion of artistic interiors, delectable dishes and an idyllic setting makes for an unforgettable dining experience that even Alexander the Great would be proud of.

Let the indulgence continue - after dining at GB Roof Garden Restaurant, unwind in luxury with a stay at Hotel Grande Bretagne, booked through ASMALLWORLD Collection for extraordinary VIP benefits.