{"id":23971,"date":"2026-10-20T16:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/michelin-guide-expands-across-greece-with-seven-new-stars-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T16:49:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:49:37","slug":"michelin-guide-expands-across-greece-with-seven-new-stars-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/michelin-guide-expands-across-greece-with-seven-new-stars-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Michelin Guide Expands Across Greece With Seven New Stars \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Greece\u2019s culinary scene reaches a new milestone as Thessaloniki and Santorini join the Michelin Guide, while Santorini\u2019s Lycabettus earns two stars in the 2027 selection.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Greek gastronomy has reached a significant milestone, with the Michelin Guide expanding beyond Athens for the first time to include Thessaloniki and Santorini in its 2027 selection.<\/p>\n
Announced on October 20, the new edition covers 62 restaurants across the three destinations, nearly doubling the Guide\u2019s coverage in Greece and showcasing the country\u2019s growing culinary diversity.<\/p>\n
The 2027 selection awards two Michelin Stars to Lycabettus in Santorini, introduces seven new one-star restaurants, recognises seven establishments with Bib Gourmand distinctions for quality food at reasonable prices, and adds 21 new recommended restaurants.<\/p>\n
Read more: Michelin Guide to Announce 2027 Greece Restaurant Selection on October 20<\/p>\n<\/source><\/picture>Now with Two MICHELIN Stars, Lycabettus elevates the dining experience in Santorini and has become one of the leading lights of the new Greek Selection. \u00a9 Christos Drazos\/Lycabettus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The expansion highlights Greece\u2019s evolving food scene, where chefs are reinterpreting traditional recipes and regional ingredients through contemporary techniques while maintaining strong connections to their culinary heritage.<\/p>\n
Santorini restaurant earns two Michelin Stars<\/h2>\n
Lycabettus, located at the Andronis Luxury Suites hotel in Oia, has made an impressive debut in the Michelin Guide by receiving two stars at once.<\/p>\n
Perched above Santorini\u2019s famous caldera, the restaurant combines local ingredients with contemporary cooking and French-inspired techniques. Chefs Christos Karagiannis and Petros Brandenburg lead the kitchen, offering tasting menus and \u00e0 la carte dishes that include squid with red mullet sauce and lobster with carrot pur\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
The restaurant\u2019s wine cellar features more than 1,000 labels, adding to an experience shaped by the island\u2019s dramatic scenery and emphasis on high-end dining.<\/p>\n
Santorini also accounts for three of the seven new one-star restaurants, further strengthening its reputation as a major Mediterranean food destination.<\/p>\n
Seven restaurants receive their first Michelin Star<\/h2>\n
Four Athens restaurants and three in Santorini have received one Michelin Star in the 2027 edition, bringing Greece\u2019s total to 19 restaurants in the category.<\/p>\n
The new recipients are:<\/p>\n
Athens<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Aleria<\/li>\n
see|ds<\/li>\n
SENSE<\/li>\n
Simul<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Santorini<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Botrini\u2019s Santorini<\/li>\n
Lauda<\/li>\n
Selene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Chef Ettore Botrini is among the major figures recognised in this year\u2019s selection, with both Botrini\u2019s Santorini and Selene receiving stars.<\/p>\n
At Aleria, chef Gikas Xenakis reimagines Greek and Mediterranean traditions using seasonal produce and local ingredients. Meanwhile, see|ds, led by chef Dimos Samourakis, focuses on contemporary cooking with subtle French influences.<\/p>\n
SENSE draws inspiration from Greek culinary heritage and childhood memories, while Simul combines seasonal Greek ingredients with international influences and sophisticated techniques.<\/p>\n
In Santorini, Botrini\u2019s Santorini blends local flavours with Italian influences, while Lauda combines Greek ingredients with French culinary precision. Selene, a longstanding name in the island\u2019s fine-dining scene, presents contemporary interpretations of traditional Santorinian recipes.<\/p>\n
Thessaloniki gains international culinary recognition<\/h2>\n
Thessaloniki\u2019s inclusion marks a major development for Greece\u2019s second-largest city, whose cuisine reflects centuries of cultural exchange between Eastern and Western traditions.<\/p>\n
The city features prominently among the new Bib Gourmand recipients, a distinction awarded to restaurants offering quality food at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n
The seven new Bib Gourmand restaurants across Athens and Thessaloniki are:<\/p>\n
Athens<\/strong><\/p>\n
Thessaloniki<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Deka Trapezia<\/li>\n
Menu me\u2026 nou<\/li>\n
Sintrofi<\/li>\n
Three Little Pigs<\/li>\n
To Manitari<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The additions bring Greece\u2019s total number of Bib Gourmand restaurants to 10.<\/p>\n
Thessaloniki\u2019s selection also features a range of recommended establishments celebrating seafood, regional Greek cooking and Mediterranean influences.<\/p>\n
Among them are 7 Thalasses, known for its seafood, Charoupi, which focuses on the culinary traditions of Crete, and L\u2019Albero, which combines Greek and Italian influences.<\/p>\n
21 restaurants join the Recommended selection<\/h2>\n
The 2027 Guide also adds 21 restaurants to its Recommended category, reflecting the breadth of Greece\u2019s dining scene beyond its Michelin-starred establishments.<\/p>\n
In Athens, the new additions include Amphibian, led by chef Tasos Mantis, Ateno Greek Cuisine, IODIO and Sole Giaguaro Athens Italian Dining House.<\/p>\n
Amphibian stands out for its concept of \u201ctransitional gastronomy\u201d and its rooftop location at the Onassis Stegi cultural centre, with views towards the Acropolis.<\/p>\n
In Thessaloniki, the recommended restaurants include Akti Ntovil, which pairs its dining experience with views of the Thermaic Gulf, alongside venues celebrating seafood and regional traditions.<\/p>\n
The expanded selection offers a broader picture of Greek gastronomy, from innovative tasting menus to restaurants focused on accessible, locally rooted cooking.<\/p>\n
Four special awards recognise professionals and restaurants making a contribution to the industry.<\/p>\n
The Michelin Young Chef Award<\/strong> goes to 29-year-old Theodoros Kaloidis of To Manitari in Thessaloniki, where he works with consulting chef Dimitris Pamporis to reinterpret Greek cuisine.<\/p>\n
Christian Potelle of Athens\u2019 one-star Spondi receives the Michelin Service Award<\/strong> for his approach to hospitality and attention to detail.<\/p>\n
Despina Tokalakis, sommelier at Aleria, receives the Michelin Sommelier Award<\/strong> for her wine expertise and ability to enrich the dining experience.<\/p>\n
The Michelin Opening of the Year Award<\/strong> goes to Amphibian in Athens, recognising its distinctive concept and rooftop setting.<\/p>\n
A milestone for Greek gastronomy<\/h2>\n
The 2027 Michelin Guide represents a significant expansion of international recognition for Greece\u2019s culinary scene.<\/p>\n
While Athens remains the country\u2019s leading destination for Michelin-recognised dining, the addition of Thessaloniki and Santorini brings new regional identities into the spotlight.<\/p>\n
From Santorini\u2019s island produce and caldera-side restaurants to Thessaloniki\u2019s multicultural food traditions, the new selection showcases a Greek culinary scene that continues to evolve while drawing on its roots.<\/p>\n
The result is a broader international platform for Greek chefs, restaurants and regional food traditions, reinforcing Greece\u2019s position among the Mediterranean\u2019s leading gastronomic destinations.<\/p>\n
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