Chefs Know Best Georgianna Hiliadaki’s Athens

About the Chef

Georgianna Hiliadaki is known as the chef who fuses cuisine and “technomotion” (technology and emotion), creating multi-sensory gastronomic experiences for a Greek audience. Since steering her restaurant, Funky Gourmet, to two Michelin stars—retained until its closure in 2019—she has long been making waves in the Hellenic hospitality scene.

Since 2021, she has shared her extensive experience in both the culinary and service sectors as a consultant chef on several projects in Greece and internationally, from Belgrade to Crete. In Athens, she curates the menu of the welcoming and cozy Yaboo in Piraeus, where she offers globally inspired dishes in a trendy, vibrant atmosphere. Her most recent venture is Iodio, a modern seafood gastronomic destination in Kolonaki, where she is an active co-owner. Chef Hiliadaki has also served as a lecturer at Harvard University, teaching Culinary Psychology.

Breakfast and Brunch

• μe: Healthy Greek yogurt bowl with avocado, granola, and Greek honey, or excellent poached eggs.
• Bread B.C.: Pure sourdough in various fine versions, perfect with butter or cream cheese and honey.
• Tromeró Paidi: Artisan bakery known for its richest loaf of bread and pastry goods.
• Overoll: Parisian-style croissanterie with fluffy, delicious croissants and amazing fillings.
• Guarantee: Best sandwiches in the city, featuring dreamy ciabatta sandwiches in Koukaki.

Street Food

• Panerythraikos: Small, simple, and packed with flavor—ideal for a savory souvlaki experience in Nea Erythraia.

Fine Dining

• Pelagos Restaurant: Modern Mediterranean cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. Chef Luca Piscazzi’s tasting menus are beautifully balanced, elegant, and full of finesse.

International Dining

• Sushimou: Authentic Japanese sushi—simple, fresh, and traditional.
• Gorlomi: Refined, modern Italian cuisine by Chef George Maniatis.

Pastry and Desserts

• Selekos Conceptual Desserts: Known for the best panettone and vasilopita in town, with elegant, signature-style desserts made from premium ingredients.

Cocktails

• Zurbarán: Vibrant energy with well-crafted cocktails balancing style and flavor.
• Galaxy Bar: Classic atmosphere with a view, perfect for a Negroni or Martini.
• The Bar in Front of the Bar: Top-tier creativity and technique, pushing boundaries for cocktail enthusiasts.

Chef's Recent Venture

Iodio is a modern seafood gastronomic destination in Kolonaki, redefining Greek seafood specialties, featuring dishes like giouvarlaki with raw grouper tartare.