Bungalow 7, Ark and Domus are even more decked out and with their radiant and alluring aura they treat us to our best christmas moments from early morning until late at night.
During the holiday season, the Asteriatransforms into a complete, sparkling destination that blends gastronomy, art, music and hospitality, set against the endless blue of the Athenian Riviera. The Bungalow 7 and Ark restaurants have put on their festive finery and, with their beguiling aura, invite us to enjoy moments of celebratory indulgence from early morning until late at night.
The timeless favorite Asteria holds one of the most privileged spots on the Riviera, with uninterrupted views of the Saronic Gulf. This festive season, they create every day a universe of distinctive flavors, music and happenings that exude warmth and the cheerful spirit the days call for, welcomingyoung and old alike.
Joining the dance of holiday revelries and standout moments in perfect sync are Bungalow 7, Ark, Domus, as well as the Cultural Center of Art and Letters. If you’re seeking a place within the city that’s multifaceted and utterly festive, you’ve just found it.
Bungalow 7: Festive flavors and music
Bungalow 7 adds even more light to its unique character, balancing mid-century glamour with contemporary elegance. Discreetly adorned, it welcomes guests daily and has two spectacular gala dinners planned for the eves. Weekend brunch during this period becomes even richer and more indulgent, and will also be served on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Award-winning chef Dinos Foteinakis consistently signs the restaurant’s creative, imaginative cuisine and, especially for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, composes dishes that tell a thrilling festive story, worthy of being unforgettable.
On the Christmas Eve menu, a velvety pumpkin soup marries harmoniously with goat cheese and almonds. A duck salad follows, along with a refined crispy rice with beef tartare, before the experience peaks with ravioli in Champagne sauce with caviar, and guinea fowl in a truffle crust, with a chestnut and pumpkin ragout. The menu concludes with a delicate pavlova with fresh berries and framboise sauce.
The New Year’s Eve menu opens with an aromatic Jerusalem artichoke soup, shiitake mushrooms, truffle and hazelnuts. It continues with a generous duck salad, beef tartare, an arancini brimming with rich flavor, and culminates in a dreamy milk-fed veal Wellington. The sweet finale is the festive mont blanc at its best.
Both evenings are framed by live performances with the melodic voices of Anna Maria Bilida and Georgina Karachaliou, while for those awaiting the liveliest party of the season, DJ Angelo takes it from there.
A standout date in December you shouldn’t miss is December 19, when the internationally acclaimed Thanasis Vassilopoulos gifts Bungalow 7 a magical night with ethnic deep house sounds and world influences.
On weekends, the beloved brunch continues, enriched with festive flavors and extra surprises: Every Saturday the creative workshop Folia (12:00–14:00) offers creative activities for young visitors. Also, every Sunday there will be live music.
Ark: Greek cuisine in a festive mood
At the emblematic Ark, timelessness, tradition and contemporary culinary evolution converse in harmony. During the holidays, this relationship becomes more distilled, brighter and more meaningful.
A landmark for classic elegance and warm hospitality, Ark bears the signature of chef Yannis Baxevanis, who knows ingredients and traditions in depth and gives them new life without altering their character.
For the Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations, he creates menus that speak fluently the language of the Greek land. On Christmas Eve, seasonal ingredients take center stage, such as a wild mushroom tart and the utterly delicious organic turkey, marinated with Metaxa and stuffed with giblets, pomegranate, chestnut, onion and fresh plum. A beetroot salad with orange and dittany sorbet, as well as a black pork rack with braised lettuce, roasted pear and goat cheese, ideally complete the experience, which closes with a traditional, irresistible Yule log.
On New Year’s Eve, the menu shines with chestnut and pumpkin soup with bitter almond foam, langoustine ravioli with feta, nettle and tomato, and an organic milk-fed veal fillet stuffed with mallow, mushrooms, bitter orange, quince tart and sweet potato. The sweet finale unites chocolate charlotte cream with crème brûlée.
The evenings are dressed with curated musical selections and imaginative signature cocktails, while every Friday and Saturday the distinct Chef’s Table continues — a tasting menu for just 12 people, curated by the talented chef Dionysis Zacharopoulos, in collaboration with Yannis Baxevanis. A narrative experience where every bite is redolent of Greece.
Domus & Cultural Center of Art and Letters
Asteria’s festive experience is completed with two more distinctive destinations. In the new events venue Domus, a premium setting unfolds, ideal for family gatherings, friendly meet-ups or events of a more professional character, such as cutting the New Year’s cake.
At the same time, at the Cultural Center of Art and Letters, young and old can see the collection of more than 70 stone-carving works by Niki Papatheochari, and visit the charity bazaar for SOS Children’s Villages on December 20 and 21. Two days filled with gifts, musical happenings, creative workshops and the magical presence of Santa Claus — an authentic expression of the Christmas spirit.
