The iconic hotel of Spetses welcomes the talented Chef Ilias Kiazoli

released by Travelworks Team | June 6th, 2024

Celebrating a milestone year as it marks its 110th anniversary, Poseidonion Grand Hotel welcomes its guests for yet another summer filled with unique experiences on the island of Spetses. This year, the hotel is particularly pleased to introduce Ilias Kiazoli as the new Executive Chef of its restaurants, inaugurating a new chapter in its gastronomic journey led by the talented chef.

Ilias Kiazoli’s journey in the culinary scene is characterized by passion and boundless creativity. With key stops in Sweden, Iceland, and Denmark, Ilias has gained invaluable experience through various roles at top hotels and restaurants, including Restaurant Meille and Hotel Sanders in Copenhagen and Fosshotel Restaurant Haust in Reykjavik. Summarizing his philosophy with the belief that the art of cooking knows no boundaries, he creates dishes that reflect the multifaceted world of gastronomy, bringing to the forefront exquisite ingredients and diverse culinary traditions, captured through his own unique perspective.

This year, Poseidonion Grand Hotel enriches the gastronomic scene of Spetses by offering a wide range of choices that will satisfy even the most demanding guests. Combining a unique holistic culinary approach with sustainability, Chef Ilias Kiazoli and his team have created distinctive menus featuring Mediterranean tradition in its renewed form and pure ingredients from Bostani, the hotel’s organic farm. At the On the Verandah restaurant, the Chef will welcome guests with the “Chefs’ Choices Menu,” a menu based on his personal selections, which guests will have the opportunity to enjoy along with a special wine pairing featuring labels from both domestic and international vineyards. The menu will be frequently updated based on the seasonality of the ingredients and the Chef’s choices. Among the standout dishes are the Cod Mosaic with sour cream dashi, Jerusalem artichoke, and herb oil; the Cuttlefish with whitefish beurre blanc, wild greens, and nduja; and Salicornia with cherry tomatoes, watermelon, Tinos kariki cheese, tomato water, and bread crumble.

Whether they choose the relaxed atmosphere of the Library Brasserie with its sumptuous all-day menu, the charm, and stunning views from On The Verandah with the Chefs’ Choices Menu, or an evening at the cosmopolitan Palms the Bar for refreshing cocktails and bites, food enthusiasts will discover a refined culinary experience combined with the timeless identity of the hotel. Guests will also have the opportunity to savor the dishes of Ilias and his team at the restaurant of Paradise Beach Club with the ultimate summer ambiance of Spetses.

Synonymous with authentic Greek hospitality, Poseidonion Grand Hotel has been welcoming guests from around the world with timeless elegance and personalized care for 110 years. This year, it is also included in Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List 2024 of the best hotels and resorts in the world.

More information is available on social media, Facebook, and Instagram, and on the hotel’s website: poseidonion.com.

For more info, Katerina Fotopoulou | +30 2109222525