Greek Easter Feast Athens
Tsoureki (sweet bread) with red dyed eggs are a tradition at Greek Easter. Photograph: shutterstock/gts

AN EASTER FEAST in Athens

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Where: Various hotels in central Athens
When: Holy Saturday & Easter Sunday 2019
Why Go: To savour the flavours of Greek Easter

If you’re wanting to experience a delicious Greek Easter feast (featuring meat, meat and more meat!) and crack a few red boiled eggs for good luck, consider these hotels that are offering dinner on Good Friday, late-night supper menus on Easter Saturday (following the midnight services held across the city) and a buffet lunch on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.

Kαλό Πάσχα (Kalo Pascha) to everyone.

Easter at St George Lycabettus Hotel – Kolonaki

Set in their La Suite Lounge restaurant with panoramic views of Athens, guests can enjoy a late supper menu on Saturday night or buffet lunch on Easter Sunday by executive chef Vasilis Milios. Ideal for those visiting St George church for the Easter service above Mt Lycabettus.

Easter Feast Athens St George Lycabettus

The dining room at St George Lycabettus Hotel. Photograph: Courtesy of SGL Hotel | Greek Easter Feast in Athens

 

Holy Saturday 27th April, 2019

Supper (from 9:30pm)

45 per person

Children up to 12 years eat free

Supper menu with traditional Greek Easter flavours including Easter meat soup (“magiritsa”), a selection of meats with delicious accompaniments

Easter Saturday: Reserve Online Here

 

Easter Sunday 28thApril, 2019

Buffet lunch (from 12:00 noon)

45 per person

Children up to 12 years eat free

Buffet with traditional Greek Easter flavours including meat soup, lamb fricassee and more!

*wine or beverages not included.

The hotel has arranged for activities and entertainment for children

Reservations are recommended T. +30 210 7416 191

Easter Sunday: Reserve Online Here

 

Easter at the Hilton Hotel Athens

The Hilton welcomes guests to its Byzantino restaurant located on the ground floor of the hotel, renowned for their delectable buffets. Guests are invited to enjoy dinner on Good Friday with an a la carte seafood menu or a late supper following Easter mass services on Saturday evening. An extensive buffet lunch will be available on Easter Sunday and Monday.

Byzantino Restaurant Hilton Greek Easter Feast Athens

 

Good Friday 26th April, 2019

Dinner with Lenten and seafood a la carte menu

Menu Prices Apply

 

Holy Saturday 27th April, 2019

Late Supper Buffet (from 11:30pm)

55 per person,

27.50 for children aged 6-12

Buffet with traditional Greek Easter flavours including Easter meat soup (“magiritsa”), a selection of meats, delicious accompaniments and more!

 

Easter Sunday 28thApril, 2019

Buffet lunch (from 12:00 noon)

65 per person,

32.50 for children aged 6 – 12

Buffet with traditional Greek Easter flavours including baked lamb & rooster, traditional red eggs + more

An extensive dessert buffet with a chocolate fountain + Greek pastries & sweets

The hotel will provide a children’s play corner to occupy young ones.

 

Easter Monday 29thApril, 2019

Buffet lunch (from 12:00 noon)

45 per person,

22.50 for children aged 6 – 12

Buffet with a variety of traditional Greek cuisine & desserts

The hotel will provide a children’s play corner to occupy young ones.

Children under 5 years eat free

Reservations essential T. +30 210 7281 400

 

Easter at the Margi Hotel – Vouliagmeni

An opportunity to spend Greek Easter along the coast of Athens at the luxurious Margi boutique hotel in Vouliagmeni. The Margi is blessed with its own organic farm that provides fresh produce daily to its restaurants. Menus are created by award winning chef Panagiotis Giakalis. Visitors are invited to dine over the Easter period at the Margi or at their farm – approximately 30 minutes away from the hotel.

Margi Hotel Easter Feast Lunch

Sit poolside for Easter Sunday lunch at the Margi. Photograph: courtesy of The Margi.

 

Holy Saturday 27th April, 2019

Malabar Restaurant

Set menu (from 11:30pm)

59 per person,

29.50 for children up to 12 years

Resurrection menu includes:

Traditional Easter soup “Magiritsa”

Cabbage rolls in egg & lemon sauce

Roasted baby lamb with potatoes & green salad

Greek traditional dessert “Galaktoboureko”

Kid’s menu:

Crepes with ham, cheddar cheese and sauce veloute

Cordon bleu with French Fries

Profiterole

 

Easter Sunday 28th April, 2019

Margi Pool

Buffet lunch (from 1:00 – 5:00pm)

69 per person,

34.50 for children up to 12 years

Buffet with traditional Greek Easter flavours including lamb on the spit, vine leaf rolls and more!

See full menu here

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Easter Sunday 28th April, 2019

Visit the Margi Farm for an Easter Sunday buffet

1:00pm – 5:00pm

79 per person,

49 for children up to 12 years

Buffet lunch with traditional Greek Easter flavours

Features Easter egg hunt for children

See full menu here

Transfers to the Margi Farm departing from the hotel can be arranged by enquiry

Restaurant Reservations: (+30) 210 8929160 Email: [email protected]

 

Easter at the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel – Syntagma

Overlooking Syntagma Square and Hellenic Parliament expect 5-star dining at NJV Athens Plaza Hotel. The hotel’s chef Nikos Giannopoulos will be preparing a delicious Easter feast at the Parliament restaurant.

Easter Feast Athens NJV Hotel

Take in the view at Parliament restaurant at the NJV Hotel. Photograph: courtesy of NJV Hotel | Greek Easter Feast in Athens

 

Holy Saturday 27th April, 2019

Supper festive set menu (from 11:30pm)

60 per person

Half price for children up to 12 years

Set menu includes:

Bottle of house wine (2pp)

Easter meat soup – “magiritsa” or salad

Spring lamb + vegetables

Variety of Greek sweets

 

Easter Sunday 28th April, 2019

Festive Easter buffet lunch (from 1:00pm)

70 per person

Half price for children up to 12 years

Menu includes:

A buffet selection of salads, entrées, hot dishes & desserts

A main course is served at table

Traditional red eggs

 * A bottle of house-wine for two people is included for both days

Reservations are recommended T. +30 210 3352 400

E. [email protected]

 

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