Origins Restaurant

A curated journey through the evolving textures of the Aegean.

Designed for those who seek an elevated fine-dining sanctuary, our restaurant marries the raw, organic element of the Cretan earth with disciplined culinary techniques from around the world.

Within an Art Deco setting that balances historic craftsmanship with modern structural style, we offer a striking, original narrative for the true epicurean.

Origins Restaurant

Our Chef

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The culinary identity of our restaurant is shaped by Executive Chef Nikos Oikonomou, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Paris with more than 18 years of experience in gastronomy. His culinary philosophy brings together the precision of French technique and the authenticity of Mediterranean flavors, highlighting exceptional ingredients through a contemporary and refined approach.

Throughout his career, he has led the kitchens of luxury hotels and distinguished restaurants across Greece, while the experience he gained at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris played a significant role in shaping his culinary perspective and commitment to excellence.

Today, he curates menus that celebrate seasonality, local character and modern gastronomy. His goal is to create dishes that tell a story and offer guests a memorable dining experience defined by elegance, authenticity and attention to detail.

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The Luncheon Gallery

Midday dining at Origins is an exploration of light, minimalist elegance.

Our lunch menu focuses on clean Mediterranean lines, prioritizing the natural purity of coastal catches and estate-grown seasonal vegetables, transformed through subtle, modern culinary methods.

The Evening Masterclass

As night falls, Origins shifts into a refined gastronomic workshop.

This is the hour of our signature degustation menus.

A sophisticated fusion where the absolute freshness of Cretan ingredients is challenged and elevated by complex international techniques, presenting a narrative of textures, contrasts, and design on every plate.

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The Mixology Library

Our bar operates as a laboratory of taste and structure.

We specialize in architectural cocktails and a deeply curated cellar of rare Cretan vintages, perfectly calibrated to complement the intricate technical profiles of our tasting menus.

Origins Wine Cellar Experience

Immerse yourself in a structured, educational tasting within the architectural wine cellar of Origins.

Every Monday at 11:00 a.m., we host an intimate masterclass featuring premium indigenous Greek vintages paired alongside rare, small-batch artisanal cheeses.