“Versailles” from Kalamata at Ark

An evening dedicated to flavor and authenticity

On Friday, November 7, Ark welcomes the award-winning restaurant “Versailles” from Kalamata and Chef Yiannis Koumanis for a special guest dinner that brings the land and sea of Messinia to the heart of the Athenian Riviera.

“Versailles” has stood out for its unique way of combining local tradition with a contemporary perspective, creating dishes that highlight the essence of Messinian flavors with both sensitivity and imagination. For one night only, this philosophy travels to Athens and “meets” Ark in a dinner where simplicity, quality, and creativity coexist harmoniously.

The Menu

The evening is dedicated to the tastes of Messinia — from the sea to the mountains — through dishes that balance the familiar with the unexpected.

Sample dishes:

• Messinian black-eyed beans with spinach, wild greens, and smoked Taygetus trout
• Red mullet tempura with savoro, grape molasses, and rosemary
• Pumpkin stew with orange and Kalamata sausage
• Black pig with celery, wild greens, and crispy pork crackling
• Tart with manouri cheese, pumpkin marmalade, and Aegina pistachio

An experience worth savoring.

A night that celebrates fine food, attention to detail, and the beauty of simplicity.
Reserve your table and enjoy a dinner based on the finest ingredients from the land and sea of Messinia — an evening at Ark where simplicity meets creativity, and taste becomes an experience.

• Price per person: €50 (set menu)