In the Kerameikos area, the restaurant CTC is housed in an attractive turn-of-the-century building, a vestige of the Athens of yesteryear. While the interior has plenty of charm, with its parquet flooring, pretty glass panes, globe light fixture and cane chairs, it is the delightful garden that draws diners in summer. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city, this terrace with tables arranged among the trees against a backdrop of lush green walls promises an extraordinary culinary experience.

The name of CTC restaurant is an alliteration of the word ' sitisi,' which in Greek means 'alimentation.' The choice of the name is, in fact, a statement of how the classic can meet the modern in a new creative gastronomic setting. The Michelin star awarded restaurant is housed in a modernly decorated hall from which classic details stand out, such as the glass trolley, with all the necessary wine accessories used by the sommelier. The staff is a very pleasant group made up of young people with fresh smiles, who immediately make you feel comfortable, but who do not lack that aristocratic politeness.

The Zillers, Soil, Spondi, CTC, Hytra, Botrini’s, Pelagos and Varoulko Seaside have maintained their one Michelin Star in 2023. Additionally, the list celebrates the rising stars of the Athenian food scene, with a constellation of One Michelin-Star restaurants leaving a lasting impression. First time awarded this year are Hervé and chefs Hervé Pronzato and Grigoris Kikis, Patio of The Margi Hotel run by chef Panagiotis Giakalis, and Tudor Hall of the historic King George Hotel headed by Asterios Koustoudis and Nikos Livadias.

An utterly elevated, eleven-stage degustation experience awaits all guests at CTC. The chef Alexandros Tsiotinis bridges the classic with new creative recipes offering an incomparable dining experience from beginning to end with dishes orchestrated in a way to create surprises hidden in textures and flavors. Inspired by the Greek cuisine the menu consists of Mediterranean recipes with creative twists and wine pairing that guests can enjoy in the atmospheric ambiance of the restaurant’s courtyard.

CTC (an acronym which, when pronounced in Greek: “sitisi”, literally means “feeding”) was first listed in the much-watched guide 5 years ago. It wasn’t decorated with a star, but earned its place as a cool discovery for creative dining, worth checking out, in an inconspicuous corner of the lower Ilissia neighbourhood, near the Athens Hilton. Last year, the restaurant moved to grungy Keramikos, to a more spacious building with a lovely verdant courtyard for alfresco dining in the summer.

CTC Urban Gastronomy, whose name comes from the Greek word ‘sitisi’, which means nutrition, is a creative restaurant that offers much more than a fine dining experience. It has been created to fuel the senses through a perfectly curated menu based on the rich flavors of Greek traditional cuisine. Paying homage to the tried-and-tested local recipes, the restaurant’s chef creates innovative dishes using the freshest local ingredients and focuses on food provenance.

CTC, a recently awarded Michelin star restaurant headed by Alexandros Tsiotinis, offering French-inspired Greek culinary journeys, serves a superb Velouté corn soup that is lobster flavoured. Crispy grilled corn, plus an aroma-filled foam made with truffle and bergamot, complement this signature dish. The addition of lobster, charcoal grilled, further enhances the quality of this soup, rich in taste and intensity, and the perfect starter for your meal at CTC.

If you’re lucky enough to get a reservation at CTC Urban Gastronomy in the Metaxourgeio area, your date will be one big success. This Michelin-star restaurant had been on my radar for months; I saved it for one night when I wanted to take my significant other out. Let’s just say we both fell in love with the place, the minimalist outdoor setting, the giant trees taking center stage, and the sophisticated decor; we’d go back in a heartbeat.

CTC in Keramikos is one of the most renowned fine dining restaurants in Athens for cotemporary Greek haute cuisine, boasting several awards and a Michelin star. Chef owner Alexis Tsiotinis and his team prepare creative, seasonal tasting menus using top ingredients, sophisticated flavors and always with stunning presentation. Among my favorite dishes here this summer was the calamari pesto: tagliatelle made entirely out of fresh calamari.

CTC Urban Gastronomy is at the forefront of Athens’ growing reputation as a hotspot for innovative dining. Helmed by Chef Alex Tsiotinis, this establishment provides a refined tasting menu that showcases the best of local ingredients through contemporary cooking techniques. The intimate atmosphere and minimalist décor allow the food to take center stage, ensuring that every plate captivates with both visual beauty and taste.

Located in the Ilisia neighbourhood, CTC, led by the talented chef Alexandros Tsiotinis, offers a refined and contemporary dining experience. The restaurant’s sleek and minimalist design provides a sophisticated backdrop for the beautifully plated and thoughtfully crafted dishes. Tsiotinis’s cuisine showcases a modern interpretation of Greek flavours, often incorporating international influences and innovative techniques.

For a unique and modern culinary experience, CTC Urban Gastronomy presents an innovative tasting menu that takes diners on a flavorful journey. Situated on a quiet spot in the Kerameikos neighborhood, CTC hails from a beautiful old-Athens style stone house with an intimate courtyard. Prepare yourself for an exquisite and artfully plated gastro experience that will undoubtedly be the highlight of your honeymoon in Athens.

The acronym doesn’t stand for but sounds like the Greek word ‘sítisi’, which translates as ‘feeding’. Via molecular kitchen techniques, chef Alex Tsiotinis who has worked alongside the likes of Alain Passard, Hélène Darroze, Eric Frechon, and Pascal Barbot, goes well beyond the essentials, introducing his customers to a maze of playful dishes. This one-Michelin-star restaurant feels homey, private, and elegant.

Chef Patron Tsiotinis, after a journey of knowledge and experience in renowned establishments and Michelin-starred restaurants both in Greece and France, opened his own restaurant CTC in 2015 and a few years later, at the age of 35 got his own star. Drawing inspiration for the world of art, he likens his culinary creations to paintings, each empty dish is a blank canvas awaiting his strokes of creativity.

Alex Tsitsonis moves his restaurant CTC Urban Gastronomy to a stunning new location in Kerameikos that now comes with a rather stylish outdoor dining space that’s a real hit in the summer. The experienced chef and his enthusiastic team guide you on an 11 course ‘Voyage’ which takes in Greece’s culinary history and blends bold flavours with subtle innovation and originality.

Alexandros Tsiotini’s innovative culinary concept has moved from the greater Hilton area and Dioharous Street to the spot where Athiri restaurant used to be. His new space is more impressive and with a lovely garden. As for the cuisine, it follows the chef’s vision with a stronger element of Greekness and a special emphasis on raw materials.

This luxurious restaurant in the Kerameikos region stands out not just for its elegant design but also for its menu. With a focus on Mediterranean and traditional local cuisines, CTC offers dishes that are both familiar and innovative. The "Bling Taste Menu" is a highlight, presenting traditional Greek flavors in a unique manner.

CTC is possibly the most promising of the listed restaurants, given that its much awarded chef (and owner) is still very young in terms of the arena he is competing in. Chef: Alexandros TsiotinisLocation: Beautiful garden in Keramikos, in the heart of Athens. Ambience & Style: Spacious & airy.

An amazing journey of taste is offered by CTC Urban Gastronomy restaurant, hidden in the streets of Keramikos. Combining a cozy environment with a sophisticated atmosphere, CTC promises an amazing culinary journey to all visitors by offering dishes that are true works of art.

CTC Restaurant: CTC restaurant in Ilisia is a degustation restaurant in Athens. The famous chef Alexandros Tsiotinis created CTC to offer creative Greek cuisine and gourmet tastes. CTC is a special space with minimal decoration, a European style, and an ambient atmosphere.

The guide also includes 11 one-MICHELIN-Star restaurants this year, featuring favorites such as Botrini’s, CTC Urban Gastronomy, Hervé, Hytra, Patio, Pelagos, Soil, Spondi, The Zillers, and Tudor Hall, alongside the new addition of Makris Athens.

Athens restaurants that keep their one Michelin star in 2023 are The Zillers, Soil, Spondi, CTC, Hytra, Botrini’s, Pelagos and Varoulko Seaside.