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ATHENS | A contender for some of the most creative and innovative Greek food in Athens, is ΦΙΤΑ (“Fita”). Fotis Foteinoglou and Theodoros Kassavetis opened Fita (or Phita as you might see it written) in 2019, and it remains at the front of mind for Athenians looking for a fresh take on things.
Head chef Dimitris Dimitriadis took over the kitchen in early 2024, and has stayed true to Fita’s ethos, while helping to take things to the next level. Dimitrios, who’s parents were farmers, focuses on market-fresh seasonal produce sourced from small, independent, Greek producers. The menu leans heavily on seafood, vegetables, and legumes, and promotes lesser known, sustainable fish.
When I visited, there were a handful of Japanese flourishes dotted throughout the menu, making me even more exited to eat here. Think technique, rather than ingredients. Greek produce and flavours, seen though a different lens.
Sourdough ladenia (Greek focaccia) with wild garlic and the most memorable P.G.I Olympia organic extra virgin olive oil takes garlic bread to the next level. Big chunks of beetroot atop a bed of almond cream, with soft cherries, pickled beetroot, radish, and black sesame oil, is an exciting seasonal plate.
Also outstanding, the beetroot ‘nigiri’, which sees beetroot infused rice topped with smoked eel, seasonal greens, and bacon vinaigrette. Continuing the seafood theme, delightful ceviche-like marinated raw mullet topped with fish roe mousse, served in tomato-pepper-onion juice.
Next, a plate of spaghetti served simply with more of that excellent olive oil and bottarga (salted, cured fish roe), was wonderful. It, along with the other dishes, paired perfectly with a bottle of amphora-aged @sclavoswines Roditis Orange. A great recommendation out of the many interesting, small-scale choices on the wine list.
To finish the night, as the sun set, a reimagined ekmek kadayıfı hit the spot. Sheep milk ice-cream, compote cherries, and peanut cream, topped with crispy kadayıfı.
ΦΙΤΑ (Fita)
Ntourm 1
Athina 117 45
Greece
Telephone: 021 1414 8624
E-mail: n/a
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Open
Mon – Fri: 7:00pm to 12:00am
Sat: 2:00pm to 5:00pm, 7:00pm to 12:00am
Sun: 2:00pm to 6:00pm