An aesthetic and architectural masterpiece of the interwar era, the Albergo Gelsonimo Hotel which could very well be somewhere in Anacapri and a restaurant that, in terms of taste, reminds us that we are on a Greek island. Gelsomino Restaurant it is indeed “place to be”!
We were lucky enough to enjoy it for a few days Albergo Gelsomino Hotel, This architectural jewel that we inherited from the period of Italian occupation. Fortunately, our country still has citizens with vision and sensibilities who, even when they are far from it, think, create, and contribute to the preservation of cultural monuments that remain standing. This category includes Giorgos Koutsos, Born in Kios, he, although living in New York, remains a Greek in his soul and in his works.
Albergo Gelsomino, in Italian means jasmine – it had been abandoned by the state years ago, with the risk of collapsing. It was saved thanks to the initiative of Giorgos Koutsou and, without exaggeration, today it is one of the most important architectural jewels of the island, almost a symbol of the city.
As we write these lines, the melody from a old Attiki song, «The old roses», comes to mind and we have the impression that it fits perfectly. In a strategic position, with its facade facing the sea that stretches in front of it, it is the first building the visitor sees as the ship enters the harbor.
If a visitor of hers Kov has the financial ability to pay the cost of the accommodation, which does not exceed the limits of exaggeration; it is worth staying here for one or two nights. Both for the experience of the stay and the environment as well as for the gastronomy. Besides, we will deal with the latter in this text.
If we are a little biased, it is because we believe that when presenting a restaurant, food is certainly the main element of assessment. However, just as important are the space, the location, and the overall enjoyment offered by the combination of these elements.
The Gelsomino Restaurant It offers all of the above without compromise, as well as a gastronomic proposition that meets the needs of its visitors from the morning hours until the evening. With a capable executive chef, the Municipality of Pitses, daily at the helm of the kitchen and a talented, award-winning chef, Gika Xenaki, in a role consultant, It forms proposals for all times of the day. In combination with the above, it creates a total result of high aesthetics and quality.
The gastronomic proposal coming from the kitchen clearly has a Greek touch, both in terms of its composition and the raw materials used and in terms of the taste characteristics of the dishes. Of course, there are some necessary touches that point the way towards the international gastronomic scene. The result maintains its consistency and expresses its identity at all times of the restaurant’s operation.
Equally successful is the wine list, An essential complement to a good meal or dinner. The final touch is added by the bar’s recommendations, completing a total experience that combines architecture, hospitality and taste.
For anyone who has the financial means or has decided that it is worth taking this small or larger financial risk, Gelsomino Restaurant offers an experience that will stay in the memory.
And just for that reason, it’s worth going to the Albergo Gelsomino Hotel.
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