Nikos Karathanos

Karathanos's record as Greece's youngest Michelin star recipient (at 27) reflects a generation of Greek chefs determined to redefine their national cuisine on the world stage. His tasting menus reinterpret Greek culinary heritage — meze philosophy, Aegean seafood, mountain greens and cheeses — with the precision of international fine dining.

Nikos Karathanos earned his first Michelin star at age 27 — the youngest Greek chef to achieve this. He subsequently earned a second star, becoming the youngest-ever Greek chef with two stars. His signature style blends inventive contemporary technique with deep roots in Greek culinary tradition.

Greece — trained in Greek and international fine-dining kitchens; developed contemporary Greek identity

Career

• Chef at Greek and international fine-dining restaurants, Athens and Europe (2000s–2015)
• Head Chef at Patio, Athens, Greece (2015–present)

Mentored by Greek fine-dining tradition.