Five Ways Helios is a Feast for All the Senses

Fresh, zesty and oh-so-cool: with its lively Latin American vibe and divine sharing menu, Helios at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens is a playful playground of colour, flavour and fun. Located by the Hotel’s pool with views of the glittering Saronic Gulf beyond, the invitation is to soak up the tastes, smells, sounds, sights and feel of a go-to spot made for sharing.

Here are five ways the dynamic restaurant is a feast for all the senses:

Taste

A fusion of Latin American flavours including Mexican, Peruvian and Argentinian, Helios’ menu is as vibrant as its Greek sun god namesake. Sizzling hot turf and surf – Cajun seafood meets slow cooked Creekstone short rib – contrasts with zingy guacamole and refreshing salads while ceviches, tiraditos, and quesadillas receive their own Helios twist. Tacos come packed with tantalising tastes from panko shrimp with spicy mayo and mango chutney to shimeji featuring avocado slices and smoked ancho dressing. And don’t forget to leave room for Executive Sous Chef Diogenis Mavrofrydis’ signature dessert: melt-in-the-mouth churros with ice cream, chocolate sauce and dulce de leche.

Touch

Tactile textures abound at Helios. The molcajete brought to your table to make guacamole – a handmade Mexican volcanic rock version of the pestle and mortar. Cool areas shaded by verdant greenery. Natural marble and wood that echo the surrounding beauty. Pillowy soft cushions that invite laidback lounging. The skin-soothing breezes that blow in from the ocean. That refreshingly chilled first sip of Margarita. The perfect spot for cooling off during the heat of the day, Helios puts easy breezy comfort at your fingertips.

Smell

Perhaps one of Latin America’s most characteristic ingredients, limes feature heavily on the Helios menu, from guacamole with aromatic coriander to fragrant Mibrasa sea bass fillet with lime mayo. Bartender Christos’ favourite ingredient, the zesty lime can also be found in his devilishly delicious Floradita and Almond Caipirinha. From the piquant scent of Helios’ famous handmade spicy sauce to the unmistakable salty tang of the sea, take a deep breath in and engage the most evocative of the senses.  

Sound

Always buzzy, Helios combines the hum of conversation with playful pool sounds, happy shared laughter with the soft clink of celebratory glass on glass. Sunday afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 pm are the time to savour uplifting summer beats from local DJ Teo Perrez while a live Latin band gets toes tapping at the same time every Monday.  

Sight

White curtains, creamy marble, wood tables in honey tones and stone-coloured cushions - Helios artfully blends a nature-inspired palette inspired by the Greek sun god after which it is named. Green foliage and white pillars frame blue-hued views of the pool and Athens Riviera beyond. A feast for the eyes as well as the mouth, each beautifully presented dish showcases the freshest, brightest ingredients. Much more than a place to see and be seen, Helios shines bright from morn ‘til night with its air of easy elegance and laidback luxury, style and substance.

For bookings contact the Dining Reservations Department at +302108901000.