WHO WE ARE
We are Tasos, Alex, Vasilis, and a dedicated team brought together by a shared passion for quality food and genuine hospitality. With diverse personalities and distinct paths, we joined forces once again to create our own culinary world — one we are proud to share with Athens locals and visiting food lovers in search of a truly fresh, approachable gastronomic experience.
Amphibian is crafted with the same care we put into every dish, the same devotion with which we cultivate our garden in Alepochori. As a contemporary farm-to-table, à la carte restaurant with a standalone rooftop bar, Amphibian brings together everything we love: distinctive flavours, vibrant energy, warm service, and unobstructed views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
We created Amphibian to invite — and challenge — every guest to explore unexpected flavour combinations through the ever-evolving menu of Michelin-awarded Chef Patron Tasos Mantis (Soil): a menu that moves between Mediterranean and international gastronomy, complemented by a curated wine list and signature cocktails developed alongside our close collaborators, Kosmas Giannoulis and Bespoke Directors.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
living a double life
belonging to two worlds
Like amphibians, Amphibian exists between worlds. This in-between state defines our philosophy: to move freely between flavours, moods and ideas, without being confined to a single identity.
It is a philosophy that runs through everything we do: our kitchen, our space and the experience we create for our guests. A gastronomy without rigid boundaries, one that respects both people and nature, evolves constantly, experiments boldly and remains open to all.
water and land
instinct and intent
the familiar and the unexpected.
We are
our contradictions
our transitions.
These are the elements
that set us apart
that give
flavour and meaning
to our lives.
We are creatures
of nature
wild
strange
free.
We are amphibians.
And you?
“We wanted to create a restaurant that rejects rigid gastronomic labels. A place open to everyone, offering a transition into something truly different. An experience shaped by knowledge, imagination, pure ingredients, and the rare chemistry of a team that has stood the test of time, achieved so much, and remained true to its values.” THE AMPHIBIAN
EXPERIENCE
A world of its own with views across Athens
In the heart of the city, yet high above it, Amphibian welcomes you on the 6th and 7th floors of Onassis Stegi, in a contemporary, welcoming space full of energy.
An open kitchen in constant transition
Dishes are masterfully prepared in a striking open kitchen, in front of our guests.
A rooftop bar with elevated beats & bites
For drinks, dancing, or both, in a bar that brings together gastronomy cocktails, elevated bites, distinctive sounds, and views of the Acropolis.