Michail

Chef of Greek cuisine

  • I live in Athens
  • I speak English, Ελληνικά
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 22 hours

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Michail

I am a professional chef of traditional Greek cuisine. I love sharing my passion for authentic, well-cooked Greek food with other people, as an exchange between cultures. Travelling, meeting new people, and enjoying exciting new experiences is what inspires me in life.

  • I live in Athens
  • I speak English, Ελληνικά
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 22 hours

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Reviews

LouAnn
30 October 2024
Everything was exceptional! Michail's talent for creating an unforgettable meal with traditional and amazing Greek dishes was most enjoyable. His attention to our request and preparation of our meal was an experience we will never forget. He prepared a grilled fish dinner while we observed the preparation of each dish was accompanied by interesting details of the ingredients, cooking process and flavors. He shared his love and passion for his craft in every step of his meal. The freshly caught fish and shrimp, yogurt from his mother's farm and honey from his uncle added a feeling of being included in a family holiday meal. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We shared lots of stories and laughter during our extraordinary visit. Casual but elegant dining experience. An extraordinary experience witnessing Chef Michail in action and then experiencing his creations was the highlight of our evening. Unforgettable experience!
Kimberly
22 October 2024
Had a wonderful dinner and conversation with Michail. Highly recommend!Dinner with Michail
Julie
1 October 2024
Michail is a very passionate chef who made us a marvelous dinner at his home. We were served on a garden patio on the sixth floor of his building that had a marvelous view of the Parthenon and the rest of Athens. The dinner started with a nice greek white wine and a fava bean hummus with bread, and progressed to the main course of sea bream fish served with potatoes and vegetables. All four courses were cooked to perfection and lightly seasoned. And of course to top it all off we had a simple but elegant dessert of greek yogurt with honey from his cousins hives. Michail is growing spices, olives and banana trees on his garden patio. He is very passionate about cooking and gardening and is very enthusiastic when he talks about both subjects. I would do this one again!Chef's Delight
Hong My
25 September 2024
Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre cours avec Michail. Les recettes qu'il nous a montrées étaient délicieuses. Il a partagé avec nous son savoir-faire et des petites astuces pour préparer les plats. A la fin, nous nous sommes régalés. La table était joliment mise et les quantités largement suffisante. La vue sur la ville d'Athènes au coucher du soleil était très agréable. Michail est très convivial et chaleureux. Il nous a fait découvrir une boisson et fait déguster un apéritif avant le dîner.Délcieux moment
Jason
24 September 2024
I cannot say enough great things about this experience. We originally booked the seafood dinner, but decided to switch to Michail's other offering- the cooking class. He was so friendly and extremely accommodating in making the change for us. From the moment we arrived, Michail was the perfect host- bringing us up to his beautiful terrace and offering us water and a glass of wine. Then, once we were settled, he immediately put us to work- chopping, grating and slicing a beautiful array of fresh produce for our meal- from our individual work stations overlooking the most beautiful view of Athens. He carefully explained every step, while sharing interesting details about his home and family, his culture, and the fresh ingredients we were using from his family and farm. Every dish we prepared together was absolutely fantastic and plentiful. Traveling with my sister and niece, this experience created wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Michail, for your hospitality, instruction, and all you did to make our evening with you so perfect.Fantastic food and a beautiful experience!
Dr Stefanie
12 September 2024
Michael is a great cook and a warm-hearted hos. The view was stunning breathtaking and the dinner was delicious and enormous food. Thank your very much for this nice evening.Great experience
Candy
16 June 2024
We were so excited to meet a local greek chef and spend time in his home. We envisioned great conversation, laughter, interesting stories of local life and local food. First off do not trust Google maps. It was not accurate finding this address. Even the taxi company dropped us off a block away and was not sure where the building was. The address is marked once you find it, and Michail walked to meet us to take us up to his terrace. By the way the terrace is all you will see, and at 5 p.m. it is very, very hot. He was dressed in an old t-shirt and cut off shorts, unlike all the pictures on the get-your-guide site. We were offered water and then he disappeared into his home leaving us on the terrace. The only entertainment was his small dog, Alba. No music, no conversation. He would pop out occasionally to offer a glass of wine or ask how we were doing. Over an hour later first course was served. The food was good, similar to restaurants we dined at while in Athens. Presentation was beautiful. Ample amounts of food. We were disappointed based off other reviews that mentioned a cohost and entertaining conversation etc. He seemed to be more of a waiter/server than a host/chef. Overall not worth the price the paid.Wanted to love this experience
Larry
28 May 2024
We loved the Panoramic view from the Terrance of the balcony of all of Athen's features, The meal was home cooked and would only rate as average as compared to other options we explored in Athens. Chef Michail Dinner
Randi
2 May 2024
Michail greeted our group of 4 and escorted us to his 6th floor apartment. We spent the evening on his oversized deck, decorated in a bohemian fashion with lots of plants, lovely lighting and creative decor, with a stunning view of the Acropolis. We heard his two dogs and invited them to join us on the deck. They were adorable and quite entertaining. We had requested a vegetarian menu and he was happy to accommodate us. There was a large table on the deck with 4 workstations and he showed us how to prepare tzatziki with his Mom’s homemade yogurt which made the best tzatziki that I have ever had! We then started preparing the filling for the stuffed eggplant which incorporated his Mom’s homemade feta. He had cooked the eggplant inside and we filled them. He served us some of the best white Greek wine I have ever had. We enjoyed that and a huge plate of appetizers enjoying the view while he baked the stuffed eggplants and converted the table to a beautiful dining location. He served us the dishes we prepared and we enjoyed them while viewing the Acropolis which was now lit at night. We finished with a dessert of yogurt and some fruit which was really good. We left there with full bellies and wonderful memories. Great Night Cooking Overlooking Acropolis
Diane
28 April 2024
Michail is the superb host! My initial reservation was for 2, but when 3 friends wanted to join, Michael graciously reopened reservation to include us all. From the moment we rang his well labeled bell, til he saw us out the door hours later, he was welcoming, gracious, informative, fun and generous. Panoramic view through sunset and lighting of Parthenon was a great backdrop . Food was delicious and abundant. My fave was the mussels steamed in sea water, but the fish- deboned expertly at the table- was also a huge hit. Surprise dessert substitution was fabulous- Greek yoghurt with honey from his family farm! Sublime and perfect ending to a wonderful evening. Athens hospitality at its best!

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