The new gem on Ipapanti street is called Foino and serves the high gastronomy with passion. Dimitra Poulopoulou and award-wining chef Giorgos Horaitis, two renowned Messenians, partners in business and in life both in Greece and abroad, decided to return to Kalamata, found an amazing space next to the church of Ipapanti, and set up Foino. Giorgos is in charge of the food, and Dimitra of the wine.
Their brery, expertise and talent he been rewarded, and they’ve already received awards. The restaurant was included in the 20 best new Greek restaurants by the Restaurant 100 Awards. Fa with smoked olives from Mani and pickled onion, ocado, raisins and octopus couscous, fresh pappardelle with duck ragu and griera cheese cream, mussels and squid spaghetti. A menu based on seasonal ingredients, organic when possible, from local producers, sophisticated tastes with a twist, incredible desserts, and a strong wine list with a focus on organic wines from the Peloponnese.
35 Ipapanti str, tel.: 0030 6940886536