Welcome to Aspasia Restaurant
Under the stern eye of old stone towers and among centuries-old olive groves, Aspasia Restaurant in the Mani Peninsula, Peloponnese, Greece, offers an immersive dining experience inspired by the region’s matriarchal heritage and personal memories.
Led by Maniot chef Stavriani Zervakakou, each day’s menu honours seasonal, sustainable Greek cuisine, crafted with intuition and open to experimentation. Each dish is inspired by the day’s catch, foraged greens, handpicked ingredients from across Greece and the land’s mystical aura and latent sensuality.
Private dining experience in Mani with seasonal menus and attentive service for personal gatherings.
Culinary workshops in Mani exploring foraging, Greek ingredients and mindful cooking.
Gastronomic collaborations celebrating Mani’s landscape, culture and contemporary Greek cuisine.
Bespoke catering menus crafted with Aspasia’s philosophy. Take away personalised sourdough.
"Today I went to Aspasia in Stavri for the sixth time during my not-so-long holidays. That alone says something: once you experience it, it’s impossible to stay away. Some dishes I’ll remember for a long time. "
"Great local and seasonal food, brings the whole sustainability and farm to fork in your plate. Amazes me that the menu changes with the availability of the raw ingredients. Kudos to the chef!"
"This is a beacon of culinary excellence, where passion for exceptional ingredients and flavors comes to life. With a menu that changes daily, reflecting the freshest produce from local producers, fishers, and farmers, Aspasia shows an outstanding gastronomic quality."
"One of our absolute favourite meals in Greece. Such a special place - I’m so thrilled to have discovered it. Delicious, inspired and delicate dishes. You can tell how much thought goes into the food - as well as the best ingredients. Lovely atmosphere and charming, accommodating servers."
"Absolutely excellent food, wonderful atmosphere surrounded by nature, and very knowledgeable owners, they have created a gem in this incredible area of the Mani peninsula."
"This dining experience was incredible. Nestled among ancient olive trees and historic towers, this restaurant offers a captivating ambiance. The cuisine here is a true reflection of Greece's natural bounty, sourcing ingredients locally and following the seasonal calendar."
Meet the Team
In the sunlit stillness of the Mani Peninsula, Aspasia Restaurant is the vision of Chef Stavriani Zervakakou, who transforms Greece’s seasonal bounty into expressive, ingredient-driven cuisine. Alongside her, her brother Michalis Zervakakos brings quiet precision and balance, overseeing the restaurant with care. Together, they craft an intimate, soulful dining experience rooted in trust, shared purpose, and a deep connection to their homeland.
Aspasia’s world
Rituals of instant happiness, landscapes carved in our hearts, seasons passing.
Aspasia’s world is made of colours, scents, the sea’s murmur and mountain winds. It’s a world to share and rejoice in.









