With a name inspired by the goddess of the Sun and the stone from which the entire restaurant building is made – which is “bathed” in light – “Aelios Petra”, in Chortiatis, is a place that leaves anyone who visits it amazed. From the wonderful view to its excellent dishes which, based on traditional Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, include a more gourmet presentation, with delicious meats, juicy cuts, delicious salads and desserts, with the result that “Aelios Petra” is the best place for lovers of good food, nature and more!

Enjoy your coffee or your food with a magnificent view that overlooks the entire city, Thermaic Gulf and Mount Olympus in the background, surrounded by the beauty of the mountain, just a few kilometers from Thessaloniki. There are few options, outside of the city, for dining in a place with a great view of Thessaloniki from above, and for that, “Aelios Petra” is worth every kilometer you travel to get here.

A space of stone and wood

At B Parodos Anemomylon, in beautiful Chortiatis, on the premises of the Palitzia Estate, you will dine in a wonderful place, a stone-built chalet, built from scratch on an area of ​​several acres, which can accommodate up to 250 people inside and as many in the outdoor space.

Large windows with light inside and a large yard and spacious balconies outside, ideal for events, but also for play by the small guests of the area, giving you the opportunity to fully enjoy nature. The fireplace on the upper floor – which can also be closed as a prive for any kind of event – ​​gives an even warmer note, in the winter months.

The amazing architectural building of the restaurant where, in addition to stone, wood also prevails, ranks it directly among one of the most well-made dining areas of Thessaloniki.

An ideal destination for lovers of nature and mountain excursions, this impressive bar-restaurant, with its wonderful decoration, promises you a wide selection of mains, appetizers, salads and desserts and a wine list, which matches perfectly with its proposals menu, but also other drinks, such as the venue’s signature cocktails.

Flavors that “smell” like the Mediterranean

The owner of the restaurant always wanted to create a place with quality food, just the way he likes it. Considering that the flavors and the quality of the first ingredients are what make a restaurant stand out, it “mixes” traditional Greek cuisine and meat, in more gourmet dishes.

Chef Alexandros Koutsovasilis is responsible for the cooking. The menu, which changes according to the raw materials of the season, is set up based on the freshest ingredients. It includes recipes from Greek, Italian, Spanish and French cuisine, with an emphasis on special cuts of meat, such as rib eye or tomahawk steak, and meats that, with the exception of premium Argentinian beef, come from small Greek farms.

The dishes of the day change every week and include, among others, yiouvetsi, duck, deer and other meats, but also pasta, fish and seafood suggestions and vegan or vegetarian suggestions – such as ravioli with beetroot.

Customers recommend, among others, the black angus brisket on a toasted baguette, with brown butter, wild rocket and chive oil and the mushroom risotto. We will recommend, from the dishes of the day, the roasted pumpkin with plums, goat cheese, pistachios and lime vinaigrette, the slow-cooked onions with smoked feta cheese, fresh herbs and roasted eggplant and the iberico pork pluma – truly unique flavors.

From the mains, we suggest you try the sea bass with seasonal herbs and the Chalkidiki lamb, slow-cooked in the oven, and from the salads and appetizers, the burrata with colorful tomatoes and smoked tomato gazpacho and the beef fillet carpaccio, with Metsovo smoked cheese cream, herb bruschetta and wild rocket.

Little guests have their own menu!

Greek and international wines, spirits and signature cocktails

The cellar of “Aelios Petra” includes a wide variety of wines of every category, from Greek producers, but also fine international wines. You will also find tsipouro from well-known and smaller distilleries, ouzo, Greek beers and the restaurant’s premium, signature cocktails. Especially the latter, they are ideal for the afternoon hours, with a view of the sunset and of course for the evening. In winter, there will also be proposals for mulled wine.

Breathe fresh air, enjoy unique sunsets

On Sundays – soon also on Saturdays – “Aelios Petra” opens from the morning for coffee, while there is a breakfast menu in the plans – and it is really worth a visit, to have your breakfast here!

Escape from everyday life and enjoy the beauty of the mountain, in the beautiful spaces that “Aelios Petra” offers you. Dine while breathing the fresh mountain air, looking at unique sunsets and having value for money services.

All you have to do is follow the 15-kilometer path to Chortiatis and then the approximately one-kilometer dirt road, which will lead you – in about 25′ from the city center – to this unique environment with the magnificent view, in nature. You will understand why it has been described as “the best balcony in Thessaloniki” or why, for many, it is “like going on a trip”!

Your meals are accompanied by relaxed, lounge music by experienced Dj’s, but there are often evenings with live music. During the winter, especially, expect musical evenings, with Latin, Italian music, etc., or themed events with presentations of new vintage wines and food pairings.

Stay informed about the restaurant’s “special” nights by following its social media.

Tip 1: “Aelios Petra” operates from Wednesday to Friday 16.00 – 02.00, Saturday 14.00 – 02.00, Sunday 10.00 – 01.00. The kitchen opens at 14.00, while coffee can be ordered at any time of the day. Mondays and Tuesdays, it remains closed.

Tip 2: On weekends and holidays, a reservation is necessary.

Tip 3: The space covers any kind of event. Depending on the number of people and your needs, it can serve you, in addition to food and drinks, in terms of music, service and decoration, upon consultation.