Itria cucina italiana

There is a restaurant in Nafplio that never rests! It is constantly renewing, improving and educating our palate with tempting Italian flavors. In the recent years, it has decided to introduce itself to us in Italian: Itria cucina italiana, its new name, which perfectly matches its menu and authentic ingredients, which come directly from Italy and take the most delicious form in the hands of the owner, a distinguished chef, professor at Le Monde culinary school, and author, Mr. Elias Kokkoris.

Why Itria?
Because this was the first pasta in history! According to texts by the 12th-century Arab geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi, in Palermo, Sicily, housewives made strings of dough which they called itria. It is a type of pasta that is still produced today in Sicily under the name trii.
The word itria is thought to originate from the Greek itrion. Itria were sesame and honey thin pies, a meal very common in Greece during that time.

Passion for good food
The leading role play here Elias and Stella, a young couple, passionate about their work. Elias is 20 years chef in Athens and professor for 14 years at "Le Monde" School. He had also earned many awards and is considered one of the best chefs of his generation.
What is their secret? The raw materials that travel directly from Italy: pasta, tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, that are transformed at Elias' hands in the best pizza you can eat, as it is made exactly like in Italy, with thin dough and authentic mozzarella.

Whatever you get, is speaking Italian!
If your appetite is looking for pasta and risotto, here the standards are high but the prices remain low. And if you do not know what to order, ask Elias or order a carbonara al Uovo, in the absolutely original version: with pork pancetta, eggs and parmesan.

Here you know what you eat
Even if you wish to have a light snack, you have a variety of choices of delicious salads and appetizers. You could accompany them with wine from a great wine list, of at least 92 selected labels and the best varieties from Greece and Italy. 

Sweet inspiration
If you are asking for a dessert, you can try cheesecake, brownies, chocolate souffle. Sometimes the staff presents more innovative recipes, like pizza with fruits and syrups!
Finally, when the bill arrives, they offer you a Chios mastic drink or Limoncello or even aged grappa. If that was your first time here, you will definitely come back -as everyone!

Did you know that?
The new updated wine list of Itria cucina italiana features 92 selected Greek and Italian labels and 4 French ones!
At Itria, you can also enjoy rare alcoholic beverages, as well as unique cocktails, that you can taste only here! So, your mood and enjoyment are skyrocketing!
Ilias, depending on the ingredients he finds, can also make other dishes, such as rib-eye or fillet steak or small lobsters. Even the coffee you will drink here is exquisite: Hausbrandt, Academia variety, one of the best in its kind.


Italian cuisine, Pizza

Services
Take away, Coffee, Wi-Fi, special drinks, original cocktails

Open
All year

Opening hours
Everyday: From 13:00, until midnight