Since 2008
Thyme [Thymari-Θυμάρι] or Thymus vulgaris is an aromatic herb. It has culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. There are 23 different species in Greece and is found growing wild on mountain highlands
History
Thymari opened its doors in 2008 and is located in the center of the old Lefkas town. It is placed in an old traditional family house of 1940 which was renovated and properly designed to accommodate the restaurant.
The Team
Head Chef Pantelis Papalavrentiou and Maitre and Sommelier Eleni Kyriakou welcome you at Thymari. Pantelis will cook for you, using top quality products in a style combining modern and traditional methods and flavors. Eleni will make sure you will feel welcome and properly served while helping you find the wine that suits best your preferences and your dinner choices.
The Restaurant
Thymari restaurant has two outdoor spaces. You can choose one of the two gardens to either enjoy a full dinner or drink some wine with a small bite.
The Kitchen
We place great emphasis on the quality of the raw materials and the methods that will be used for their cooking. Extra virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables, meats of Greek and international origin of top quality, fresh fish and seafood are used in the preparation of the dishes. Sunflower oil is used in frying. The pasta served is fresh, handmade and prepared daily in Thymari.
Our Wines
Our wine list is consisted of more than 100 different wines from Greece and the rest of the world. There are included several aged vintages rare to find which are offered by the glass using the Coravin method. Our sommelier will guide you through the wine list so you can make the best choice for you and your company.
Our love for good wine is really big! For our customers who have the same passion we support the BYOB service. This means that they can bring that special bottle of wine from their personal collection that we don’t have in our wine list and enjoy it with their dinner!
