There are two kinds of people when the menu arrives at the table: those who know exactly what they want and those who start reading, find five things that sound good, and eventually say, “Let’s order a few and share.”
At Ilios, you will probably want to be the second kind.
The new Ilios menu expands the dining experience with dishes that explore different flavors, textures, and levels of intensity. There are fresh preparations to begin with, contemporary maki rolls, dishes designed for sharing, and deeper flavors inspired by the Mediterranean.
Because discovering Greek food does not mean following just one path. The cuisine at Ilios draws from Mediterranean ingredients, techniques, and traditions while approaching them through a contemporary perspective, allowing every table to experience dinner differently.
So whether it is your first visit, you are curious about the latest additions, or you are simply wondering what to order at Ilios, this guide can help you build a table worth exploring.
If You Want to Start Fresh
A great dinner does not always need to begin with bold flavors. Sometimes the best way to open the appetite is with fresh ingredients, bright acidity, and dishes that wake up the palate before the evening moves toward richer flavors.
The SANTORINI CEVICHE combines fresh fish, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, local citrus, and garlic chips. Its bright, citrus-forward profile makes it a natural way to begin, particularly if the plan is to order several dishes and let the flavors gradually build throughout dinner.
Another option is the SALMON TARTAR, prepared with chives, capers, red onion, cucumber, and toban djan. The freshness of the salmon meets crisp vegetables and more expressive notes, creating a starter with character while still feeling light.
For something delicate yet more sophisticated, the TRUFFLED BEEF CARPACCIO combines lemon dressing, pickled mustard, and olives. Truffle brings depth, while the acidity keeps the dish balanced and allows each ingredient to remain distinct.
Three different ways to begin, all with the same purpose: preparing your palate for everything still to come.
If There Is Always Room for a Maki Roll
The contemporary side of the Ilios menu also extends to its maki selection, where fresh ingredients and refined flavor combinations meet different techniques and textures.
The KAMPACHI ROLL brings together kampachi, avocado, and cucumber, wrapped in soy paper and finished with truffle oil. It has an elegant, balanced profile, with fresh fish complemented by creamy avocado and the aromatic character of truffle.
For those looking for more texture, the TUNA | SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL is finished with cilantro and tobiko sauce, peppers, ponzu, and crispy arare. Here, the experience is all about contrast: freshness, acidity, and crunch come together in a single bite.
These dishes reveal another side of Ilios, allowing the dining experience to explore different influences while remaining cohesive from one plate to the next.
If You Came to Share, Build the Table Around It
In Greece and throughout much of the Mediterranean, dining has always been a social ritual. The table fills up, dishes move from one person to another, and conversations continue while everyone tastes a little of everything.
That philosophy remains one of the best ways to discover a Greek restaurant like Ilios.
The ILIOS MEZZE PLATTER captures that spirit beautifully. Tzatziki, house hummus, Kalamata olives, tabbouleh, and muhammara arrive together, offering a variety of flavors and textures to explore from the very beginning.
The HEIRLOOM TOMATO & TUNA BELLY SALAD, accompanied by spring onions, brings freshness and balance to the center of the table, especially alongside richer preparations.
And if dinner calls for a centerpiece, the USDA PRIME RIB EYE, served with smoked spiced salt and shishito peppers, is designed to become exactly that. It is the kind of dish that arrives at the center and naturally invites everyone to share.
The key is not necessarily for each person to choose a different dish.
It is about building a table everyone wants to taste.
If You Are Looking for Deeper, Bolder Flavors
As the evening progresses, what you want from the menu can change too.
After beginning with fresh preparations and sharing a few starters, it may be time to move toward dishes with deeper, more comforting flavors.
The BRAISED BEEF CHEEK ORZO combines tender braised beef cheek with tomato sauce, honey glaze, and butter. The slow-cooked meat brings richness and a delicate texture, while the sauce and glaze create an enveloping profile with a subtle sweetness.
The FETA SHRIMP takes the experience in another Mediterranean direction. Prepared with spices, creamy feta, cucumber, and lemon dressing, the dish balances the richness of the cheese with the freshness and acidity of its accompanying ingredients.
Then there is OKTOPODI SELINO, featuring octopus with potato, celery, olives, and citrus. It is a dish deeply connected to the identity of Mediterranean cuisine, where seafood, vegetables, olives, and bright acidity come together through clean, recognizable flavors.
At this point, dinner takes on another level of depth. The flavors linger a little longer, and the table reaches that stage where no one seems particularly interested in rushing to the end.
And Yes, You Need to Save Room for Dessert
After a table filled with shared dishes, someone will probably say they are too full for dessert.
Do not pay too much attention to them.
Because the new Ilios menu deserves to be explored all the way through the final course.
The SOKOLATINA POSEIDON is made for anyone who believes a chocolate dessert should truly taste like chocolate. This soft, flourless cake is made with 70% chocolate and served with chocolate namelaka, baked sourdough bread, smoked sea salt, chocolate, and Greek olive oil with gold.
It is rich and creamy, bringing together sweet, savory, and deep cocoa notes. The Greek olive oil adds an unexpected Mediterranean touch to the final moments of the meal.
Then there is BAKLAVA DUBAI, an interpretation made with layers of phyllo and kataifi pastry, baked and soaked in a syrup infused with aromatic spices and orange. It is served with vanilla ice cream and pistachio praline, creating a contrast between temperatures, crisp textures, and the richness of pistachio.
Two completely different desserts.
The most Mediterranean solution may simply be to order both and share.
So, What Should You Order at Ilios?
The answer has less to do with finding one “best dish” and more to do with deciding what kind of dinner you want to create.
If you prefer to begin with something light, the Santorini Ceviche or Salmon Tartare can set the tone. If you want to explore the contemporary side of the menu, the maki rolls introduce another dimension to the table. For dinner with friends or a celebration, the Mezze Platter and a Prime Rib Eye at the center capture the Mediterranean spirit of sharing. And if you are drawn to richer flavors, the Orzo with Braised Beef Cheek, Feta Shrimp, or Oktopodi Selino can take the meal in a deeper direction.
Then, naturally, comes dessert.
What makes the Ilios menu interesting is that you do not have to choose just one direction. The same table can begin with something fresh, move through delicate flavors and richer textures, and finish with chocolate, pistachio, and kataifi.
Because part of discovering Greek cuisine and Mediterranean dining is tasting, sharing, and allowing the table to evolve as the evening unfolds.
Discover the New Ilios Menu
Dinner at Ilios restaurant can begin with a question as simple as, “What should we order?” and end with a table filled with dishes you may not have expected to try.
That is part of the experience: discovering new flavors, sharing them, finding new favorites, and already knowing there is something else to order next time.
Reserve your table at Ilios and discover the latest additions to our menu alongside the Mediterranean flavors that have shaped our culinary identity.
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See you around the table.
OPA!
