From long lunches on sun-drenched terraces to days spent by the sea, our mothers have always been at the centre of everything we do. Not only within our own lives, but in nature too – connecting land and sea, memory and home.
Each year, Mother’s Day offers a moment to honour the maternal figures who shape us. Though celebrated on different dates across the world, it remains a time to show gratitude and respect to those closest to us. At Myrtos by Asimakis, we invite you to gather with your loved ones this Mother’s Day, sharing dishes inspired by the flavours, generosity and feeling of Greece.
Whether you bring your mother, grandmother or friends, our South Kensington restaurant awaits, welcoming you in the spirit of philoxenia – the Greek art of hospitality that turns guests into family.
THE HISTORY OF MOTHER’S DAY: AN ODE TO ANCIENT GREECE AND MOTHERING SUNDAY
While Mother’s Day in Britain falls in March, in Greece it is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Today it may feel more modern and secular, yet its roots trace back to ancient festivals honouring Rhea, the mother of the gods.
In ancient Greek tradition, Rhea symbolised fertility, nature and the origin of life itself. Celebrated each spring, she represented the enduring power of motherhood – a sentiment that still resonates today. Though the festivals no longer take place, the spirit of honouring mothers remains deeply woven into Greek culture.
In the UK, Mother’s Day – or Mothering Sunday – dates back to the 16th century, when families returned to their ‘mother church’, the parish where they were christened. Over time, the tradition evolved into a rare opportunity for families to reunite, particularly for those working away from home.
Despite falling during Lent, the day was often marked with sweet treats – Simnel cake, ‘mothering buns’, even fig pie – small gestures of appreciation that spoke volumes.
PLANT, SEA, LAND: A SUNDAY MENU WORTH SHARING
While we may not have Simnel cakes to hand, our Sunday menu offers its own reason to gather. Served with Greek lemon roast potatoes, warm pita, savoy cabbage, Cretan thyme honey-glazed Chantenay carrots and rich gravy, our Lamb, Beef, Chicken, Mushroom and Sea Bream roasts are inspired by the Ionian landscapes that continue to shape Chef Asimakis Chaniotis’ cooking.
To finish, something sweet to share. From Sticky Toffee Pudding – our refined take on a beloved British classic – to Loukoumades, golden Greek doughnuts drizzled with chocolate sauce, hazelnuts and banana, each dessert brings a touch of nostalgia to the table.
And no celebration is complete without a toast. Perhaps the savoury depth of our Sun-Dried Tomato Bloody Mary, created in collaboration with Line, Athens, or a glass of our Myrtos House Rosé from Evia, crafted with respect for the vines and their terroir.
Join us this Mother’s Day at Myrtos London and raise a glass to the women who anchor us – in life, in memory and around the table.
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