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20 years of Rigani

In Loutraki, just 40 minutes from Athens, a special place was created for your journeys in taste.

Kostas Sakoulis in the kitchen

Kostas Sakoulis

The Chef

20 Years of Rigani

In Loutraki, just 40 minutes from Athens, a special place was created for your journeys in taste. Rigani is the fruit of creative spirit, the owners’ many years of experience in the restaurant industry, and the desire to offer high-quality Greek cuisine in the Corinthia region.

The Chef

Kostas Sakoulis has been in the Rigani kitchen for nearly 20 years. With experience that began at a young age and a deep love for Greek culinary tradition, he has shaped a menu that respects the past while looking forward.

His philosophy is simple: excellent raw ingredients, respect for seasonality, and dishes that highlight flavour without unnecessary frills. He cooks daily, tastes every dish before it leaves the kitchen, and welcomes guests as if they were invited to his home.

Our Ingredients

We source our ingredients from select producers across the Peloponnese and Corinthia. Our olive oil, vegetables, cheeses, and meats come from people we know personally and trust.

Our Wines

Our wine list is a journey through the vineyards of Greece, with an emphasis on Nemea and the wider Peloponnese. We work with small producers who express the character of their terroir — from Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero to rare local varieties.

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~20 years

The Beginning

Kostas Sakoulis opens Rigani in Loutraki, bringing two decades of restaurant experience.

Daily

In the Kitchen

He still cooks every day. Tastes every dish before it leaves the kitchen. Welcomes guests as if they were invited to his home.

Peloponnese

The Ingredients

Olive oil, vegetables, cheeses, and meats from select producers across Corinthia and the Peloponnese — people he knows personally.

Nemea

The Wines

Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, and rare local varieties from small producers who express the character of their terroir.

2025

Athens Voice

Featured in Athens Voice and appearances on MEGA TV, Athinorama, Gourmet, and Travel.