Who we are & our culinary journey
From Greek roots to Mediterranean ambience
We are Afroditi and Marios, brother and sister, shaped by a Greek family culture where eating together was the heart of life itself. Around our family table, food meant connection, comfort, and care. That spirit stayed with us as we grew up and carried our Mediterranean roots into the world.
Our background, the years we spent learning in European fine dining kitchens, and the hospitality we were raised with shaped our standards: attention to detail, true craftsmanship, genuine warmth, and a personal way of welcoming people. That blend makes Silvi a Mediterranean gastrobar in The Hague that feels as cosy as a neighbourhood restaurant, yet carries the finesse of chefs who learned their craft at the highest level.
Our Greek roots give Silvi its warmth. Our international experience gives it its finesse. Together, we bring these two worlds to life every day at Silvi Gastrobar in The Hague.
Afroditi: The chef
In her grandmother’s kitchen, Afroditi learned that food is an act of love, it is a way of giving without holding back. Meals were generous, shared, and always meant to bring people a little closer to one another. Those early memories became the foundation of everything she does. From that warm beginning, she followed her culinary path across Greece, the Netherlands, and Belgium, stepping into kitchens known for their fine dining signature and letting each one shape her craft.
She cooked at Han Ting Cuisine, completed an internship at De Lindehof, and spent years refining her skills at Elea. Later, she became sous chef at Fine Fleur in Antwerp, working closely with Jacob Jan Boerma and Thomas Diepersloot. Every experience added something: finesse, balance, creativity. But the heart of her cooking still leads back to that first kitchen, where love was the most important ingredient.
Marios: The host and sommelier
Marios found his place where he feels most at home: at the front of the restaurant, connecting with people. After studying hospitality in Greece, he worked in renowned restaurants, among them Fine Fleur, Botanic Sanctuary, and later as a sommelier at Elea. His style is personal, warm, and sincerely courteous. He selects wines that reflect Afroditi’s Mediterranean cuisine: elegant, characterful, and always accessible. In the dining room, he is the warm heart of Silvi. Marios is attentive, professional, and never without a smile.
For Marios, Silvi is not a formal fine dining setting. It is a place where people feel welcome, where they are seen, and where they can simply be themselves.
Opening hours
Lunch: Fri–Sun 12:00–14:00
Dinner: Wed–Sun 18:00–22:00
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