Symposia Detroit

With more than 40 years in the hospitality business, the Papas family is known for making its mark on Greektown, owning, and operating the Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center, A Bar, Pegasus Taverna, Mosaic, and Santorini Estiatorio. The group added a new destination to their roster in October 2022: Symposia, a Mediterranean-inspired fine dining restaurant, located within the Atheneum Suite Hotel. Symposia builds on our commitment to preserving the cultural aspects of the area, as well as enhancing the community moving forward. The menu, created by executive chef Elliot Patti, features Mediterranean region inspired by Greece, Italy, Spain and more. Chef Patti twists authentic recipes by taking liberties with unexpected juxtaposition. Symposia’s wine list is curated to compliment the menu. The list features many California favorites as well as popular wine regions in Europe. St. Clair Shores-based Olon Interior designed the space, which evokes a Mediterranean landscape with pops of white and sea blue alongside materials like stone and wood. Just outside of Symposia in the Atheneum lobby (also designed by Olon), diners will see artwork depicting Plato’s “Symposium.” The art piece inspired the vision for the restaurant. Symposiums of ancient times were used as a space to gather, drink, and dine in celebration of an exchange of ideas and philosophies. Symposia provides a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends to gather while savoring our unique cuisine.