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From Nea Epidavrosto Avenue du Parc

The story of Mythos starts with a stone house among the olive trees, and a mother at her wood-fired oven.

The family stone house among the olive trees in Nea Epidavros, Greece
Nea Epidavros, Greece — early 1950s
Where it began

A menu written from memory

This photo captures our quaint stone house in Nea Epidavros, nestled among olive trees in the early 1950s. It’s shielded with zinc sheets, a winter safeguard against the rain. This image isn’t about reminiscing about my appearance from twenty-four years ago but serves as the inspiration behind the “Mythos” menu.

My vivid memories of my mother in that house are profound. She skillfully managed the wood-heated oven, fueled by dry olive branches, to prepare an array of dishes. Whether in a frying pan or an earthen pot, she cooked everything from griddle cakes, pita bread, rolls, and buns to lamb and other unforgettable meals.

These memories of delicious meals make my mouth water. What made them so flavorful? Was it the water, the fresh air, the olive oil, the natural ingredients, or our sheer hunger? I can’t pinpoint it, but it inspired me to recreate my mother’s recipes at Mythos, along with other cherished Greek dishes.

“Despite opposing views, my determination led to the successful establishment of Mythos.”

— The founder of Mythos

I proudly assure you of our cuisine’s quality, rooted in traditional cooking methods from that small cabin. At Mythos, we serve only the finest pure and fresh Québec milk-fed lamb and kid meat, cooked in a charcoal-heated oven. I encourage you to visit our kitchen to see how we prepare our poultry, meat, and fish. We offer extra virgin olive oil as a healthier, cholesterol-free alternative to butter for your bread. Lastly, a personal tip about our lamb chops: for a truly unforgettable experience, forget the fork and knife. Use your fingers to savor them down to the bone.

The olive-wood oven

A mother’s kitchen in Nea Epidavros, fired with dry olive branches.

The determination

Recreating those dishes in Montreal, despite opposing views.

The charcoal oven

Québec milk-fed lamb and kid, cooked the old way over charcoal.

Dimitri Galanis

Dimitri Galanis

Owner of Mythos · March 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Dimitri Galanis (owner of Mythos Restaurant), on March 24, 2018, at the age of 74, lovingly surrounded by his family.

Cherished father of Voula, Kosta, Fani, Niki. Beloved grandfather of Tessi (Tatu) and Dimitri (Stephanie). He will be sadly missed by his siblings, and numerous relatives and friends, both here and abroad.

A pillar in the Greek community, he leaves behind an insurmountable legacy. Many heart-filled thanks to the numerous doctors, nurses, PABs and volunteers of the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Cedars Cancer Centre.

The details

Good to know

Everything you need before your evening at Mythos — from the terrace to valet parking.

Fine dining

Charcoal-oven lamb and kid

Live music

Fridays and Saturdays

Dancing

Live entertainment on weekends

Terrace & patio

Outdoor seating in season

Group functions

Private events and celebrations

Catering

Mythos, brought to you

Opening hours
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Thursday5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Friday5:30 pm – 3:00 am
  • Saturday5:30 pm – 3:00 am
  • Sunday5:30 pm – 11:00 pm
10$per car — available on Fridays and Saturdays and for private events.

5318 Avenue du Parc, Montreal, QC H2V 4G7
(514) 270-0235

*Hours may change during holidays or special occasions. Please contact the establishment for specific information.

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