Born in 1952 to a father who worked as a Ship Chef, Lefteris Lazarou, never thought of following a different path. When he was 15, he started working with his father in ship kitchens during summertime. He travelled around many countries and worked with their national cuisine. However, working at cruise ships was where he learnt the most about cooking. As years went by, he decided to create a “boat” on land, a kitchen that will never get rocked by the waves.
Therefore in October 1987, he opened Varoulko in Piraeus, which “is loyal to the memories of the sea” as he says.
In 2002, he received a Michelin star, an award of excellence. Lefteris Lazarou was one of the judges in the Cooking Game Show, MasterChef. Varoulko was also awarded “Best Greek Cuisine Restaurant” and “The Best Restaurant in the City” by the Athinorama guide