The local take
Each place comes with a short note on what makes it worth the trip, so you can pick the meal that fits your day.
CasualBig Group FriendlyAma Lachei
The pretty garden courtyard at Ama Lachei is the perfect place to spend an afternoon, enjoying great food and company.
Athens, ExarcheiaRecommended by Jenny M.
CasualAteno Cook & Deli
Located on a streetside corner that reminds one of Paris, Ateno Cook & Deli combines the flavors and cooking techniques of Europe, from Greece to Italy to France to Scandinavia.
Athens, MonastirakiRecommended by Demetrios I.
TavernaCasualBig Group FriendlyAthinaikon
With another more traditional-style taverna on Themistokleous 2 pedestrian street, Athinaikon on Mitropoleos Street is a slightly more elevated dining experience than its…
Athens, SyntagmaRecommended by Jenny M.
CasualAvli
Avli is the kind of place where the food is what you’d imagine comfort or Greek hangover food to taste like.
Athens, PsyriRecommended by Demetrios I.
CasualBirdman
From beats to skewered sticks of deliciousness, Birdman is a total vibe, where youthful crowds love to convene.
Athens, PlakaRecommended by Demetrios I.
CasualCinapos
Cinapos is the place to gather with friends “around the Greek table,” as they aptly put it.
Athens, ThissioRecommended by Demetrios I.
CasualDr.8
Amp up the funk at Dr.8 — one of Athens’ latest hotspots where the cool crowds hang out, enjoying slices of cheesy-dripping pizza whilst banging beats play in the background.
Athens, XayteiaRecommended by Demetrios I.
TavernaCasualBig Group FriendlyDyo Dekares i Oka
If you’re en route to the Acropolis and your hunger pangs suddenly get you, Dyo Dekares i Oka is less than a 5-minute drive away from the world-famous monument.
Athens, KoukakiRecommended by Jenny M.
Street FoodCasualFalafellas
Get your falafel fix at Falafellas, and don’t be surprised to see the line streaming out the door (it’s that popular).
Athens, MonastirakiRecommended by Demetrios I.
CasualBig Group FriendlyFilippou Restaurant
When an establishment has been running strong for over a century, you know they are doing something right.
Athens, KolonakiRecommended by Jenny M.
CasualGiagia Koukou
Floral wallpaper, vintage plates adorning the walls, ornate wall sconces and mismatched grand upholstered chairs…Giagia Koukou oozes a warmth that’s super inviting and makes you…
Athens, MonastirakiRecommended by Demetrios I.
CasualGuarantee
Gyros are a staple in Greece, but if you’ve already eaten your fair share of them and are craving bread instead, hit up Guarantee Sandwich Shop.
Athens, KoukakiRecommended by Jenny M.
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