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.
Fine DiningAkra
No matter how many times you visit Akra during your vacation, always expect to try something new thanks to its daily-changing menu.
Athens, PangratiRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningBrutus Tavern
Taking a page from New York’s classic steakhouses, Brutus is the place to go, all you carnivores and steak fiends.
Athens, KolonakiRecommended by Demetrios I.
Fine DiningBungalow 7
Whether it’s dining within the trendy retro-inspired indoor restaurant, grabbing a cocktail or two from the stylish marble bar, hanging out with an Aperol spritz in hand around…
AthensRecommended by Demetrios I.
Fine DiningCookoovaya
It’s the protein that truly shines at Cookoovaya, where the hero ingredient of each dish is the star of the show, with the rest of the ingredients supporting it.
Athens, HiltonRecommended by Demetrios I.
Fine DiningCTC Urban Gastronomy
Holding onto its One Michelin star award since 2024, dining at CTC Urban Gastronomy means so much more than a set course of meals.
Athens, KeramikosRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningDelta
Not only does the multiple-award-winning Delta boast a whopping two Michelin stars, but it was also awarded one Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
Athens, TzitzifiesRecommended by Demetrios I.
Fine DiningDionysos Zonar’s
All you have to do is look up from Dionysos Zonar’s to see the iconic 5th-century Acropolis soaring over you.
Athens, AcropolisRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningEsthio
While you may have tried Greek food before, have you ever eaten Greek-Balkan?
Athens, MakrygianniRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningKuzina
Octopus with lentils and Cretan artichoke, a deconstructed yellowfin tuna poke, a tiny smoked eel tartlet served with horseradish creme fraiche, French-style duck breast, or…
Athens, ThissioRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningMakris Athens
From the shores of Corfu to Athens, one Michelin-starred Makris doesn’t disappoint when it comes to fine dining aesthetics.
Athens, ThissioRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningNyn Esti
Fixed above the National Museum of Contemporary Art, the location of the modern Nyn Esti couldn’t be better suited.
Athens, KoukakiRecommended by Jenny M.
Fine DiningOkra
For unusual flavor pairings and some interesting ingredients from local and nearby regions, Okra is an innovative dining spot for either lunch or dinner.
Athens, PlakaRecommended by Jenny M.
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