Guidebook for Athina
Food Scene
Family-run taverna with home-cooked food next door to my apartment. One of two remaining traditional underground tavernas of Plaka. The basement is a must-see, even if you sit outside.
Kidathineon 21
21 KidathineonFamily-run taverna with home-cooked food next door to my apartment. One of two remaining traditional underground tavernas of Plaka. The basement is a must-see, even if you sit outside.
Another not touristy souvlaki place, but of the refined variety. A favorite with foreigners living in Athens.
Drakou 15
15 DrakouAnother not touristy souvlaki place, but of the refined variety. A favorite with foreigners living in Athens.
Not touristy souvlaki place, a favorite with Athenians from the suburbs coming downtown for business or shopping. Hearty, juicy portions, the way Greeks want them.
Karagiorgi Servias 20
20 Karagiorgi ServiasNot touristy souvlaki place, a favorite with Athenians from the suburbs coming downtown for business or shopping. Hearty, juicy portions, the way Greeks want them.
Great view to the Acropolis, if you sit outside. Make sure to try the shrimp kritharoto (kritharoto=a Greek type of pasta, similar to Italian orzo).
12 recommandé par les habitants
Makrigianni 3
3 MakrigianniGreat view to the Acropolis, if you sit outside. Make sure to try the shrimp kritharoto (kritharoto=a Greek type of pasta, similar to Italian orzo).
The mezedes place! Choose from the mezedes ("meze", plural "mezedes"=small, tasty portions of food, similar to Spanish tapas) brought in front of you in a tray. Sausages on fire highly recommendable.
Tripodon 14
14 TripodonThe mezedes place! Choose from the mezedes ("meze", plural "mezedes"=small, tasty portions of food, similar to Spanish tapas) brought in front of you in a tray. Sausages on fire highly recommendable.
Reasonably priced great seafood place in the vibrant Psyri district. Maps of Aegean Sea islands on every table.
Avliton 7
7 AvlitonReasonably priced great seafood place in the vibrant Psyri district. Maps of Aegean Sea islands on every table.
Excellent vegetarian restaurant serving dishes with an Asian feel, as is expectable from yoga-practicing owners Eraj and Vivi.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Nikis 30
30 NikisExcellent vegetarian restaurant serving dishes with an Asian feel, as is expectable from yoga-practicing owners Eraj and Vivi.
Apollonos 2
2 ApollonosTypical cantonese cuisine in a friendly ambiance. Your host's favorite: Ginger pork.
Not the usual extravagance associated with Indian places. Pleasant minimalism both in the look of the restaurant and in the dishes, not to the expense of Indian tradition.
Nikis 11
11 NikisNot the usual extravagance associated with Indian places. Pleasant minimalism both in the look of the restaurant and in the dishes, not to the expense of Indian tradition.
Athanasiou Diakou 6
6 Athanasiou DiakouHome-made pasta, with the personal touch of Italian owner Andrea.
Personalized sushi place, under the auspices of pleasant owner Antonis. Bookings mandatory.
Skoufou 6
6 SkoufouPersonalized sushi place, under the auspices of pleasant owner Antonis. Bookings mandatory.
You need a taxi to get there, but since there's a lack of unpretentious/reasonably priced gourmet places in Athens downtown, Druid is highly recommendable for those seeking family-made haute cuisine.
Afroditis 57
57 AfroditisYou need a taxi to get there, but since there's a lack of unpretentious/reasonably priced gourmet places in Athens downtown, Druid is highly recommendable for those seeking family-made haute cuisine.
Charming crepe place in the heart of Plaka, a favorite with Greek intellectuals. Both for the sophisticated sweet-toothed and for those seeking a small meal consisting of a great salty crepe.
Tripodon 16
16 TripodonCharming crepe place in the heart of Plaka, a favorite with Greek intellectuals. Both for the sophisticated sweet-toothed and for those seeking a small meal consisting of a great salty crepe.
Breathtaking views on top of a hotel. Usually packed with Athenian youth, full of cheer and optimism.
Μιαούλη 2
2 MiaouliBreathtaking views on top of a hotel. Usually packed with Athenian youth, full of cheer and optimism.
(MIKROPOLITIKO) Excellent souvlaki place, probably your host's favorite. The sujuk souvlaki and the pastirma souvlaki are specialties not to be missed.
ΜΙΚΡΟ ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΟ
8 Dionysiou Areopagitou(MIKROPOLITIKO) Excellent souvlaki place, probably your host's favorite. The sujuk souvlaki and the pastirma souvlaki are specialties not to be missed.
Lahmacun, falafel and tastes of the east. The lentil falafel is a special, and if you don't care for some extra calories, the chocolate profiteroles, freshly arranged on their dish, are not to be missed.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Pera restaurant
57 AiolouLahmacun, falafel and tastes of the east. The lentil falafel is a special, and if you don't care for some extra calories, the chocolate profiteroles, freshly arranged on their dish, are not to be missed.
There's something fishy in the neighborhood! Fish & chips highly recommendable.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Food Str
14 KalamiotouThere's something fishy in the neighborhood! Fish & chips highly recommendable.
Fusion cuisine like you've never had it in this rather original restaurant.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Nolan
31 - 33 VoulisFusion cuisine like you've never had it in this rather original restaurant.
DaVinci Gelato (Plaka)
4 SelleiOne of the best ice cream places in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great garden, which almost gives you a feeling you're deep in the forest. A rather hip place with a special vibe.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Avramiotou 6-8
6-8 AvramiotouGreat garden, which almost gives you a feeling you're deep in the forest. A rather hip place with a special vibe.
Klitiou 6
6 KlitiouProbably the best cocktail place in town!
Wines and Spirits accompanied with great dishes and upbeat music. Modern and hip, with a club like feel.
Karori 4
4 KaroriWines and Spirits accompanied with great dishes and upbeat music. Modern and hip, with a club like feel.
Petraki 30
30 PetrakiWine bar bringing to mind 60's Milan or Paris, focusing on rare Greek grape varieties.
Wasn't sure whether I should classify "By the Glass" as a bar or a restaurant, as apart from being a wine bar, it also qualifies as a bistro. Excellent atmosphere with a carefully selected wine list.
Souri 2
2 SouriWasn't sure whether I should classify "By the Glass" as a bar or a restaurant, as apart from being a wine bar, it also qualifies as a bistro. Excellent atmosphere with a carefully selected wine list.
Wine bar with a rather unique vibe, a hot-spot of the Athenian wine bar spring in the early years of 2010s.
Porinou 2
2 PorinouWine bar with a rather unique vibe, a hot-spot of the Athenian wine bar spring in the early years of 2010s.
Excellent selection of Greek wines in a rather warm environment, often featuring live events.
Emmanouil Benaki 3
3 Emmanouil BenakiExcellent selection of Greek wines in a rather warm environment, often featuring live events.
One of the first wine bars of Athens, still a trend-setter for wines served in the capital and beyond, chosen by a young, studious and meticulous buyer.
Voulis 45-47
45-47 VoulisOne of the first wine bars of Athens, still a trend-setter for wines served in the capital and beyond, chosen by a young, studious and meticulous buyer.
A sweet, lilliputian wine bar with rare delicacies from all over Greece to accompany the wines. More a women's than a men's place, whatever that means.
Ipitou 4
4 IpitouA sweet, lilliputian wine bar with rare delicacies from all over Greece to accompany the wines. More a women's than a men's place, whatever that means.