Athens Restaurant Recommendations
In Greece’s historic capital of Athens, you are destined to have a meal as monumental as its famed ruins. Whether you prefer to indulge in classic cuisine or new and unique takes on it, there are plenty dining hotspots that will meet your needs. These Athens restaurant recommendations can help make narrowing down your plethora of options a little bit easier.
To Trikyklo
Pytheou 34 & Geometrou 1, Athens 11743 – +30 210 923 2384 – Website
Off the beaten tourist track, this taverna is a little gem for Greek food. Eat amongst the locals and try dishes such as tzatziki, feta with red chilli and olive oil, Greek salad, meat balls, veal baked in red wine, stuffed aubergine and fried anchovies.
2Mazi
Nikis, 48, Syntagma Square, Athens 10525 – +30 210 322 2839 – Website
The airy courtyard of 2Mazi is both welcoming and elegant, the perfect setting for a delightful meal. As in most Greek restaurants, you can’t go wrong with the lamb entree, but the tuna or poached grouper are fantastic alternatives if you’d like something from the sea. And if you don’t prefer meat of any variety, there’s also a vegetarian menu packed with delicacies like vegetable ravioli and mushroom and truffle risotto.
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Oineas
9 Aisopou, Athens 10554 – +30 210 321 5614 – Website
With a bubbling atmosphere, decor and great food, this taverna is popular with tourists and locals alike. The unusual appetizers (fried feta in light honey) may conspire to make you forget to order any main dishes, but don’t — you can’t go wrong in any of your selections here.
Avocado
Nikis, 30, Syntagma, Athens 10557 – +30 210 323 7878 – Website
A vegetarian and vegan Athens restaurant café serving organic dishes with friendly staff that will help you with the menu. Nestled in a tranquil space, it offers you a healthy option in the city of Athens. Must tries include the Holy Guacamole and Pimento (a spicy non alcoholic drink from France) and the vegan pizza with veggies including avocado and eggplant.
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GB Roof Garden
Hotel Grande Bretagne, 1 Vasileos Georgiou A’ Str., Syntagma Square, Athens 10564 – +30 21 0333 0766 – Website
For a fantastic view of the Acropolis by night and fancy Greek specialities including unique cocktails, go here. Enjoy one of these drinks alongside some steamed sea bass or pork cheeks with risotto. Check before you go to see if there are any special live music nights going on, such as jazz or opera. Reservations are recommended.
Metropolis Roof Garden
Electra Metropolis Hotel, Mitropoleos 15, Athens 10557 – +30 214 100 6290 – Website
For another stunning view of the Acropolis paired with a delectable menu full of Mediterranean cuisine and fusion dishes, consider the Metropolis Roof Garden perched atop the Electra Metropolis Hotel. Start with a classic shrimp saganaki before moving on to lobster orzo with smoked sausage, fresh truffle and caramelized cauliflower. End your meal with their unique spicy lemon and basil custard.