Athens Restaurants

Athinorama, the weekly review of the Athenian scene, has chosen Spondi several years running as the best place in town. The menu features light dishes -- the fresh fish, especially the salmon, is superb -- as well as... more

Greeks call this kind of food paradisiako (traditional), but paradisiacal is just as good a description. This very reasonably priced food is fit for the gods: delicious fluffy vegetable croquettes, a unique eggplant sala... more

The oldest restaurant in the heart of Athens, today's Ideal has an Art Deco decor and lots of old favorites, from egg-lemon soup to stuffed peppers, from pork with celery to lamb with spinach. Ideal is a favorite of busi... more

There are only a few eateries in the old town of Plaka that stand out from the area's numerous tourist traps, namely the tavernas that are frequented not only by visitors but also by Greeks. This century-old eatery hidden in th... more

The trendy Psirri district has seen many recent arrivals among the restaurants and bars crowding its narrow streets. Among them is an even trendier restaurant named after the spice saffron. You will notice the chef's preference... more

A very good place for a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner in the very heart of the city is the Academy of Food and Wine. Located on Akadimias Street near Syntagma Square, the restaurant offers bistro-style seating on the ground f... more

Neither the neighborhood nor the façade of the old house at 80 Veikou Street indicates what sort of place the intimate Edodi is. Walking up the stairs to the first floor you will enter a cozy restaurant occupying several small... more

The roof garden of the centrally located Titania Hotel is the site of this appealing restaurant. The Olive Garden offers outdoor seating during the summer with an impressive view of the Acropolis and the city. The cuisine is Me... more

One of the most authentic places for an alfresco dinner in Plaka is Xynos. Once you have managed to find the rather hidden entrance of this traditional taverna, you will discover the serene garden in the backyard where the tabl... more

Don't let the name fool you: Kafenio is a bistro in a quiet corner of the busy Kolonaki area and is actually one of the city's best places for traditional Greek cuisine. Offering remarkable value for money, the bistro is a favo... more