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Ideal
Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου 46, Athens, 10678, Greece
+30 210 330 3000
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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 businesspeople, and the service is usually brisk, especially at lunchtime. Not the place for a quiet or romantic rendezvous, but definitely the place for good, hearty Greek cooking. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Main courses 8€-15€ ($10-$20),M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Reservations

Reservations recommended

Directions

From Omonia or Syntagma, take Panepistimiou (the Ideal is just outside Omonia Sq.)

Area

Omonia Square

Hours

Mon-Sat noon-midnight

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