A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Kuzina. Thissio (Adrianou Street, near Monastiraki) · Contemporary Greek — Lively creative-Greek kitchen in a restored mansion on pedestrianised Adrianou Street, with a rooftop terrace and unobstructed…
The Old Tavern of Psarras. Plaka · Traditional Greek seafood and grills — Operating since 1898 at the foot of the Acropolis, this vine-draped taverna is among the most romantic and historically consistent dining rooms in the…
Geros Tou Moria. Plaka · Traditional Greek taverna with live music — Classic Plaka taverna best known for pairing moussaka, lamb, and tzatziki with live Greek music and dancing most evenings. An enthusiastic,…
Diporto. Central Market / Varvakios (Sokratous Street) · Traditional Greek taverna — A legend since 1887: no sign, no menu, no English spoken. Descend through two wooden doors into a barrel-lined cellar and…
O Thanasis. Monastiraki · Greek street food (souvlaki, gyros) — Family-run institution since 1965 famed across Athens for its spiced minced-meat kebabs and gyros grilled over charcoal. No frills, impossibly…
Little Kook. Karaiskaki 17 · 4.3★ (31,263 reviews)
Little Tree Books and Coffee. Kavalloti 2 · 4.7★ (3,310 reviews)
Nancy's Sweet Home. Pl. Iroon 1 · 4.1★ (10,306 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Spondi. Pangrati · French fine dining — Athens' first Michelin-starred restaurant (2002), now holding two stars. Exceptional French gastronomy in a romantic garden courtyard; reservations essential.
Soil. Pangrati · Contemporary Greek, farm-to-table — One Michelin Star plus Green Star for sustainability. Chef Tasos Mantis grows much of his produce on his own farm; the tasting menu showcases pure,…
Makris Athens. Historic Centre (opposite Ancient Agora) · Contemporary Greek — 2024 Michelin newcomer earning its star in under 15 months. Chef Petros Dimas runs three tasting menus (Genesis, Utopia, and vegan…
Aleria. Metaxourgeio · Contemporary Greek fine dining — Michelin Plate-recognised restaurant in a beautifully restored neoclassical mansion with a courtyard. Two tasting menus — Earth & Sea and the…
Botrini's. Halandri (north Athens) · Modern Mediterranean (Italian-Greek fusion) — One Michelin Star. Chef Ettore Botrini weaves his Corfu-raised heritage with Tuscan technique, producing inventive dishes like…
Thes ''Greek Creative Cuisine''. Taki 16 · 4.9★ (3,788 reviews)