We (4 adults) will be in Athens for six nights (before heading to the Peloponnese) and will be in many parts of the city. I’ve looked through the old Rick Steves post, Matt Barrett guide, RS Greece and have some recommendations.
Some of our best restaurant finds on our travels come from recommendations through this forum and wanted to know if anyone recently has had a great meal or fun ambience in Athens they’d share.
Thank you
Posted by
near San Francisco
5935 posts
If you want an artfully presented Michelin meal with an Acropolis View, we loved the tasting menu for a splurge meal at Sense Restaurant. Current tasting menu options are listed as €105 and €125.
https://www.senserestaurants.com/
"Located on the 7th floor of the AthensWas Hotel, SENSE boasts a stunning panoramic terrace with truly spectacular views of the Acropolis at sunset."
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/attica/athens/restaurant/sense
Reservation recommended and there is a charge for no shows.
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34 posts
We had a great meal at To Kafeneio. It's off the main roads in a small alley and the food and atmosphere was amazing. We basically asked our waiter to order for us and went with his recommendations and had the best dinner. The staff was awesome!
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, US
77 posts
We have been going to Cookoovaya for years. Never disappointed. On our last trip to Athens we had dinner at Mani Mani which was very good too.
Posted by
NH (USA)
1313 posts
One of my favorite tavernas is located in the Central Markets on Athinas St. called Epirus.
Classic Greek atmosphere, nothing fancy or over the top, nothing presented like a work of art or Michelin Stars just great traditional Greek food.
You walk in and see the serving area of pans of food and you get to pick what ever you want.
No Gyros, no souvlakis but home cooked food at affordable prices.
Closes early so get there late afternoon or early evening and eat where the locals go.
Posted by
France Southwest
3031 posts
Also in the Municipal Market, and in the same style as Epirus suggested by Tommy, but on the other side of the market (north):
Aris Tavern
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4icxGBiwkypGXzy3A
In the upscale Kolonaki neighborhood, I recently found a restaurant worth the trip. Very pretty decor, very good homemade food, reasonable prices: Mpirmpilo (Birbilo) . A 5-minute walk up the street from the restaurant takes you to the Lycabettus cable car.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KtKcjigYkGxc3YNQA
For a fun evening (and nighttime) experience, head to the Kerameikos neighborhood, on the small pedestrian street Sofroniou (near the Kerameikos metro station). Bars and restaurants are everywhere. Very few tourists.
The Place by Coco-Mat https://maps.app.goo.gl/9ktPvxxAL2yAoFzY7
A Liar Man (bar) https://maps.app.goo.gl/kEnVvnXumjr6wN9L8
Skordopiste (with live Greek music). https://www.facebook.com/skordopisti/
Posted by
OP
Tacoma, WA, USA
663 posts
These are all so great! Thank you.
Our next stop is Nafplio if any suggestions there.