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Aleria
In a trendy, revitalized pocket of the city, this sophisticated restaurant pays homage to traditional Greek cuisine, but incorporates an innovative flair.
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Athina Bistrot
With so many little touristy tavernas to choose from in the neighborhoods around the Acropolis, it's not easy to sort out the one with the best kitchen. According to insiders, it's this tiny eatery that serves Greek dishes with a...
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Avocado
Finally Athens has its own juice bar and vegan hot spot. Avocado, a friendly narrow café located next to a small little organic market, is the place to go when you're craving a green juice, kombucha, or raw chocolate dessert.
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Cookoovaya
Cookoovaya is the collaboration of five Greek chefs looking to create “wise cuisine.” The name is a cute play on words (the first park being cook, the second part, koukouvaya, meaning owl in Greek. Hence “wise cuisine.”), but the philosophy—and...
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Dionysos
While Dionysos was a tourist trap in its first 50 years of business, new ownership and a new chef have transformed the restaurant completely. Situated at the base of the Acropolis, the elegant spot’s idyllic atmosphere and panoramic views of...
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Eat at Milton’s
Set on a corner of Adrianou, a popular shopping street, Eat at Milton’s serves fresh and delicious seafood dishes in an airy patio restaurant.
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Hytra Restaurant
On the 6th and 7th floors of the Onassis Cultural Centre you will find Hytra, one of Athens’s more adventurous eateries. With stunning views of Athens and the Acropolis and an exciting menu, Hytra offers diners an unparalleled visual and...
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Labros
This unassuming waterside taverna evokes all the ideals of Greek dining: simple, fresh and delicious food served in a casual, al fresco setting facing a brilliant blue sea. The restaurant is located just a five-minute drive from the Four Seasons...
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Mono Wine Restaurant
The Mono Wine Restaurant is a major local favorite in the touristy historic neighborhood of Plaka. This ambitious spot serves excellent small plates, like duck breast terrine with sundried figs, pistachio and seared foie gras. The wine list has a...
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Nice-N-Easy
With the looks of a Hollywood-style diner but ingredients sourced from some of the best organic farmers in Greece, this restaurant serves the kind of smart healthy food you'd want to eat every day just as its name proclaims. Perfect...
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Oikonomou
This cozy Greek tavern turns out quality dishes but keeps things simple. The vibe is relaxed, the service is friendly and the food is hearty and old-fashioned. A staple in the neighborhood (it’s been there for 50 years), Oikonomou might...
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Osterman
This new restaurant on Aghias Irinis Square is the Balthazar of Athens, with a bistro style interior, an upscale comfort food menu and a buzzy vibrant atmosphere.
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Papadakis
One of the most beloved celebrity chefs in the country is Argiro Barbarigou who has cooked for everyone from Pierce Brosnan to Jean Paul Gaultier and Carla Bruni. At this cozy, airy dining room of a restaurant, the specialty is...
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The Island
This glamorous beach club in the suburb of Varkiza on a stretch of coastline that is referred to as Athens's Riviera is owned by Spyros and Chrysanthos Panas, brothers who have been shaping the city's nightlife for more than a...
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Varoulko
This is a favorite restaurant of many Athens’s insiders, such as Lena Korres, founder of the international beauty line. The fish dishes, like kritharoto—a Greek risotto with crayfish, are exquisite. Chef Lefteris Lazarou was one of the first in Greece to...
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For an ancient city, Athens’s culinary scene is decidedly modern. With an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients and a wide variety of flavors, Athens cuisine consistently keeps its foodie visitors entranced.