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This restaurant has reinvented itself over the years and what started out as a small tavern is now a vibrant multi-cultural dining space. Occupying an old Greek house with a charming covered patio near the Kerameikos archaeological site, it provides the perfect setting in which to sample contemporary international cuisine. Run in relaxed fashion by the Alexopoulos brothers, the restaurant serves dishes that combine Greek heritage with the brothers’ passion for Spanish cuisine, with fire and smoke adding the finishing touch to the flavours on offer. Choose between à la carte options and a six-c

If you’re looking for a restaurant with an authentic maritime flavour, this eatery overlooking the small yet attractive port of Mikrolimano will come as a pleasant surprise. Here, the relaxing ambience is in perfect harmony with superb views of the fishing boats moored out front. Traditionally, Piraeus is known as the port of Athens, hence the plethora of tavernas and restaurants specialising in fish and seafood located here. Varoulko Seaside follows the same influence, although chef Lefteris Lazarou takes his maritime cuisine to another level. The freshest ingredients are key to his cuisine w

A delightful bistro-restaurant that focuses on the quality of its cuisine as well as the connection between art and gastronomy. In this vibrant setting, featuring elegant marble tables and a completely open-view kitchen where you can observe the chefs at work, it offers a culinary experience that blends French and Greek traditions into elegant dishes with impressive textures. The menu features fish, seafood and a varied selection of meats (including an array of matured cuts). A particular highlight on the menu are the raw Greek red prawns from Koilada, served with a hint of freshness and a bal

This restaurant, the name of which translates as “eat and treat” in Ancient Greek, occupies a charming neo-Classical building dating back to 1931 close to the heart of the city. Here, Albanian-born chef Elvi Dimitris Zyba curates Balkan-inspired cuisine which offers a fusion between different cultures and combines the traditional with the contemporary. His cooking takes its inspiration from recipes that his mother used to prepare when he was a child to which he adds a more sophisticated and refined touch. Examples include the traditional “Giaourtotavas”, made with lamb sweetbreads, yoghurt and

This welcoming bistro, close to the Herakleidon Museum is run by two chefs with experience gained at luxury hotels on the island of Santorini. Here, they showcase their talents through contemporary dishes with an international flavour, but which are based around typical Greek recipes. The offer is available à la carte or in a tasting menu, with wine pairing options.

Located on the 7th floor of the AthensWas Hotel, SENSE boasts a stunning panoramic terrace with truly spectacular views of the Acropolis at sunset. The cuisine is centred around two tasting menus plus an additional vegetarian option, on which the innovative dishes are a fusion of international cooking and authentic Greek flavours, with plenty of creative detail as an added touch. Many of the aromatic herbs used in the dishes here are grown on the roof terrace.

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