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★★ Michelin€€€€Creative, Greek

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Botrini's

★ Michelin€€€€Mediterranean Cuisine

When you’re thinking about a restaurant for a special occasion, the aim is to enjoy a unique experience. This is precisely the case at Botrini’s, where guests can embark upon a gastronomic journey that tells the chefs’ personal stories which unfold between stunning Greece (Corfu and Thessaly), and romantic Tuscany. Chef Ettore Botrini, who is at the helm of this restaurant, shows himself to be a superb ambassador for cuisine that is a fusion of both countries; while his right-hand man, chef Ilias Ntoukas, dedicates himself to creating dishes that feature natural ingredients and have their root

Hytra

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

If you’re looking for a restaurant with plenty of innate charm, this could be the perfect option for you. Hytra is located inside the lush garden of Megaron Music hall, in a modern building that blends the fine aspects of contemporary design, the breathtaking view of Athens and the Athenian sky. Housing a balcony, a unique dining experience is offered under the stars and a warm, atmospheric inside dining area where guests can enjoy memorable dining experiences. The contemporary-style Greek cuisine on offer here, featuring fine textures and meticulous presentation, is based around Greek ingredi

CTC Urban Gastronomy

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

If a dining experience under the stars appeals to you, this highly-sought-after restaurant, particularly during the summer months, will definitely fit the bill thanks to its charming urban terrace dotted with verdant trees and shrubs. Nor will the interior disappoint, with an elegant dining room decorated in soft colours and boasting a sophisticated ambience and subdued lighting. Here, chef Alexandros Tsiotinis, ably supported by his team, champions modern Mediterranean cuisine that is characterised by dishes that are meticulously prepared and extremely creative. More often than not based arou

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Makris Athens

★ Michelin€€€€Creative

Located at the foot of the Parthenon, this restaurant comes as something of a surprise for various reasons. Firstly, for the stunning view from its terrace; secondly, for its setting, in a historic building that was once the country’s first inn, with a decor that ensures a unique experience enabling guests to view its historic vestiges through the glass floor in the dining room; and, lastly, its cuisine, the main attraction, which comes courtesy of chef Patron Petros Dimas and which showcases the country’s gastronomic heritage through dishes that are creative and impeccable technique. The majo

Tudor Hall

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

If the prospect of lunch or dinner on the elegant terrace of a hotel appeals to you, with the added bonus of background piano music and the eternal Acropolis as a backdrop, Tudor Hall is definitely a good option, especially for a romantic candlelit dinner – but make sure you book ahead. Here, on the 7th floor of the King George Hotel, next to the central Syntagma Square, chef Nikos Livadias showcases his contemporary version of Greek cuisine, based on a concise à la carte menu plus a tasting menu. The end result is a superb combination of well-balanced dishes that display strong technical abil

The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

★ Michelin€€€Contemporary, Greek

This restaurant occupies the former family home of the German architect Ernst Zillers, who came to Athens to design some of its public buildings, fell in love with the city and remained here for the rest of his life. The building, which is situated next to the Greek Orthodox cathedral and has now been converted into a hotel (Zillers Boutique Hotel), boasts a rooftop terrace and multi-purpose Roof Garden with fine view of the cathedral and the Acropolis. The Zillers restaurant is only open in the evening and chef Vasilis Roussos offers two tasting menus: Synecdoche and Synthesis, both with crea

Soil

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Contemporary

There are just a few restaurants capable of creating a connection between food, nature and a love of one’s country, but here chef Tasos Mantis manages to express his full passion for all three through his cooking. The experience starts with a presentation of the stars of the show here, namely the aromatic herbs used in Soil’s dishes, many of which are sourced from the vegetable garden tended by the chef’s father. The cuisine is highlighted on a single tasting menu which showcases creativity and quality, which can be enjoyed either at the chef’s table, in the bright lounge or in the pleasant wi

Spondi

★ Michelin€€€€French

In this elegant restaurant close to a busy square behind the ancient Panathenaic Stadium, enjoy highly professional service, attractive vaulted dining rooms, and two Mediterranean-inspired terraces perfect for alfresco dining and a romantic candlelit supper. The cooking here is centred around elaborate and highly visual contemporary French cuisine that is showcased via an array of à la carte dishes as well as on an enticing “Discovery” tasting menu. Seasonal produce is very much to the fore here, although some ever-popular ingredients (crab, langoustine, lamb, chocolate etc) feature all year r

Patio

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Located in Vouliagmeni (a picturesque coastal area on the shores of the Saronic Gulf, half an hour from Athens), this restaurant occupies the charming inner courtyard of the luxurious Margi hotel. Here, in this verdant setting far from the hustle and bustle of the city, it is much easier to highlight the philosophy and the “farm to plate” concept that has been adopted by the Chef Panagiotis Giakalis. His proposal is divided into two tasting menus that showcase modern Greek cuisine of a high technical standard, with a special focus on the flavours of Greece and the Mediterranean in general, usi

Pelagos

★ Michelin€€€€Contemporary, Mediterranean Cuisine

If you’re keen to escape the hustle and bustle of Athens, why not consider a visit to the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, a luxury resort located to the south of the Greek capital? At Pelagos, a restaurant that delights guests with its spacious sea-view terrace, enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian touch and classic French influence. In the kitchen, where talented chef Luca Piscazzi is at the helm, the cooking showcases a successful fusion of solid technique which extracts maximum benefit from local ingredients. The end result is highlighted in an à la carte menu and a tasting menu tha

Herve Restaurant

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine, Contemporary

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Pharaoh

必比登€€Greek

This restaurant boasts a concept that takes guests back in time thanks to its focus on the flavours of bygone days. At Pharaoh you won’t find modern cookers as every dish here is cooked using wood or charcoal as in olden days, endowing everything with a sense of simplicity and authenticity. The decor is a show in itself, with its combination of modern and industrial styles, open-view kitchen, plus a spacious balcony on which to enjoy your meal. Chef Manolis Papoutsakis’ cooking revisits Greece’s culinary traditions, but with a contemporary touch, as witnessed in dishes such as Tarama with bott

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Cerdo Negro 1985

必比登€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Fusion

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

Nolan

必比登€international

This new Nolan 2.0 version of the restaurant has chef Michalis Nourloglou in charge of the kitchen, where he follows the same concept and conjures up a combination of Greek cuisine with other dishes from around the world. The menu here is simple and concise, with options that include sea bream tartare, made with fresh fish of the day and served with dried fruits and a hint of citrus, and the mouthwatering shredded and breaded beef cheeks on a bed of cream along with a topping of truffles. The ambience here exudes relaxed joviality and a light, airy feel thanks to the large windows, and is enha

Akra

必比登€Greek, Contemporary

A unique and special experience in which the chef does the cooking next to your table or at the wood-fired grill in front of you while you are seated at the counter. In addition, there’s also a bakery at the front of the establishment offering delicacies baked in ovens distributed around the room, that dispense their enticing aromas to add to the sensorial experience. Renowned chefs Giannis Loukakis and Spiros Pediaditakis run this small space in the charming Pangrati district of the city, where the young and relaxed vibe provides the backdrop for uncomplicated cuisine that is nevertheless ful

Jerár

必比登€€International

Although located away from the tourist heart of the city, Jerár is winning new fans thanks to the cuisine on offer here. In this spacious and informal restaurant with a kitchen that opens out on to the dining room, chef Charis Nikolouzos showcases internationally inspired cooking that combines Greek roots (thanks to his connections with small-scale producers who supply him with his fresh ingredients) and French and Italian culinary detail. On the à la carte, featuring abundant dishes made for sharing, we particularly liked the Cacio e Pepe with “Mikrolimano Shrimp”.

Fine Mess Smokehouse

必比登€€Barbecue

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VERi TABLE

€€€French

A pleasant French-style bistro away from this delightful city’s main tourist haunts but which comes as a pleasant surprise thanks to its cuisine and friendly service. In this informal space, which is nonetheless elegantly decorated in dark tones and bathed in subdued lighting, savour dishes inspired by Provençal cuisine with a Mediterranean touch. True gourmet-lover and chef Aladin Parodi infuses his dishes with superb technical skill, with a focus on top-quality ingredients, as witnessed by the duck à l’orange – an absolute must here. The dining room is overseen by his wife, Christine Parodi,

Aleria

€€€Greek

Time seems to have stood still in this beautiful restaurant occupying a neo-Classical residence from the mid 1800s, where the delightful patio, contemporary decorative features and 19C spirit come as a pleasant surprise. Here, the focus is on updated Greek cuisine presented in two menus (both with 5- or 6-course options): one entitled Earth & Sea, the other, the vegetarian-based Garden & Nature.

Linou Soumpasis & Co.

€€Greek

A casual and contemporary “new-age taverna” in the central Psiri district of the city where it occupies a former candle shop (whose products are still sold here to this day). Greek cooking is based around unpretentious yet delicious dishes that always showcase the restaurant’s commitment to organic ingredients.

GB Roof Garden

€€€Mediterranean Cuisine

If you’re on the lookout for a restaurant that is a little bit special, this could be an excellent option on the 8th floor of the Hotel Grande Bretagne, thanks to its elegant setting and superb picture-postcard views of the Acropolis from both the delightful terrace and dining room. Despite not being overly extensive, the Mediterranean-inspired à la carte focuses specifically on fresh seasonal ingredients, with a special emphasis on Italian cooking, including a small section dedicated to pasta and risotto.

DOLLI·S

€€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Asian

If the thought of enjoying a pleasant meal with an idyllic view appeals to you, then this could be the place. This restaurant is located on the fifth floor of the luxury The Dolli at Acropolis hotel, a historic mansion that has been completely remodelled and boasts picture-postcard views of the Acropolis. The menu here is a combination of Mediterranean cuisine with Asian options prepared by a chef who conjures up dishes within full view of guests in the dining room. Precise and meticulously presented, his dishes are always based around top-quality seasonal ingredients. The gourmet experience i

Merceri

€€Greek

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.

Ovio

€€Italian Contemporary

Run by celebrity chef Panos Ioannidis, this restaurant is, without doubt, an excellent choice for those exploring the busy streets of central Athens. In this spacious setting, divided into three dining areas (one on the ground floor, a few tables upstairs, plus a pleasant terrace) the chef offers a menu based around Italian cuisine. This includes homemade pastas, such as the delicious Gnocchi with a velvety sauce, diced pear, grated walnuts and finished with gorgonzola in two textures. These are complemented by meat dishes and pizzas cooked in the wood-fired oven, plus an extensive selection o

Vezené

€€€Grills

If you’re a fan of wood-fired cuisine, we recommend a visit to Vezené (located next to the Evangelismos metro station), a bistro-style restaurant with plenty of elegant decorative touches and an impressive glass porch. The menu is based around traditional Greek cuisine, in which fire plays a key role and via which the majority of the ingredients are prepared, endowing dishes with their unique flavour. It also includes various types of seafood sourced from local producers, as well as aged meats and impressive pastas. At the weekend, the generously portioned Sunday roast is available, which can

Aneton

€€Mediterranean Cuisine

Aneton’s location in a narrow street tucked away in the historic centre of Athens is perfect for a break after exploring the city’s array of tourist sights. In this charming restaurant, decorated in soft tones and bathed in lots of natural light, chef Vasilis Zois conjures up vibrant and attractive cuisine with a strong Greek identity and memories of his childhood. The cooking here, which is dictated by the seasons and changes frequently, features fresh dishes prepared with the best local and seasonal ingredients. In addition to the friendly and welcoming service, Aneton also has a small bar w

Okio

€€Mediterranean Cuisine, Fusion

Located just a few minutes from a number of the city’s main tourist attractions, this charming corner restaurant is perfect for a drink and a pleasant meal after a day's sightseeing. Here, chef Panagiotis Giakalis, ably supported by right-hand man George Tsolkas, creates contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a strong hint of Asia, resulting in carefully balanced dishes and unexpected textures. Prepared using seasonal ingredients, dishes can be enjoyed via the à la carte and two tasting menus, and include perfectly prepared dishes such as bonito tuna with almonds, watercress, maple and sweet

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€€€Modern Cuisine

A restaurant with plenty of personality located in a residential district of the city and which takes its name from the combinations of the word “see” and the initials of young chef Dimos Samouraki to create “Seeds”. The simple, modern cuisine, centred around locally sourced seasonal ingredients and a minimalist aesthetic, is showcased on two tasting menus (Short Talk and Long Story) that show French culinary influence and vary only in their number of courses. In addition, an interesting vegan option is also available. For those who prefer more exclusivity, the floor upstairs has a loft with a

SENSE

€€€Creative

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.

Esthiō

€€€Balkan

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

Gallina

€€€€Modern Cuisine

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

Varoulko Seaside

€€€seafood

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

Simul

€€Creative

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