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Athens is known for its delicious cuisine, influenced by its coastal location and regional flavors. Here are some typical foods to try in Athens and recommended places to enjoy them:

Tzatziki - yogurt dip with cucumbers

Gyros - pita bread with meat and fries

Greek Salad - vegetable salad with feta cheese

Baklava - traditional honey dessert

Stifado - meat stew with vegetables

Saganaki - baked feta cheese

Spanakopita - baked special bread with spinach

Dolmadakia - stuffed vine leaves

Musaka - traditional dish made out of meat, potatoes, eggplant

Melitzanosalata - eggplant dip

These are just a few of the many culinary delights you can enjoy in Athens. Exploring local markets, traditional eateries, and seafood restaurants will provide you with a diverse and delicious taste of the region's cuisine.

Restaurant/bar recommendations Athens city centre

Restaurant/bar recommendations Athens city centre

Type

Ama Lachei

Modern Greek dishes & meze platters turned out in spacious environs with seating in a breezy garden.

Tzitzikas kai Mermigas

Unpretentious, all-day neighborhood eatery serving classic mezze & hot Mediterranean cuisine.

Rozalia

Traditional Greek food with vegan options

Dopios

Laid-back Greek kitchen with a vast terrace offering traditional souvlaki, steaks & seafood plates.

Tivoli

Beloved local restaurant since 1974

O Thanais

Bustling restaurant serving classic no-nonsense souvlaki grills & pitas at indoor & outdoor tables.

Savvas

Easygoing stop offering Greek standards such as grilled kebabs, salads & stuffed gyros

nice n’ easy

Locally sourced, organic cuisine

Karamanlidika

Traditional eatery specializing in charcuterie and all kinds of preserved meats

Harvest Coffee & Wine

Brunch, wine and Spanish tapas bar with freshly roasted specialty coffee

Beauty Killed the Beast

Place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or just drinks on beautiful terrace or indoors

Avli

This restaurant withtraditional Greek food and a delightful taverna setting

TAF (The Art Foundation)

An innovative multi-purpose culture space in the heart of Athens featuring a contemporary art gallery along with a courtyard café-bar and a shop.

Dos Gardenias

Tapas bar with good vibes and lively atmosphere

Cinque Wine & Deli Psirri

Family runned wine barplace in the heart of the city dedicated to winelovers

Atlantikos

Seafood, local and authentic restaurant with several tables set in the small alley to experience the street of Athens

Mailo’s Athens

Pasta restaurant where all of products are fresh made in front of you, in just few minutes with the top-quality ingredients from Greece and Italy

Baba au Rum

Cocktail bar with Avant Garde cocktails combined with locally produced herbs

Kuko's The Bar

Offering the finest spirits and signature cocktails

Juan Rodriguez Bar Compañia de Bebida

Atmospheric bar with unique decorations and long list of cocktails

PO'BOYS BBQ

Athens' favorite pop up street food with the authentic Southern BBQ and the low and slow smoked meats

Traditional Tavern Stamatopoulos

Traditional Greek cosine in long standing restaurant with rustic decor combining classic meals with fresh ingredients

Seychelles

Place to dine modern Greek food with a twist of traditional

Mani Mani

Greek traditional-modern restaurant with homemade bread and pasta

Restaurant Scholarhio

Experience the warmth and conviviality of a traditional Greek tavern nearby Acropolis

Kostas

Kostas has managed to uphold a 65-year-old tradition, serving the one of the best souvlaki in Athens

ETNICO street food

Grab quick bite with the vibrant tastes of Indian, Mexican, Central American, or Arabic cuisines

Noel

Bar with a picturesque terrace, offering an eclectic array of cocktails, fine wines, and the perfect ambiance for a leisurely coffee break

Couleur Locale

Bistro with the amazing view of Acropolis where you can order a special coffee brew with one of the wide variety of brunches

The Clumsies

Experience the unique charm of The Clumsies with a visit to The Room—an inviting space adorned with fireplace, an extensive bookcase, a classic billiard table, and a curated selection of vinyl records

Drunk Sinatra

Where vibrant decor meets a meticulously crafted bar experience with variety of cocktails

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