Must-see restaurants in Athens

  • Dioskouri

    Athens

    This landmark cafe-restaurant sprawls over the road, overlooking the railway line. On the cafe side (Adrianou 39), tables sit under a huge shade tree that…

  • Papadakis

    Athens

    This understatedly chic restaurant, run by a well-known chef and cookbook author, specialises in traditional seafood, such as stewed octopus with honey…

  • Capanna

    Athens

    Capanna hugs a corner, with tables wrapping around the footpath in summer. Cuisine is fresh Italian, from enormous pizzas to gnocchi with gorgonzola…

  • Fresko Yogurt Bar

    Athens

    Branch of the fresh Greek-yoghurt bar where you can have dessert served with all kinds of toppings in regular form or frozen.

  • Melilotos

    Athens

    Start a night out in the Monastiraki bar quarter with a healthy, sophisticated meal – a salmon burger, say, or a bright beet-and-grain salad – at this…

  • Kallipateira

    Athens

    In a neoclassical building overlooking an archaeological site, this taverna with friendly service is a good stop for mezedhes and carafes of ouzo. Daily…

  • Hayat

    Athens

    Hayat's Kurdish eats are hearty and well spiced, from the deceptively simple lentil soup to good-value kebabs and stews, all served with good chewy bread…

  • Taverna tou Psirri

    Athens

    This cheerful taverna just off Plateia Iroön turns out decent, no-frills traditional food.

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