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Where to Eat and Drink

Price Guide
Athens Prices are based on a three-course
meal for one, with half a bottle of
EXARCHEIA: house wine, and all extra charges.
Kriti (Takis) € € under €20
Cretan Regional Map C2 €€ €20 to €40
Stoa at Veranzérou 5, 106 77 €€€ over €40
Tel 210-33 00237
Athens’ best-loved Cretan eatery, PETRALONA:
occupying various shopfronts Askimopapo €
here, serves Cretan delicacies Traditional Greek
such as apáki (cured pork) Iónon 61, Ano Petrálona, 118 51
alongside carafes of rakí. Tel 210-34 63282 Closed Mon &
Jun 15–Oct 1
DK Choice Founded in 1968, the Bohemian
“Ugly Duckling” is a short walk
KERAMIKOS: from the Dora Stratou theatre. It
Funky Gourmet €€€ does wholesome casserole
Traditional Greek dishes and vegetarian starters,
Paramythías 13 and Salaminos, paired with Límnos white or
104 35 Views over downtown Athens from the Neméa red barrel wine.
Tel 210-52 42727 first-floor dining room at Funky Gourmet
The highly acclaimed and award PSYRRI: Diporto €
winning Funky Gourmet is a MAKRYGIANNI: Strofi €€€ Traditional Greek Map B3
favourite among restaurant Traditional Greek Sokrátous 9, Central Market, 106 78
critics, so diners will need to Rovertou Galli 25, 117 42 Tel 210-32 11463 Closed Sun
book a table weeks ahead. The Tel 210-92 14130 Closed Mon Classic lunch cookshop that
head chefs have created a magni- Strofi has long been one of attracts business people, trades-
ficent menu that artfully twists Athens’ best restaurants. The men, and tourists for no-nonsense
traditional Greek themes to impeccable service is matched casserole grub and retsina. Blink
produce delicacies such as lamb by the superb selection of simple and you’ll miss this unsignposted
giouvetsi (meat with orzo pasta Greek favorites on the menu. basement venue.
and tomato sauce) and mustard Reserve a table in advance.
ice cream, each of which are SYNTAGMA: Avocado €€
paired with handpicked wines. MONASTIRAKI: Kapnikarea € Vegetarian Map D3
Musical Ouzeri Map B4 Nikis 30, 105 57
Christopoúlou 2, Corner of Ermoú, Tel 210-32 37878
KOLONAKI: Kioupi € 105 63 Perfect for those who are tired
Traditional Greek Map E3 Tel 210-32 20666 Closed summer, of meat-heavy Greek cuisine,
Plateía Kolonakíou 4, 106 73 evenings except Fri & Sat Avocado offers a tantalizing
Tel 210-36 14033 Closed Sun Platters of dishes such as sausages range of vegan and vegetarian
This 1920s basement cookshop and aubergine are priced a little fare. Dishes are served with
is great for lunch after visiting more than usual to pay the fantastic home-made bread,
nearby museums. Daily specials musicians who play here daily. and there is a good choice of
might include keftédes (meat- Outdoor tables, heated as needed. organic wines and fresh juices.
balls) and fasoláda (bean soup)
accompanied by good wine. MONASTIRAKI: Thanasis € SYNTAGMA:
Traditional Greek Map B4 Grande Bretagne Hotel Roof
MAKRYGIANNI: Smile € Mitropóleos 69, 105 55 Garden Restaurant €€€
Traditional Greek Tel 210-32 44705 Modern Mediterranean Map D4
Syngrou 24, Plateía Tsokrí, 117 42 A perennial candidate for the Syntagma Square, 105 64
Tel 210-92 18911 best purveyor of kebáb (Egyptian- Tel 210-33 30766
A fantastic budget eatery that is style beef patties) in town, Perched atop the luxury Grande
considered one of the best in Thanasis is always packed. No Bretagne Hotel, this stylish
Athens. Smile is a great place to prior bookings, so be prepared to rooftop restaurant boasts both
sample Greek staples such as join the crowds waiting in line. fabulous food and glorious views
kebabs, moussaka, spinach pies, of Athens and the Acropolis.
and gyros. Shaded outdoor MONASTIRAKI:
seating and friendly service. Café Avissynia €€ THISEIO: Kuzina €
Traditional Greek Map B4 Mediterranean Map A4
MAKRYGIANNI: Mani-Mani €€ Kynéttou 7, off Plateía Avissynías, Adrianou 9, 105 55
Creative Greek Map C5 105 55 Tel 210-32 40133
Falírou 10, 117 42 Tel 210-32 11704 Closed Mon This increasingly popular
Tel 210-92 18180 Come here for delicious platters restaurant serves quirky
Occupying a stylish 1920s house, such as mussel pilaf and baked interpretations of traditional
Mani-Mani’s fare has (as the feta. Upstairs seating is always Greek cuisine, such as risotto
name suggests) a marked packed at weekend lunchtimes with feta cheese and Cretan
Peloponnesian tendency, with and Friday evenings, when an smoked pork. There is also an art
Messenian streaky pork and accordionist and a singer gallery and a rooftop terrace with
talagáni cheese on the menu. entertain diners. stunning views of the Acropolis.
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