THE BEST Restaurants in Athens

🍽️ Restaurants in Athens

• Hytra — A Michelin-starred restaurant on the 6th floor of the Onassis Cultural Centre, serving modern Greek cuisine with Acropolis views.
• Klimtaria — A traditional taverna in Plaka with outdoor seating under vine leaves, serving grilled meats, moussaka, and house wine in a romantic setting.
• Ta Karamanlidika — A deli-restaurant in a historic arcade near Monastiraki, serving cured meats, cheeses, and meze from Pontic Greek traditions.
• Varoulko Seaside — A Michelin-starred seafood restaurant on the Athens Riviera, where chef Lefteris Lazaros elevates Greek fish dishes with modern technique.
• O Thanasis — A Monastiraki institution famous for its souvlaki, serving perfectly grilled pork skewers in pita with tzatziki to a constant queue.
• Feyrouz — A tiny Plaka restaurant serving authentic Pontic Greek and Asia Minor cuisine, including handmade lagana bread and aromatic lamb stews.
• Mani Mani — A refined taverna near the Acropolis Museum serving creative dishes from the Mani region of the Peloponnese, with an excellent wine list.
• Lycabettus Restaurant — A fine-dining restaurant atop Mount Lycabettus offering modern Greek tasting menus with the most dramatic panoramic views in Athens.