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Damigos
Located on the Plaka, this traditional Greek taverna is particularly known for its seafood and has been in business since 1865. It is situated in a basement and has an ancient and rustic appearance, with old stone columns and big wine barrels lining the back room. The house specialties include codfish with eggplant and traditional stews, and they have an outstanding garlic sauce that you can eat with a variety of dishes. All of the wines on offer come from the family vineyard, and you can also buy bottles to take away with you. Prices are very reasonable, and you can expect to pay between € 7 - 20 for a meal. Credit cards are not accepted.
Opening times: Daily 7 pm - 12 am (sometimes a bit earlier, sometimes later)
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41 Kidathineon
105 58
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 3225084
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Athinaikon
This Greek restaurant is cheap with good food and is not at all touristy. It is technically an ouzeri, meaning that they specialize in drinks and appetizers, but there many full-meal options as well. The best appetizers include loukanika sausages, meatballs, and seafood paella. If you are feeling a bit adventurous you can also try ameletita, which is lamb’s testicles. Main courses feature a number of traditional dishes, many of which contain seafood. The restaurant is very busy at lunch when it fills up with businesspeople and lawyers from the many office buildings in the area. Prices typically range between € 7 - 18.
Opening times: Mon - Sat 11 am - 12 am
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2 Themistokleous
106 78
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 3838485
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Aristera-Dexia
A trendy restaurant in the Gazi district, here you will find Greek cuisine mixed with international influences. The chef, Chrisanthos Karamolengos, has made quite a name for himself in the Athens restaurant scene, both for his creative use of traditional ingredients and his restaurant’s stylish decor. The menu is always changing, but some popular dishes include squid in egg lemon sauce, crayfish with lavender and moschato wine, pheasant sausage with parsnips, and pork tenderloin with apricot and ginger. In the summer, the tables are places outside and the menu offers somewhat simpler food at lower prices. Reservations are recommended. The main courses are priced between € 15 – 30 and major credit cards are accepted.
Opening times: Mon - Sat 9 pm - 1 am
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3 Andronkou
118 54
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 3422380
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Kalliste
This is an elegant restaurant serving traditional dishes with a distinctive flair. The building is both cozy and sophisticated, a beautiful old 19th century structure with an elaborately decorated ceiling and lots of wood. The menu is varied and changes often, and offers distinctive dishes such as lentil and pomegranite soup, chicken with hazelnuts, and a number of delicious seafood dishes. They also have some tantalizing desserts such as creme caramel with rose liqueur. For most meals you will pay between € 15 - 25. Credit cards are not accepted.
Opening times: Mon - Sat 12 pm - 2 pm and 8 pm - 12 am
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137 Asklepiou
196 79
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 6453179
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Rhodia
Located in the elegant Kolonaki district, this well-established taverna serves a variety of traditional Greek food. The restaurant is situated in an old house, nostaligically decorated with old prints, and has a delightful outdoor garden area. The food ranges from the typical to the somewhat surprising, such as the octopus in mustard sauce, one of the most recommended dishes. Other favourites are the veal and stuffed grape leaves in egg-lemon sauce. A nice selection of wines are on offer, both local and imported, and there are very good desserts. One of the specialties is halva, a honey and sesame treat that is both creamy and crunchy. Prices are very affordable, usually between € 10 - 20. Credit cards are not accepted.
Opening times: Mon - Sat 8 pm - 2 am
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44 Aristipou
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 7229883
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Vlassis
One of the most popular restaurants in Athens, Vlassis serves traditional Greek food prepared to perfection. Much of the food is simple, but has some added flair to make it special, and there are some creative combinations as well. Some of the recommended dishes include fluffy vegetable croquettes, eggplant salad and the wonderfully tender lamb in egg-lemon sauce. This restaurant can be hard to find as there is no sign outside, and it is little known by tourists. Reservations are recommended. Prices for main courses range from € 8 - 22. Credit cards are not accepted.
Opening times: Mon - Sat 8 pm - 1 am
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8 Paster
115 21
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 6463060
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Spondi
Considered by many to be the best restaurant in Athens, Spondi has developed quite a reputation over the last several years. The menu has some nice variety, and features a wide selection of appetizers, a number of fresh, light dishes, and some very hearty fare as well. They are particularly known for their fresh fish, and the salmon is delicious. There is a wide variety of salads, and the more filling dishes include roast pork with myzithra cheese, moussaka and roast lamb. There is also an extensive wine list and some wonderful desserts. Reservations are recommended. Expect to pay between € 20 - 35 for a main course.
Opening times: Mon - Sat 8 pm - 1 am
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5 Pyrronos
116 36
Athens
Tel: +30 (0)210 7520658
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TA KIOUPIA
This Family run restaurant follows the tradition that started in Rhodes more than 30 years ago. The Athens establishment has moved recently to the heart of Athens, offering fine Greek cuisine, discovered in the small villages of the Greek islands, and served in a very professional and well choreographed manner. The dishes are a pleasure for the mouth and the eyes. A classic starters you can have a Green salad with "ynomyzithra", a sour fresh cheese, sesame, sea salt, olive oil from Sitia in Crete'', A classic main course is the fine veal steak marinated in broth from herbs, and at the end the desert of "Mille feuille" - A well kept secret recipe.
The owner of the restaurant Evvagelos Koumbiadis, is personally responsible for the recipes, as he is also the main chef. He is responsible for discovering them, cooking them for the first time and making sure that they reach your plate as they should be. If you go there once, then the second time is sure you will find new dishes in the menu. Another secret of the place is that the service is part of the pleasure of eating there. In the case you ask for the classic TA KIOUPIA presentation, you will have to follow a gastronomic experience that will be unforgettable. Reservations are recommended. The main courses are priced between € 15 and € 30. All major credit cards are accepted.
Opening times:
Mon - Sun: 1 pm - 1 am
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Dinokratous & An. Polemou 22
11521
Athens
Tel: (+30)-210-7400150
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