One of the best experiences when visiting a city is trying to located the neatest restaurants and trying new food each day. Athens is one of the most interesting European capitals and trendy places emerge each season. Here you can enjoy excellent Greek food either in glamorous restaurants or in hidden places, as well as International cuisine at its best.
Palia Agora
Located in the most beautiful suburb– Plaka – Palia Agora offers a wide selection of Greek traditional food and local wines. The menu comprises items such as moussaka , grilled salmon, stuffed wine leaves (dolmades ), platter of cheese and Greek salad.
>>Cuisine: Greek
>>Prices €13-€15 main courses
>>Website
Spondi
Located behind the Olympic Stadium, Spondi has been chosen as “the best place in town” for several years already by Athinorama (a weekly magazine about the Athenian entertainment scene). The cuisine served is international and some of the highlights include a really fresh salmon dish and a yogurt and figs sauce. The wines are also incredible. The beautiful location and setting recommends the restaurant as a wonderful place for a romantic dinner.
>>Cuisine: International
>>Prices €30-€80 main course
>>Website
>>Recommended to make reservations
>>Doesn’t accept credit cards
Varoulko
The restaurant specializes in preparing fish (both local and imported) and in rediscovering the traditional Greek recipes and ingredients. The menu items include: smoked swordfish, Champagne Shrimp with mushrooms and green peppers, Shrimp and wild Rice Pilaf in a sweet wine sauce and Sun-dried Roasted Octopus. The wines served are local and include over 140 varieties.
>>Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood
>>Prices $74-$295
>>Website
48 The Restaurant
The restaurant is located in the center of Athens and has been open since 2003. It’s one of the trendiest places to spend your time in and the food is also excellent. You can either stay indoors or enjoy a romantic dinner in the outdoor pavilion. The restaurant offers only dishes made from the freshest ingredients – they never use frozen ingredients! You can enjoy Greek, Italian and Spanish wines along with the meal.
>>Cuisine: Seafood
>>Prices N/A
>>Website
>>Valet parking
Chez Lucien
If you are looking for a tucked away small restaurant, this French bistro is exactly what you need. The menu is limited but the food is excellent. It’s busy and you might even have to share a table but it’s totally worth it!
>>Cuisine: French
>>Prices €20-€25 main courses
>>Website
>>No reservations required
>>Doesn’t accept credit cards
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