The Best Local Restaurants in Athens
Explore the best local restaurants in Athens. Whether you’re looking for traditional Greek cuisine or international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every mood. Taste the best tzatziki and other Cretan specialties at Kritiko Steki, have traditional Greek food at Kanela or enjoy the best sushi at Nakama Casual Sushi Bar. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Athens.
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By the Glass
The perfect place to be local
"By the Glass" in the center of Athens is in one of the most 'secret' urban arcades and offers you more than 200 different wines... Central & 100% local!
by
Javier
Muñoz
Rafiki
New Age kafeneio
"Rafiki" in Athens offers the experience of a new age kafeneio: few but very well cooked dishes of mezedes with local ingredients. Check their music nights
by
Sofia
Skioti
Leloudas
The (almost) century-old tavern
"Leloudas" (est. 1928) in Athens is a taverna/restaurant for locals and truck drivers! The atmosphere is very friendly and homey - check out their wine...
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
Ormos Afroditis
My dearest fish restaurant
"Ormos Afroditis" in Piraeus, Athens, is great if you like shrimp & seafood. I really love the '80s decoration, the raki is good and the beer is cold!
by
Marilena
Salamanou
Nakama Casual Sushi Bar
Best low-budget sushi
"Nakama Casual Sushi Bar" is not just a cosy spot but also of a very decent price to get a taste of what Japanese cuisine has to offer. The Nakama rolls...
by
Aigli
Andritsopoulou
To Bakaliko tou Filippa
Here, time has stopped
"To Bakaliko tou Filippa" in Piraeus, Athens: a grocery store/meze place that's the same since 1912, when you'd always have something to eat when shopping.
by
Andreas
Papadopoulos
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