Mandragoras Athens

Every time is like the first time

Antonis from Athens

"There are always dishes of the day in addition to the set menu, so no two visits to Mandragoras are ever the same. And kontosouvli is always available."

Mandragoras is one of those restaurants where after one visit, you begin to wonder when you will go again. Mandragoras has recently been creating its own story in a little street in Kallithea with no other stores nearby. It has built its own name and devoted audience outside of ads and social media through word of mouth.

The owner is an experienced chef, and together with his family, he cooks every day a series of unforgettable Greek and generally Mediterranean dishes in the open kitchen of the restaurant. In each of these dishes, the taste and quality of the ingredients are evident. The main characteristic of the cuisine is the strong flavors that are firmly rooted in the Greek tradition but also have a strong creative character.

There are always dishes of the day in addition to the set menu, so no two visits to Mandragoras are ever the same. The best chicken skewer (chicken kontosouvli) is always available, but if you're lucky, the chef will have also made some outstanding orzo pasta with mushrooms. All these, combined with impeccable service and a very beautiful hall, make Mandragoras an unforgettable and complete gastronomic experience.

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Athens Spotter Antonis

Antonis Tsapepas (1974) About me I was born in Athens, a few metres from the Ancient Cemetery of Kerameikos, as were my father and my grandfather. Therefore, I consider myself a native of this unique city. Perhaps these images of the ancient monuments from my childhood made me want to become an archaeologist. I was able to do this by earning a degree in archaeology from the University of Athens, even though I never worked in the field. So over time, archaeology and my love for Athens turned into a constant quest to uncover its secrets, neighbourhoods, bui...

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