64 x 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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64 x Best Local Restaurants in Athens

Mandragoras

Every time is like the first time

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.

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Dec 7, 2025

Mouries in Kolonos

Authentic Athenian

It does not matter what you order when you visit Mouries because everything is made with the same care (however, my favorite dish here is the meatballs).

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Dec 6, 2025

To Laini

Where the Cretan heart beats

My two favorites are Sfakianopita with honey and the famous Dakos. Every plate is cooked in olive oil with lots of rosemary.

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Asimina

Mitrothanasi

Dec 3, 2025

Line Athens

Grapeless wine

The innovation found in Line is the why-in, meaning the grapeless wine which is produced via the same process as traditional wines, but fruit, such as figs or pomegranate, is used in the place of grapes.

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Tziakou

Nov 28, 2025

Souvlaki Giorgos-Gyzi

Souvlaki is art

Many souvlatzidika have started adding more “modern” ingredients in their souvlaki, such as lettuce or yellow sauce. But Giorgos-Gyzi keeps things simple, fresh, and tasty.

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Zoe

Tziakou

Nov 27, 2025

Myrtillo

Everyday positivity

Founded in 2013, 90% of the team working in Myrtillo consists of people with disabilities as part of a social cooperative trying to provide a better future for vulnerable people and fight mental health stigma.

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Tziakou

Nov 27, 2025

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