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

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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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

Polyvios

My childhood's taste

"Polyvios" in Piraeus, the port of Athens, is a super-authentic place where I've been coming for souvlaki portions with my parents for almost 35 years...

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Marilena

Salamanou

Nov 26, 2025

Zuzuto Ramen

Combination of comfort and taste

In addition to ramen (my favourite is the Classic Shoyu), you can taste excellent sushi and try several other traditional dishes.

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Nov 23, 2025

Buho Bruncherie

The ideal place for brunch

The unique pancakes at Buho (sweet and savory) are in my opinion, the best I have tried in the city and the menu has enough options to satisfy all tastes.

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Tsapepas

Nov 18, 2025

Lefteris o Politis

Simply delicious souvlaki

A well-cooked pita, a juicy burger, tomato, and onion are a unique and tasty combination. It is the epitome of delicious simplicity.

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Nov 16, 2025

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