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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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...
By
Marilena
Salamanou
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).
By
Antonis
Tsapepas
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.
By
Antonis
Tsapepas
Talking Breads – Talking about street food
My favourite burger is the Bacon Mushroom Melt, and my favourite sandwich is the Tika, which is slightly spicy and causes a chain of flavour explosions!
By
Antonis
Tsapepas
La Bella Napoli – Italian pizza like no other
At this place, they make pizza the original Neapolitan way. The dough is thin and tasty, and the tomato sauce has a refined taste.
By
Antonis
Tsapepas
Shedia – Human is the answer
Shedia is heavily focused on sustainability and inclusivity: pets have their own menu, the menu is also offered in Braille, and the oil used is produced by the Niarchos park trees and then recycled.
By
Zoe
Tziakou
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