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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Valitsa

Great food in excellent setting

My walk usually ends up in Valitsa, a beautiful cafe and restaurant. Valitsa has a unique interior, with one wall covered by old, authentic suitcases.

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Antonis

Tsapepas

Sep 8, 2025

Nolan

A gastronomic gem

"Nolan" is one of the finest restaurants in Athens. It provides a Greek-Japanese gastro experience you shouldn't miss.

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Marilena

Salamanou

Sep 6, 2025

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!

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Bars
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Javier

Muñoz

Aug 30, 2025

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...

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Andreas

Papadopoulos

Aug 30, 2025

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

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Music
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Sofia

Skioti

Aug 30, 2025

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!

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Marilena

Salamanou

Aug 30, 2025

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