The best restaurants Athens

Feyrouz is in essence a matriarchal expression. Lebanese-inspired and Mediterranean-influenced, the restaurant serves traditional Lebanese dishes, revisited. Elegant and refined, the restaurant, which has another restaurant in Thessaloniki, is named after the famous Lebanese diva Fairouz. Amazingly, the owner's musician grandfather, herself named Feyrouz, is said to have played with the singer in her day. The restaurant is therefore a great feminine story, and it is carried by a talented chef.

An authentic tavern where you can eat honest Mediterranean and traditional Greek food in a charming room. The decoration, between hangings, cushions, photos, knick-knacks and objects of all kinds, is far from playing the minimalist card of the time, but it is skilfully staged as if telling a story, which gives a warm result. The locals appreciate the atmosphere to meet with friends or family. A typical address to try the Greek classics and taste the good mood of the city.

La Trata offers fresh fish, shellfish and seafood dishes of the highest quality, right in the heart of Athens! The owner, Ch. Chalciadakis, a Cretan, runs this family-run establishment, a must in the city center. Just a few steps from Omonia Square, but in a quiet corner, you can enjoy refined and traditional specialties. Excellent address for a glass of ouzo or raki accompanied by fruity dishes! Very good value for money, even for fresh fish by the kilo. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A mezzedopoleio in the center of the city that has been bringing Athenians together for more than 25 years to enjoy the delicious dishes of traditional Greek cuisine and top quality fish and seafood. A popular meeting point for aperitif dinners that last until midnight, the establishment is sometimes full as early as 11:30. It is therefore advisable to make reservations before going there. Ideal for a break after visiting the archaeological museum, a few meters away. Dishes for vegetarians. Excellent value for money.

Without this bistro, Kolonaki would not be this chic neighborhood in the center of the Greek capital. Le Rosé has just opened its doors at the intersection of a small pedestrian street and the very quiet Kapsali street and is already one of the must-see places in Athens. Characterized as a "special bistro" by its owners, it offers only cold dishes and the pastry of the day: salads, sushi, ceviche, carpaccio, tartar, poke bowl, caviar! The list of wines is very neat. Very good address for an aperitif or a cocktail

In the heart of Gazi, this establishment is very popular with locals, especially young people, thanks to its mezzedes and its relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It's picturesque and family friendly. The inner courtyard where the colourful tables line up is a small oasis far from the noise of the neighbourhood. But the interior is not bad either, especially with its pretty wall paintings on the stairs and upstairs. Among the dishes on offer, the stuffed potato and Gazohori salad are to be enjoyed. The quality of raki and rakomelo is very good.

A few steps from Gazi Square, in an alleyway that retains the charm of old Athens, the starred chef K. Alexopoulos offers a gastronomic cuisine inspired by Greek, Spanish and Latin American flavors. Housed in a typical house dating from the last century, this "gastrotaverna" will surprise you with, among other things, sea bass with citrus fruits, black pork with leeks grilled with ashes, tartar served on a marrow bone, or Basque cheesecake. The bill is high, but the quality-price ratio is undeniable. Menu varies according to the season.

Koulouri is the Greek street food par excellence. It is a small bread wrapped in sesame seeds, in the form of a large bracelet! A healthy and effective appetite suppressant, it has been satisfying munchies at any time of the day for many years. The "Koulouri de Psirri", the best in town, has been produced for over fifty years according to the secret recipe of E. Papageorgiou, the owner of this bakery. More than 7,000 rolls are produced every day! Other delicacies are also offered: cheese rolls, raisin rolls, etc.

This restaurant is located in a small pedestrian street, absolutely quiet and well shaded. One returns there gladly to taste, among other things, fried anchovies, squid, sardine fillets or red mullet and whiting cooked over the fire, fish soup (depending on the arrival)... The dishes and salads are always fresh and the French fries are home-made. Friendly atmosphere. Pleasant service. Very good quality-price ratio. A little more expensive for the price per kilo of fresh fish but it remains affordable for all.

Tavern, established since 1967 in the heart of Psiri Square, renowned for the quality of its grilled and homemade dishes. At the beginning, its clientele was limited to the artisans living in this traditional neighborhood of Athens, but very quickly, the establishment became an unusual place for the Sunday meal of the locals. On the terrace, on the pedestrian street, or on the sidewalk along the church yard, you can enjoy your meal without being hustled. Among the dishes: grilled calf's liver, fried cheese, soutzoukakia... and homemade fries.

Located near Aghias Irinis Square, this establishment is very well known for the quality of its grills (grills are going well at lunchtime!). The meat chosen by the kitchens is of first quality, the salads are fresh, and, a fact important and rare enough to be emphasized, the fries are not frozen. We therefore recommend To Paradossiako for its excellent value for money and its fast and impeccable service. Perfect for a quick but tasty lunch break. Possibility to take home the dishes.

Located in the heart of the Kolonaki neighborhood and a stone's throw from the Evangelismos metro station, on the first floor of a 1960s bourgeois building, this tiny tavern offers family-style dishes that defy the neighborhood's chic bistros and restaurants. People flock here for its meatballs, soutzoukakia (the great classics), moussaka or pork simmered in lemon sauce with leeks and celery. Dishes for vegetarians too. Variable menu. Excellent value for money. To take away or to eat on the spot.

The success of this mezzedopoleio, since its opening in 2012, is due to the creativity of its chefs and the quality of the raw materials. Here you can enjoy delicious dishes from the traditional Greek gastronomic cuisine, revisited and enriched with subtle zest of modernity and originality. A place where you can enjoy good food, with an honest quality-price ratio. The freshness of the proposed salads and the fantasy with which traditional Greek ingredients are mixed will surprise you. Reservation is highly recommended.