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Practical information : Eating out Athens

Timetable

In season, most of the restaurants, taverns and mezzedopoleia are open from 9am until midnight, and even until the last customers, without interruption: they also serve breakfast, snacks and brunches. Lunch service is usually from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm and dinner service from 7:00 pm to midnight.

Budget & Tips

On average, a good meal in Athens costs between 18 and 25 € per person. The prices go up very quickly when it comes to ordering fresh fish or shellfish. It is therefore advisable to always check the price of fish per kilo to avoid unpleasant surprises.

What costs extra

Remember to leave a small tip of about 10% of the bill, because in Greece it is not included in the price.

The local way

Don't hesitate to order several dishes instead of one main course for each, especially in a mezzedopoleio, ouzerie or traditional tavern: it allows you to taste several specialties of the country at once! If you accompany your meals with raki orouzo, drink in moderation!

To be avoided

Avoid establishments where prices are not clearly displayed on the menu and especially avoid establishments that are not frequented by locals.

Kids

Greeks love children! You will never have the impression in restaurants that your children are disturbing the general atmosphere. On the contrary! They often become little kings for the locals, especially in traditional establishments.

Smokers

The law against smoking in public places has been in place since 2008, but it has never been respected in bars, clubs and open-air cinemas: for more than 10 years, people smoked everywhere, without restriction, despite the law. K. Mitsotakis, the conservative Prime Minister elected in July 2019, promised that the law would be respected from now on. Since his election, fines have been put in place to charge both establishments and customers who would not respect the law. It remains to be seen whether this will finally materialize in practice. However, smoking is allowed in all open-air establishments, but smoking is prohibited indoors.

Tourist traps

In the city center, you will sometimes be approached by touts in front of their restaurants: they will do everything to convince you that this is the best place to eat! Only agree to follow them if you are sure of your choice, especially when it comes to restaurants in very touristy streets.

The best restaurants Athens

ATHINAIKON

SAVVAS

TA KARAMANLIDIKA TOU FANI

SEYCHELLES

THANASSIS

BREAD FACTORY

AVOCADO

FALAFELLAS

OINOPOLEION

KIMATOTHRAFSTIS

TAZZA BISTRO

NAKAMA

MAMA TIERRA

HILL ATHENS

I PALIA TAVERNA TOY PSARRA

DIOSKOURI

GOD’S RESTAURANT

TAVERNA ZORBAS

PLATANOS TAVERNA

SCHOLARHIO - O KOUKLIS

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