Athens Food

Syntagma

Paradosiako, Voulis 44 (☎ 210 321 4121), While many lunch places sit idle with empty chairs, this stop does not lack customers—and for good reason. The Greek salad (€6), though ubiquitous in Athens ...more

Plaka

Yiasemi, 23 Mnisikleous (☎ 213 04 17 937; www.yiasemi.gr), This cafe belongs by the sea rather than in the heart of Athens. With its adorable daisy-painted tables and stone staircases, it's a shame there's ...more

Monastiraki

Mandras, Ag. Anarguron 8 and Taki (☎ 210 32 13 765), Delicious food defines this classy establishment near a large square in the depths of Monastiraki. Tzatziki dip comes with olive oil drizzled on top ...more

Exarhia

Barba Yianis, 94 Em. Benaki (☎ 210 38 24 138), This taverna has been around for 90 years, and it hasn't lost any of its charm. Pale yellow walls, high ceilings, and a cafeteria-style food selection make ...more

Kolonaki

Derlicious, Tsakalof 14 (☎ 219 36 30 284; www.derlicious.gr), Delicious and inexpensive souvlaki from a pale blue eatery in the midst of Athens' most froufrou district seems unlikely, but Derlicious ...more

Pagrati

Cucina Povera, Eforionos 13 (☎ 210 75 66 088; www.cucinapovera.gr), Though this restaurant's name translates to “poor man's kitchen,” Cucina Povera is anything but cheap. Its menu is written daily ...more

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