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Paradosiako
SYNTAGMA
44 Voulis
}210 32 14 121
Paradosiako is a cheese-lover’s paradise: a simple restaurant that serves authentic and delicious fare. Order the fried …
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Zonar’s Cafe d’Athenes
SYNTAGMA
9 Voukourestiou
}210 32 11 158
Don’t come to Zonar’s looking for an authentic Greek bakery, but definitely stop by. Zonar’s is a little piece of Paris …
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Mono
PLAKA
4C P. Benizelou
}210 32 26 711
Don’t let the name scare you away—the only thing that’s contagious about this place is the supreme happiness induced by …
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Beneth
PLAKA
97 Adrianou
}210 32 38 822
The baklava at Beneth is quite possibly the best in all of Greece. Don’t leave Athens without getting your fingers stick…
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Mandra
MONASTIRAKI
8 Ag. Anargyron
}210 32 13 765
Mandra gives off a rustic, local vibe to go with the staff’s rusty English. What looks like Acropolis rubble sits atop a…
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Ice Grill
MONASTIRAKI
82 Mitropoleos
}210 32 20 201; www.icegrill.gr
As its oxymoronic kind of name suggests, Ice Grill doubles as a savory grill and a sweet gelateria. Go to the left to or…
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Barba Yianis
EXARHIA
94 Em. Benaki
}210 38 24 138
This taverna has been around for over 90 years, and it hasn’t lost any of its charm. Grab an outdoor table by the quiet …
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Club Crepe Xarchia
EXARHIA
Ikonomou and Stournari
}210 38 40 773
Come to Xarchia for the best big fat Greek crepes. Crispy, gooey, and totally scrumptious, these crepes are fried on the…
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Oikeio
KOLONAKI
15 Ploutarchouand Alopekis
}210 72 59 216
Painted earthen jugs hang over the bar and plush patterned rugs pad the yellow floor at the homey, cabin-like Oikeio. Pe…
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Horiatiko (ΧΩΡΙΑΤΙΚΟ)
KOLONAKI
14 Irodotou and 1 Karneadou
}210 88 30 039; www.horiatiko.gr
This authentic bakery chain is one of few places in Athens where everything is labeled solely in Greek. But it hardly ma…
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O Tempelis
PAGRATI
18 Imitou
}210 70 15 107
The full name of this cozy eatery translates to “The Lazy Boy and His Friends,” and this is certainly a great place to b…
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Cucina Povera
PAGRATI
13 Eforionos
}210 75 66 088; www.cucinapovera.gr
The ambience at Cucina Povera aims for something between earthy and classy, accented by low-hanging light bulbs and lacy…
Cafe Voulis
SYNTAGMA
17 Voulis
}210 32 34 333
Get a taste for the local lunch crowd at this small, convenient cafe, where the locals come for their daily coffee. Inha…
Petros Grill House
SYNTAGMA
28 Kydathineon
}201 32 46 229
Swing by Petros to grab a pork or chicken gyro to go (€2). The meat may be tough and a little dry, but it comes folded w…
Yiasemi
PLAKA
23 Mnisikleous
}210 04 17 937; www.yiasemi.gr
Near the foot of the Acropolis, you’ll find a cafe with leaf-green tables beneath big beach umbrellas, set on a stone st…
Daphne’s
PLAKA
4 Lysikratous
}201 32 27 971; www.daphnesrestaurant.gr
Come to Daphne’s for an upscale dining experience that’s worth the splurge. The rabbit in Mavrodaphne wine sauce (€20) i…
Scholarhio Ouzerio Kouklis
PLAKA
14 Tripodon
}210 32 47 605; www.scholarhio.gr
Opened in 1935, this taverna calls itself “the most traditional family restaurant.” With an old-fashioned record player …
Erato
PLAKA
134 Adrianou
}201 32 47 966; www.erato-plaka.gr
Plaka teems with tavernas, most of which are completely unremarkable. Erato stands out, offering superior food for simil…
Quick Pitta
MONASTIRAKI
Mitropoleos and Aiolou
}210 32 49 285
Cherry-red cushions and copper-tipped light bulbs create an appealing atmosphere, but most settle down across the street…
Diorofo
MONASTIRAKI
77 Aiolou
}210 32 32 333
Low-key locals frequently hang out at this relaxed “cafe snack bar restaurant” on fashionable Aiolou. Comfy booths, larg…

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