26 of the best · Athens, Greece
26 of the Best Restaurants in Athens
Michelin-starred tasting menus, rooftop tables facing the Acropolis, seafood by the harbour, the tavernas Athenians love, and the best European, Asian and Mexican kitchens in the city.
Our 26 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Athens.
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Two Michelin stars
Delta
Greece's most decorated kitchen, set inside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Nordic-inspired technique meets Greek produce in long, seasonal tasting menus with a strong sustainability focus.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, 364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Botrini's
Chef Ettore Botrini's elegant flagship in the northern suburbs, blending his Corfiot and Italian roots into refined tasting menus. A benchmark for contemporary fine dining in Athens.
24b Vasileos Georgiou B'Explore Book a table View on map
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Michelin Guide
Spondi
A long-standing Athenian institution serving French-led haute cuisine in a romantic stone courtyard tucked away in Pangrati. Michelin-starred since 2002.
5 PirronosExplore View on map
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Fine dining & Michelin 7
Michelin-starred and Michelin-recommended tasting menus, and the city's grandest dining rooms.
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Michelin Guide
Botrini's
Chef Ettore Botrini's elegant flagship in the northern suburbs, blending his Corfiot and Italian roots into refined tasting menus. A benchmark for contemporary fine dining in Athens.
24b Vasileos Georgiou B'Explore Book a table View on map
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Michelin Guide
CTC
Chef Alexandros Tsiotinis's 'urban gastronomy' restaurant in upmarket Kolonaki. Creative, French-trained cooking served as a polished tasting menu.
27 PloutarchouExplore View on map
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Two Michelin stars
Delta
Greece's most decorated kitchen, set inside the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. Nordic-inspired technique meets Greek produce in long, seasonal tasting menus with a strong sustainability focus.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, 364 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Hervé
A chef's-counter experience where every guest watches the open kitchen at work. Precise, playful tasting menus and one of the city's most sought-after reservations.
170 Trion IerarchonExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Soil
An intimate, earthy restaurant in a neoclassical house with a leafy garden. Tasos Mantis cooks thoughtful tasting menus built around Greek terroir and foraged ingredients.
5 FerekidouExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Spondi
A long-standing Athenian institution serving French-led haute cuisine in a romantic stone courtyard tucked away in Pangrati. Michelin-starred since 2002.
5 PirronosExplore View on map
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Rooftop views
Tudor Hall
Grand rooftop dining on the seventh floor of the King George, with panoramic views of the Acropolis and Syntagma Square. Classic elegance for special occasions.
King George Hotel, 3 Vasileos Georgiou A'Explore View on map
Traditional Greek & tavernas 4
Old-school tavernas, meze and Greek home cooking, loved by Athenians.
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Garden dining
Ama Lachei
A charming taverna set in an old schoolyard garden on the slopes of Strefi Hill. Hearty, home-style Greek cooking in a laid-back neighbourhood setting.
69 KallidromiouExplore View on map
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Hidden gem
Diporto
A legendary no-menu basement taverna beside the Central Market. Simple daily dishes, chickpeas, grilled fish and barrel wine, shared at communal tables.
9 Sokratous (basement)Explore View on map
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Local favourite
Mavro Provato
One of the city's best-loved meze spots, always full of locals. Inventive small plates to share on a pavement terrace in residential Pangrati.
31 ArrianouExplore View on map
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Local favourite
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani
Part deli, part restaurant, where you eat among hanging cured meats and cheeses. Anatolian-Greek charcuterie, pastourma and meze with a glass of tsipouro.
52 SokratousExplore View on map
Modern Greek 3
Greek ingredients and recipes, cooked with a modern twist.
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Modern Greek
Cookoovaya
Founded by a group of top Greek chefs, Cookoovaya serves generous, wood-oven-led modern Greek cooking that never tries too hard. Ideal for sharing.
2A Chatzigianni MexiExplore View on map
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Rooftop views
Hytra
A rooftop classic on top of the Onassis Stegi cultural centre. Seasonal tasting menus, inventive cocktails and sweeping views across the city to the sea.
Onassis Stegi, 107-109 Syngrou AveExplore View on map
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Acropolis views
Kuzina
Modern Greek cooking on lively Adrianou Street, with a rooftop terrace that looks straight up at the Acropolis. A great choice for a first night in Athens.
9 AdrianouExplore Book a table View on map
Seafood 3
The freshest Greek fish, from the Riviera to the harbour at Mikrolimano.
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Seafood
Papadakis
Chef Argiro Barbarigou's much-loved Kolonaki restaurant, bringing the island flavours of Paros to the city. Fresh fish, seafood pastas and warm hospitality.
15 FokilidouExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Pelagos
Seafood fine dining at the Four Seasons on the Athens Riviera, with tables looking out over the bay. Pristine Greek fish treated with Mediterranean finesse.
Four Seasons Astir Palace, 40 ApollonosExplore Book a table View on map
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Michelin Guide
Varoulko Seaside
Lefteris Lazarou's celebrated seafood restaurant on the pretty Mikrolimano harbour. Inventive fish cookery with the yachts bobbing just beyond your table.
54 Akti KoumoundourouExplore View on map
European & Mediterranean 3
French bistro cooking, Italian trattorias and Mediterranean menus.
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Italian
Capanna
A pretty Italian trattoria on the slopes of Kolonaki, popular for its pizza and fresh pasta.
38 PloutarchouExplore View on map
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Michelin Guide
Gallina
A small, design-led restaurant a short walk from the Acropolis, where French and Nordic technique meets Greek and Mediterranean produce. Selected by the Michelin Guide. Only around 38 seats, so book ahead.
49 Markou MpotsariExplore View on map
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Rooftop views
GB Roof Garden
The legendary rooftop of the Grande Bretagne, facing the Acropolis and Parliament. Mediterranean dishes and one of the most famous views in the city.
Hotel Grande Bretagne, 1 Vasileos Georgiou A'Explore View on map
Asian & fusion 4
Omakase sushi, yakitori and Japanese-Greek fusion.
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Yakitori
Birdman
An intimate Japanese pub and grill near Syntagma Square, known for its charcoal-grilled yakitori and skewers.
35 Voulis & 2 SkoufouExplore View on map
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Seaside setting
Matsuhisa Athens
Nobu Matsuhisa's signature Japanese-Peruvian cuisine on the Riviera. Black cod miso, impeccable sushi and a glamorous seafront terrace.
Four Seasons Astir Palace, 40 ApollonosExplore View on map
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Fusion
Nolan
A small, buzzing bistro where Greek, Japanese and Nordic influences collide. Creative sharing plates in a relaxed setting a few steps from Syntagma.
31-33 VoulisExplore View on map
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Book weeks ahead
Sushimou
A tiny sushi counter with just a dozen seats, serving a set omakase menu of nigiri and sashimi only. Open weekday evenings; reservations by phone after 2pm, for up to four people.
6 SkoufouExplore View on map
Mexican & American 2
Tacos and margaritas on the Riviera, and burgers in Plaka.
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Tacos & margaritas
El Catrin
Glyfada's favourite Mexican, with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and cocktails, and a cool outdoor space for summer evenings. Open daily from noon.
15 FivisExplore View on map
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Rock ’n’ roll classic
Hard Rock Cafe Athens
The Athens branch of the famous rock ’n’ roll restaurant chain, on Adrianou Street in Plaka near Monastiraki, with views of the Acropolis: legendary burgers, ribs and cocktails surrounded by music memorabilia, plus the Rock Shop for souvenirs. Open daily from 9.30am; the kitchen serves until 11pm (11.30pm on Friday and Saturday).
52 Adrianou StreetExplore Book a table View on map
Price guide: € under €20, €€ €20–40, €€€ €40–80, €€€€ over €80 per person. Book ahead for fine dining.
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