Souvlaki & kebab€
O Thanasis
Famous for its kebab in pita on Monastiraki Square.
Restaurants
Famous names, local favourites and halal options for every budget. € under €20 · €€ €20–40 · €€€ €40–80 · €€€€ over €80 per person.
Greek grill€€
Bairaktaris
Historic grill house serving Athens since 1879.
Souvlaki€
Kostas
Tiny, old-school souvlaki shop with a loyal following.
Greek meze & deli€€
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani
Deli and restaurant for cured meats, cheeses and meze.
Basement taverna€
Diporto
No-sign basement taverna with a few simple dishes of the day.
Greek€€
Strofi
Rooftop taverna with a direct view of the Acropolis.
Greek€€€
Dionysos Zonars
Elegant terrace facing the Acropolis.
Seafood€€€€
Varoulko Seaside
Michelin-starred seafood by the small harbour of Mikrolimano.
Fine dining€€€€
Spondi
Two-Michelin-star French-Mediterranean cooking in a courtyard.
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Cafés, afternoon tea & desserts
Classic afternoon tea, specialty coffee and sweet stops.
Aiolou Street
Krinos
Loukoumades (Greek honey doughnuts) since 1923.
Aiolou Street
Lukumades
Modern loukoumades with many toppings.
Koukaki
Takis Bakery
Neighbourhood bakery for pies and Greek sweets.
City centre
Taf Coffee
One of Athens' leading specialty roasters.
Makrygianni
Little Tree Books & Coffee
Small bookshop café near the Acropolis Museum.
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Shopping & markets
Department stores, luxury streets, malls, outlets and markets.
Shopping streetSyntagma to Monastiraki
Ermou Street
Athens' main pedestrian shopping street.
LuxuryKolonaki
Kolonaki & Voukourestiou
Upscale district of designer stores and jewellers.
Shopping streetPlaka
Plaka
Old streets below the Acropolis, full of souvenir and sandal shops.
Department storeCity centre
Attica Department Store
Greece's leading department store.
MallMarousi
The Mall Athens
Big mall north of the city.
MallMarousi
Golden Hall
Upscale mall near the Olympic Stadium.
OutletSpata (near the airport)
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens
Designer outlet near Athens airport.
MarketMonastiraki
Monastiraki Flea Market
Antiques and bric-a-brac, busiest on Sunday.
MarketAthinas Street
Varvakios Central Market
Athens' central meat, fish and spice market.
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