Daphnes
Daphne's is one of the most exclusive restaurants in Athens. Generally on the calendar for visiting celebrities and dignitaries, the establishment serves classic and traditional meals in an idyllic setting of tables positioned around a converted mansion home and a pleasant courtyard.
Food Type :Local
Address :Lysikratous 4, Athens
Website :www.daphnesrestaurant.gr
Chez Lucien
Tucked neatly into a cosy and intimate corner of Athens, this French bistro delights palates with a small list of French staples. Customers are expected to share benches with others during busy hour, making for a fun way to meet locals.
Food Type :French
Address :Pireos 84, Athens
Spondi
Voted Greece's best restaurant by the 'Athinorama' Golden Chef's Hat Award on multiple occassions, Spondi will drain wallets but fill stomachs and leave guests wanting more. Operating from a charming 19th-century townhouse with an open courtyard, the venue has a sense of grandeur tempered by friendly service.
Food Type :International
Address :Pyrronos 5, 11636, Pagrati, Athens
Website :www.spondi.gr
Taverna Tou Psirri
Taverna Tou Psiri is delightfully un-touristy and a favourite among locals. Travellers can expect decent, no-frills traditional food.
Food Type :Mediterranean
Address :Eschilou 12, Athens
Giouvetsakia
Situated in the Plaka area, Giouvetsakia offers authentic, pocket-friendly Greek cuisine. The small family-run restaurant is known for its specialty, Giouvetsi, which is a hearty lamb stew done with orzo in a red sauce. Guests receive a complimentary fruit dish after any meal.
Food Type :Mediterranean
Address :144 Adrianou and Thespidos Streets
Vlassis
Vlassis is extremely popular among locals. The restaurant relies on traditional recipes from northern Greece and the islands, plus gourmet Mediterranean creations. Pricing is reasonable.
Food Type :Mediterranean
Address :Meandrou 15 Ilissia, Athens, Greece
Website :www.vlassisrestaurant.gr
Varoulko
Offering seafood with a uniquely Greek twist, Chef Lefteris Lazaro creatively combines various Greek wines and olive oil in his exquisite creations. Situated in the city centre with a striking view of the Acropolis, this is affluent dining at its best.
Food Type :Seafood
Address :Akti Koumoundourou 52 Mikrolimano, Piraeus
Website :www.varoulko.gr
Oroscopo
Located in Athens, Oroscopo wins over tourists with its range of traditional and international dishes. All food is prepared with pure Greek ingredients.
Food Type :International
Address :42-44 Antinoros street
Website :www.oroscopo.gr
