Cheap Places to Eat in Greece

"Map • +30 21 0323 2971 • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki The best gyros and souvlaki in central Athens, offering a choice of pork or beef topped with fries, fresh veggies, and their signature tomato sauce in place of tzatziki. This no-frills shop has hardly any seating, so be prepared to take your order to go. If the line is too long (as it often is) or if you crave for a more traditional gyro, head to the equally excellent O Thanasis, just a 3-minute walk away."

"For the best souvlaki in central Athens, look no further than Kostas. Upholding a 65-year-old tradition, the delicate flavours are a combination of fresh ingredients and quality meats on oil free pita bread. You’ll need to get in early."

"One of my favourites is Kostas just off Mitropoleos street near Syntagma. Kosta’s grandfather opened the shop in 1950 and it has been serving souvlaki ever since. How he makes the souvlaki?"

"In the heart of the multi-dimensional Exarcheia district, at 76 Emmanouil Benaki street, you can enjoy a healthy vegan dinner in Mystic. In the menu, you can come across Greek and Mediterranean flavors and of course the famous mystic pizzas, vegan style!. At the same time, the grocery shelves will host a good range of cannabis products - nuts, butter, oil - and gluten-free or organic products."

"Mystic Pizza is an alternative option for eaters who enjoy delicious pizzas made with healthy ingredients. They also offer gluten-free pizzas for people who have dietary restrictions. Get their Mystic Formagge pizza which is made with six (!) different cheeses."

"We had asked many locals for their favorite local pizza spot. The answer consistently was either ‘nowhere’ or a joint in Monasteraki that looked to be serving crackerlike pies to throngs of tourists. Since we like to try local pizza when we travel, this made us sad."

"I went to Tre Sorelle with a friend visiting from Canada, and his first reaction was that their pizza tastes just like what he knows from home."

"Map • +30 21 1409 7046 • Nearest Metro: Monastiraki Awesome street food spot for pizza and their signature peynirli (Black Sea style pizza boats) made using a combination of Greek-Turkish and Neapolitan techniques for dough. Everything is cooked to order in an open kitchen and topped with a variety of cheeses, meats, veggies. Dine in or take away."

"The smoky peinirli of Smak is baked in front of your eyes on a hot stone with the most aromatic and delicate handmade fresh pastries of slow maturation. Peinirli mozzarella and kefalotyri, with soutzouki, and mushrooms. For the more daring, try the pork or chicken kalamaki, or with beetroot, lentils, herbs, and yogurt sauce."

"Fried rice, a classic of Chinese cuisine|Fried rice, a classic of Chinese cuisine. Attic Moon, located in Syntagma, is a cozy Chinese restaurant where visitors can discover the world of Chinese cuisine after a relaxing visit to the National Garden or a tour around the busy streets of Plaka. Attic Moon features a diverse menu where you can opt for spring rolls, noodles, salads, and fried or steamed rice dishes."

"Στο Big Mouth δίνουν μια πρώτη ιδέα για τα sandwiches που φτιάχνουν ήδη από το όνομά τους. Τα υπερχορταστικά δημιουργήματα των δύο αδερφών από την Κωνσταντινούπολη συνδυάζουν το τέλειο ψήσιμο, τα φρέσκα υλικά και φυσικά, το κατάλληλο ψωμί. Οι κολασμένες sandwich-επιλογές, με το λευκό χωριάτικο με προζύμι ή ολικής αλέσεως ψωμί, κομμένο σε φέτες και ψημένο στο grill να κλέβει την παράσταση) δίνουν προτάσεις σε κάθε γευστικό σου γούστο."

"Ξε-κάθαρα το πιο αγαπημένο βρώμικο της Αθήνας, το Βρώμικο Μαβίλη είναι η πεμπτουσία του κάθε ξενυχτιού σου. Εδώ και κάποια χρόνια στεγάζεται σε κατάστημα όμως δεν έχει αλλάξει ούτε στο ελάχιστο. Αφράτο ψωμάκι με την κλασική, αθάνατη γέμιση."

"Makalo initially owed its name to a specialty of Northern Greece, a sauce similar to bechamel with garlic, parsley and sweet paprika, which usually accompanies meatballs, fish, eggs and cheese. However the word also means surprise or miracle in some African dialects. The menu is based on value for money dishes prepared with seasonal products and respect for each ingredient."

"Next to the Mitropoleos Cathedral, Grexico has brought Mexican flavors to Athens. With a menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fresh salads and tasty lime margaritas, Grexico caters to vegans and vegetarians too, and is a serious player in Athens’ food scene. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQVU-Y2hspy/"

"Φτιαγμένο από αφράτο ζυμάρι το οποίο τυλίγεται γύρω από ένα ειδικό σκεύος, κάνει “βουτιά” στη ζάχαρη και καραμελώνει πάνω από τη φωτιά, το γλυκό καμινάδα έχει καταγωγή από τη Βουδαπέστη, όμως μπορείς να το γευθείς και στο κέντρο της Αθήνας αλλά και στο Περιστέρι. Περιχυμένο με κανέλα και ζάχαρη στην παραδοσιακή ουγγρική εκδοχή του – ή γεμιστό με πραλίνα Σοκολάτα, μπουένο ή λευκή Σοκολάτα, με τις γευστικές τσαχπινιές όπως το σπασμένο μπισκότο, η ινδική καρύδα ή τα χρωματιστά καραμελάκια και τρουφάκια, το πιο γλυκό Street food κάνει συχνά πυκνά “περιοδίες” σε διάφορα μέρη της Ελλάδας με το ομώνυμο βανάκι του. Μιαούλη 9, Ψυρρή, τηλ.: 21 0010 3349Αιμιλίου Βεάκη 34, Περιστέρι Τηλ.: 21 3041 3157"

"If you need to squeeze in a meal as you jump to the next temple or museum, Athens has something from morning to night. Early in the day bakeries sell pastries like tiropita (cheese and egg) and spanakopita (spinach, feta and onions). Also big in the mornings is koulouri, a circular bread coated with sesame seeds and eaten fresh out of the oven, and bougatsa, another filo pastry filled with minced meat, semolina custard or cheese."

"Here you will acknowledge a perfect culinary experience, atmosphere along with a reasonable price. It is a very pleasant restaurant with an elegant indoor dining area as well as a comfortable and cool outdoor dining place. You will have to make a prior reservation because, in the evening, the tables are full and people are waiting to get a table."

"Oroscopo is centrally located just opposite of the Divani Caravel Hotel on the square. You can come here and enjoy their Greek, Italian and Mediterranean menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food tastes great and all at a great price."

"Italian taste is always a favorite and Malconis in Kolonaki is an excellent example. Open from morning to night, this ultra chic locale, with minimal, artistic decor, offers an inspired menu based on contemporary Italian cuisine. Enjoy your beloved spaghetti or a wonderfully thin pizza, fresh aromatic salads, classic tagliatta, the avant garde dishes cooked in sous vide, the heavenly coconut mousse for dessert."

"An Italian restaurant in the heart of Kolonaki, the perfect place for brunch, lunch or dinner. (Patriarchou Ioakim 43, Kolonaki)."

"Όσο μακριά κι αν φτάσει η γαστρονομική σου αναζήτηση, όσο κι αν αυξηθούν οι απαιτήσεις του ουρανίσκου σου, ορισμένες γεύσεις της παιδικής σου ηλικίας πάντα θα σε ενθουσιάζουν όπως όταν ήσουν πιτσιρίκι και μετρούσες τα παγωτά του καλοκαιριού. Το παγωτό μηχανής είναι μία από εκείνες τις γευστικές αναμνήσεις που θέλεις να ζεις ξανά και ξανά, ειδικά όταν σου προσφέρεται φρέσκο στους πιο λαχταριστούς συνδυασμούς που μπορείς να σκεφτείς. Στο Crépe Diem, δίπλα στις ξεχωριστές κρέπες, αλμυρές και γλυκές, θα βρεις θεϊκό παγωτό μηχανής στις κλασικές γεύσεις βανίλια, σοκολάτα, φράουλα και μπανάνα, αλλά και σε συνδυασμούς που θα σε εκπλήξουν ευχάριστα."

"Da Panda is a perfect spot to enjoy Chinese food in a relaxed atmosphere. Tucked away on Nikis Street, the restaurant may look unassuming, but this fast-food-style joint knows how to whip up some serious Chinese eats. Serving mouthwatering dishes at affordable prices, it has succeeded in establishing itself as the go-to place for delicious food on the go or for a quick lunch."

"Next to the Mitropoleos Cathedral, Grexico has brought Mexican flavors to Athens. With a menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fresh salads and tasty lime margaritas, Grexico caters to vegans and vegetarians too, and is a serious player in Athens’ food scene. https://www.instagram.com/p/BQVU-Y2hspy/"