Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Greece

"This is the finest way to begin your Greek journey in style. This fantastic 5-star hotel, located in the heart of the city at Syntagma Square, will make your stay unforgettable from the very start. Breakfast is served at the Roof Garden while you take in the uninterrupted and spectacular view of Lycabettus Hill, the Parliament and of course the Acropolis."

"Photo credit: Facebook – Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens. Located on the roof terrace of the luxurious and famous Hotel Great Britain, the GB Roof Garden is one of the most recommended rooftops for travellers and locals to enjoy a drink in Athens!. You will also enjoy an incredible view of the Acropolis of Athens."

"Με καταβολές από την Αντιόχεια, το Λίβανο, την Κύπρο και την Κωσταντινούπολη, η οικογένεια πίσω από το Feyrouz ετοιμάζει φρέσκα, χειροποίητα και γεμάτα μεράκι σπιτικά εδέσματα. Λαχματζούνια όπως το ομώνυμο Feyrouz με λευκή λεπτή χειροποίητη ζύμη με μοσχαρίσιο κιμά, προζυμένιες φωλιές, σαλάτες, σούπες και πεϊνιρλί (το λεγόμενο πιντέ) -αγαπημένο το roostic με κόκκορα κρασάτο και mozzarella- αλλά και χορτοφαγικές πιτούλες όπως την φτόιρ, τη λιβανέζικη πιπεράτη χορτόπιτα με χόρτα εποχής και μπόλικο σουμάκι φτιάχνονται καθημερινά στην αυθεντική streed food γωνιά της Αθήνας. Καρόρη 23 & Αιόλου, Αθήνα, τηλ.: 2130318060"

"Perched on the corner of Karori and Aiolou, Feyrouz is a small yet mighty eatery that serves up a taste of the Middle East, with Mrs. Feyrouz’s flavors being inspired by Antioch, Greece, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Istanbul. The menu of savory street food eats is filled with flavorsome options such as Lachamtzoun (flatbreads) and Peinirli (aka pizza boats) and they offer a number of home-made Greek and Turkish desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth too. You will find it at Agathonos 2"

"Tucked away on the corner of a quiet street, Feyrouz is an unassuming hotspot for oriental-infused street food in the capital. Forget the traditional spanakopita and try the vegetarian lahmatzoun or the fatayer, a distant cousin of the Greek spinach pie, seasoned with sumac and red pepper. The fresh salads and daily soups are also a must-try."

"Dionysos is a fine-dining restaurant for special occasions, with a history of 40 years. Its excellent cuisine and view of the Acropolis are just some of the reasons why many Greeks and foreign visitors believe it may be the best restaurant in Athens. The romantic atmosphere offered by Dionysos is palpable."

"Close to Panepistimio metro station, Mama Tierra is a bright and basic vegetarian canteen. The eclectic menu is a journey across continents, taking in sweet potato hummus, vegan moussaka, Pad Thai, burritos and mushroom burgers, washed down with kombucha or green juice. The chocolate, avocado and date smoothies are a meal in a glass."

"Another favorite Athens vegan restaurant, lLocated at one of the most alternative districts of Athens, Mama Tierra. It was created to show people that vegan food can be as delicious!. They use high quality materials and spices as they want to highlight the quality and plethora of Greek products."

"I really don’t know why I was waiting until my very last few hours in Athens to finally go and eat at Mama Tierra. I had my last meal in Athens there. It was quite difficult to choose as they have many meals I’d enjoy but in the end I asked for vegan pad thai salad."

"Twenty years after Costas Spiliadis opened the first Estiatorio Milos in Montreal and almost a decade after opening in New York City, in January 2004 Estiatorio Milos finally returned home to Athens. Despite the intervening decades, the restaurant’s mission has remained the same: simplicity, elegance and exquisite organic food. The fish served to diners is line-caught by a group of local fishermen, delivered daily and seasoned with authentic, clean and simple ingredients."

"Milos Restaurant created by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis at the Athens Hilton is one of the world?. s best Greek restaurants, respecting traditional values..."

"An amazing location with a stylish look that will surely impress everyone searching for a cool and Insta-worthy place!. The designers surely loved some vintage vibe and the highlights of the place are the majestic mural behind the bar and the luxurious crystal chandelier. On the menu, you’ll find mainly finger food courses and tapas, which means that it’s the perfect place for a brunch or for a quick snack but it is also suitable for a late-night stop to eat something with a cocktail at hand."

"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."

"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."

"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/"

"Avocado - food for life, a vegan restaurant opened recently on Nikis street at a very convenient location near Syntagma and Plaka. The people behind the well-known NYSY Studios for yoga and pilates, situated just across the road, are the creators of these tasty veggie snacks and meals, and cool, delicious healthy drinks for total wellness , inspired by the slow food movement, Avocado offers exclusively seasonal, traditional products, combined in recipes made with love. Local and exotic fruit and vegetable juices, fresh salads, soups and specialties inspired from the Mediterranean, India and the East, like the Ginger Passion juice, with carrots, apple, ginger and beetroot, the sweet Mango Nectar, the vibrant vegan pizza."

"Finding a vegetarian restaurant in this meat loving country might not be the easiest, but Avocado is a great option for vegetarian food. The products are with no added preservatives and they try to use as much organic food as possible. The food here is healthy, fresh and tasty and Avocado is well worth a visit even if you prefer meat dishes."

"A creative plant-based meal in a central area of Athens: that’s what you can find at Avocado. It offers fresh and seasonal meals that perfectly suit the owners’ cruelty-free philosophy and lifestyle. Avocado is located only 5 minutes away from Syntagma Square, so it is an excellent place for a quick lunch in the city center."

"In our opinion, tavernas are the best restaurants in Athens Greece for those who want to eat local food with local people. We ate at several tavernas including Rozalia during our time in Athens. Notable for its prime location in Exarchia, Rozalia has a big open-air dining room as well as several tables on a pedestrian street in front of the restaurant."

"Falafel house is a small restaurant with just a handful of tables but the food is so worth it. You can or eat there or takeaway. I’ve been there just once but was more than happy with both meals I got."