TOP 10 RESTAURANTS in ATHENS | Greek Food Guide

Athens, Greece may be more known for being the cradle of western civilization and birthplace of democracy but we think the food is the most important attraction in the city! Greek food is honestly some of the best food you'll ever eat and the Greek capital has an incredible variety of different spots for you to try out. We spent a week in Athens eating all the delicious food it has to offer and we thought we'd share our top 10 restaurants in Athens that we enjoyed the most during our stay here. From mouthwatering Greek meats, to-die-for gyros, and pitas, to comforting taverna classic and delectable Greek desserts, the Greek capital has something for everyone to enjoy!
This is not a definitive Greek food guide but merely a reflection of our own experience but we do hope this video may still be useful to you. Local knowledge is still the best knowledge!
Enjoy!
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Food & Places:
~ Mám ~
The flakiest Greek pastries from spanakopita, bougatsa, to their famous cheese pie.
• Website: mamstadiou.business.site/
• Address: Pesmazoglou 3, Athina
~ Taf Coffee ~
Great, high quality coffee shop.
• Website: cafetaf.gr/
• Address: Emmanouil Benaki 7, Athina
~ Taverna Saita ~
A classic taverna in the Plaka neighbourhood.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaur...
• Address: Kidathineon 21, Athina
~ Krinos ~
Serving loukoumades (Greek donuts) since 1923!
• Website: www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
• Address: Aiolou 87, Athina 105 51, Greece
~ O Thanasis ~
A famous spot near Syntagma Square for all your Greek meat needs.
• Website: othanasis.com/
• Address: Mitropoleos 69, Athina
~ Ψησταριά "Το Αγρίνιο" (To Agrinio) ~
The ultimate grilled meat destination.
• Website: restaurantguru.com/Taverna-Ag...
• Address: Sinopis 18, Athina
~ Atlantikos ~
High quality seafood in the Psyrri neighbourhood.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaur...
• Address: Avliton 7, Athina
~ Lefteris O Politis ~
Famous for their spicy meatball pita.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaur...
• Address: Satovriandou 20, Athina
~ Oinomageireio Epirus (Epirus Tavern) ~
Rustic taverna classics in the iconic Athens Central Market.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
• Address: Filopimenos 4, Athina - Inside the Athens Central Market
~ Diporto Underground Restaurant ~
The ultimate hole in the wall where you'll witness taverna food and Greek hospitality at its finest.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
• Address: Sokratous 9 &, Theatrou, Athina
~ LUKUMADES ~
A modern loukoumades shop in the heart of central Athens serving a number of exciting flavours and fillings.
• Website: www.lukumades.com/
• Address: Eolou 21, & Aghias Irinis Str, Athina
~ To Kati Allo ~
Another great taverna near the Acropolis Museum.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaur...
• Address: Chatzichristou 12, Athina
~ Nancy's Sweet Home ~
Tempting cabinet dessert items in the heart of Psyrri
• Website: www.nancysweethome.gr/
• Address: Pl. Iroon 1, Athina
~ Kostas ~
Legendary pita spot serving a concise menu.
• Website: www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaur...
• Address: Pl. Agias Irinis 2, Athina
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Mám
1:30 - Taf Coffee
1:45 - Taverna Saita
2:56 - Krinos
3:51 - O Thanasis
5:11 - To Agrinio
6:31 - Atlantikos
7:30 - Lefteris O Politis
8:28 - Epirus Tavern
9:35 - Diporto Underground Restaurant
11:02 - LUKUMADES
12:25 - To Kati Allo
12:44 - Nancy's Sweet Home
13:03 - Kostas
13:23 - Outro
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[@stefanmilanovic85]

Hello friends, I have missed you! Greek food is the best! Greetings from Serbia ☦️🇷🇸🇬🇷

[@locavore_eats]

Hello!!! Hope you are doing well. Greek food is indeed AMAZING 🤘

[@sachsgs2509]

And we love Serbia and Serbian food💙👌👌👌

[@gpmrnmsn6598]

We were accidentally bumped to Serbia for 2 days and I LOVE SERBIA! Will definitely come back!!!

[@Dejan_23Unlimited]

Was Serbia, land of Champions *MVP 😉

[@greekdriver9173]

We GREEKS Love SERBIA , BOΛΙΜΟ CRBIJA !

[@JC-oj7ci]

Greece a culinary paradise. Unmatched

[@locavore_eats]

Agreed! 🙌

[@Barolo818]

completely agree!

[@furkaneser6258]

Turkey: hold my Kebab

[@Ptolemy336VV]

absolutely agree!

[@dimitrisdelo3297]

@@furkaneser6258 you must be kidding 😂😂😂

[@Ptolemy336VV]

Greek food is heaven!

[@StathisTh13]

Hello guys, greetings from Athens. My father is the Manager of Krinos, so if you come to Athens again it would be a pleasure to arrange a tour inside the shop to look from inside what's happening and all the process of Loukoumades and anything else that is handmade since 1923. Looking forward to see you!!

[@locavore_eats]

Hello!! We absolutely loved the food at Krinos!! We will definitely be visiting again when we go back to Athens. Hope to see you then!!

[@user-lw6er2lm7z]

Στα αρχιδια μας μούλε

[@foxxycleopatra615]

I was in Greece 3 wks ago and went out of my way just to have the loukamades at Krinos 😃. You come highly recommended!

[@athenarockabilly6245]

I'm Greek and coming to Athens soon I'm actually Greek Cypriot and Soo looking forward to come to the mother land in a few weeks time so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated thank you ❤

[@annehajdu8654]

Sounds delicious.

[@emotionlotion3245]

Hey, I'm greek, and this this is the only list I've seen over the years thats actually legit, don't know all the places but a lot of places on this list is spot on, you guys had a good guide :)

[@manstarxranx9209]

Athens is an international city! Very contrasting and cool! And Greek cuisine is one of the best in the world!

[@locavore_eats]

So much history in this city full of delicious food indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@leilamarilynhunt1371]

Hey Greece is paradise full of life I’m sure you’re from PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 ,the best

[@geohan1619]

Another great spot for breakfast is "Stani" (Στάνη) near Omonia Square. One of the best spots for traditional Greek yogurt and cream along with other breakfast dishes.

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks! We will make sure to go there the next time we're in Athens!!

[@35Justme1]

Thank for the tip, I will go there in May.

[@Maj.RaquelBrentsonDDS.]

Hello 👋

[@gpan62]

Love Greek cabbage rolls...covered in avgolimono sauce ("egg-lemon")

[@Barolo818]

Love the food in Greece, just spectacular!

[@locavore_eats]

Can't wait to go back to try some more 🙌

[@Maj.RaquelBrentsonDDS.]

Hello 👋

[@foure6310]

That's the most "greek" presentation of how we are eating! well done

[@evankos1261]

Love yo show 👍I am Greek 🇬🇷 and know you just made me hungry 🤤 👍🇬🇷

[@kevinkibble8342]

I absolutely love Greek food and personally I think it's even better than Italian! Spanakopita, dolmades, tyrokefteri, saganaki, domatokeftedes, so many great dishes!

[@ruel1087]

I stayed in Athens for almost 10 days in the central area of Monasteraki. I really enjoyed authentic Greek foods in vintage restaurants in Plaka and most especially in the central market of Athens which is frequented by the locals with very reasonable price

[@Te562]

Yummy delicious food in Greece.

[@catsofastypalea]

I’ve also dipped spanakopita in syrup or honey and it’s flipping delicious so you go girl! 😄👌🏻

[@locavore_eats]

Glad we aren't the only ones 😄😄😄

[@antimimoniakos]

Omg i 'll call the food police (just kidding). The only way to do this is if somebody tortures me.

[@Niki-tu7jz]

Love Greece ❤️🇬🇷

[@menelaoshatzoglou7499]

Hello being Greek from Cairns, no food compares to Greek food from Greece, to Agrinio was my favourite eatery in Athens for meats, I'm glad you guys like Greek food and thank you for sharing

[@ChristinaHellas]

Thank you you guys for presenting my country so beautifuly. It is greatly appreciated!!

[@athinaironos9009]

Good job guys!! Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 🇬🇷

[@KrilleCaveman]

damn i miss Athens food and the nightlife there 😭

[@kogkoko3603]

I am very glad that you also visited Greece and liked it. but be sure that you didn't get to know the homemade flavors and the very, very delicious local foods and various recipes. From one end of Greece to the other and also the islands. I suggest you also go to Epirus, prefecture of Ioannina, to Zagorochoria. There are 46 villages, with houses built of stones, the roads with stone slabs and of beauty and food, not to mention the taste and deliciousness. Zagorochoria. Ζαγοροχώρια.

[@IAmHisBeloved5]

Which places would you recommend eating in those areas?

[@user-uo8vw7ll9q]

❤and🫂 from Greece...🫶!!!!

[@CruzR1111]

This is my first time watching your channel and I LOVE GREEK food. I’m Filipina but grew up in Aus and you guys look filo to me. Greek is my fave food even above filo and Italian. I often tell Greeks that Filipinos and Greeks are very similar it’s all all about Food, Familly and Fun. (I also said fighting but king of as a joke) 😂 Don’t come for me it’s just my personal observation. Great video and I have saved your video for my next trip back to Greece. Will be subscribing and watching your vids with anticipation. Efcharisto/Salamat/Thanks 🙏💗

[@locavore_eats]

Hello! Yes we are originally from Manila but live in Auckland 😊 We agree, we really felt the very warm Greek hospitality there and the food was amazing! Also loved how alot of the dishes came with rice 😅

[@sachsgs2509]

Greek food is longer overshadowed by its neighbors. It has become very well known all over the world now. Every state in US will have gyro spanakopita moussaka pastitsio avgolemono soup greek chicken etc... Great video and you guys went to legendary foodie spots. Well done!!!🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷💙💙💙

[@sakisgr1396]

I am Greek and the gyro in the United States it's an abomination everywhere because it's an invention that looks like Beefaroni and it tastes nothing like the 1 in Greece

[@MrGWolf-ih6me]

Loved this… miss home thank you 🇬🇷❤️

[@JizelleP]

Good thing I found this video. This will surely help me on my upcoming trip to greece

[@kostass8342]

Such a lovely couple!!!Thank you for loving our country...❤️❤️

[@mikmad8476]

There is also a Yogurt shop near the OMONIA square that has been there for over a hundred years and they still use the same coulture from back then to make the yogurt.

[@ioannisgavrilidis3594]

Greetings from Warsaw Poland. I am Greek and I try to visit Athens at least once per year for all these nice food spots. You have visited many awesome and iconic spots and approached the greek culinary culture with the greatest respect. In just one video you showed almost all the spectrum of our foods. I will definitely be watching your videos and if I ever visit some other city you visited I will try everything you recommend

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you so much!!! Hope you are doing well there in Warsaw. We've always wanted to try Polish food too and hopefully get to visit Warsaw one day!!

[@Maj.RaquelBrentsonDDS.]

Hello 👋

[@zeldas1]

great work guys!! im Greek and i find this very informative

[@eka2945]

This is amazing. I live in Athens and you're teaching me things. You guys really found some of the great food in Athens that's not just for tourists. I'm going to watch your videos for wherever I go

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you so much 😊😊😊

[@nikolaswest2600]

Awesome video congrats guys! 💚Love from Greece💙🇬🇷

[@georgehimon1445]

You did a phenomenal job reviewing these restaurants, thanks again. if I go to Greece I will go to these amazing places.🙏

[@palomahealing5073]

Greek food is soooooo Tasty!❤️ Great video, you guys..

[@locavore_eats]

An absolutely amazing cuisine! Thank you for watching 😊😊😊

[@katerinagiannioudi401]

Thank you for promoting our food!

[@wuichong]

I will be visiting this coming April, I will follow exactly this food recommendation.

[@EarthlyHabits]

Awesome Vlog. Love Greek food 💕💕

[@chrisofmelbourne87]

Hey guys! I Watched you both when you released this a few years ago, great that you re released this. I will be on Greece on the weekend 😀

[@marygronert6757]

Loved the sound of the Greek music running thru your video clip ❤ Alot of the foods you showed made me wish I could go back to Greece to eat their traditional foods. Yum 😋

[@kokovaleto]

Very good video guys!!! you visited some of the best spots in Athens. Regards from Athens!!!

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks! 😃

[@lounamana]

Thank you friends.u went to most places Athenians actually eat so well done

[@Ichsukatanuka]

Greek meat - hold uppp 😂 great guide, you found some nice spots

[@walkingeverywhere4k831]

Amazing! 👌👌👌😍 Thank you very much for sharing!! Greetings from Barcelona 👍❤☺🇪🇸

[@stefanoskollias]

Kostas is top of the top...Also,epic souvlaki is Paris(Not the city LOL) in Alimos and great taverna Remoutsiko in Agios Dimitrios.These are not in the center but in southern suburbans.

[@antonisandriotis2204]

Thank you for supporting my country and my food and you pronounced spanakopita perfectly

[@ShawAdventuresYouTube]

Thanks for the informative video. We are going to add at least a couple of these places to our trip later this year!

[@zkindy2344]

Well done . Summarised straight to the point

[@normalmrniceguy2746]

Great video! Very helpful, very well done.

[@biacarreira3075]

Awesome! Thank you!!

[@niko8927]

Great list, have tried some of those and will definitely try a few of those in a few weeks!!

[@poppetrurazvan3900]

Thank you guys!😀

[@johnt6022]

I actually quite enjoyed watching this video. Ive seen plenty of videos of greek restaurants and eateries throughout Greece, but this particular video stands out from the rest.

[@pascalchen3027]

希臘🇬🇷真是美食天堂 每一家我都喜歡

[@annamartin3489]

A great video. Glad I found your channel and love greek food.

[@Marie-ix9ks]

Love it!!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@shrijitmazumdar8156]

Love the way u presented the video,,,content and editing is so good 👍

[@fldon2306]

Holy SHIT!!😱 Visited Athens (and the Cyclades) in 2018. Stayed in Plaka and ate at Taverna Saita that you feature! Just found place online and had great reviews and was 2 blocks from hotel, so ate there. Traditional Greek, prepared excellently! Dined at Bluefish in Plaka/Monastiraki for a modern take on Greek cuisine; excellent! Guess I have to go back to Athens to check out the other stops you feature. Thanks!

[@gpan62]

"O Thanasis" is near Monastiraki Square. Syntagma square is further away.

[@nikolaosgeorgiadis3812]

OMG you are sooooo right for the free dessert!!

[@ppk131]

Very good selection of our restaurants, EXCEPT "loukoumades", totally commercial, krinos is near there and you tested the perfection.

[@johannaquinones7473]

This was great!

[@vincenti596]

I loved watching this video, everything was explained so thoroughly and smoothly at a good pace. You guys are great! Thank you for the recommendations!

[@locavore_eats]

Appreciate it!! 😊😊😊

[@stephenjomartz5621]

thanks guys we really enjoy your videos and we are heading to athens in august so this came at the perfect time

[@locavore_eats]

So happy to hear you enjoy our videos!! Hope you enjoy Athens 🙌🙌

[@anikoracz7891]

Jó videó volt,hasznos információk, köszönöm 👍♥️

[@hassu2149]

I love your channel, the places you travel and the format of your videos. Will be trying many of your recommendations in Italy, Spain and Greece this summer :)

[@locavore_eats]

Thank youuu!!!! Hope you enjoy our recommendations 😊😊😊

[@christinecamley]

Fabulous video!!

[@iam_nick]

Sooooo yummehhh, and save me time researching food places too. Thanks for the list!

[@locavore_eats]

Glad we can be of assistance!!!

[@marthasanz]

Omg finally a video with a variety of Greek food other than gyros! My mouth was watering watching this, I like tripe as well and like to venture with local food. Will be going to Greece in a few months and can’t wait to try some of these places🤤 GREAT tips!

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you and hope you enjoy Greece!

[@quwatbasra9600]

Wow 😮very beautiful Greek food & city 🏙️

[@pourmichiganreviews]

Great video! Extremely helpful and informative! Yamas!

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you!!! 😊

[@Flemo2140]

Heading to athens next month, just added a bunch of these to my list. You guys are are definitely on my wave length when it comes to food i want to try

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy Athens!!

[@melissacolon5842]

your videos so informative!! love honorable mentions, too - took note going this summer Barcelona, Rome & Athens ;

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you and have fun visiting these cities!!

[@maria.z8794]

So glad you guys enjoyed the food experience in Greece🥰 Pretty cool video, loved your commenting and the music choices!! Hope you get to visit our country again soon! Take care ❤️🇬🇷

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@xeniatsiouma6435]

Great list with great places for good and comfort food! I have visited most of them and i'll certainly visit and the rest! I loved everything! Giros, Greek grill, fishes, Greek salad, pie with spinach and pie with orange, loucoumades, Greek coffee! Now i am hungry ahahaha! 😊

[@strayamericans]

Great video 💗💗

[@georgiadrakaki4643]

Kudos-nice choices!

[@amunaco23]

I’m going tomorrow. Great video

[@ehleesbabay]

Thanks for this! I am visiting Athens next February.

[@locavore_eats]

Enjoy your trip!!!

[@02GreekIslands]

I like your vibe and style

[@neopoulpa]

Actually good recommendations , μπράβο!

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks!

[@35Justme1]

Wow your videos definitely made me want to try all that you mentioned. I am binge watching all the Athens videos that I can find since I am preparing for my solo trip to Athens in May. Any other tips welcome.

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you!!! All the best for your Athens trip in May 😀

[@georgep1358]

doing a superb video on my country Greece well done guys

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you!

[@Maj.RaquelBrentsonDDS.]

Hello 👋

[@bethmoseley1244]

Thank you for this. Going back to Athens this fall. Can't wait to eat at O Thanasis again. Very authentic!!! Very delicious!!!

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks for watching!! How lucky that you're going back I'm sure it'll be great!!

[@bethmoseley1244]

@@locavore_eats I like your other recommendations around Central Athens. Too many good places to eat! P.S. your videos are great as nd helpful for travelers. Thanks!!!

[@locavore_eats]

@@bethmoseley1244 Thanks Beth really appreciate it 🙏🙏🙏 And yes you're right there's too many good places, this list really just scratches the surface 😆

[@chriskoutsoupis8743]

Well done i live in Athens you have made me go find these.shops.and eat there

[@locavore_eats]

🙌🙌🙌

[@richardguardiani8326]

Lots of comments that Greek food is really Turkish food. Well, who were in their countries first, the Greeks or the Turks? The Greeks were. Historically, parts of Turkey had Greek settlements around 500 BC or so. My guess would be the initial influence on the food is Greek with large Turkish and small Italian enhancements.

[@almirpreljevic717]

nice video thx

[@antzymageropoulou252]

hi i am actualy fom greece and i can say that the traditional spots you went have the best food in the world

[@angelalee7800]

Hi, i love your video and all the food you recommend. My family will go to Athens in May and is looking for good restaurants to go. I will definitely follow all your recommendations. I LOVE how to introduce the food with pictures and especially love the websites at the end of your video. Hi restaurant owners, can't wait to try all your food. Angela from New Jersey

[@locavore_eats]

Thank you so much!!! Hope you have a blast in Athens!!

[@life_and_motion]

when I saw the title I was thinking 'impossible' but I must admit you both came up with a darn good list if I must say so myself.

[@locavore_eats]

Haha that's so kind of you to say 😊😊 Thanks

[@life_and_motion]

@@locavore_eats Planning a week in Athens this September, looking forward to trying a few places that have been on my list and you featured here.

[@zwzwkoudouna2450]

Υπέροχα ❤

[@IndigoRoses7]

Beautiful ❤

[@keluargamubarok]

Vidio yang sangat informatif sekali sahabat👍👍..salam kenal dari INDONESIA🇮🇩🤝

[@hrushikeshvaidya5697]

You are great

[@jims3330]

We live in Thissio and LOVE To Kousolo. Bobby and Damien are the managers and work sooo hard! Great fun atmosphere. Delicious food! Try to go later in the evening to be with Greeks and not tourists who tend to eat at 7p. Going tonight! 🥩🥗😊

[@locavore_eats]

Ooooh just looked it up and it looks amazing! Gotta hit it up next time we're in Athens 😊😊😊

[@ayadalzahron]

Great video

[@locavore_eats]

Thanks!

[@gpan62]

In Greece, tripe is lauded as a preventative for a hangover. There are many 24 hour or overnight tripe restaurants. I prefer some tripe on a plate with some lemon squeezed over it. The one time I tried tripe soup I didn't care for it....too...tripey.

[@philippkucia8442]

Lol, thank you guys for making a video about Greek food in Athens, so delicious. Except of some of the Pita dishes at the in your video mentioned Kostas restaurant, I have never heard before of any dish even though the 'Greek' community is huge here. Spelling can very greatly but here they are called like Souvlaki,Tarama,Bureko, a pastry like thing called Phyllo served with Pistacchio and other Ice Cream, food called Suzuki or Sousoukaki, and most notoriously, Zaziki. Actually it is a sauce but some younger Greek and especially the Non-'Greek'people here eat it like a soup (there might be a separate Zaziki like soup dish but I am sure it tastes better and unknown here) after covering e.g. their salads with it and having mostly unlike in Greece a thick and almost gooey consistency the Non-'Greek' people here eat it bucketwise like some people (I think US-Americans) eat ketchup, dipping everything imaginable from sausage to boiled/baked potatoes into it or drink.

[@astergios8659]

There are many kinds of Halva! The one you ate was Simigdalenios as we call it

[@arikreed7931]

Nice