Best Authentic Restaurants in Athens

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1. Grande Dame Athenian Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(88)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Athens

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Grande Dame Athenian Tavern, we look forward to serving you.

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2. Nyx Rooftop Japanese Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(121)

Price: Very Expensive

• Asian • Athens

Booked 1 time today

Take in the ultimate Acropolis view whilst savoring luscious Japanese delicacies with handcrafted cocktails on our glamourous rooftop lounge.NYX is located at the top floor of the Academias Hotel Athens and is the newest lifestyle entry in the Athenian gastro-scene. Exceptional, fresh and raw produce become the base of a fascinating selection of elegant Japanese influenced dishes, tastefully blended with its signature cocktails, fulfill the most of discerning palates and create a truly unique dining & drinking experience.

3. Kiouzin

4.1

Excellent(69)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Athens

In a friendly and warm environment in Kolonaki, with a vintage feel to it, we promise that you will be pleasantly surprised by our traditional Greek recipes with a twist! Our chef, Lena Sfyroera, uses Greek PDO products, fresh ingredients and superfoods to cook special Greek recipes, enhanced with fresh notes. The result is tasty compositions that will stay with you forever and change your expectations regarding “home-made” food!

4. Tudor Hall

4.8

Exceptional(60)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Athens

Authentic Greek Seasonal Dishes With A Modern TwistLocated on the 7th floor of King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel, the Tudor Hall Restaurant features a unique neo-classical décor, unrivalled views of the Acropolis, Modern Greek cuisine and signature cocktails.A key element of differentiation is the use of fresh seasonal vegetables and raw materials; the reason why the restaurant menu is being continuously updated, is the consistency with the seasonal produce.

5. Gloria Gati

4.6

Exceptional(55)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Athens

Booked 8 times today

Gloria Gati is the new restaurant of chef George Papakostas who jokingly refers to Gloria as the older sister of Vittoria Gati, another famous restaurant of his in Glyfada. Gloria is located in a historic building in the Athens center just 50 meters from Syntagma square. It is defined by an eclectic vintage design in a very cosy space where the pizza oven takes center stage. The bar serves award winning cocktails and over 100 wines from Greece and around the globe. The menu is Italian with a focus on homemade pasta and quality meats. The pizza is made from a 1937 sourdough and baked in a traditional oven imported from Naples. Some of the signature dishes include the steak tartare, arancini bolognese, the raviolo cacio pepe, the reginette al tartufo for truffle lovers as well as pollo francese and the ossobuco which is cooked for 12 hours. A tiramisu is a must here accompanied by a single estate espresso. Outside seating is available all year round in the courtyard of St George church

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6. SENSE Rooftop Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(352)

Price: Very Expensive

• Greek • Athens

Booked 2 times today

SENSE is undeniably among the best rooftop restaurants in Athens. It combines incredible panoramic city views with modern Greek-inspired dishes.The setting may be elegant and low-key, but the Michelin Guide-listed restaurant food is anything but: diners will embark on a gastronomic journey to Greece. The two dinner-tasting menus inspired by the Elefsinian Mysteries of Ancient Greece will create unique feelings on your tasting pallet.Ancient Greece is an inexhaustible well of knowledge with a rich spiritual legacy that teaches us that life is not what we see. The Eleusinian Mysteries were originally a beneficial agricultural celebration aimed at fertilising the earth. Later, they were associated with the initiation of a hopeful promise for birth and the deeper perpetuation of life with a powerful vow of silence in the gastronomic history of Greece.not recommended for children that are under the age of twelve (12) years old.

7. Gods’ Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(40)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Athens

Greeks tend to associate pleasures with homemade food, quality wine and good company. Heirs of the richest gastronomy they always search for a special hangout that combines the intimate atmosphere of home with mama's kitchen aromas. When Mr. George and his wife Maria decided after more than 50 years of experience in cooking and restaurant business to create "Gods' Restaurant" they couldn't have not respected these principles. At the family - owned "Gods' Restaurant" you will feel right at home with rustic and hospitable atmosphere. Mrs. Maria and their two sons along with the executive chef create authentic recipes from all over Greece, like grape leaves, the famous lamb "kleftiko", cheese pie with honey & Greek kebab “Sheftalia”. There are also some unique dishes which you can hardly find elsewhere, such as ravioli stuffed with beef & spices with red pepper & yoghurt-mint sauce, slow-cooked goat with pappardelle pasta, Cretan macaroni "skioufichta" and the caramelized octopus

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8. Hard Rock Cafe - Athens

4.5

Awesome(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Athens

Booked 10 times today

Located at 52 Adrianou Str. in Monastiraki, just a stone’s throw away from the historic city center with stunning views of the Acropolis, Hard Rock Cafe Athens is a must-see for both visitors and locals alike. The Cafe Bar area features a beautiful internal atrium area with a sliding roof top. Guests can enjoy fresh, high-quality food from our food menu which includes a selection of our starters and salads, as well as our delicious Legendary burgers and many more. Hard Rock Cafe's food items, are complimented by an extensive, award-winning drinks menu that includes Hurricanes, Margaritas, signature favorites and Alternative Rock (alcohol-free) beverages, all available in Hard rock souvenir glassware. Hard Rock's cocktails are handcrafted, just like its cuisine and as authentic as the memorabilia on the walls. Memorabilia from Hard Rock iconic collection adorns the walls of Hard Rock Cafe Athens, including items form legendary and contemporary musicians from around the world.

9. Kosmikon

4.5

Awesome(57)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Athens

Kosmikon is one of the oldest restaurants in the area of Plaka in Athens underneath of the Acropolis. The building has been constructed around the year 1850.The main aim was to respect the history of the building. The decoration on the inside is in harmony with the imposing power of the building, leaving it with the delicate architectonic elements that dominate, creating an atmosphere of a chic local restaurant.

10. Thai Zab

4.9

Exceptional(56)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Athens

Located just a few steps away from the main square in Gazi (Kerameikos metro station), hidden away is a Thai gem waiting for you. Thai Zab is a one-of-a-kind authentic Thai restaurant that has brought the original flavours of Thailand to the heart of Athens.The Thai Chef studied and masters Thai culinary art. The dishes, reminiscent of Thailand, bursting with exotic tastes, will surely satisfy even the most demanding. It is no wonder the local Thai community has made Thai Zab its preferred venue in Athens.The ambiance is warm and accompanied by music that compliments your dinner. It is an absolute must to indulge yourself with one of the many fantastic cocktails or a nice glass of wine offered by our Jungle Bar.Bon appétit

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Alanvip
Fort Lauderdale •195 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Excellent experience. Fantastic service in a wonderful space with beautiful and fragrant oriental lilies. Sea bass was great but the short rib was even better. The beef carpaccio / tartare was far better than we had in Spain and Portugal. Must return!
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Grande Dame Athenian TavernPrice: Moderate• Greek• Athens
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4.7
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Danielvip
Northwest Florida •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Food was good, the experience was joyful, and the view of the Acropolis was breathtaking. Definitely will go back when I make it back over to Greece.
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Nyx Rooftop Japanese RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Asian• Athens
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4.8
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ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΑ
Greece •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Helpful and very kind staff!! Excellent environment! The food was great! Real italian and very tasteful! Highly recommended!
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Gloria GatiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Athens
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4.6
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Adham
Dubai •1 review
5.0
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Great all over and unique daily speciality dishes
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KiouzinPrice: Moderate• Greek• Athens
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4.1
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BartoszS
Greece •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2020
Amazing experience overall. Staff was attentive, at the highest level. Food was perfect, tasty and beautifully served. View takes the breath away. Thank you Tudor Hall.
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Tudor HallPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Athens
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4.8

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Grande Dame Athenian Tavern

2. Nyx Rooftop Japanese Restaurant

3. Kiouzin

4. Tudor Hall

5. Gloria Gati

6. SENSE Rooftop Restaurant

7. Gods’ Restaurant

8. Hard Rock Cafe - Athens

9. Kosmikon

10. Thai Zab

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