DK Travel : Athens : Places to eat

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Barba Yannis

There’s no sign, but you’ll spot this cult favourite by all the students tucking into Uncle John’s hearty dirt-cheap dishes.
Barko tis Maritsas

A most popular taverna, open year round on the beach. Mussels are the local speciality – baked, fried or served in sauce. The homemade vegetable pies are also good.
Beau Brummel

Former chef at Vardis, Franco-Cretan Jean de Grylleau has brought his talents to a new address. Dishes like soy-citrus marinated sea bream with cold tagliatelle are refined but bursting with flavour, and an excellent wine list boasts the best from Greece and France.
Boschetto

Posh and pricey, this Italian nouvelle cuisine restaurant is prime dining and has an admirable wine list.
Bowling Centre Café

A vast terrace with stunning views from Kastella across the sea to Athens compensates for an impersonal, dated interior.
Café Aeolis

Ladies who lunch and writer-types fill this bright, trendy café for light lunches and, later, the tables outside for wine and cocktails.
Café Avissynias

While away Sunday afternoons overlooking the Mona-stiraki market in this hidden belle époque gem. French and Arab food and music.
Café Freddo

With comfy wicker chairs in a garden overlooking the boats at Pasalimani, stop here for a morning coffee, an afternoon ice cream, a pre-dinner cocktail or a Greek brandy nightcap.
Central

The hottest drinking and socializing spot in town. Packed from mid-afternoon onwards at the weekends, when the beautiful people drop in.
Charitos

Summer or winter, rain or shine, this small pedestrianized section of street lined with tiny bars is always a hive of festivity and conviviality.

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Restaurant price categories

For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
- under €30
- €30-€40
- €40-€50
- €50-€60
- €over €60