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A beloved central Athens institution, especially among journalists, who trade stories at the marble-topped tables. The plentiful mezes are consistently good.
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There’s no sign, but you’ll spot this cult favourite by all the students tucking into Uncle John’s hearty dirt-cheap dishes.
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Taverna dishes with a twist and a pinch of spice are served in this funky, gay-friendly eatery.
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Food market denizens fill the place with smoke and laughter. Point to your pick in the kitchen, and fill your glass from barrels on the wall.
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Two cats wind around wooden benches in this old Athens house waiting for generous patrons to toss them scraps of the excellent pork roasted with peppercorns and olives.
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Original floor tiles still pave these two tiny rooms, the Angel’s Shipwreck. Duck downstairs for octopus and garlicky beetroot with your ouzo.
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In a grey, seedy part of Omonia stands this warm, old-world taverna. The floors are painted red, the wine barrels decorated with vibrant flowers.
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Everything’s made from the market wares of the day, and it’s open ’til dawn. Clubbers head here after long nights.
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Hipsters and locals flock to this pleasant, family-owned mezedopoleion. It has a cosy, wood-beamed interior that’s ideal for winter and a courtyard for lazy summer nights.
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Creative taverna classics – chicken with honey, raisins and coriander – served in a beautiful courtyard. Most of the produce is organic.
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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.
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