Top 10 Ouzeries and Mezedopoleia
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1. Efemero
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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2. 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.
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3. Cookou Food
Taverna dishes with a twist and a pinch of spice are served in this funky, gay-friendly eatery.
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4. Yiantes
Creative taverna classics – chicken with honey, raisins and coriander – served in a beautiful courtyard. Most of the produce is organic.
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5. Taverna Rozalia
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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6. Kafeneion to Naufayio ton Aggelon
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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7. Athinaikon
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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8. Meat Market Restaurant
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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9. Diporto
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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10. Klimataria
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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