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Local Restaurants
Top 50 Local Restaurants in Athens [2025]
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O Thanasis
4.7
/5
58 reviews
Barbeque
From AU$ 29.00
854m from downtown
Address: Mitropoleos 69, Athina 105 55, Greece
No.9 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens
Highlights:
The signature Souvlaki is juicy and tender
Opened for Over 60 Years
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You must eat meat and drink when you come here. I finally tried the XXXL alkaline bread sandwich that is popular in the city and the largest in Greek city. I can also try sausages from N countries, sauerkraut pork knuckle, secret ribs, etc. at one time. Once the mulled wine is on the market, Christmas is not far away, and my sisters have started planning and looking forward to it.
O Thanasis store is located at Mitropoleos 69. Relatively speaking, it is a relatively refined and extensive barbecue. It is delicious and has a large portion. The lamb is very fragrant and the yogurt is delicious. The price is not expensive.
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Fanis’ Karamanlidika
4.8
/5
17 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 42.00
Psiri / Monastiraki | 503m from downtown
Address: Sokratous 1 Evripidou 52, Athens 105 52 Greece
No.4 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens
Highlights:
Authentic Greek cuisine
Opened for Over 10 Years
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[Pull out the grass] A century-old Greek restaurant
🈯️An old Greek restaurant found by searching reviews, at the corner of an alley, with sausages and other items sold at the counter in the middle of the restaurant, which can be taken away.
|Ham before the meal^ is given, very authentic pure smoked ham slices.
|Herb beef^9.5 euros Beef cubes with potato cubes and herbs, more suitable for Chinese appetite.
|Sausage platter^9.5 euros A must-order for meat lovers, with a leavened bread under the sausage and yogurt sauce.
|Greek yogurt^ is given after the meal, as thick as jelly, a bit like cheese, the jam on top is delicious, and honey is poured on the top.
|Bread^2 euros Hot and chewy, there is a bread under the early roasted sausage, so don't order bread alone.
✅Affordable specialty restaurant, recommended.
Overall, it's delicious, the price is not high, there are all kinds of ingredients, and it's in line with most people's eating habits. It's quite different from Chinese food, but much better than the local food. It's acceptable and worth a try.
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Rozalia
4.7
/5
31 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 41.00
Exarcheia | 578m from downtown
Address: Valtetsiou 59, Athina 106 81, Greece
Highlights:
Well-known classic Greek restaurant with delicious, succulent seafood
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Rozalia, perfect Mediterranean cuisine, this is the most popular cuisine in Greece, the salad made with local olive oil is the most popular, the grilled vegetables with cheese grains, perfect
Rozalia restaurant has great taste and environment, and is cost-effective. It is suitable for gatherings of more than 2 people. It is recommended to make reservations in advance!
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Maiandros
4.6
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 28.00
Psiri / Monastiraki | 959m from downtown
Address: Adrianou 47, Athina 105 55, Greece
Highlights:
Unobstructed views of the Acropolis, and delicious signature grilled octopus
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The ice cream in this shop is very good, so I ordered two servings. The desserts are also delicious. It feels like the taste you eat in Guangdong, which is relatively light. The beef and mutton are both specialties, and they are both filling meals.
This is a traditional Greek restaurant, which is divided into open-air and indoor areas. It serves classic Greek dishes, such as grilled squid, lamb cakes, lamb chops, etc., which all taste very good. It has a romantic Mediterranean style and the dining experience is quite good.
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Arcadia Restaurant
4.8
/5
9 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 54.00
Koukaki | 1.7 km from downtown
Address: Makrigianni 27 str，Athens
No.14 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens
Highlights:
Outdoor seating with Akropolis street views and authentic Greece flavors made with quality ingredients
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How did Makrygianni27 come to this restaurant? She was dragged in by force while walking on the street (--#). The competition among restaurants on this street is very fierce (_). 0O Many waiters are soliciting customers on the street? To be honest, the taste is just so-so, not particularly delicious! My friend said that she has been here for decades... Every time she comes to this restaurant, she is dragged in by force③③③
This restaurant is located opposite the Acropolis Museum. The environment is clean and the service is friendly. I especially recommend the grilled octopus and pork chops, which taste very good!
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Bairaktaris Monastiraki
4.8
/5
4 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 36.00
Psiri / Monastiraki | 859m from downtown
Address: Μητροπόλεως 71-88 71-88, Mitropoleos St, Athina 105 55, Greece
No.19 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens
Highlights:
Classic Greek restaurant, must-try BBQ skewers with fragrant yogurt sauce
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The staff inside are very hospitable and friendly and the food is delicious
Six generations of Greek cuisine, founded in 1879
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Lukumades
4.4
/5
9 reviews
Bakeries
From AU$ 16.00
Psiri / Monastiraki | 768m from downtown
Address: Eolou 21, & Aghias Irinis Str, Athina 105 51, Greece
No.15 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Athens
Highlights:
Authentic Greek donuts
Opened for Over 10 Years
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I was so tired from shopping and wanted to find a place to rest and relax. I happened to come across this dessert shop Lukumades. Their desserts are so exquisite and delicious.
This is a local chain store that specializes in baked sweet potato balls. It tastes great with local black coffee and is very refreshing. Greek sweet potatoes are not sweet, but they are chewy and taste very good.
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8
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Tavern Klimataria
4.7
/5
7 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 36.00
Psiri / Monastiraki | 546m from downtown
Address: Pl. Theatrou 2, Athina 105 52, Greece
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Highlights:
Evening music performances and Greece delicacies with rich sauce
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Cozy atmosphere and live Greek music since 1927
It's a good idea to book in advance, especially on weekends, as the restaurant is always busy. The dishes are unique and I especially recommend the grilled oyster mushroom, which is even more delicious when eaten hot!
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9
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Alexander The Great
4.6
/5
11 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 57.00
Metaxourgeio | 691m from downtown
Address: Meg. Alexandrou 3, Athina 104 37, Greece
Featured in Must-Visit Restaurants
Highlights:
Authentic Greek cuisine
25 years old
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Super delicious 😋! Homemade organic white and red wines are super delicious for only 7⃣️NTD! Grilled vegetable platter! Delicious seafood platter! Lamb chops are also delicious 😋 The service attitude is super good!
This is a restaurant that serves homely Greek cuisine. It not only has seaside specialties such as seafood pasta, but also has Greece's most popular cheese salad, which is the kind of very sour cheese that may be made from goat's milk.
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10
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Tzitzikas & Mermigkas(SYNTAGMA)
4.4
/5
20 reviews
Western-style
From AU$ 46.00
Syntagma Square | 978m from downtown
Address: Mitropoleos 12-14 | Syntagma, Athens 10431, Greece
Featured in Must-Visit Restaurants
Highlights:
A nostalgic vintage grocery store serving classic Greek dishes
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I chose Tzitzikas & Mermingas, which is not far from the hotel. It is a restaurant that serves traditional food from all over Greece. Of course, it also has contemporary dishes, but I still choose those that follow traditional methods. I tried two restaurants that day and found that Greeks like sour taste very much. Tomatoes and cheese often appear in dishes, such as the tomatoes, cheese and vegetables (Figure 2) and poached eggs, minced meat and bread (Figure 3) that I ordered at noon. Greeks have a sweet tooth that is comparable to that of Turks, so I only ate one piece of dessert at noon, which is very rare. Of course, the overall product of the restaurant is still quite good.
[Environment] Very Greek decoration style, I went in because of the decoration.
[Taste] I ate grilled sausages and Greek meatballs, both tasted good, authentic local flavor.
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