Avocado

Finding a vegetarian restaurant in this meat loving country might not be the easiest, but Avocado is a great option for vegetarian food. The products are with no added preservatives and they try to use as much organic food as possible. The food here is healthy, fresh and tasty and Avocado is well worth a visit even if you prefer meat dishes.

• Web:

  www.avocadoathens.com

• E-mail:

  happy@avocadoathens.com

• Address:

  Nikis 30, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 21 0323 7878

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat noon–10pm, Sun noon–5pm

Cinque

Cinque is the perfect spot for a tasting of Greek dips, olives, cheese and varieties of artisanal olive oils. Order a platter of cheese, panini, bruschetta or other seasonal dishes if you are already certain of what you like. Moreover, have a glass of the great red, rose or white wines this place has in stock.

• Web:

  www.cinque.gr

• E-mail:

  info@cinque.gr

• Address:

  Agatharchou 15, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 215 501 7853

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 6pm–midnight, Sun closed

• More info:

  Second location at Voreou 10 opens at noon

CTC Urban Gastronomy

Do not let the prices put you off from trying CTC! It is a unique and peculiar experience you can only live there. The food is prepared with care and obvious passion, and presented in a way that is borderline art. And despite it being a fine dining place, CTC managed to keep its simplicity and it is a very relaxed place where the staff and chef are more than willing to spend some time with you.

• Web:

  ctc-restaurant.com

• E-mail:

  info@ctc-restaurant.com

• Address:

  Plateon 15, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 722 8812

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sat 7:30–midnight, Mon & Sun closed

• More info:

  CTC Urban Gastronomy earned one Michelin star in 2022

Gostijo Kosher Restaurant

Gostijo is Athens's first kosher restaurant. Their specialities are Sephardic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Kosher cuisine served in a lovely atmosphere. You can also hear some live music on some evenings and on location, you'll find a Kosher mini-market in case you need it.

• Web:

  www.gostijo.gr

• E-mail:

  info@gostijo.gr

• Address:

  Esopou 10, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 323 3825

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 3pm–9:30pm

• More info:

  Located inside the synagogue

Jaipur Palace

Jaipur Palace sits close to the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The restaurant serves tasty and authentic Indian tandoori dishes, fluffy rice and fragrant naan bread. There is also a substantial menu selection for vegetarians, as well as those who prefer their meals with a spicy touch.

• Web:

  www.jaipur-palace.gr/en/athens

• Address:

  Leofóros Andrea Siggrou 121, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 21 0981 2009

• Opening hours:

  Daily 1pm–11:30pm

Lithos

Lithos serves meze, salads and grilled dishes in a rustic venue with a gorgeous terrace. Great relaxed atmosphere for dinner with reasonable prices.

• Web:

  www.lithospsiri.gr/en

• E-mail:

  info@lithospsiri.gr

• Address:

  Aesopou 17, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 324 7797

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 5pm–midnight, Sun 1pm–midnight

360° Cocktail bar

360° Cocktail bar serves great signature cocktails in a clean-cut industrial interior and a lush rooftop terrace with — you guessed it — panoramic views. You get the best view onto Monastiraki square and the Acropolis.

• Web:

  three-sixty.gr

• E-mail:

  info@three-sixty.gr

• Address:

  Ifaistou 2, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 321 0006

• Opening hours:

  Sun–Thu 10am–2am, Fri & Sat 10am–3am

A for Athens Cocktail Bar

A for Athens is one of the most famous bars in Athens for their rooftop terraces and offering a great view over Monastiraki square and the Acropolis. It is difficult to say which is the best, because they are equally excellent. Do not hesitate then to visit these two places to drink a delicious cocktail while enjoying the view of the city.

• Web:

  aforathens.com/bar-restaurant

• E-mail:

  info@aforathens.com

• Address:

  Miaouli 2-4, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 324 4244

Baba au Rum

Baba au Rum — whose initials form the word "BAR" — stands out among all the bars in Athens. It has also been named one of the best bars in the world and received several awards for its amazing rums and original cocktails. Located right between Monastiraki and Syntagma, it is the perfect place to start a crazy night in town.

• Web:

  www.babaaurum.com

• E-mail:

  info@babaaurum.com

• Address:

  Klitiou 6, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 211 710 9140

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7pm–3am

Brettos Plaka

Brettos is easily recognisable by the colourful bottles that decorate the wall behind the bar and the original decor with wooden shelves, stone walls and barrels full of Ouzo and tsipouro. Brettos is also the oldest distillery in Athens.

• Web:

  brettosplaka.com

• E-mail:

  info@brettosplaka.com

• Address:

  Kydathinaion 41, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 323 2110

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–2am

Gazarte

Gazarte is an incredible venue where you can watch a film, grab a bite, drink awesome cocktails, attend conferences or business parties, enjoy live music and browse books or — keeping the best for the end — have a drink on their rooftop terrace with a view over the techno-pole beyond Gazi while listening to their DJ.

• Web:

  www.gazarte.gr

• E-mail:

  info@gazarte.gr

• Address:

  Voutadon 34, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 346 0347

Gazi District

The Gazi is the new cool place to be in Athens. The area is centred around the old city gas works, now serving as a cultural centre — Technopolis. The construction of the Kerameikos subway station took a long while, but now it delivers passengers to the epicentre of the district, where the nightlife is vibrant and seemingly never stops.

• Web:

  www.thisisathens.org/neighbourhoods/gazi-keramikos-guide

• Address:

  Kerameikos park, Athens

Avdi Square

Avdi Square is one of the restaurant and cafe hotspots of Keramikos and Metaxourgio. This recently revitalized square captures the vibe of Athens with street parties and avant-garde art to social activism and skate bowls. Check out the Municipal Art Gallery while you're there.

City Zen

City Zen in Monastiraki is one of the three coffee-bar-restaurants you can find around the area having a roof terrace granting a breathtaking view over the neighbourhood and the Acropolis. Open from morning until late in the night, City Zen is perfect for a coffee stop during the day, some drinks at night or food at any time.

• Web:

  www.cityzenathens.gr

• E-mail:

  info@cityzenathens.gr

• Address:

  Mitropoleos 80, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 325 4942

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–late

Fresko Yogurt Bar

Greece and yogurt are a combination made in heaven. Try this staple Greek delicacy with honey, nuts, fruit or make your own personal mix. This yogurt bar is located just a few steps from the Acropolis and it serves the best products: locally and fresh original Greek yogurt, the purest honey, artisanal jams and other toppings. You should also try their smoothies for your snack break to be complete.

• Address:

  Dionysiou Areopagitou 3, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 923 3760

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–10pm

• More info:

  A short walk from the Temple of Olympian Zeus

Harvest Coffee & Wine

Hearty breakfast or brunch with tacos, burgers, sandwiches, fajitas or poached egg? Or do you prefer pasta, tapas or a salad for lunch or dinner? This restaurant and cafe packs an extensive menu of food and beverages for any time of day.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/harvestcoffeewine

• Address:

  Aiolou 64, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 213 025 2284

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 8am–midnight, Sun 9am–8pm

Louis Cafe

This traditional Greek cafeteria offers the best coffee experience in Greece. The atmosphere and decoration are very classic and you will see a few typical old Greek men in here, playing Backgammon (Tavli in Greek) and proudly wearing their Komboloi, strings of beads used to relieve stress. You can also hear some local musicians performing during the many concerts organized.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/louis.kafeneio

• Address:

  Leonidou 87 & Mykalis, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 347 6926

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–2am

O Kostas

If you were looking for the best souvlakia (skewers, but the Athenian word for it is also the word for straw) and biftekis (local meatballs made with three different meats), you might just find them in this tiny restaurant. O Kostas is a very local place, genuine and delicious since 1946.

• Address:

  Σουβλάκι Κώστας, Pentelis 5, Athens

• Phone:

  +30 210 322 8502

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–3:45pm, Sun closed