Many locals occasionally opt for one of the area’s restaurants or tavernas when they wish to treat themselves to something special in picturesque surroundings.
Quite unique, it is located just a hair’s breadth from the Acropolis. Serves traditional Greek dishes that change according to the day’s fresh ingredients: fresh fish, home-style pasta, Greek cheeses and cold meats, olive oil-based vegetable casseroles, salads and desserts, as well as authentic Greek breakfast, till 12 noon.
[15 Dionysiou Areopagitou • Τel.: (+30) 210.900.0915 • www.theacropolismuseum.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
This brand-new luxury-design hotel, houses Modern Restaurant, which offers a different, contemporary and light approach to Greek cuisine, for lunch or dinner. Also features a great rooftop bar-restaurant, with amazing views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and the entire city. [5, Dionysiou Areopagitou • Τel.: (+30) 210.924.9954 • www.athenswas.gr]
A favorite among those visiting Athens for the first time, since it combines a wonderful view of the Acropolis and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus with contemporary Greek cuisine in an elegant environment. Try to be there at sunset… the colors in the sky are a sight to behold. Recommended as a perfect dining venue after watching a performance at the Odeon. [43 Rovertou Galli • Τel.: (+30) 210.92.31.936 • www.dionysoszonars.gr]
In the shadow of the Acropolis; an extraordinary view from the terrace and popular Greek fare. The traditional dishes are a particular treat: rooster in tomato and wine sauce with village-style pasta, roast lamb with rosemary and potatoes, baked kid goat, veal with vegetables in a clay pot. Plus plenty of sweet temptations. [25 Rovertou Galli • Τel.: (+30) 210.921.4130 • www.strofi.gr]
© Katerina Kampiti
In the same building since 1836, below the Acropolis. Sit at one of the small sidewalk tables and enjoy delicious Greek meze dishes, prepared with love and imagination: Crispy fried meatballs, handmade pies, spicy pastourma pie, fried pork chunks, a wide selection of salads, and for dessert… chocolate log cake. [1 Epicharmou & Tripodon • Τel.: (+30) 210.324.6916]
© Clairy Moustafellou
Many locals occasionally opt for one of the area’s restaurants or tavernas when they wish to treat themselves to something special in picturesque surroundings.
Most restaurants and tavernas accept credit cards and reservations,
but it’s probably best to check beforehand by phoning. Around 15 August, the feast of the Dormition of the Virgin,
the city empties and many venues are closed. Lunchtime is generally considered after 2 p.m.,
while most Greeks sit down for dinner around 10 p.m.
Quite unique, it is located just a hair’s breadth from the Acropolis. Serves traditional Greek dishes that change according to the day’s fresh ingredients: fresh fish, home-style pasta, Greek cheeses and cold meats, olive oil-based vegetable casseroles, salads and desserts, as well as authentic Greek breakfast, till 12 noon.
[15 Dionysiou Areopagitou • Τel.: (+30) 210.900.0915 • www.theacropolismuseum.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
This brand-new luxury-design hotel, houses Modern Restaurant, which offers a different, contemporary and light approach to Greek cuisine, for lunch or dinner. Also features a great rooftop bar-restaurant, with amazing views of the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and the entire city. [5, Dionysiou Areopagitou • Τel.: (+30) 210.924.9954 • www.athenswas.gr]
A favorite among those visiting Athens for the first time, since it combines a wonderful view of the Acropolis and the Odeon of Herodes Atticus with contemporary Greek cuisine in an elegant environment. Try to be there at sunset… the colors in the sky are a sight to behold. Recommended as a perfect dining venue after watching a performance at the Odeon. [43 Rovertou Galli • Τel.: (+30) 210.92.31.936 • www.dionysoszonars.gr]
In the shadow of the Acropolis; an extraordinary view from the terrace and popular Greek fare. The traditional dishes are a particular treat: rooster in tomato and wine sauce with village-style pasta, roast lamb with rosemary and potatoes, baked kid goat, veal with vegetables in a clay pot. Plus plenty of sweet temptations. [25 Rovertou Galli • Τel.: (+30) 210.921.4130 • www.strofi.gr]
© Katerina Kampiti
In the same building since 1836, below the Acropolis. Sit at one of the small sidewalk tables and enjoy delicious Greek meze dishes, prepared with love and imagination: Crispy fried meatballs, handmade pies, spicy pastourma pie, fried pork chunks, a wide selection of salads, and for dessert… chocolate log cake. [1 Epicharmou & Tripodon • Τel.: (+30) 210.324.6916]
© Clairy Moustafellou
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