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Funky Gourmet, Athens

When it comes to dessert, however, disappointment is inevitable; but one must understand that for the Greek people, dessert foods have always...

Papaioannou, Athens

This is a fantastic place to feel the legendary glow of the Greek isles whilst still in the metropolis. About a 15-minute taxi ride from the centre of Athens...

Trano Pastry shop, Athens

After a filling lunch, a real Greek goes to a real cake shop. Here the desserts are made in front of you as pre-made crusts are filled with freshly...

Tou Psara, Athens

Located in Plaka - Athens' oldest neighbourhood and the heart of its tourist trade - Tou Psara is a taverna much-loved by the locals...

Dionysos, Athens

All of the locals know Dionysos, and unsurprisingly, they like to take their international guests out to eat there...

Café Avissinia, Athens

A great place to visit if you want to get closer to Athens' untamed soul. The Café Avissinia can be found right in the heart of the Monastiraki district...

JK Cafe-Restaurant, Athens

A nice place to enjoy a glass of wine while wandering around the fashionable district...

Sardelles, Athens

A modern sort of a fish tavern, very popular among the locals, located on the same street as the Mamacas restaurant, just opposite Technopolis. A white Mediterranean...

Papadakis, Athens

Modern Greek cuisine; the clientele consists mainly of affluent Greek patrons: politicians and businessmen. The restaurant is located slightly aside from the main hustle...

Varoulko, Athens

This is one of the most famous restaurants in Athens and the proud holder of a Michelin star. For almost 20 years it was housed in a building on Piraeus Street but then...

Evgenia, Athens

Right next to the New Hotel, Evgenia goes to prove that one can dine in a variety of ways whilst in Greece: a smallish place with a couple of...

Avocado, Athens

Avocado is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant that has been certified as serving purely organic food. The organic food craze hasn't really caught...

Yogolicious, Athens

In spite of Greeks being big fans of sweetness and fat, frozen yoghurt can even be found in Athens. Yogolicious serves good frozen Greek yoghurt...

P-Box Eatery, Athens

The food at P-Box Eatery is quite removed from traditional Greek cuisine, which makes it a perfect spot to visit if you've been in Athens...

Metamatic:taf , Athens

An art gallery, bar, café and night club all in one, Metamatic:taf provides a platform for all possible creative ideas and initiatives...

Booze Cooperativa, Athens

In each city there is at least one place you stumble upon by accident and all of a sudden feel like someone who has opened an oyster...

Grand Bretagne, Athens

Although the hotel itself could be considered a Greek version of the Ritz - opened in 1874, it has during its venerable lifetime provided accommodation to members of the Kennedy...

O Tzitzikas ke o Mermigas, Athens

One of the Athens trendy spots of the moment, frequented by the opera and mass media circles - the choreographer of the Olympic Games...

Kuzina, Athens

An excellent place for a lunch - a two-storey restaurant with a roof terrace: everything in white and wood, an open kitchen in front of which a glass floor with an...