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The Olympic Games and the publicity the event generated marked a turning point in the country’s tourism. Greece is now attempting to reestablish itself as a modern destination and is eager to show that it has a lot more to offer than the world has learned to expect.
The sea is as crystal clear as it has always been, the Mediterranean sunshine is still here and the ancient treasures are safely standing. But this country goes well beyond the stereotypes. Let us show you, starting with our first Greek guide: Athens In Your Pocket.
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Soul Kitchen
One of the best gardens in the centre of Athens, hidden in the backyard of a restored neoclassical building. It hosts a bar restaurant with a great ambience serving great cocktails and exotic fare by
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La Pasteria
Ardent self-confessed pasta lover? Craving napoletana, bruschetta or risotto? La Pasteria is an affordable option for dining out in a pleasant Italian environment. On offer is a great variety of
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Athinaios
Athinaios is the favourite restaurant of the Athenian establishment. Businessmen and politicians take their (long) lunch breaks over its enormous buffet, which is available daily until 17:00.Prices a
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Esperia Palace (Best Western)
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Molly Malone's
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Kuzina
Stylish modern taverna serving quality, flavoursome cooking that has rightfully earned it a name for fusion cuisine. Its dishes artfully combine traditional ingredients into innovative and successful
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I am a foreigner who lived in Athens for 3 years. This taverna is my favourite place to eat in all of Athens. The back garden is a rare oasis of shade in the middle of a roasting concrete city centre, and the inside has funny cartoons painted on the[...]
chez lucien is like a monument in the night live of athens you will be very surprised by the size it's so small that it's hard to understand such fame unless you eat there. Since 24 june 2009 (yesterday) Lucien has open a fish bistrot 25 eur[...]
one of my favorite places when iam in town[...]
i think that u like gossips!!!! do u ever visit the place?? i think not...i m w8ing to read ur name at the bottom of this column!xoxoxodimitris bilionisthe owner of lukumi....[...]
Visited with friends a couple of months ago. A restaurant with basic home cooked greek recipes but by far not "creative" greek cuisine. In a lively but run down part of Athens with difficult parking. Service needs to be more professional too.[...]
This place is very nice. I was alone and was there very early. Music was really good although was expencting listening to Metallica as there were some 4 posters of the band :-). Staff were friendly. Hello to Polis from Madrid and keep rocking!![...]
I went oto Zonars cafe a few weeks ago. It was really nice. I thought the prices where about right - compared to others. Everything was to the correct standard. If you are in Athens - take a visit to Zonars. Dont get too fate though!! The [...]
I differ with Dave only in how busy it was. It was actually busy when we visited, there were lots of locals on a Saturday lunchtime.Food looked interesting, but on tasting it, we were rather disappointed. They all lacked in flavour, as if they were [...]
I visited the bar (on your recommend) 2 days before and you are right!!!! You feel among friends! Everybody, especially the sweet waitress from crete was very friendly!! I had to go back to vienna today, but I will go there for sure again!!!Thanks, [...]
Very nice site![...]
Shopping heavenStart at the bottom and work up to the gorgeous coffee bar/restaurantand it is not unaffordable int he Harrods/Selfridge style[...]
After reading reviews in two different travel guides for Taverna tou Psirri we arrived with great expectations. Saddly dissappointed. The beef casserole was dry and tasteless and the pork steak was just reasonable. You are correct that there are n[...]
Following your suggestion we made a reservation to this restaurant and we can confirm that the quality of the food was at the promised level.We tasted all lobster specialities. Lobster claws in orange and honey sauce and lobster and mango tarts as s[...]
One of the best rock bars in athens[...]
My favorite bar. Excellent people and music. I strongly recommend it![...]