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Ancient Tastes

The theme here is, you guessed it, ancient Greece and the restaurant tries to transport you, gastronomically and atmospherically, to the time of Pericles. Read_on (No Comments)

Damigos (Bakaliarakia)

Right in the heart of touristy Plaka, this basement taverna serves ‘bakaliarakia’ (fried cod in batter served with ‘skordalia’- the deadly garlic sauce) the same way it has done throughout the twentieth century. Read_on (No Comments)

Doris

A daytime-only restaurant, catering to a clientele of local business people and shoppers. Do not be deterred by the colour of the walls (who on earth thought of painting a traditional, old -fashioned Greek restaurant pink?) the food here is excellent. Read_on (No Comments)

Ilias

The hands-on consumption of copious amounts of barbecued lamb chops constitutes a time-honoured ritual that has survived the refinement of the modern Athenian. Read_on (No Comments)

Kappari

An old house, salvaged from demolition, and its front yard have become a traditional Greek tavern that preserves a nostalgic old Athenian atmosphere. Read_on (No Comments)

Kioupia

The philosophy of this Greek restaurant is serving a plethora of traditional dishes from around Greece, with an emphasis on local specialties, in a set menu that is renowned for its lavish servings and never-ending succession of finely-prepared dishes. Read_on (No Comments)

Palia Taverna tou Psara

Plaka is full of tourist traps but many expats swear by this taverna's name. It has been operating for more than a century in an old, now restored building not very easy to find in the labyrinth of small streets. Read_on (No Comments)

Rozalia

Rozalia
Rozalia is a garden taverna that has been around for almost three decades and is considered an institution in simple original Greek cooking among its regulars that include students, artists and laid back types who frequent the Exarchia neighbourhood. Read_on (No Comments)

Taverna tou Psirri

As you can probably guess from our list of recommendations, we are huge fans of original Greek tavernas serving real Greek food with no frills and attitude attached. Read_on (3 Comments)

To Kafeneio

Unadulterated traditional Greek food in an atmosphere of understated elegance. The dishes here are simple and flavoursome. We Read_on (No Comments)

Tzitzikas and Mermigas

Located in the heart of Athens, at walking distance from many top and mid-range hotels, you’ll have to book in advance unless you’re lucky. Read_on (No Comments)

Triantafyllo tis nostimias

Difficult to pronounce and impossible to find as it is hidden inside a small arcade, this traditional Greek taverna serves the local population of the surrounding offices. Read_on (1 Comment)

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