Laid-back or posh, whatever your style or mood, there are many restaurants to choose from in the area, after you’re done with your shopping or before you go out for a late-night drink.
This wonderful garden of an historic neoclassical building has been, for the past 14 years, THE summer dining venue in Athens. This year, the cuisine has reached a new level of perfection, with celebrity chef Christoforos Peskias at the helm in the kitchen, offering diners a diverse, imaginative menu with exotic touches. In its own space, the Japanese restaurant Freud Oriental prepares exceptional sushi. Or, if you like, you can stop in just for a cocktail, at one of the foremost “see and be seen” venues in the city. [27 Tsocha, Mavili Square • Τel.: (+30) 210.644.1215 • www.balthazar.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
All-day hangout, laid back, friendly, good music and cuisine, with a focus on healthy eating. Go in the morning for coffee, fresh juices and sandwiches, or head over for lunch or dinner, choosing from a selection of tasty salads, light dishes with chicken, beef tagliata, tuna, salmon, etc. Brunch is served every Sunday. [29 Skoufa, Kolonaki • Τel.: (+30) 210.363.5773 • www.itrestaurant.gr]
One of the world’s top-10 rooftop bars, according to Premier Traveler magazine, the Hilton Hotel’s crown jewel offers arguably the best view in the city. Mediterranean cuisine with an international flair, premium meat cuts, wide variety of sushi and inspired cocktails. [46 Vasilissis Sofias • Τel.: (+30) 210.728.1402 • www.hiltonathens.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
The apotheosis of simple, tasty Greek cuisine. Here you will enjoy delicious fresh fish and seafood, as well as locally sourced seasonal greens. Balanced dishes, with a sprinkling of quality olive. A good choice for the diet-conscious; and for the rest of us, try the Widow’s feta: rich, buttery, nutritious, with the sweet smell of fresh milk. You will immediately understand the difference between genuine Greek feta and the product sold as “feta cheese” abroad. This is a world-famous brand name, known in New York City, Montreal, Las Vegas, Miami and, as of this summer, London. Spacious dining room on the ground floor of the Hilton Hotel, with a garden for memorable summer evenings. [46 Vassilissis Sofias • Τel.: (+30) 210.728.1000 • www.hiltonathens.gr]
An elegant, sophisticated restaurant, set in the gardens of the Athens Concert Hall, with a panoramic view of the city. Awarded two Michelin stars, consulting chef Andrea Berton proposes a menu rooted in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, with signature dishes including risotto alla Milanese, lamb with aubergines and tomato mayonnaise, and a light tiramisu. The wine list offers reasonably priced Italian labels, many of them unavailable elsewhere in Greece. [Vasilissis Sofias & 1 Kokkali • Τel.: (+30) 210.724.2979 • www.megaron.gr]
The most ambitious new arrival of recent years. Five talented chefs join forces to offer culinary wonders, rare dishes and seemingly odd combinations, using only the finest ingredients. An impressive dining area with an open kitchen, so you can watch all the action, as well as an inviting courtyard. We unreservedly recommend it for a regal lunch. In the evening, it gets a bit loud, so if you seek somewhere lively, you can’t go wrong here. Extensive wine list, great cocktails. [2Α Hadziyianni Mexi, Hilton • Τel.: (+30) 210.723.5005 • www.cookoovaya.gr]
© Vangelis Zavos
Laid-back or posh, whatever your style or mood, there are many restaurants to choose from in the area, after you’re done with your shopping or before you go out for a late-night drink.
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.
This wonderful garden of an historic neoclassical building has been, for the past 14 years, THE summer dining venue in Athens. This year, the cuisine has reached a new level of perfection, with celebrity chef Christoforos Peskias at the helm in the kitchen, offering diners a diverse, imaginative menu with exotic touches. In its own space, the Japanese restaurant Freud Oriental prepares exceptional sushi. Or, if you like, you can stop in just for a cocktail, at one of the foremost “see and be seen” venues in the city. [27 Tsocha, Mavili Square • Τel.: (+30) 210.644.1215 • www.balthazar.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
All-day hangout, laid back, friendly, good music and cuisine, with a focus on healthy eating. Go in the morning for coffee, fresh juices and sandwiches, or head over for lunch or dinner, choosing from a selection of tasty salads, light dishes with chicken, beef tagliata, tuna, salmon, etc. Brunch is served every Sunday. [29 Skoufa, Kolonaki • Τel.: (+30) 210.363.5773 • www.itrestaurant.gr]
One of the world’s top-10 rooftop bars, according to Premier Traveler magazine, the Hilton Hotel’s crown jewel offers arguably the best view in the city. Mediterranean cuisine with an international flair, premium meat cuts, wide variety of sushi and inspired cocktails. [46 Vasilissis Sofias • Τel.: (+30) 210.728.1402 • www.hiltonathens.gr]
© Olympia Orneraki
The apotheosis of simple, tasty Greek cuisine. Here you will enjoy delicious fresh fish and seafood, as well as locally sourced seasonal greens. Balanced dishes, with a sprinkling of quality olive. A good choice for the diet-conscious; and for the rest of us, try the Widow’s feta: rich, buttery, nutritious, with the sweet smell of fresh milk. You will immediately understand the difference between genuine Greek feta and the product sold as “feta cheese” abroad. This is a world-famous brand name, known in New York City, Montreal, Las Vegas, Miami and, as of this summer, London. Spacious dining room on the ground floor of the Hilton Hotel, with a garden for memorable summer evenings. [46 Vassilissis Sofias • Τel.: (+30) 210.728.1000 • www.hiltonathens.gr]
An elegant, sophisticated restaurant, set in the gardens of the Athens Concert Hall, with a panoramic view of the city. Awarded two Michelin stars, consulting chef Andrea Berton proposes a menu rooted in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, with signature dishes including risotto alla Milanese, lamb with aubergines and tomato mayonnaise, and a light tiramisu. The wine list offers reasonably priced Italian labels, many of them unavailable elsewhere in Greece. [Vasilissis Sofias & 1 Kokkali • Τel.: (+30) 210.724.2979 • www.megaron.gr]
The most ambitious new arrival of recent years. Five talented chefs join forces to offer culinary wonders, rare dishes and seemingly odd combinations, using only the finest ingredients. An impressive dining area with an open kitchen, so you can watch all the action, as well as an inviting courtyard. We unreservedly recommend it for a regal lunch. In the evening, it gets a bit loud, so if you seek somewhere lively, you can’t go wrong here. Extensive wine list, great cocktails. [2Α Hadziyianni Mexi, Hilton • Τel.: (+30) 210.723.5005 • www.cookoovaya.gr]
© Vangelis Zavos
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