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Journey through Ancient
Greece
Some places to eat in Athens
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or have been recommended.
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To
Athinaikón: to Aqhnaikon,
2
Themistokleous, corner of Panepistimiou (near Plateia
Omónia) ' 38 38 485. Very stylish decor,
marble tables, walls covered in old posters. Popular with
locals, fills up after 10pm. Wide choice of unusual
dishes, excellent food at average prices. We recommend
the calamari, sardines and crab and shrimp croquettes.
This is an ouzerie so there is a large selection of ouzos.
http://www.athinaiko.gr/
O
Platanos: O Platanos,
4
Diogenes. Plaka, ' 32 20 666,
Near the 'tower of the winds'. The oldest taverna in Athens (established
in 1932). Excellent food, lunch and evening. Lamb or veal
with peas, okra or beans are a speciality. Tables under
the Plane tree (O Platanos) and indoors. Popular
with locals. Closed on Sundays
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Xynos: 4 Angelou Geronta, Plaka,
(off Adrianou Street), ' 32 21 065 Tricky to
find as it is rather hidden but all the other restaurants
know it and will tell you the way! One of our favourites,
super food served in the garden if warm enough. Good
atmosphere and two really miserable but talented
musicians! Beware, some of the starters are very
substantial and you must leave room for the main course!.
A little more expensive than some, maybe Ł10 each, but
worth it. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Stamatopoulou: 26 Lissou Plaka,
A large outside raised terrace, good food, friendly
service, sometimes live music (and customers
dancing).
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Taverna
Sigalas: Monastiraki, At the end of Athenas, close to
the metro station, this taverna is bustling at lunch and
in the evening with tables crammed on the pavement. Often musicians,
accordion and guitar, good traditional food.
Milton's:
91 Adrianou, Plaka, near the Mitropolis.
Rather upmarket setting and service, excellent food; they're very
proud of their seafood which is good but pricey. It's easy to get
carried away and end up with the sort of bill you'd expect from a
modest Italian at home! Live pianist.
Eden:
Lissiou, Plaka, Athens' first vegetarian
restaurant, is highly recommended. Varied menu at modest
prices. www.edenvegetarian.gr
Old
Taverna Kritikou: rooftop taverna in the Plaka
with live music and dancing on Saturday night. Good
souvlaki. Buzzing with locals after 11.00pm!
Colonaki
(sic) Tops: In the elegant quarter of Kolonaki,
near the Benaki and Cycladic museums. One of several restaurants
in the square. We had wonderful artichokes and a large plate of baked sardines.
Benaki
Museum Kolonaki: The restaurant on a rooftop
terrace with views of the Acropolis is stylish but not pricey.
Good salads, selection of hot dishes and local wine.
O Platon: Kladou 8, Monastiraki, tel:
210 3219 361, close to the Agora, excellent food; a
traditional taverna where you go into the kitchen to choose.
Dia Tavta, Adrianou 35-37, opposite the Stoa of Attalos,
the second taverna along Adrianou. Very good food, nice bread, large jugs of
cold water, excellent salads, local wine (the white wine is particularly good),
friendly service.
Old Taverna Kritikou: rooftop taverna in the Plaka
with live music and dancing on Saturday night. Good souvlaki. Buzzing
with locals after 11.00pm!
Benaki Museum: Kolonaki, The restaurant on
a roof top terrace with views of the Acropolis is stylish but not pricey. Good
salads, selection of hot dishes and local wine.
Vangellis & Yios Larnakos 8 & Acharnon 238 (Ay.
Nikolaos) ': 8618 754.
An off the tourist track taverna serving good traditional Greek food. Musicians
play the bazouki and kythera and the locals and Christos will teach you to
dance! Not within walking distance; easy to get to by metro or a taxi is not
expensive.
Kali Orexi!
Kali
Orexi!
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