Athens
ATHENS - BEST RESTAURANTS & HIPPEST NIGHT CLUBS
Introduction
The ancient city of Athens stands for the first Olympic Games (776 B.C.). Athens let you feel the Greek mythology with its prime father Zeus, its philosophers Socrates, Pericles, Sophocles. The Peloponnesian city is a vibrant mix of the antique past and the modern presence. Forget the ancient myth's and history far beyond our grandmothers can even remember, this city is a surprisingly modern & magical metropolis with full of history to discover while you are walking from Temple of Olympian Zeus to the Acropolis or Kerameikos, the ancient cemetery of Athens. Stroll through the old town Plaka with its small narrow streets and numerous tavernas, souvenir shops and lively bars.
Cool Restaurants
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BALTHAZAR
International / Greek
Address: 27 Tsoha, Athens, Greece
Area: Ambelokipi
Web: http://www.balthazar.gr/
Phone: +30 210 64 41 215
Prices: Mains: above Eur 18.-
Club atmosphere in glamorous, neoclassical garden; best in summer; DJ plays music later
HYTRA
contemporary experimental with sea view
Address: Navarhou Apostoli 7, Psirri, 105 54, Athens, Greece
Area: Psirri and Vouliagmeni (in Summer)
Web: http://www.hytra.gr/
Phone: +30 210 3316 767
Prices: Menu degustation: Eur 60.-
Housed in a minimal but warm environment, "HYTRA" serves a wide variety of seafood such as squids, fish, octopus and oysters accompanied by basil, fresh tomato sauces and olive oils; a true gastronomy trip to the deep blue Aegean Sea; during Summer the highly creative one Michelin starred greek restaurant moves to the "Westin Hotel Athens" in Vouliagmeni and turns into "HYTRA GALAZIA" (40 Apollonos Str, 16671 Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece; +30 210 890 2000; perfect dinner restaurant for a romantic date; open from Sunday - Saturday; Monday closed
KUZINA
Greek
Address: 9 Adrianou Street, Athens, Greece
Area: Centre
Web: No website
Phone: +30 210 32 40 133
Email: porta@hit360.com
Prices: Mains: above Eur 15.-
Delicious modern Greek food served in a stylish eatery near the Acropolis in Monastraki; very romantic
L'ABREUVOIR
Oldest French restaurant in Athens (1965); nice garden with mulberry trees; delicious fish and meat dishes; try the "sole meuniere" or the "steak tartar"
LE GRAND BALCON
Gourmet
Address: 2 Kleomenous Street, Athens, Greece
Area: Kolonaki
Web: http://www.sglycabettus.gr/site/
Phone: +30 210 72 14 368
Prices: Mains: above Eur 22.-
Located on the 6th floor of the "St. George Lycabettus Hotel"; spectacular panoramic views of the Acropolis; the restaurant is frequented by wealthy Greeks; Greek and Mediterranean dishes; many vegetarian starters
PLOUS PODILATOU
Chic seaside restaurant with harbor view; try "the grilled octopus" or "the cuttlefish with white-beet risotto"
RATKA
Metropolitan French bistro place in Kolonaki; many Athenian celebrities; apart from fillets you also get good sushi and innovative salads; hard to get a table
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm opening hours, dress code and pets policy directly with the restaurant before planning your trip.