The best restaurants in Athens
Conceptual experience with a sustainable approach at the forefront of sophisticated tasting menus based on refined dishes and delicate flavours. Impressive views, modern design and exquisite cocktails complement the high-end concept.
One of the best uninterrupted views of the Acropolis meets the regal and stylish restaurant on the rooftop of the King George Hotel. The menu is an intelligent blend of contemporary cooking techniques with Mediterranean influences, complemented by a wide range of wines.
Modern cuisine based mainly on Greek products following high values in terms of quality, environmental awareness and sustainability. Chef-patron Dimos Sanourakisís attuned to seasonality tasting menus, encompass his experience and exceptional aesthetics.
The charming backdrop of Mikrolimano Marina and its enchanting ambience meets the refined modern Greek seafood cuisine presented in carefully calibrated dishes at the emblematic Piraeus Restaurant, founded by Chef Lefteris Lazarou in 1987.
French-influenced cuisine with a contemporary twist in an elegant restaurant that is considered a gastronomic landmark in the Greek capital, where Arnaud Bignon, culinary director, presents his philosophy in two exquisite menus.
With stunning interiors reminiscent of a luxury cruise ship and outdoor spaces overlooking the dazzling Athens Riviera, Pelagos draws inspiration from the sea and sources the finest seasonal and local ingredients from farmers and food producers.
The elegantly renovated old villa from the 1940s, transformed into a refined restaurant, is the culinary sanctuary of French-born chef Jean-Charles Métayer, who serves tasting menus with a modern twist on French-Mediterranean cuisine. Excellent wine list.
Housed in a beautiful listed building dating back to 1939, chef Ettore Botrini's Athens base offers creative and well-crafted dishes where his Italo-Corfiot roots merge with his culinary references in narrative menus. Extensive wine list.
Charming combination of the iconic Acropolis backdrop and expressive cuisine on a magnificent terrace, reflecting the finesse of a culinary mindset that combines classic and contemporary cooking techniques. Exciting selection of Greek wines.
With a personal approach to the sustainable ethos of fine dining, chef and patron Tassos Mantis creates a sophisticated menu using ingredients from his garden in Alepochori, so the season is the guide here. Botanical cocktails support the concept.
Located on the 6th floor (7th floor in summer) of the Onassis Cultural Centre, this elegant restaurant offers a contemporary and expressive culinary profile with a Greek base, serving a la carte and tasting menus, one of which is vegetarian. Interesting cocktail and wine pairings.
You need a special reservation code to enter and experience this fresh fine dining concept in a neighbourhood just minutes from the city centre. Open kitchen in front of a large bar serving a French-Asian and Mediterranean inspired menu.
Playful interpretations of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine in a stylish yet cosy atmosphere, where chef patron Alex Tsiotinis serves his urban gastronomic perspective in tasting menus that stand out for their intense flavours and creative roots.
In the historic Thisio, opposite the ancient market and the Acropolis, chef-patron Petros Dimas offers a mosaic of flavours that highlight the Greek heritage in three tasting menus that stand out for their imaginative combinations and fine-tuned technique.