Must-see restaurants in Syntagma & Plaka

  • Ergon House Agora

    Syntagma & Plaka

    A superb addition to Athens' culinary landscape is this deli, cafe and restaurant occupying a gorgeously designed atrium space flooded with light. There…

  • Sushimou

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Sushi in Athens doesn't get any better than this. Tell Antonis Drakoularakos, the Tokyo-trained chef who holds court behind the counter, your budget and…

  • Avocado

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This popular cafe offers a full array of vegan, gluten-free and organic treats with an international spin. Next to an organic market, and with a tiny…

  • Kalderimi

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This downtown taverna offers Greek food at its most authentic. Everything is freshly cooked and delicious: you can't go wrong. Hand-painted tables edge a…

  • Cremino

    Syntagma & Plaka

    The lovely proprietress at Cremino makes gelato and sorbet that's both intensely flavoured and incredibly light, using cow and buffalo milk. Flavours…

  • Damigos

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Hidden away and with an intimate feel, this traditional place, in business since 1865, specialises in bakaliaros, toothsome cod fried in pillow-light…

  • Birdman

    Syntagma & Plaka

    This part of Syntagma offers a cluster of Japanese restaurants, among which Birdman, which specialises in yakitori (charcoal-grilled skewers of meat) is a…

  • 2 Mazi

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Inside a neoclassical mansion, this elegant dining room with white linen and proper crystal is the venue for inventive creations by chef Elias Gogos…

  • Palia Taverna tou Psara

    Syntagma & Plaka

    A little above the main bustle of Plaka, this taverna fills tables cascading across the street and down the stairs. It's touristy, but respected by locals…

  • Palia Athina

    Syntagma & Plaka

    No muss, no fuss, no music or show: just a quiet little family-run taverna with excellent prices (especially for the area) and good food. The stews and…

  • Tzitzikas kai Mermigas

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Greek merchandise lines the walls of this cheery modern place that sits smack in the middle of central Athens. It serves a tasty range of delicious and…

  • Cherche la Femme

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Leafy wallpaper, a twinkling chandelier and Parisian brasserie-style furniture and bar set the chic tone for this all-day cafe. The atmosphere may scream…

  • Meatropoleos 3

    Syntagma & Plaka

    A blessing amid the multistorey fast-food joints in Syntagma, this sleek little restaurant does a great array of grilled meats, including good housemade…

  • Nolan

    Syntagma & Plaka

    It's a good idea to make a reservation for this casual, chic and popular restaurant. Chef Sotiris Kontizas has incorporated some Asian ingredients and…

  • Glykys

    Syntagma & Plaka

    In a quiet corner of Plaka, this low-key place with a shady front yard is mostly frequented by students and locals. It has a tasty selection of mezedhes,…

  • Evgenia

    Syntagma & Plaka

    For great traditional fare, it's hard to beat this inconspicuous, no-frills taverna on the periphery of Plaka, with a few tables on the footpath. There’s…

  • Metropolis

    Syntagma & Plaka

    When you want a quick pick-me-up that's not souvlaki, head for this tiny shop that makes delicious, sophisticated sandwiches. The open-face house…

  • Le Greche

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Gem of a gelato shop, with espresso and little cakes as well. Gelato flavours range from traditional (intense, not-too-sweet pistachio) to novel (bergamot…

  • Tudor Hall

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Dress up for the lavish restaurant on the 7th floor of the King George Hotel, offering the requisite breathtaking window on the spotlit Acropolis. The…

  • Aegli Restaurant

    Syntagma & Plaka

    Smack in the heart of the green Zappeion, this place doesn't do the most inspired food, but is convenient if you're going to the adjacent outdoor cinema…