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Romantic Views in Athens
Just a short drive from Athens, on the coast of Vouliagmeni, Moorings restaurant has been a favorite for many generations of romantics. Right next to the yacht marina, this sophisticated bar and restaurant is perfect for enjoying the cool evenings. Dont miss the fresh fish dishes. www.moorings.gr
restaurants in hotels
Karavi restaurant is located on the 9th floor of the Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel and commands in impressive panorama of all the surrounding area. French gourmet cuisine created by Greek chef Fanis Stathis, served in a triangular space with concave sides reminiscent of the interior of a ship, thus the...
Best delicatessen shops
“Pantopolio tis Mesogeiakis Diatrofis” which translates into “The Grocery Store of Mediterranean Taste” is one of the most popular delicatessen in Athens, situated on Sofokleous 1, with a branch also in Pangrati, on Chremonidou 6. This great store specializes in Greek traditional products from...
top beer restaurants
The first “Beer Academy Restaurant” opened in 1992, in the neighborhood of Exarchia and since then another six points have been added in the area of Athens plus one in Crete. Clients can choose amongst more than 300 varieties of beer, served in original glasses and one of the most requested kinds...
hot spots for chocolate
Martha’s chocolate creations are exquisite and unique, ideal for gifts or for satisfying your craving for the ultimate sweet taste. At her three shops, in Kolonaki, Kifisia and Neo Psychico, choose your favorite amongst 100 different chocolate flavors and variations, pralines, chocolate covered fruit,...
gourmet bakeries
Pnykas bakery is a reference point in Athens, very near Syntagma, on Petraki str 24. The owner, Dimitris Kotsaris, is considered an alchemist and connoisseur of bread and has his own secret recipe, which is the ultimate health food and nutritional supplement. Made with wholegrain wheat, and barley,...
restaurants in department stores
Wagamama Athens is located on the second floor of the luxurious Golden Hall shopping mall, a unique commercial centre with some of the most famous Greek and international brands. Following Asian tradition, the cuisine is exclusively based on fresh ingredients meat, fish, chicken, vegetables and...
bars with great food
Stavlos, at Thission, Iraklidon 10, is a lively locale, situated in a space which combines traditional elements with bright colors and the menu is mainly based on Mediterranean tastes with fresh aromatic herbs. The restaurant is open from 1 p.m until 1 a.m. The external yard is a cool corner in the...
Best wine bars
‘Oinoscent’ a friendly and cool wine bar and wine shop on central Voulis str, just 200 mtrs from Syntagma, is one of the best places for enjoyable wine tasting. The owners, with a wide experience of wines, will offer their advice on which variety to choose. Greek wines and also labels from all...
Top 5 new restaurants
«Avocado – food for life», a new vegan restaurant opened recently on 30 Nikis street at a very convenient location near Syntagma and Plaka. The people behind the well-known NYSY Studios for yoga and pilates, situated just across the road, are the creators of these tasty veggie snacks and...


