Athens for foodies

Top 3 Editor's Picks: 

FUNKY GOURMET 

One of the best restaurants in Athens. It has been awarded with two Michelin stars and is being featured in multiple top restaurant lists. It offers a twist in Greek cuisine featuring fusion dishes, served in fun and unique ways. There is no a la carte menu but a tasting menu, which changes few times per year. 

Paramithias 13 & Salaminos, Keramikos

Cookoovaya 

A classic and modern institution owned by 5 acclaimed Greek chefs, so you won't be disappointed from the food here. It has a good central location near the Hilton Hotel and is frequented by Greek VIP's and politicians. There is also a terrace during the summer months. Do try the truffle pie and the bougatsa for dessert. 

Chatzigianni Mexi 2, Athens

coyoacan

It has Mexican and Latin flavors in a hip and trendy environment. The decor is like being in the courtyard of a Latin house. Colours, lights, balconies overlooking the internal courtyard and loud music. Plates are for sharing as is the jug of margarita. It is also a great place for drinks, with a great selection of cocktails. 

Iraklidon 10, Athens

You may also like:

1.  CTC: haute cuisine from a rising Greek chef, awarded 
2. Magikes Katsaroles: family tavern with delicious dishes, casual
3. Aleria: modern Greek cuisine, minimal 
4. Gaku or Freud Oriental: for Japanese and in the summer Nobu, mostly due to its seaside locations-great for drinks too
5. 333 Restaurant and Chef’s Workshop: for amazing brunch 
6. Salumaio Di Atene: for amazing salads, Italian inspired dishes, anything with truffle or fois gras and good coffee, best for lunch 
7. Codice Blue: for italian 
8. Vezene: for meat dishes and some good Greek tastes like wood oven pie. You can choose your meat from a tray of choices your waiter brings to your table.
9. Spondi: old classic awarded restaurant with fusion cuisine 
10. Xoxlidaki(pronounced Chochlidaki): casual tavern in the suburbs of Athens for some delicious, sharing plates from all over Greece (e.g. cheese from all over the country or a beer from Tinos island)
11. Brunello: better for a small lunch and good wine, Italian new little spot in Kolonaki, amid the shops, you can share some small pizza or other antipasti with some very good selection of wines in a cosy environment 
12. By the Glass: can work for you as well if you want to try different Greek wines
13. Babaorum or The Clumsies (in the list of best 50 bars in the world): go for the best cocktails in Athens and new Odori Vermuteria Di Atene
14. It restaurant: strictly for lunch or brunch has some very good and organic dishes to try 
15. New opening-Premiere restaurant and lounge: in Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel find gourmet Greek dishes from an awarded chef