Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Dosirak Restaurant
33 VoulisGreat Korean cuisine and excellent sushi!
Koi Sushi Bar
1 ApollonosVery good sushi at VERY affordable prices. They also do take away.
Very good Greek food at reasonable prices and they do take away.
6 locals recommend
The Grecos Project
5 MitropoleosVery good Greek food at reasonable prices and they do take away.
Without any doubt the BEST hot chocolate in town! It's a bit pricey but worth every €. Be careful though: it's so good you'll never want another brand!
Sokolata
35 VoulisWithout any doubt the BEST hot chocolate in town! It's a bit pricey but worth every €. Be careful though: it's so good you'll never want another brand!
The best burgers in Athens, hands down! No seating though, so better as take away.
27 locals recommend
Hot Hot Burger Bar
2 PraxitelousThe best burgers in Athens, hands down! No seating though, so better as take away.
Fantastic and reasonably priced gourmet Greek Asian fusion cuisine. Don't miss out on it, especially since it's open most of the day!
Very highly recommended!
94 locals recommend
Nolan
31 - 33 VoulisFantastic and reasonably priced gourmet Greek Asian fusion cuisine. Don't miss out on it, especially since it's open most of the day!
Very highly recommended!
Athinaikon Restaurant
str MitropoleosGood Greek cuisine in a soothing décor.
Aji Sushi Bar
4 DiomeiasExcellent sushi, a nice place to go to after shopping on Ermou street!
The Clumsies
30 PraxitelousTHE trendiest bar in Athens!
No, it's specialty is not fish. Psara has been serving reliable greek fare for more than a century and is one of the pleasantest places you can find in Plaka.
33 locals recommend
The Old Tavern of Psara
16 ErechtheosNo, it's specialty is not fish. Psara has been serving reliable greek fare for more than a century and is one of the pleasantest places you can find in Plaka.
No trip to Greece would be complete without a tiropita, and this shop has been selling the best for eons!
15 locals recommend
ΑΡΙΣΤΟΝ ΛΟΜΠΟΤΕΣΗ
10 VoulisNo trip to Greece would be complete without a tiropita, and this shop has been selling the best for eons!
Pricey seafood restaurant, but the view at night is worth it, and the food is excellent.
48 locals recommend
Ithaki Restaurant Bar
28 ΑθήναςPricey seafood restaurant, but the view at night is worth it, and the food is excellent.
Kallipateira
8 AstiggosTasty greek food at reasonable prices.
Aleria Restaurant
57 Meg. AlexandrouFantastic gourmet Greek cuisine! Perfect for special occasions!
Shopping
Bazaar
86 SofokleousThe closest supermarket to the apartment, very practical.
The only luxury department store in Athens, worth a visit.
26 locals recommend
Attika Department Stores S.A.
The only luxury department store in Athens, worth a visit.
LAPIS Jewellery
15 PandrossouBeautiful selection of jewelry in gold and silver, and very pleasant owners.
Le Greche
16 MitropoleosIce-cream to die for!
Bournazos, J. P., & Son Ltd
10 NikisExcellent quality shoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun place where you can eat and drink while listening to music or participating in the frequent events.
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouFun place where you can eat and drink while listening to music or participating in the frequent events.
Everything Else
Here you'll find all the electronics you need, plus books and music and the café on the last floor has a great view of Syntagma.
45 locals recommend
Public
1 Karagiorgi ServiasHere you'll find all the electronics you need, plus books and music and the café on the last floor has a great view of Syntagma.
Maïstráli
28 ApollonosExcellent seafood restaurant in Vouliagmeni, in a very nice setting.
A day at the beach! Go to Yabanaki if you want a nice, clean, organized beach, with several bars and tavernas.
116 locals recommend
Yabanaki
A day at the beach! Go to Yabanaki if you want a nice, clean, organized beach, with several bars and tavernas.
Essentials
Open late and on Sundays, Matsouka is the place to go for pistachios, wines, etc...They also carry staples like milk, butter, sodas, pasta, etc...
Matsouka Elissavet
6 ApollonosOpen late and on Sundays, Matsouka is the place to go for pistachios, wines, etc...They also carry staples like milk, butter, sodas, pasta, etc...
The greengrocer at Apollonos 3-5 is owned by two cheerful sisters who will sell you oranges from Corfu or potatos from Naxos, all day long!
Apollonos 3
3 ApollonosThe greengrocer at Apollonos 3-5 is owned by two cheerful sisters who will sell you oranges from Corfu or potatos from Naxos, all day long!