From sun-drenched terraces to speakeasy-style hideouts, Athens has evolved into one of Europe’s most exciting food and drink playgrounds. The ancient city isn’t just about ruins and mythology—it’s buzzing with rooftop bars overlooking the Acropolis, natural wine havens, and bold chefs reinventing Greek flavors with flair. Whether you’re craving a late-night souvlaki or a cocktail made with mastiha and mountain herbs, 2025 is the year Athens hits peak delicious. This is your ultimate guide for where to eat and drink in Athens in 2025.

Cafés, Bakeries & Patisseries

Eat-In Options

1. Aigli Zappeiou

Address: Κήπος, Athina 105 57
Photo courtesy of Aigli Zappeiou

2. Ergon House

Address: 27 Mitropoleos & Patroou St., 105 57
Photo courtesy of Ergon House

3. Athénée

Address: Voukourestiou 9, Athina 106 71
Photo courtesy of Athénée

4. Queen Bee

Address: Patriarchou Ioakeim 45, Athens, Greece 106 76
Photo courtesy of Queen Bee

5. Minu

Address: Sarri 50, Athina 105 53
Photo courtesy of Minu

6. Philos Athens

Address: Solonos 32, Athina 106 73
Photo courtesy of Philos Athens

7. Black Duck Garden

Address: 5-7, I. Paparrigopoulou Str., 10561, Athens
Photo courtesy of Black Duck Garden

8. ANÄNA

Address: 33 Praxitelous Str, Athens, Greece
Photo courtesy of ANÄNA

9. The Makers

Address: Praxitelous 37, Athina 105 60
Photo courtesy of The Makers

Take-Away Bakeries

1. Takis Bakery

Address: Misaraliotou 14, Athina 117 42
Photo courtesy of Takis Bakery Instagram @fournostakis

2. Lykavittos Bakery

Address: Dinokratous 59, Athina 106
Photo courtesy of Manos Chatzikonstantis

3. Asterisque

Address: Charvouri 2, Athina 116 36
Photo courtesy of Asterisque Instagram @asterisquethebakery

4. Betty’s Bakery

Address: Kassandras 10, Athina 104 47
Photo courtesy of Betty’s Bakery

5. The Black Salami Microbakery

Address: Zoodochou Pigis 71, Athina 106 81
Photo courtest of The Black Salami Microbakery’s Instagram @the_black_salami_microbakery

6. Kora Bakery

Address: Panagiotou Anagnostopoulou 44, Athina 106 73
Photo courtesy of Kora Bakery

7. Overoll Croissanterie

Address: Praxitelous 27, Athina 105 60
Photo courtesy of Overoll Croissanterie

8. Ariston

Address: Voulis 10, Athina 105 62
Photo courtesy of Ariston

Gelato Options

1. Le Greche

Address: Mitropoleos 16, Athina 105 63
Photo courtesy of Le Greche

2. Django

Address: Veikou 15, Koukaki, Athens 11742
Photo courtesy of Django

Local Comfort Food

1. Dopios

Address: Skouleniou 1, Athina 105 61
Photo courtesy of Dopios

2. Papadakis

Address: Fokilidou 15, Athina 106 73
Photo courtesy of Papadakis

3. Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani

Address: Ermou 119, Athina 105 55
Photo courtesy of Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani

4. Ergon House

Address: 27 Mitropoleos & Patroou St., 105 57
Photo courtesy of Ergon House

5. Kuzina

Address: Adrianou 9, Athina 105 55
Photo courtesy of Kuzina

6. Mani Mani

Address: Falirou 10, Athina 117 42
Photo courtesy of Mani Mani

7. Cherchez La Femme

Address: Mitropoleos 46, Athina 105 63
Photo courtesy of Chechez La Femme

8. Asotos

Address: Aminta 6, Athina 116 35
Photo courtesy of Asotos

9. Cinapos

Address: Iraklidon 10, Athina 118 51
Photo courtesy of Cinapos

10. Luma

Address: Ferekidou 2, Athina 116 35
Photo courtesy of Luma

11. Ovio

Address: Apollonos 4, Athina 105 57
Photo courtesy of Ovio

12. Hoocut

Address: Pl. Agias Irinis 9, Athina 105 63
Photo courtesy of Hoocut

13. O Thanasis

Address: Mitropoleos 69, Athina 105 55
Photo courtesy of O Thanasis

Fusion Restaurants

1. Birdman

Address: Voulis 35, Athina 105 57
Photo courtesy of Birdman

2. Manári Taverna

Address: Plateia Agion Theodoron 3, Athens, 105 61
Photo courtesy of Manári Taverna

3. Fine Mess Smokehouse

Address: Delfon 5, Athina 106 80
Photo courtesy of Fine Mess Smokehouse

4. Simul Gastronomic Situ

Address: Υψηλάντου 63, Athens, Greece 11521.
Photo courtesy of Simul Gastronomic Situ

5. Nolan

Address: Voulis 31 – 33, Athina 105 57
Photo courtesy of Nolan

6. Pharaoh

Address: Solomou 54, Athina 106 82
Photo courtesy of Pharaoh

7. IODIO

Address: Loukianou 36, Athens 10675
Photo courtesy of IODIO

8. Ox Athens

Address: Chatzigianni Mexi 9, Athina 115 28
Photo courtesy of Ox Athens

9. AKRA

Address: Aminta 12, Athina 116 35
Photo courtesy of AKRA’s Instagram @akra_ath

10. Tanpopo

Address: Αριστείδου 1, Evripidou 2, Athina 105 59
Photo courtesy of Tanpoo‘s Instagram @tanpopo.athens

11. Sushimu

Address: Skoufou 6, Athina 105 57
Photo courtesy of Sushimu

12. Nyx

Address: Omirou 19, Athina 106 19
Photo courtesy of Nyx

Upscale Dining

1. Hervé

Address: Trion Ierarchon 170, Athina 118 52
Photo courtesy of Hervé

2. Soil Restaurant

Address: Ferekidou 5, Athina 116 35
Photo courtesy of Soil Restaurant

3. Makris

Address: Astiggos 10, Ermou 119, Athina 105 55
Photo courtesy of Makris

4. Hytra

Address: 1, Petrou Kokkali STR, Athina 115 21
Photo courtesy of Hytra

5. Tudor Hall Restaurant

Address: Geor. A’ 3, Athina 105 64
Photo courtesy of Tudor Hall Restaurant

6. Varoulko Seaside

Address: Akti Koumoundourou 54, Pireas 185 33
Photo courtesy of Varoulko Restaurant

7. Spondi

Address: Pirronos 5, Athina 116 36
Photo courtesy of Spondi

8. CTC Urban Gastronomy

Address: Plateon 15, Athina 104 35
Photo courtesy of CTC Urban Gastronomy

9. Botrini’s

Address: Leof. Vasileos Georgiou B 24, Chalandri 152 33
Photo courtesy of Botrini’s Instagram @botrinisrestaurant.official

10. Delta

Address: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 364, Athina 176 74
Photo courtesy of Delta

11. Aleria

Address: Meg. Alexandrou 57, Athina 104 35
Photo courtesy of Aleria

12. Linou Soumpasis & Sia

Address: Μελανθίου 2, Αθήνα 105 54 &, Kalamida 9, Athina 105 54
Photo courtesy of Linou Soumpasis & Sia’s Instagram @lsandsia

13. Vezené

Address: Vrasida 11, Athina 115 28
Photo courtesy of Vezené

14. Estiatorio Milos

Address: 3-5, Kolokotroni Street, Athina 105 62
Photo courtesy of Estiatorio Milos

15. SENSE

Address: Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athina 117 42
Photo courtesy of SENSE

16. Grande Bretagne Roof Garden

Address: Geor. A’ 1, Athina 105 64
Photo courtesy of Grande Bretagne Roof Garden

17. Gallina

Address: Mark. Mpotsari 49, Athina 117 42
Photo courtesy of Gallina

18. The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

Address: Mitropoleos 54, Athina 105 63
Photo courtesy of The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

Drinks

Wine

1. Heteroclito

Address: St 2 Fokionos & Petraki, 10563, Athens
Photo courtesy of Heteroclito

2. Materia Prima Wine Bistro

Address: Falirou 68, Athina 117 41, Греция
Photo courtesy of Materia Prima Wine Bistro

3. Wine Is Fine

Address: Vissis 6, Athina 105 51
Photo courtesy of Wine Is Fine

4. By The Glass

Address: Souri 3, Athina 105 57
Photo courtesy of By The Glass

5. Oinoscent Wine Bar

Address: 45 Voulis Street Syntagma, Athens 10558
Photo courtesy of Oinoscent Wine Bar

Cocktails & More

1. Juan Rodriguez Bar

Address: Pallados 3, Athina 105 54
Photo courtesy of Juan Rodriguez Bar

2. The Bank Job

Address: 105 62 13, Kolokotroni, Athina 105 62
Photo courtesy of The Bank Job

3. Epta Martyres

Address: Menechmou 3Β, Athina 117 43
Photo courtesy of Epta Martyres’s Instagram @eptamarytes.athens

4. Line Athens

Address: Agathodemonos 37, Athina 118 53
Photo courtesy of Line Athens

5.  The Clumsies

Address: Praxitelous 30, Athina 105 61
Photo courtesy of The Clumsies

6. Poco a Poco

Address: Loukianou 13, Athina 106 75
Photo courtesy of Poco a Poco

7. Profitis Spritzeria

Address: Pl. Profitou Ilia 5, Athina 116 35
Photo courtesy of Profitis Spritzeria

8.  The Bar In Front Of The Bar

Address: Petraki 1, Athina 105 63
Photo courtesy of The Bar In Front Of The Bar

9. Brettos

Address: Kidathineon 41, Athina 105 58
Photo courtesy of Brettos

10. Blue Bird

Address: Ipitou 4, Athina 105 57
Photos courtesy of Blue Bird

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