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

2. Ergon House

3. Athénée

4. Queen Bee

5. Minu

6. Philos Athens

7. Black Duck Garden

8. ANÄNA

9. The Makers

Take-Away Bakeries

1. Takis Bakery

2. Lykavittos Bakery

3. Asterisque

4. Betty’s Bakery

5. The Black Salami Microbakery

6. Kora Bakery

7. Overoll Croissanterie

8. Ariston

Gelato Options

1. Le Greche

2. Django

Local Comfort Food

1. Dopios

2. Papadakis

3. Ta Karamanlidika Tou Fani

4. Ergon House

5. Kuzina

6. Mani Mani

7. Cherchez La Femme

8. Asotos

9. Cinapos

10. Luma

11. Ovio

12. Hoocut

13. O Thanasis

Fusion Restaurants

1. Birdman

2. Manári Taverna

3. Fine Mess Smokehouse

4. Simul Gastronomic Situ

5. Nolan

6. Pharaoh

7. IODIO

8. Ox Athens

9. AKRA

10. Tanpopo

11. Sushimu

12. Nyx

Upscale Dining

1. Hervé

2. Soil Restaurant

3. Makris

4. Hytra

5. Tudor Hall Restaurant

6. Varoulko Seaside

7. Spondi

8. CTC Urban Gastronomy

9. Botrini’s

10. Delta

11. Aleria

12. Linou Soumpasis & Sia

13. Vezené

14. Estiatorio Milos

15. SENSE

16. Grande Bretagne Roof Garden

17. Gallina

18. The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

Drinks

Wine

1. Heteroclito

2. Materia Prima Wine Bistro

3. Wine Is Fine

4. By The Glass

5. Oinoscent Wine Bar

Cocktails & More

1. Juan Rodriguez Bar

2. The Bank Job

3. Epta Martyres

4. Line Athens

5.  The Clumsies

6. Poco a Poco

7. Profitis Spritzeria

8.  The Bar In Front Of The Bar

9. Brettos

10. Blue Bird

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