Fodor's Expert Review To Steki tou Ilia

$$ Thissio Dinner

Unpretentious and overall unremarkable, this restaurant is justifiably famous for its freshly grilled paidakia (lamb chops), to be eaten with unabashed gusto by hand. It's always busy and always a great escape from an increasingly modernized city, but avoid the hima wine, which almost certainly leads to a headache. Enjoy your lamb with thick-cut fried potatoes that might have come from your yiayia's kitchen and perhaps some tzatziki or fava bean spread. The meat taverna's popularity led to the opening of a second branch farther down the same road and an extension across the pedestrianized Eptahalkou Street into a garden area.

Dinner $$ Family Lunch Best Bet

Quick Facts

Eptachalkou 5
Athens, Attica  10033, Greece

210-345–8052

Known For:
  • Lamb chops with thick fries and tzatziki
  • A relaxed village vibe in the heart of the city
  • Lovely garden
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun., No credit cards

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