Attica and Delphi Restaurants
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A relative newcomer to a local dining scene that doesn't change much over the years. This delectable Greek tapas restaurant-bar doesn't have a menu; it just serves what it has left, so don't go too late. The interior is pretty small, so tables mostly dot the pretty side street and across the road. In winter it also shuts early (about 5 pm). The dishes are sumptuous, coming in small (€4) or large (€8) plates, but the former is filling enough, with beans in tomato sauce or a spicy sausage casserole as likely to emerge as a smoked sardine salad. The quality is superb, and great value. Even if you only stop by for glass of tsipouro, you'll get a little taster to go with it. The perfect combination.
The wine barrel by the front door is the first hint that this cozy ouzeri, tucked into a side street off the harbor, is a place to sit back, relax, order the house tipple, and indulge. The dark-wood setting is truly gorgeous, and daily specials present some innovative takes on the classics; the stuffed onions and the pork with plums are especially delicious, while the six-hour slow-cooked lamb leg deserves a special mention. A old standby is the pork bebelis, sliced tenderloin slathered in a delicious pepper and cream sauce that is best liberally mopped up with bread—the ultimate Galaxidi comfort food.
This family-run taverna at the foot of Mt. Parnitha is popular for its mountain views and cozy fireplace in the winter, as well as for its serene garden with tall plane trees providing a much needed respite from the summer heat. The menu is built around grilled meat, mostly ribs and chops, served by the kilo on heaping platters. Accompaniments include lightly fried zucchini, eggplant chips for dipping in the yogurt-garlic tzatziki, and delicious pies of wild greens wrapped in thick, hand-rolled phyllo.
A beachy vibe pervades this hip inner-city vegan café, its terrace fenced off by bamboo. The menu is entirely plant-based, with chewy mushroom gyros, buddha bowls, veggie burgers, and triple-fried potato wedges the star attractions. The latter comes with a choice of sauces, of which the tangy black garlic sriracha is unmissable.
Aqua Marina is an old favorite among locals. It's hard to resist its list of sweet treats, from a huge wedge of tasty baklava to a great splodge of galaktoboureko, a custardy classic topped in filo pastry and sweet-scented syrup. Stick to the desserts though—the savory stuff is a bit overpriced.
While living in South America, owner Nikos Milonas learned how to carve beef, how high to fire up the grill, and exactly how to time a perfect medium-rare steak (size XXL!). The meat-loving population of Greece has been benefiting from his expertise ever since. Salad and home fries round out both the luncheon and dinner menus. On a clear day you get a peek at the sea from the large veranda. The decor is simple, without frills, just like the menu. It is advised to call in and order meat in advance (or as soon as you sit down), as grilling takes at least an hour.
Like its near neighbor, Balux Cafe, Ark is part of the Asteras Complex, an attempt to turn a stretch of sandy beach into your entire day: lounging, dinner, drinks, dancing. Ark, however, is focused on the culinary side, and under the guidance of chef Yannis Baxevanis it is a tempting affair. By day the café churns out smoothies, excellent coffees, and cakes; by night its waterside setting (including tables that line a jetty jutting into the harbor) indulges chef's Greek-French culinary leanings, from organic beef tenderloin served with a potato tart, to his signature wild local sea bass cooked in a wood-fired oven.
A recent makeover has elevated this old timer. Fine views from the rear terrace overlooking the rock-topped clocktower and valley accompany tasty waffles, cakes, pastries, and coffee.
This waterside restaurant (go through the bar Del Posto, above, to reach it) is one of the finest seafood spots in town—and there's some competition here. The dining area is level with the water, as the bay laps against the quay; you couldn't get closer to the sea without being in it. The menu is equally indebted to the ocean, working its way from head to the tail. Just pick a fish (bream, seabass, grouper, amberjack, etc.) and a style of serving, such as curried fillet, or roasted tail with a garlic and lemon sauce. There are ready-made pasta combos, of course, and the scorpion-fish linguine in a peppery shrimp broth is a delight.
Catch a coffee or freshly squeezed mixed-fruit juice at this popular hangout in tree-covered Lakka Square—and don't forget their croissants: the best in town!
Arachova's oldest taverna (more that a hundred years old) still draws gargantuan crowds—causing occasional staff surliness—simply because of the amazing food. Lamb with oregano, and beef in a red sauce are both served with hilopites, the thin egg noodles cut into thousands of tiny squares, for which the area is known. Sample the fried formaella (a mild local sheep's-milk cheese); the hortopites (pastries filled with mountain greens); or the bourekakia (grilled beef patties stuffed with formaella or Gouda cheese). The brusco red wine comes straight from the barrel here.
Totter down the step bridging the streets of Apollonos and Friedrikis to discover this friendly vegetarian café-restaurant. Brightly colored tables and chairs scatter the terrace outside, with the interior potted with artwork. The menu is no less effervescent, filled with stuffed pastries and vegetable, rusk-soaked salads, and mountain cheeses both baked and fried. A welcome escape from the grillhouses.
Nothing in the simple restaurant design detracts from the view of the beautiful Itea gorge from the large, open veranda. Even in the colder months, a glass canopy protects the seating area and allows diners to look out year-round. Start with rooster soup and peppers stuffed with melted cheese. The house specialty is a must: the wild boar stifado is cooked with plenty of baby onions and fresh tomato sauce. The chef has been trained in France and likes to add tasteful twists in traditional Greek recipes. The restaurant is a favorite with tourist groups, so it can all can get quite lively all of a sudden.
This esteemed seafood restaurant first opened here in 1924, and it's aged well. Athenians flock year-round to share a seafood platter and bottle of white wine or feast on tongue fillets stuffed with fresh shrimp, or an appetizer of scorpion-fish croquettes. There's meat on the menu, too, but most opt for the fresh grilled fish that is brought daily from Kalimnos, Patmos, and the Leros islands. Oysters and prawns are also a specialty. But it's not just the food that attracts locals to this family-run restaurant: there are also elegant wood-beamed ceilings (the ceiling is partly retractable, so on a good night you can dine under the stars) and a superb view of the coast, all just 35 minutes' drive from downtown Athens. Reservations are essential during weekends.
This spot feels a bit like meat corner: a steakhouse opposite another steakhouse, next to a grillhouse—and, bizarrely, a krav maga dojo. But George's trumps them all. What started out as a butcher's shop in 1951 has expanded over the decades, prompted by regulars from the old U.S. Airforce Base before it shut. Back then this area was dubbed "Burger City," and little has changed. Steaks and biftekia (thick, grilled, hamburger-like patties of ground beef and pork served without a bun) still hit the plate with regularity. The service is fast, so don't be disappointed if all the tables are taken; there's a continuous stream of diners coming and going. You get value for your money here.
Front tables at this lively and friendly spot, a perfect stop after a day at the beach, are nearly immersed in the sea, and others are tucked into a Mediterranean garden. Family matriarch Isidora orchestrates the delicious homemade meals, many including fresh fish of the day, accompanied by rich seasonal salads and fresh village bread. Just remember: it's cash only.
Perched across the road from the waters of scenic Vouliagmeni Lake, this traditional fish taverna has been serving the best of Greek fishermen's catches since 1889. With wonderful views of crystalline, aquamarine waters, Labros remains legendary for its mussel rice (mydopilafo), its seafood pasta, and its grilled fresh fish that arrives daily from all parts of Greece.
A captains' kafeneio (coffeehouse) from 1850 is elegantly decorated in a nautical theme with classic Chesterfield sofas and a character-filled setting in which to enjoy mussels—what Galaxidi is known for—served here in a saganaki, steamed, and in a pilaf. There's also seafood risotto and lobster pasta, as well as traditional non-seafood dishes such as homemade pies. Homemade sweets include walnut paste with kaymak (like clotted cream) ice cream.
Wonderful views over the best of the Athenian Riviera, the Vouliagmeni marina, and a small church shrine can make for an unforgettably romantic evening. The hip lounge atmosphere of this seafront café-restaurant is complemented by the Nouveau Greek menu created by chef Andreas Sxinas, with the healthy seafood and Mediterranean options standing out from the rest.
Locals and tourists pack the waterfront terrace, drawn in year-round by the quality of the seafood in this basic taverna with reasonable prices. Farm-raised crawfish (karavides) are simply boiled and sprinkled with lemon—a true delicacy. Crispy fried calamari and shrimp, tender grilled octopus, and whole fish such as chargrilled snapper are fresh as can be. Complete the feast with boiled greens, grilled eggplant salad, a large village salad, and a carafe of local wine.
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