Restaurant Suggestions for Athens
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Dopios
Price: $$
Best for: Modern Greek meze in the heart of Athens
Cuisine: Contemporary Greek / Greek meze
Dress code: Casual
Location: 1 Skouleniou Street, Agioi Theodoroi Square
Dopios offers modern Greek meze and familiar local dishes with a creative twist. The restaurant has a large outdoor terrace beside the historic Agioi Theodoroi church. It enjoys a lively atmosphere, and is approximately a 10-minute taxi ride from the Divani Palace Acropolis.
Reservations: +30 210 331 0049
Website: Dopios
Kouvelos Taverna
Price: $$
Best for: Relaxed traditional dinner
Cuisine: Traditional Greek
Dress code: Casual
Location: 66 Genaiou Kolokotroni Street, Koukaki
Operating since 1906, Kouvelos is a welcoming neighborhood taverna known for authentic Greek cooking, a warm atmosphere, and products sourced from small Greek producers. It is in Koukaki, within walking distance or a very short taxi ride of the Divani Palace Acropolis.
Reservations: +30 211 405 2418
Website: Kouvelos Taverna
The Old Tavern of Psarras
Price: $$
Best for: A traditional meal in historic Plaka
Cuisine: Traditional Greek
Dress code: Casual
Location: 16 Erechtheos Street at Erotokritou, Plaka
Founded in 1898, this historic Plaka taverna serves traditional Greek cuisine in a charming setting beneath the Acropolis. It is a good option while exploring Plaka and remains reasonably close to the hotel.
Reservations: +30 210 321 8734
Website: The Old Tavern Psarras
Cinapos
Price: $$$
Best for: A stylish Greek dinner in historic Thissio
Cuisine: Contemporary Greek / elevated taverna cuisine
Dress code: Casual
Location: 10 Iraklidon Street, Thissio
Cinapos occupies an elegant neoclassical building on the picturesque pedestrian street of Iraklidon. Its dining concept celebrates the tradition of gathering around the Greek table, creating a warm, approachable experience rooted in a relaxed atmosphere and simple, full flavors. The atmospheric surroundings and thoughtful menu make it a strong dinner choice while exploring Thissio, approximately a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride from the Divani Palace Acropolis. Reservations are recommended.
Reservations: +30 210 710 3030
Website: Cinapos
Kuzina
Price: $$$$
Best for: Creative Greek dining with Acropolis views
Cuisine: Contemporary Greek
Dress code: Casual
Location: 9 Adrianou Street, Thissio
Set in a historic mansion on pedestrian-friendly Adrianou Street, Kuzina serves creative Greek cuisine in a polished setting near the Ancient Agora. Its rooftop terrace offers impressive views toward the Acropolis and the Temple of Hephaestus, making it especially appealing for a memorable lunch or dinner. It is approximately a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride from the Divani Palace Acropolis. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for rooftop seating.
Reservations: +30 210 324 0133
Website: Kuzina
SENSE Restaurant
Price: $$$$
Best for: An elevated dinner with Acropolis views
Cuisine: Contemporary Greek
Dress code: Urban chic / casual
Location: Rooftop of AthensWas Hotel, 5 Dionysiou Areopagitou Street
SENSE offers creative modern Greek cuisine in an elegant rooftop setting with panoramic Acropolis views. It is a short walk from the Divani Palace Acropolis and convenient to the group's Acropolis sightseeing area. The restaurant currently operates for dinner, and reservations are required. Guests must be age 12 or older. Balcony seating may require prepayment.
Reservations: +30 210 920 0240
Website: SENSE Restaurant
Dionysos Zonar's
Price: $$$$
Best for: Lunch or dinner with an iconic view
Cuisine: Contemporary Greek
Dress code: Urban chic / casual
Location: 43 Rovertou Galli Street, at the foot of the Acropolis
Dionysos Zonar's combines Greek cuisine with one of the area's most recognizable views of the Acropolis. Its setting makes it convenient after Acropolis sightseeing and within easy reach of the hotel.
Telephone: +30 210 923 1936
Website: Dionysos Zonar's
Helpful Dining Notes
Reservations are strongly recommended for rooftop restaurants and dinner with Acropolis views.