Guidebook for Athina

Evan
Guidebook for Athina

Food Scene

Draped in red on a street corner, Andaman, with its tropical rooftop jungle and its Asian-inspired interior, is a Thai joint. Offering a winning combo of delicious food and excellent cocktails, you’ll want to visit Andaman over and over again, especially in the summer when the rooftop is one of the best places to be in the city.
13 helybéli ajánlásával
ANDAMAN
65 Alopis
13 helybéli ajánlásával
Draped in red on a street corner, Andaman, with its tropical rooftop jungle and its Asian-inspired interior, is a Thai joint. Offering a winning combo of delicious food and excellent cocktails, you’ll want to visit Andaman over and over again, especially in the summer when the rooftop is one of the best places to be in the city.
Located in the heart of Petralona, Xrysa Xrysa is named after owner and chef Chryssa Protoppapa and presents creative combinations of traditional Greek products with successful results. With minimalist décor, a well-stocked wine list, and an innovative menu, you are sure to feel like royalty while dining here.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Χρύσα Χρύσα - Xrysa Xrysa Restaurant
40 Eoleon
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Located in the heart of Petralona, Xrysa Xrysa is named after owner and chef Chryssa Protoppapa and presents creative combinations of traditional Greek products with successful results. With minimalist décor, a well-stocked wine list, and an innovative menu, you are sure to feel like royalty while dining here.
Right in the heart of Petralona, Chez Lucien is a small, neighborhood French bistro that proves French food doesn’t necessarily mean expensive and snobbish. French owner Chef Lucien shows his magic in the kitchen while his lovely Greek wife plays hostess and welcomes the guests in perfect French or Greek. Standout options include the gratin dauphinoise, the salade de chèvre chaud (goat cheese salad), and the crème brûlée.
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Chez Lucien
32 Troon
35 helybéli ajánlásával
Right in the heart of Petralona, Chez Lucien is a small, neighborhood French bistro that proves French food doesn’t necessarily mean expensive and snobbish. French owner Chef Lucien shows his magic in the kitchen while his lovely Greek wife plays hostess and welcomes the guests in perfect French or Greek. Standout options include the gratin dauphinoise, the salade de chèvre chaud (goat cheese salad), and the crème brûlée.
Rantevou is a small mezedopoleio (a spot where tapas-style food is served) where you can sample delicious Greek mezes that you can enjoy with tsipouro, ouzo or even Greek beers from small local breweries. While you’re at it, make sure to try their falafel, which can be ordered to go in a sandwich – perfect for a quick lunch. As Rantevou is quite popular, expect to wait for a table, but you will quickly understand that it is worth it.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Ranteboú
8 Kallisthenous
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Rantevou is a small mezedopoleio (a spot where tapas-style food is served) where you can sample delicious Greek mezes that you can enjoy with tsipouro, ouzo or even Greek beers from small local breweries. While you’re at it, make sure to try their falafel, which can be ordered to go in a sandwich – perfect for a quick lunch. As Rantevou is quite popular, expect to wait for a table, but you will quickly understand that it is worth it.
Established around 1930, Oikonomou tavern specializes in home-style cooking, offering an authentic Greek restaurant experience. Locals travel from across the city to eat in this special place where the extensive menu of traditional, freshly made Greek recipes includes beef stew, roast lamb or even braised veal.
16 helybéli ajánlásával
ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΟΥ
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Established around 1930, Oikonomou tavern specializes in home-style cooking, offering an authentic Greek restaurant experience. Locals travel from across the city to eat in this special place where the extensive menu of traditional, freshly made Greek recipes includes beef stew, roast lamb or even braised veal.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local all day cafe bar, plenty of outside under the sun sitting
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Lola
11 Keiriadon
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Local all day cafe bar, plenty of outside under the sun sitting
Local indie bar for a beer and good indie/rock music
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Σπιρτόκουτο Μπαρ
15 Keiriadon
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Local indie bar for a beer and good indie/rock music
A cute all day cafe bar, that also does brunch, housed in an old 2 storey house with its own small garden. Good from the morning all the way till the evening for cocktails and local djs changing every night
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Κύριος Χου
1 Iperionos
39 helybéli ajánlásával
A cute all day cafe bar, that also does brunch, housed in an old 2 storey house with its own small garden. Good from the morning all the way till the evening for cocktails and local djs changing every night
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Klouvi
57 Dimofontos
45 helybéli ajánlásával

Parks & Nature

526 helybéli ajánlásával
Filopappou-hegy
215 Φυλής
526 helybéli ajánlásával

Shopping

While it's so central, it's also quite easy to miss. Open all mornings, make your way to the flea market at Avissynias Square for a jumble of curios, from books to furniture and paintings, clothes to trinkets. Afterward, cross Athinas Street to the area of Psiri, where interlocking streets secret away a wealth of galleries and vintage stores.
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Platia Avissinias
Platia Avissinias
15 helybéli ajánlásával
While it's so central, it's also quite easy to miss. Open all mornings, make your way to the flea market at Avissynias Square for a jumble of curios, from books to furniture and paintings, clothes to trinkets. Afterward, cross Athinas Street to the area of Psiri, where interlocking streets secret away a wealth of galleries and vintage stores.
One of the oldest and with very diverse collections vinyl record stores in Athens. Right in the centre of Monastiraki. Be ready to spend from a few minutes to a few hours browsing 2nd hand vinyl
ζαχαριας records
20 Ifestou
One of the oldest and with very diverse collections vinyl record stores in Athens. Right in the centre of Monastiraki. Be ready to spend from a few minutes to a few hours browsing 2nd hand vinyl
Great, small but with a great choice of vinyl record store, right in the centre of Psyrri, few minutes walk from Monastiraki
Syd Records
13 Protogenous
Great, small but with a great choice of vinyl record store, right in the centre of Psyrri, few minutes walk from Monastiraki

Essentials

Big supermarket to cater for all your needs. Only 3 mins from the house
370 helybéli ajánlásával
ΣΚΛΑΒΕΝΙΤΗΣ
57 Papadiamantopoulou
370 helybéli ajánlásával
Big supermarket to cater for all your needs. Only 3 mins from the house

Getting Around

Local metro station (green line, M1) that is your best starting point for anywhere in Athens
57 helybéli ajánlásával
ST.KATO PETRALONA station
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Local metro station (green line, M1) that is your best starting point for anywhere in Athens