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32RestaurantsRestaurants33FrenchCellier Le Bistot G5, Panepistimiou 10, MSyntagma,tel. (+30) 210 3638525. A grand Parisian bistrot right inthe centre of Athens. Excellent location to enjoy a glass ofwine and a light lunch in style, after a tiring sightseeing orshopping walk. The piano and a sax will add that little bitof extra touch. QOpen 12:00 - 01:00. Closed Sun. ClosedAug €€€. PJAChez Lucien A7, Troon 32, Petralona, MThissio, tel.(+30) 210 3464236. A tiny French owned bistrot hidden foryears in the now upcoming area of Petralona. Troon streetis one of the prettiest in the city with an old Athenian flavourand atmoshere. You may have to share your table (there isalso one hanging upside down from the ceiling but we doubtyou can dine there) and you’ll enjoy original French specialtiesprepared in the open kitchen and French wines at very reasonableprices. Just make sure you come early (that’s before21:00 in Athens) - they take no phone reservations. QOpen20:30 - 01:30. Closed Aug 9-31 €€. PTBGreek ModernAleria B3, Megalou Alexandrou 57, Metaxourgio,MMetaxourgio, tel. (+30) 210 5222633. Great settingthat manages to successfully combine pop, belle époqueand urban funky elements with the romantic simplicity of abeautiful terrace, the food here is equally impressive. Thecuisine on offer ranges from traditional Greek dishes to fusionMediterranean cuisine, prepared with simple ingredients iningenious combinations, with delightful results. QOpen21:00 - 01:00. €€€. PJAAthiri B4, Plateon 15, Kerameiko, MThissio, tel. (+30)210 3462983, athirirestaurant@gmail.com, www.athirirestaurant.gr. Dine in style in this excellent Greekrestaurant named after an Aegean grape variety. Here youwill enjoy traditional Greek dishes like stifado and beef stewserved with hand made pasta, the way tourists usually don’t.All the ingredients used are fresh, the atmosphere in theneo-classical building is civilised but not stiff and the serviceprofessional yet friendly. A restaurant worth one of your lesscasual (but not expensive) Athenian evenings. QOpen 20:00- 01:30. Closed Mon. €€€. TJALBNEWBarbara’s Food Company G2, Emm. Benaki 63-65,Exarchia, MOmonia, tel. (+30) 210 3805004. If you’relooking for a bit of soul in your food, look no further thanBarbara’s Food Company. Serving up what they like to call‘food for real people’, this is one restaurant that never compromiseson quality. With modern interpretations of classicGreek staples and a few more experimental dishes thrown in,the warm atmosphere that crosses service and self-servicemakes this one of the nicest places to eat in the city. QOpen12:00 - 02:00, Sun 12:00 - 01:00. €€. PTJAFasoli G2, Emmanuel Benaki 45, Exarchia, MOmonia,Panepistimio, tel. (+30) 210 3300010. This is a low-budgetrestaurant that nonetheless will impress your companionas long as she doesn’t see the bill. Students love this placeas it gives them the opportunity to eat a decent meal in anuplifting environment, without spending a fortune. The placeis bright, with small glittering lights inside and outside. Wefound the staff was in a hurry to serve us but nonethelessfriendly and fun to talk to. QOpen 13:00 - 01:00. ClosedSun. Closed Aug 9-23 €€. PJABinyourpocket.comHytra D4, Navarchou Apostoli 7, Psirri, MThissio, tel.(+30) 210 3316767. Standing out from the rest in Psirri,this unaffectedly stylish restaurant will satisfy even thosevery demanding palates that are well seasoned in hautecuisine, as one of the leading chefs of the world, MartinBerasategui, awarded with three Michelin stars, is behindthe overall design of the menu. The dishes are intricate andwell balanced, with an affinity towards fish and seafood anda clear preference for elaborate dishes. The wine list is upto the quality of the cuisine. QOpen 20:00 - 00:30. ClosedMon. €€€€. PJAKallisti Gefsis I2, Asklipiou 137, tel. (+30) 2106453179, www.kallisti-restaurant.gr. Sweet and femininelike its name, which means “most beautiful”, with stylisedphotographs of flowers adorning its walls and impeccable artde la table, Kallisti Gefsis is a restaurant that has managed tomake its presence felt on the Athenian gourmet scene bothfor its innovations, as well as for its refined and high qualityfood. Under its new management and the two female chefs,flavours here are intense and memorable. A good choice forsavouring tantalisingly flavoursome Greek cuisine preparedwith creativity and respect for quality. QOpen 20:00 - 01:00,Sun 14:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon. €€€. PJAKanella A4, Konstantinoupoleos 70 & Efmolpidon , Gazi,MKerameikos, tel. (+30) 210 3476320. One of the greatsuccess stories of Gazi and the neo-taverna movement. Acombination of a Greek mum’s type of cooking, low pricesand a fashionable clientele, packs this restaurant and itspavement tables every single day and night. Cold lentil salad,and lemon lamb are our favourites while the house wine is anacceptable choice if you want to keep your bill at really lowlevels. QOpen 14:00 - 03:00. €€. PTJBKuzina C5, Adrianou 9, Thissio, MThissio, tel. (+30)210 3240133. Stylish modern taverna serving quality,flavoursome cooking that has rightfully earned it a name forfusion cuisine. Its dishes artfully mix traditional ingredientsin innovative and successful Mediterranean combinations.But the creative play does not end here, for the chef, ArisTsanaklidis, has yet another gastronomical ace up his sleeve:try out some of his creations such as dumplings filled witha feta cheese mousse and served with pomegranate syrupor orzo risotto style with lobster. Continue your evening withdrinks at Tarazza roof bar, with a geat Acropolis view. QOpen13:00 - 02:00. €€. PJABMamacas A4, Persefonis 41, Gazi, MKerameikos, tel.(+30) 210 3464984. One of the pioneers of the nightlifescene around the Gazi area, this well-known club-restaurantremains very popular with the beautiful partying crowds of thecity. Impeccable white couches inside, in a minimalist settingleaving plenty of open space for dancing, while there’s also apacked second stage in the basement where fellow dancersand onlookers get up close and personal. Watch out for itslive DJ sets. As for dining here, it offers modern Greek cuisine,served in a stylised (and pricier) revamp of tradition. QOpen13:30 - 03:00. €€€. PJABManiMani E8, Falirou 10, Makrigianni, MAcropolis, tel.(+30) 210 9218180. Mani is the rocky area in the southof the Peloponnese, and many of its local dishes are servedin this superb modern restaurant, housed in the first floorof a neoclassical building a few steps away from the newAcropolis museum. If you are looking for real, non -touristyGreek food at surprisingly low prices, this is your first choice.We love dining here and we cannot recommend it enough.QOpen 13:00 - 01:00, Sun 13:00 - 17:00. Closed Mon.€€. PTJAMespilea A4, Persefonis 59, Gazi, MKerameikos, tel.(+30) 210 3460972. With a distinct ‘homey’ feeling, thisnew arrival on the Athenian restaurant scene has been welcomedby gourmets who have come to appreciate its simpletraditional and fusion recipes with their fresh ingredients,great taste and refreshing simplicity. Its dishes include aselection of soups, pies, ‘meze’, fish and succulent meatstraditionally slow-cooked in earthenware dishes. The atmosphereis reminiscent of a stylish taverna, with a tranquil flowof background music, perfect to relax and savour the tastyfood. QOpen 20:00 - 01:00, €€. PJMilos K5, Hilton hotel, Vasilisis Sofias 46, MEvangelismos,tel. (+30) 210 7244400. Although you’ll find it at theHilton hotel, this is a fine stand-alone Athenian restaurant. Thestrong point of Milos is its use of top-quality local produce,brought in from around the country, including fresh fish fromthe Aegean Sea, which is shipped in on a daily basis. Theambience is ultra modern and the clients are mainly businessmenand celebrities, among others. Very nice thoughtto offer a €20 lunch menu of the same quality as dinner butwatch out: wine is not included and it is not cheap. QOpen12:00 - 00:00. €€€€. PJAPsaro-kokkalo G3, Solonos 119, Exarchia, MOmonia,Panepistimio, tel. (+30) 210 3846596. They do servemeat too but, if you come here, sea food is what you shouldtry. One of the new breed of Athenian restaurants that payattention to the surroundings and try to keep the bill to reasonablelevels. Fresh oysters are on offer most days and a fewother fish specialties are worth trying. QOpen 13:00 - 00:00,Sat 13:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun. €€. PTJARififi G2, Emmanuel Benaki & Valtetsiou, Exarchia,tel. (+30) 210 3300237. Modern restaurant huddling ina narrow street crammed with interesting culinary choicesideal for a quiet dinner in style. The bright decoration bringsto mind summers on the Greek islands. To that extent, thefood is quite light and mostly represents Aegean cooking.You may need to book ahead, since it is usually filled witharty types. The house wine is an acceptable and economicsolution, especially if you plan to drink much. Anything youdecide to eat will be a success but do make sure you orderthe burgers. They’re simply delicious. QOpen 13:00 - 01:00.Closed Sun. €€. PJATirbouson A3, Konstantinoupoleos 104, Metaxourgio,MKerameikos, tel. (+30) 210 3410107. A relatively newentry, this modern Greek restaurant is run by a young manGiannis and his parents and offers delicious traditional Greekfood with a creative touch. The highlight of the dining hall (aconverted workshop) is an impressive light pendant madewith wine bottles. If you are a train spotter, window tablesoffer an undisturbed view of the rail tracks outside. QOpen14:00 - 02:00. €€. PTAUrban A4, Voutadon 50, Gazi, MKerameikos, tel.(+30) 210 3417606. A great choice for a dinner out intown, this modern restaurant adheres to minimalist designand an overall industrial-bar concept. That having beensaid, the food here is excellent, with dishes that are worthyambassadors of traditional, as well as fusion Greek cuisineand Mediterranean cooking. The ‘mezedes’ list includes anabundance of superbly executed dishes, such as the splendid‘melitzanosalata’ (aubergine salad), its original salads usingfresh ingredients and local produce in original combinations,the mouth-watering onion tart, as well as the giant beans(‘gigantes’) served with lime-flavoured salmon relish. QOpen20:00 - 01:00. €€€. 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