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To Kreas

If you are a meat lover then you definitely need to visit “To kreas” (Meat). Based in a retro neighborhood of Athens, Petralona, just under the shadow of Acropolis rock, in an amazing 30’s house, “To Kreas” is a real meat-loving restaurant.

The roof is ideal for outdoor lunch or dinner with pastel colours & modern atmosphere that will surely fascinate you.

The freshly baked bread, the cheesy bites with tomato marmalade, the juicy picanha served with roasted sweet potatoes & mushrooms, the tender brisket or the half roast chicken served with greens & lemon juice are only a few of the tasty choices given to you. The menu changes frequently due to seasonality but always maintains the quality of the meat in a high standard.

Before you go, indulge yourself with a piece of chocolate cheese cake that will melt in your mouth.

To Kreas

96 Dimofontos street, Petralona

Tel. +30 2103247028

Athens

Aleria

For a fine dining experience book a table at Aleria restaurant. Multi talented Chef Gikas Xenakis has created a creative menu based on Greek products. An awarded restaurant where you will have the opportunity to taste Modern Greek cuisine at its best. Situated in the center of Athens, in a very elegant & aristocratic mansion, Aleria is a cozy and welcoming restaurant making you feel at home.

The recipes take Greek cuisine a step further, slow cooked lamb with cream made of giant beans, piglet with fennel mash, roast peaches, olives & fennel sauce and old school Greek “pastitsio” goes on a different level when is made of beef tail, shitake mushrooms & rich cream.

The wine list is rather updated with a selection from the Greek vineyards and a satisfying number from abroad.

Aleria

57 Meg. Alexandrou street, Keramikos, Athens

Tel. +30 2105222633

Garbi Restaurant

AWhen you come to Greece, the first thing that pops into your mind is the deep blue sea, the sandy beaches and the sun. This is exactly the setting of Garbi restaurant in the area of Kavouri, in the southern suburbs of Athens.

A fish restaurant that started working way back in 1924, and continuously adopts new ideas and cooking techniques bringing it always in the front line. Amazing view in a very modern environment with excellent food and service. Fish comes in everyday fresh from the fishermen boats as well as octopus and seafood. Try the extra tasty fish soup, the sea bass ceviche, Symi’s prawns and don’t miss the variety of grilled fresh fish with olive oil & lemon dressing. The hostess, Aggeliki Garbi, is a rather hospitable and inviting woman that will welcome you as if you are family. Garbi’s restaurant will end up being your favorite fish spot.

Garbi restaurant

21 iliou street, Kavouri, Vouliagmeni ,Athens Tel. +302108963480

Kostas Souvlaki

Street food has been a massive food trend for the past few years. For Greeks the favorite old time classic street food cannot be other than souvlaki. It doesn’t have to do anything with trends, is just a big part of the local food culture. “Kostas” is one of the best souvlaki places in Athens. It has a history that goes back to the 50’s when Grandfather Kostas started making delicious souvlaki in the heart of Plaka. Today his grandson Kostas has kept the same recipe and quality that made granddad’s souvlaki that special. The secret ingredients till today were always yoghurt and parsley.

Kostas, 5 Pentelis street, Syntagma, Athens Tel. +30 210 3228502