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K i de Grèce
from City Guide 2023
by Athens Voice
Since 2012
Mavro Provato restaurant
33 Arrianou str., Pagkrati area, +30 210 7223 466
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Wine lovers’ favorite spot in Athens
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On the beautiful and quiet paved street of Ipitou, you will find Kiki de Grèce, a cozy wine bistro with tasteful cuisine that you can enjoy with a glass –or even better, a bottle– of wine in hand. Although the name is inspired by the iconic French Kiki de Montparnesse, this bistro is very much greek in heart and raw materials. Supporting small and/or new farmers and producers from all over Greece, Kiki de Grèce brings the finest wines –exclusively from Greek vineyards– to your table. You will be pleasantly surprised once you find out there are more than 40 different wine varieties available in glass or bottle. Trust its friendly stuff to pair your wine with a culinary masterpiece from the Mediterranean creative cuisine menu that was recently renewed with even more intriguing options. Do not miss the greek “fava” (smashed chickpeas) with smoked eel and the octopus carpaccio.
4 Ipitou str., Syntagma +302103211279
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