{"id":13062,"date":"2023-07-28T11:18:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T15:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=13062"},"modified":"2025-03-25T04:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T08:21:57","slug":"best-restaurants-in-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/best-restaurants-in-athens","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Best Restaurants in Athens You Have to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There once was a time when European travel experts labeled Athens as being one of the most overrated cities in Europe\u2014including its restaurant scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those claims are now smoldering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe the 2004 Olympics played a role in motivating the city to improve, or it was simply a matter of time before Athens fulfilled its potential. Regardless, when it comes to the culinary landscape, there has never been a more opportune moment to indulge in Athens<\/strong>. The city boasts not only unforgettable traditional Greek restaurants but there are also quite a few upscale, sophisticated Michelin restaurants in Athens<\/a><\/strong>, along with a diverse array of cuisines to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top food neighborhoods in Athens include Plaka, Monastiraki, Psyrri, Gazi, Kolonaki, Exarcheia, Thissio, Koukaki, and Metaxourgeio. Photo credit: Datingjungle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are eight of the best restaurants in Athens you won’t want to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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