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Greek lunch with retsina from the barrel
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Lunch only from late morning until the pans empty, often by 17:00; no menu, no English spoken.
CuisineGreek
Price€
Neighborhoodpsyrri
The dishGreek lunch with retsina from the barrel
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Tip: Lunch only from late morning until the pans empty, often by 17:00; no menu, no English spoken.

Location

Address: Sokratous 9, Athina 105 52, Athens

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