Taverna tou Oikonomou is a greek budget eat in Petralona, Athens.
Taverna tou Oikonomou in Ano Petralona in Athens cooks home-style mageirio food since 1930, a €12 lunch plate from the pan with house red and bread included.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: No microwave and no menu; you point at the trays. Closes when the pans run out, often by 22:00.
Address: Kydantidon 32, Athina 118 51, Athens
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Try: Athenian taverna plate with house wine
Tip: No reservations are taken; arrive before 21:00 on weeknights and before 20:30 on Saturdays.
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Try: Pork souvlaki pita with tomato sauce
Tip: Open weekdays until 17:00 or until the meat runs out; closed Saturday and Sunday and cash preferred.
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Try: Grilled pork chops with chips, salad, bread
Tip: No menu; the order is pork chops with chips, salad, bread and red wine. Closed Sundays.
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Try: Greek lunch with retsina from the barrel
Tip: Lunch only from late morning until the pans empty, often by 17:00; no menu, no English spoken.
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Try: Spanakopita, cheese pie, meat pie
Tip: Stand-up counter only; closed Sundays. Morning pies fly out before 10:00.
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Try: Falafel pita with tahini and salad
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