2 editor picks in Athens.
2 levantine places in Athens we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Athens | Levantine across every city.
Levantine cooking has only a small foothold in Athens, where Middle Eastern flavours mostly arrive through street counters rather than sit-down rooms. Falafellas on Aiolou, in central Monastiraki, is the page's single entry: a falafel and pita counter that has become a fixture of the central food walk.
Falafellas on Aiolou near Monastiraki in Athens runs the falafel pita counter until 23:30, the takeaway window built fresh with tahini, salad and chilli.
OrderThe classic falafel pita with extra tahini and a side of pickled chilli.
TipQueue runs longest at lunch; late-night orders move fast through the open kitchen.
Falafellas on Aiolou near Monastiraki in Athens is the central falafel pita counter, fresh-built takeaways under €5 with tahini, salad and chilli.
OrderFalafel pita with tahini and salad
TipQueue runs longest at lunch; the meatball pita is the regulars' variant.
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