Kostarelos Kolonaki Counter is a food market in Kolonaki, Athens.
Editorially verified May 20, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: The Sunday morning rush ends by noon; ask for the day's graviera flight to taste.
3h 30m
Explore the traditional way of shopping and cooking in the heart of Athens. After a visit in the Central Market Place, meet the chef and create some delicious Greek di...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Explore Athens' Central Market, learn to cook traditional Greek mezes, and enjoy a shared meal with local wines on this immersive culinary experience.
Guided tour · 4 hours
Taste more than 18 authentic Greek dishes and learn about traditional Greek cuisine and culture on a walking tour in Athens. Visit a local market and a variety of food...
Address: Patriarchou Ioakim 30-32, Athina 106 75, Athens
Maison d'Olive on Xanthippou in Kolonaki Athens is the olive oil cellar of the city, 200 internationally awarded Greek olive oils plus bottarga, truffles.
TipThe daily counter tasting is free; ask the in-house sommelier for the day's PDO and varietal flights.
Varvakios on Athinas in Athens is the city's central food market, built in 1886 with a fish hall, a meat hall and the spice and olive stalls.
TipGo early; the best fish goes by 09:00. The spice and olive shops on Evripidou run later.
Kallidromiou in Exarchia is the Saturday farmers' market that Athens runs, on the FT World's Best list, a Strefi-Hill-edge street market with seasonal fruit.
TipMost stalls are cash only; the spillover from Strefi Hill end has the best honey vendors.
Maison d'Olive on Xanthippou in Kolonaki Athens is the olive oil cellar of the city, 200 internationally awarded Greek olive oils plus bottarga, truffles.
TipThe daily counter tasting is free; ask the in-house sommelier for the day's PDO and varietal flights.
Evripidou Street near Varvakios in Athens is the spice and dried-herbs strip, a row of small shops with mountain tea, oregano, saffron and cured meats.
TipClosed Sundays. Saffron from Kozani is the souvenir buy; the herb shops sell by the gram.
