What to order at Tzitzikas kai Mermigas

Must order
The keftedakia and the kayianas allios with a glass of the house assyrtiko.
Signature dishes
Keftedakia, Kayianas allios, Greek salad
Editor tip
Lunch from 13:00 is the easier seating; book three days ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner.
CuisineModern Greek
Price€€
NeighborhoodSyntagma Historic Centre
HoursSun-Mon 13:00-23:00, Tue-Sat 13:00-01:00
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Location

Address: Mitropoleos 12, Athina, Athens

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Karavitis Tavern ★ 4.4

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OrderThe bekri meze stew with stuffed vine leaves and a carafe of the house red.

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Athinaikon on Themistokleous is the Exarchia ouzeri of record in Athens, opened in 1932 and moved to its current corner in 1989 with vintage decor intact.

OrderThe shrimp saganaki, a plate of marides and a carafe of tsipouro from Tyrnavos.

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Taverna tou Oikonomou ★ 4.4

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OrderAsk what came out of the pan today; the daily stew with a glass of the house red.

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Diporto on Sokratous and Theatrou has poured Attic retsina from barrels in Athens since 1887, a basement koutouki with no sign and a handful of daily dishes.

OrderThe revithia chickpea stew, sardines and a small glass of retsina from the barrel.

TipLunch only from late morning until the pans empty, often by 17:00; no menu, no English spoken.

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