8 hidden gems worth the trip across Greece, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Greece guides.
Diporto ★ 4.6 · Athens
psyrri · Sokratous 9, Athina 105 52
Tip: Lunch only from late morning until pans empty; descend the two doors and point at the trays.
Taverna tou Oikonomou ★ 4.5 · Athens
petralona · Kydantidon 32 & Troon 41, Athina 118 51, Greece
Tip: No microwave and no menu; you point at the trays. Closes when the pans run out, often by 22:00.
Pnyka Pangrati ★ 4.5 · Athens
pangrati · Pratinou 13, Pangrati, 116 34
Tip: The Pangrati branch holds the stone mill; the carob loaf is the long-keeper to take home.
Karavitis Tavern ★ 4.4 · Athens
pangrati · Pausaniou 4 Pangrati, Athina 11635, Greece
Tip: No reservations are taken; arrive before 21:00 on weeknights and before 20:30 on Saturdays.
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani ★ 4.4 · Athens
psyrri · Sokratous & Evripidou 1, 10552, Athina
Tip: Closed Sundays. The deli counter runs 08:00 to 21:00 if you want to take meats home.
Atlantikos ★ 4.4 · Athens
psyrri · Avliton 7, Psiri, Athina 10563, Greece
Tip: Book the original room; the annex across the lane opens at 18:00 weekdays.
Krinos ★ 4.4 · Athens
syntagma-historic-centre · Aiolou 87, Athina 105 51, Greece
Tip: Closed Sundays; the seated counter at the back is the destination, not the takeaway window.
Taverna Saita ★ 4.3 · Athens
plaka · Kydathineon 21, Plaka, Athina
Tip: Pavement tables face the quiet end of Kydathineon; book a fortnight ahead for weekend dinners.