Eat in Kolonaki, Athens

Kostarelos Kolonaki ★ 4.3

Kostarelos on Patriarchou Ioakeim is the Kolonaki dine-in cheese deli of three generations of cheesemakers, with 14 cheeses, sandwiches and a short wine list.

OrderThe feta-and-graviera board with a glass of the house assyrtiko.

TipLunch on the pavement bench faces Kolonaki Square; deli counter open until 22:00 Mon-Sat.

Kostarelos Kolonaki Café ★ 4.2

Kostarelos in Kolonaki Athens is the dine-in dairy of three generations of cheesemakers, where morning espresso comes with a cheese sandwich and a Kolonaki.

DrinkEspresso with the morning cheese-sandwich counter

TipThe morning rush ends by 10:30; the lunch sandwich service runs through to 15:00.

Venetis 1948 Kifisia ★ 4.1

Venetis 1948 in Kifisia is the original founding store of the Athens Venetis bakery chain, a destination for Greek breads, tsoureki at Easter and pies.

Worth the queueTsoureki bread at Easter

TipMultiple Athens locations; the Kifisia 1948 store is the founding bakery with the widest stock.

Maison d'Olive ★ 4.5

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.

Kostarelos Kolonaki Counter ★ 4.3

Kostarelos in Kolonaki Athens is the cheese-counter destination, three generations of cheesemakers with 14 cheeses, charcuterie and a sit-down counter.

TipThe Sunday morning rush ends by noon; ask for the day's graviera flight to taste.

Kostarelos Kolonaki ★ 4.3

Kostarelos in Kolonaki Athens runs a dine-in cheese-deli brunch and lunch, 14 cheeses and sandwiches on the pavement bench with a Kolonaki view from morning.

OrderThe feta and graviera board with a glass of the house assyrtiko.

TipSunday morning rush ends by noon; ask for the day's graviera flight to taste.