4 greek spots in Plaka, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Plaka's food · All greek in Athens.
Taverna Saita ★ 4.3
Kydathineon 21, Plaka, Athina
Taverna Saita on Kydathineon is the rare Plaka room in Athens cooking for locals. The Zacharopoulou family has fried bakaliaros skordalia here since 1970.
Tip: Pavement tables face the quiet end of Kydathineon, away from souvenir shops; book a fortnight ahead.
Taverna Platanos ★ 4.2
Diogenous 4, Plaka
Taverna Platanos under the plane tree on Diogenous has fed Plaka in Athens since 1932, a courtyard room where slow-cooked lamb in lemon sauce is the order.
Tip: The courtyard opens late spring; book ten days ahead for the Friday and Saturday warm-weather seatings.
Taverna Saita ★ 4.1
Kydathineon 21, Plaka, Athina
Taverna Saita on Kydathineon is the rare Plaka room in Athens cooking for locals. The Zacharopoulou family has fried bakaliaros skordalia since 1970.
Tip: Pavement tables face the quiet end of Kydathineon, away from souvenir shops; book ahead.
Taverna Platanos ★ 4.0
Diogenous 4, Plaka
Taverna Platanos under the plane tree on Diogenous in Plaka Athens has fed the quarter since 1932, a courtyard room where slow-cooked lamb in lemon sauce.
Tip: The courtyard opens late spring; book ten days ahead for the Friday or Saturday seatings.