4 greek spots in Syntagma and Historic Centre, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Syntagma and Historic Centre's food · All greek in Athens.
Birdman ★ 4.5
Voulis 35, Athina
Birdman on Voulis is chef Ari Vezene's Japanese-Greek robata grill: a long open counter for yakitori, kushiyaki and dry-aged niku with Greek seafood.
Tip: Counter seats see the cooking; book a side seat for two and order across the menu.
The Zillers ★ 4.4
54 Mitropoleos, Historic Centre, 105 63
The Zillers in central Athens is one Michelin star for refined Greek cooking, in the Mitropoleos boutique hotel of the same name with views to the cathedral.
Tip: Hotel guests book the rooftop bar separately; the restaurant tables face the cathedral.
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas ★ 4.3
Mitropoleos 12, Athina
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas on Mitropoleos has cooked Greek small plates with seasonal ingredients off Syntagma Square in Athens for three decades.
Tip: Lunch from 13:00 is the easier seating; book three days ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner.
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas ★ 4.1
Mitropoleos 12, Athina
Tzitzikas kai Mermigas on Mitropoleos in Athens has cooked Greek small plates with seasonal ingredients off Syntagma Square for three decades.
Tip: Lunch from 13:00 is the easier seating; book three days ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner.