Mike And Maria’s Guidebook for Athens

Mike And Maria
Mike And Maria
Mike And Maria’s Guidebook for Athens

Food scene

This restaurant is not to be missed. 5 mins walk up the road. The food is so good! Even for greek standards. It's very popular among the local Athenians so I would ring them and book a place before you go.
111 locals recommend
Seychelles
49 Keramikou
111 locals recommend
This restaurant is not to be missed. 5 mins walk up the road. The food is so good! Even for greek standards. It's very popular among the local Athenians so I would ring them and book a place before you go.
Best fish in town. Try their tuna kebabs they are unforgettable. A lovely 10 min walk into the historic centre.
47 locals recommend
Atlantikos
7 Avliton
47 locals recommend
Best fish in town. Try their tuna kebabs they are unforgettable. A lovely 10 min walk into the historic centre.
So the greeks do this thing called paidakia - it's basically bbq lamb chops. Simple and delicious and this place does them the best, there are two of the same restaurants on this road - go to either. It's just next to the parthenon so a really good idea to combine this with you visit to the Acropolis.
15 locals recommend
Steki tou Ilia 烤羊排
7 Thessalonikis
15 locals recommend
So the greeks do this thing called paidakia - it's basically bbq lamb chops. Simple and delicious and this place does them the best, there are two of the same restaurants on this road - go to either. It's just next to the parthenon so a really good idea to combine this with you visit to the Acropolis.
This place will serve you some of the best sweets you've ever tasted! Trust us :)
83 locals recommend
Σερμπετόσπιτο
1 Pl. Iroon
83 locals recommend
This place will serve you some of the best sweets you've ever tasted! Trust us :)
One of our special favourites. A wonderful menu full of modern Greek classics. If it's a weekend try and book in advance
178 locals recommend
Ama Lachei
69 Kallidromiou
178 locals recommend
One of our special favourites. A wonderful menu full of modern Greek classics. If it's a weekend try and book in advance
Only open in the winter months! This restaurant is unforgettable very old school Greek vibes, the food is amazing. Be warned, don't go if you don't like smoking indoors.
8 locals recommend
26 Alkamenous
8 locals recommend
Only open in the winter months! This restaurant is unforgettable very old school Greek vibes, the food is amazing. Be warned, don't go if you don't like smoking indoors.
Such an amazing atmosphere, often with live music in the weekends.
59 locals recommend
Tavern Klimataria
2 Pl. Theatrou
59 locals recommend
Such an amazing atmosphere, often with live music in the weekends.
Very old school. Takes all it's food from fresh from the market next door. Very simple recipes, very cheap. Delicious!
46 locals recommend
Díporto
Theatrou
46 locals recommend
Very old school. Takes all it's food from fresh from the market next door. Very simple recipes, very cheap. Delicious!
Don't mix this lovely modern meets classical Greek cuisine.
59 locals recommend
Oxo Nou
63 Emmanouil Benaki
59 locals recommend
Don't mix this lovely modern meets classical Greek cuisine.
If the weathers nice this is a beautiful place to have lunch just above an ancient aquaduct. A great place to get away from the hussle and bussle of the centre.
Dexameni
If the weathers nice this is a beautiful place to have lunch just above an ancient aquaduct. A great place to get away from the hussle and bussle of the centre.

Drinking and mezes

This lovely cafe is literally a stones throw away just around the corner. It hit with the locals because its super cheap an the atmosphere is great. For a light bite and a nice or a late night cretan Raki you can't go wrong.
40 locals recommend
Louis Cafe
87 Leonidou
40 locals recommend
This lovely cafe is literally a stones throw away just around the corner. It hit with the locals because its super cheap an the atmosphere is great. For a light bite and a nice or a late night cretan Raki you can't go wrong.
Just around the corner again! Kanaria is a classic greek bar. Sit outside and watch the world pass by :)
35 locals recommend
Kanária
88 Keramikou
35 locals recommend
Just around the corner again! Kanaria is a classic greek bar. Sit outside and watch the world pass by :)
Cheap cheerful and fast. A real hit with the locals. Just 200 metres away.
95 locals recommend
Elvis
29 Plateon
95 locals recommend
Cheap cheerful and fast. A real hit with the locals. Just 200 metres away.
Very trendy. Bar/Resturant.
Lucien chez Bios
84 Pireos
Very trendy. Bar/Resturant.
Lovely for a coffee or a beer.
21 locals recommend
Koróba
93-95 Keramikou
21 locals recommend
Lovely for a coffee or a beer.
A truly original bar to stop for a drink
356 locals recommend
six d.o.g.s
6-8 Avramiotou
356 locals recommend
A truly original bar to stop for a drink
Great hidden bar to stop into with a Fine Art twist.
141 locals recommend
TAF (The Art Foundation)
5 Normanou
141 locals recommend
Great hidden bar to stop into with a Fine Art twist.
This is hands down the best souvlaki in town. They know there stuff when it comes to this classic greek fast food option. If you want something cheap, quick and easy there is not better place. The people that run it are wonderful too.
Boulis Suvlaki
52 Plateon
This is hands down the best souvlaki in town. They know there stuff when it comes to this classic greek fast food option. If you want something cheap, quick and easy there is not better place. The people that run it are wonderful too.
Another tasty as hell souvlaki joint. These guys mix the traditional with the modern and deliver a very high quality delicious souvlaki. If your stuck in the centre and need a place to eat quick cause you family hungry as hell. This is your stop!
30 locals recommend
hoocut
9 Pl. Agias Irinis
30 locals recommend
Another tasty as hell souvlaki joint. These guys mix the traditional with the modern and deliver a very high quality delicious souvlaki. If your stuck in the centre and need a place to eat quick cause you family hungry as hell. This is your stop!
This street is full of bars to visit and enjoy.
Navarinou, Athina, Greece
This street is full of bars to visit and enjoy.
Vegan souvlaki! These guys do magic with mushrooms!
18 locals recommend
Cookoomela Grill
43 Themistokleous
18 locals recommend
Vegan souvlaki! These guys do magic with mushrooms!
Old school traditional souvlaki for the die hards :)
O Kavvouras
Old school traditional souvlaki for the die hards :)
Great, cheap souvlaki. What else do you need! :P
ΛΕΥΤΕΡΗΣ Ο ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ
Great, cheap souvlaki. What else do you need! :P

Food Shopping

This is our closest supermarket. It's two blocks away.
178 locals recommend
My market
Paramithias
178 locals recommend
This is our closest supermarket. It's two blocks away.
Amazing cured meat. You can also stay for lunch. Their specialty is a pastromas.
10 locals recommend
Miran
STREET Evripidou
10 locals recommend
Amazing cured meat. You can also stay for lunch. Their specialty is a pastromas.
All the meat and fish in the world reside here! Very unique market to walk through.
102 locals recommend
Varvakios Central Municipal Market
42 Athinas
102 locals recommend
All the meat and fish in the world reside here! Very unique market to walk through.
Sugar and spice and all things nice. Amazing place if you want to bring back some original presents for friends and family.
Elixir - Ελιξιριον
41 Evripidou
Sugar and spice and all things nice. Amazing place if you want to bring back some original presents for friends and family.
A supermarket close to 3is Septembriou
ΓΑΛΑΞΙΑΣ discount market
26 3is Septemvriou
A supermarket close to 3is Septembriou

Areas of interest

This square is very close beautiful and filled with cafes and restaurants.
15 locals recommend
Leon Avdi square
15 locals recommend
This square is very close beautiful and filled with cafes and restaurants.
Here you will find all the great night life Athens has to offer. Lots of bars and clubs to choose from.
Πλατεία Περσεφόνης (Πλατεία Βουτάδων)
41 Persefonis
Here you will find all the great night life Athens has to offer. Lots of bars and clubs to choose from.
This neighbourhood is also filled with fantastic restaurants and boutique shops.
188 locals recommend
Koukaki
188 locals recommend
This neighbourhood is also filled with fantastic restaurants and boutique shops.
For a feel of old Athens look no further. Find amazing antiques and forgotten gems in this part of the city.
841 locals recommend
Monastiraki
841 locals recommend
For a feel of old Athens look no further. Find amazing antiques and forgotten gems in this part of the city.
This is a hell of a climb but if you make it up the view will repay you ten fold. If you're not up for the walk a taxi can also take you and you can walk down instead.
682 locals recommend
Mount Lycabettus Viewing Area
682 locals recommend
This is a hell of a climb but if you make it up the view will repay you ten fold. If you're not up for the walk a taxi can also take you and you can walk down instead.
This beyond beautiful area of Athens built on the side of the acropolis will transport you to another time. Not to be missed.
1300 locals recommend
Plaka
24 Mnisikleous
1300 locals recommend
This beyond beautiful area of Athens built on the side of the acropolis will transport you to another time. Not to be missed.
This street offers a real feel of modern and up to date Athens life. Sit with the Athenians here and enjoy a beer or a coffee.
Protogenous
Protogenous
This street offers a real feel of modern and up to date Athens life. Sit with the Athenians here and enjoy a beer or a coffee.
One of the best Museums in Athens. Our top three. Including the Acropolis Museum and the EMST (National Museum of Contemporary Art)
1277 locals recommend
National Archaeological Museum
44 28is Oktovriou
1277 locals recommend
One of the best Museums in Athens. Our top three. Including the Acropolis Museum and the EMST (National Museum of Contemporary Art)
Rare Bookshop in the heart of the printing town.
στέγη Bibliotheque
74 Themistokleous
Rare Bookshop in the heart of the printing town.

Sightseeing

This scenic road has a market on the weekends and leads up to the Acropolis. It's a must for anyone visiting.
Apostolou Pavlou
Apostolou Pavlou
This scenic road has a market on the weekends and leads up to the Acropolis. It's a must for anyone visiting.
This historic park is also not to be missed. It's so beautiful and offers a view of the parthenon and Athens thats second to none.
526 locals recommend
Filopappou Hill
215 Φυλής
526 locals recommend
This historic park is also not to be missed. It's so beautiful and offers a view of the parthenon and Athens thats second to none.
Of course.
1856 locals recommend
Acropolis of Athens
1856 locals recommend
Of course.
I lovely quieter part of Athens.
169 locals recommend
Roman Agora
3 Polignotou
169 locals recommend
I lovely quieter part of Athens.
A truly stunning sight. This temple was bigger than the Parthenon.
731 locals recommend
Temple of Olympian Zeus
731 locals recommend
A truly stunning sight. This temple was bigger than the Parthenon.

Neighbourhoods

Another cool hipster road to drink and hang out.
Kallidromiou, Athina, Greece
Another cool hipster road to drink and hang out.

City advice

Customs and culture

What's in our guidbook?

Our guidebook is full of what we like in Athens. Authentic, great atmosphere and wonderful food for a reasonable price. There is a massive variation of quality in Athens so that is what we try and focus on with our selection of restaurants.