Must-see restaurants in Gazi, Keramikos & Metaxourgio

Athiri’s lovely garden courtyard is a verdant surprise in this pocket of Keramikos. The small but innovative menu plays on Greek regional classics, with…

Gutsy fresh food, an open kitchen, friendly service, a handwritten daily menu and rock on the soundtrack: Seychelles may be the Platonic ideal of a…

This souvlaki joint is mobbed, and not just because the counter staff slide you a shot of booze while you're waiting. The meat quality is high, the prices…

This successful operation was started by Ahmad, a Syrian refugee and excellent host. The concept is summed up in the name, with a range of different…

Housemade village-style bread, mismatched retro crockery and brown paper on the tabletops set the tone for this modern taverna serving regional Greek…

Out on the fringes of Gazi, amid car workshops and the occasional experimental theatre, this hip little cafe-bar is a treat. There's a simple but good…

Unpretentious fresh daily specials are the hallmark of this simple spot. Try staples such as fried cod with garlic dip and roast vegetables, or pork stew,…

This contemporary, elegant restaurant in a restored mansion feels a bit out of place in the otherwise scruffy Metaxourgio neighbourhood. Still, it does…