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Where locals eat in Athens
Start with Karamanlidika in Evripidou St, central Athens for regional dishes and cured meats from the deli counter, Giagia Koukou in Psyrri / Monastiraki (Skouze St) for seasonal comfort-food plates and To Kati Allo in Makrygianni (near Acropolis Museum) for whatever is cooked that day: moussaka, stuffed vegetables, meat dishes. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- KaramanlidikaEvripidou St, central Athens · Greek deli and mezze
Get: Regional dishes and cured meats from the deli counter
Old-school deli-restaurant on Evripidou known for cured meats, cheeses and mezze plates with an Anatolian Greek twist.
- Giagia KoukouPsyrri / Monastiraki (Skouze St) · modern Greek taverna
Get: Seasonal comfort-food plates (specific dishes not given in source)
Playful, colorful taverna in Psyrri with a quirky grandma-themed decor, serving updated Greek comfort dishes.
- To Kati AlloMakrygianni (near Acropolis Museum) · family-run
Get: Whatever is cooked that day: moussaka, stuffed vegetables, meat dishes
- FeyrouzHistoric center (Agathonos / Karori) · family-run
Get: Lahmajoun (lechmatzoun) with hummus or tabbouleh; za'atar pies; pumpkin or yogurt soup; kunefe or ashourez to finish
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What are the local restaurants in Athens?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Karamanlidika (Evripidou St, central Athens), Giagia Koukou (Psyrri / Monastiraki (Skouze St)) and To Kati Allo (Makrygianni (near Acropolis Museum)). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Karamanlidika, get regional dishes and cured meats from the deli counter. At Giagia Koukou, get seasonal comfort-food plates (specific dishes not given in source). At To Kati Allo, get whatever is cooked that day: moussaka, stuffed vegetables, meat dishes. At Feyrouz, get lahmajoun (lechmatzoun) with hummus or tabbouleh; za'atar pies; pumpkin or yogurt soup; kunefe or ashourez to finish.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Athens: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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