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The best new restaurants in Athens
Start with O Thanasis in Monastiraki for thanasis kebab, souvlaki, gyros, Greek salad, Lukumades in Monastiraki / Aiolou St for made-to-order loukoumades and Kostas in Agia Irini Square, central Athens. Here are all 12, with why each one is worth it.
- O ThanasisMonastiraki · Souvlaki
Get: Thanasis kebab, souvlaki, gyros, Greek salad
The Monastiraki kebab since 1964. Famous Monastiraki souvlaki institution known for its kebab and grilled meats since generations, always busy and bustling.
LukumadesMonastiraki / Aiolou StGet: Made-to-order loukoumades (Greek honey doughnut puffs), including a filled 'injection' style and a classic honey-and-cinnamon version
Modern loukoumades with toppings. Casual modern shop near Aiolou street serving warm Greek doughnuts with various toppings like chocolate and honey.
- KostasAgia Irini Square, central Athens · Bougatsa
Get: Pork souvlaki in pita with onion, finished with its signature tomato-based sauce
A souvlaki stand since 1950. Tiny stand-up souvlaki spot on Agia Irini Square, beloved for simple, classic pork souvlaki wraps since decades.
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Where is the best new restaurants in Athens?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with O Thanasis (Monastiraki), Lukumades (Monastiraki / Aiolou St) and Kostas (Agia Irini Square, central Athens). All 12 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At O Thanasis, get thanasis kebab, souvlaki, gyros, Greek salad. At Lukumades, get made-to-order loukoumades (Greek honey doughnut puffs), including a filled 'injection' style and a classic honey-and-cinnamon version. At Kostas, get pork souvlaki in pita with onion, finished with its signature tomato-based sauce.
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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