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The best souvlaki in Athens
Start with Lefteris o Politis in Omonia for beef souvlaki wrapped in pita, O Kostas in Syntagma for souvlaki with plain yogurt and O Thanasis in Monastiraki for veal souvlaki plate. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Lefteris o PolitisOmonia · Souvlaki
Get: Beef souvlaki wrapped in pita
Serving locals since 1951, with pita warmed in the meat juices.
- O KostasSyntagma · Souvlaki
Get: Souvlaki with plain yogurt
Tiny 1950s counter that tends to sell out of meat by mid-afternoon, so go early.
- O ThanasisMonastiraki · Souvlaki
Get: Veal souvlaki plate
Mild, delicate veal with a plate of pita, fries and salad. Famous Monastiraki souvlaki institution known for its kebab and grilled meats since generations, always busy and bustling.
- ElvisArchimidous 1-5 area · Souvlaki
Get: Pork belly souvlaki or kalamaki
Quality meat with crisp-skinned pork belly, open late.
- Meat the GreekSyntagma · Souvlaki
Get: Pork souvlaki, or the chicken
Juicy, well-marinated skewers right by Syntagma. Casual souvlaki and grilled meat spot near Syntagma, popular for quick, hearty Greek street food.
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Where is the best souvlaki in Athens?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Lefteris o Politis (Omonia), O Kostas (Syntagma) and O Thanasis (Monastiraki). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Lefteris o Politis, get beef souvlaki wrapped in pita. At O Kostas, get souvlaki with plain yogurt. At O Thanasis, get veal souvlaki plate. At Elvis, get pork belly souvlaki or kalamaki.
Which neighborhood is best for souvlaki in Athens?
Most of these are in Syntagma. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
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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