Pilgrim offers a sophisticated tasting menu for a fraction of what you’ll pay at several of the city’s restaurants boasting 3 Michelin stars, yet is rated as high as any of those restaurants by consumers on Google reviews. Of course, it’s not the over-the-top, elegant dining experience you’d receive at Epicure, Le Pré Catelan or Guy Savoy … but Pilgrim offers an opportunity to enjoy haute-cuisine without breaking the piggy bank.
For a slightly sophisticated dining experience that successfully bridges that space between upscale gourmet and casual dining, consider an outing to restaurant Vezené in Pangrati. The menu runs the gamut with a definite Mediterranean overtone. Expertly prepared chops and seafood with dishes featuring food cooked in their wood-fired oven.
For a break from typical Greek food, head to Namaste in Athens’ Plaka-Makrygianni area. This restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine, featuring classic curries, biryanis, and tandoori dishes, all prepared with traditional Indian flavors. The atmosphere is inviting and welcoming.
Wanting to stop for lunch or dinner during your souvenir shopping on pedestrian shopping street, Adrianou? Your best bet is Kosmikon. One the city’s top pastry shops has broadened its horizon with one of Plaka’s top restaurant choices. A great spot for some traditional Greek fare.
Arcadia offers classic Greek appetizers, main course dishes and desserts in pleasant ambience with excellent service. For our money, Arcadia is the best spot in town for traditional Greek seafood specialties like the spicy Garides (Shrimp) Saganaki, steamed mussels, and grilled octopus, and all at better than reasonable prices. Most of our favorite menu items are less than 15 euros.
Parkbench is a casual dining restaurant in the Filopappou neighborhood of Athens, Greece offering a variety of popular dishes, from sushi to burgers, and more sophisticated dishes with a focus on high-quality presentation and plating. The burger is cne of the best in the city. The staff is polite and friendly, and the menu is consistently executed well. The décor is tasteful, and the restaurant is cozy and accommodating. Definitely one of the best dining options in the area.