The third generation running this classic Piraeus tavern in Athens has maintained much of the family tradition and reputation for good-value, delicious seafood. But while keeping its traditions alive, the restaurant has been spruced up and the menu modernized. You won’t go wrong with the generous menu and à la carte dining on the shady terrace.
If you are looking for a nice traditional meal at a good price you should go to this inconspicuous tavern on the periphery of Plaka. It has a few tables on the footpath and a basic menu, which makes it a great no-frills restaurant. Choose from the daily specials, which include fresh and delicious seafood. It’s best to get there early before the locals arrive.
When you’re in the mood for something more stylish, hit this restaurant along Mikrolimano. It has a wonderful range of entrées, including stuffed calamari, and ouzo and sesame prawns. It’s hard to choose between the lobster spaghetti and other seafood pastas that are house specialties, or the daily catch of fresh fish.
Located along the waterfront from Zea Marina, this chic multilevel Athenian spot has a fantastic terrace restaurant overlooking the water, with delicious seafood and Mediterranean-Greek menu. You can also go to the bar below and a café at street level.
A popular bar with the shipping crowd in central Piraeus, the Pig is run by friendly Greek Australians. It offers a huge range of beers on tap and serves good food, including a generous English breakfast.
Dating back to a time when Thessaloniki was still an Ottoman city, this one will give you a true taste of history and of course, old Constantinople. It is said that your definition of a simple baklava will change after you’ve been to Hatzis. The sweets served here include vezir parmak (politika syrup cake with cream filling), hanoum bourek (hand-made pastry with raisins, peanuts and cream) and a dish of malempi mastiha (cream from milk and rice porridge, flavoured with mastiha from Chios and served with rose syrup).
