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What and where to eat in Athens<\/a>?<\/strong> What are the typical Greek dishes and drinks to try? Where are the best areas to eat out in Athens? Which restaurants have the prettiest view<\/strong>? Read on to discover!<\/em><\/p>\n

According to the Greeks, food is a pleasure for the soul and body, hence the importance that is given to the time of eating.<\/p>\n

Athens offers a characteristic, varied and delicious cuisine<\/strong>, sometimes also accompanied by good music and pleasant views. The local gastronomy of Athens will surprise you with the choice of nice restaurants, bars, caf\u00e9s and typical taverns for all tastes and budgets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Enjoying

That’s me, enjoying the delicious Greek cuisine!<\/p><\/div>\n

Greeks appreciate tradition and simplicity<\/strong>, which is reflected in a very characteristic style of many local taverns. In Athens however, unlike the most parts of Greece, there are also many trendy, new and shiny restaurants and bars, often with international or fusion cuisine. In fact, in some areas of the Greek capital it’s not easy to find any traditional tavern. Read on – we will tell you where to find the best restaurants in Athens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Index<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. What to Eat in Athens: Typical Greek Dishes and Sweets<\/li>\n
  2. What to Drink in Athens: Typical Greek Alcoholic Drinks<\/li>\n
  3. What are the Best Areas to Eat Out in Athens<\/li>\n
  4. What are the Best Restaurants in Athens<\/li>\n
  5. What are the Best Vegan Restaurants in Athens<\/li>\n
  6. Street Food in Athens<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. What to eat in Athens<\/h2>\n

    We have a complete guide to Greek food, drinks and desserts<\/strong><\/a> with photos for each dish, so here we present just the most popular dishes to eat in Athens:<\/p>\n

    \"Dolmadakia\"

    Dolmadakia<\/p><\/div>\n

    1.1. Dolmadakia <\/strong>– grape leaves stuffed with rice with mint and lemon, forming little rolls. Sometimes with meat, sometimes vegetarian – to be sure, always ask.<\/p>\n

    1.2. Greek salad <\/strong>–\u00a0feta cheese, tomatoes and cucumbers, black olives and onions.<\/p>\n

    1.2. Tzatziki<\/strong> – dip made of yogurt and finely cut cucumber.<\/p>\n

    1.4. Grilled Octopus <\/strong>served with lemon and sometimes garlic.<\/p>\n

    1.5. Fried Calamari <\/strong>– breaded and fried squid with lemon.<\/p>\n

    1.6. Moussaka<\/strong> – a casserole of layers of fried aubergine with potato and spiced minced meat.<\/p>\n

    \"Moussaka\"

    Moussaka<\/p><\/div>\n

    1.7. Gyros<\/strong> – pork meat roasted on a spit and sliced, served in pita bread or on a plate with fries, vegetables and youghurt sauce.<\/p>\n

    1.8. Souvlaki <\/strong>– pork or lamb meat skewers.<\/p>\n

    \"Another

    Another typical Greek food – Souvlaki – brochette of meat skewers<\/p><\/div>\n

    Desserts to Try in Athens<\/h3>\n
    \"Feta

    Feta me meli<\/p><\/div>\n