Athens’ culinary landscape is continually evolving, with new establishments offering diverse flavors and experiences. Here are some recent additions and local favorites worth exploring.
New Restaurant Openings
Smoku Athens
Renowned chef Dimitris Katrivesis has introduced Smoku Athens, a Japanese izakaya located on Thiseos Street in Syntagma. The venue offers a menu featuring raw preparations, fire-grilled dishes, and umami-rich flavors. Highlights include tuna belly with tahini and pistachio, artichoke with ponzu and bottarga, and beef tartare. A fine dining section, The Tasting Room, is set to open soon, offering a ritualistic tasting menu based on fire, fermentation, and Japanese craftsmanship.
Amphibian at Onassis Stegi
Onassis Stegi has unveiled Amphibian, a new restaurant and rooftop bar created by Chef Patron Tasos Mantis and the Soil team. The venue blends Japandi minimalism with art-house sensibility, offering a transitional gastronomy experience. The menu emphasizes natural and meaningful transitions of the evening, providing a complete gourmand experience that reshapes the way culture is experienced.
Onuki at THE ILISIAN
Onuki, the acclaimed contemporary Japanese dining concept from Costa Navarino, has opened its first Athens location at THE ILISIAN. Led by chef and co-owner Stamatis Skriabas, Onuki offers a refined and seasonally driven approach to Japanese cuisine, bringing a modern dining experience to the heart of the capital.
Casa Fish Athens
Casa Fish Athens has recently opened its doors along the Athenian Riviera. This premium seafood venue combines authentic Greek seafood traditions with contemporary culinary techniques, offering a luxurious dining experience by the sea.
Bagatelle Athens
Bagatelle, the renowned French dining concept, has made its debut in Athens at the Astir Marina in Vouliagmeni. The venue combines French Riviera elegance with Mediterranean fine dining and vibrant nightlife energy, adding a new layer of cosmopolitan sophistication to Athens’ coastal scene.
Popular Food Trucks
Food Truck™
Food Truck™ is Greece’s first mobile food truck, bringing healthy, high-end street food to the streets and events. With over 11 years of experience, they offer fresh, handmade food cooked on-site, transforming each event into a lively festival experience. Their flagship truck boasts an impressive design and versatile interior, capable of serving between 10 to 2000 portions, featuring both hot and cold kitchens, coffee, refreshments, soft-serve ice cream, and a cocktail bar.
Jerry’s Foodtruck
Located on Panormou Street, Jerry’s Foodtruck is known for its delightful street food offerings. Specializing in donuts, tsourekaki, unique sweet burgers, and KitKat birthday cakes, they provide a sweet treat experience with a focus on customer satisfaction.
These new establishments and food trucks contribute to the vibrant and diverse culinary scene in Athens, offering residents and visitors a plethora of dining options to explore.