Eat in Exarcheia
Athens' most soulful neighbourhood has a food scene to match.
10
Curated spots
5–10 min
Walking distance
All
Tastes welcome
Top Pick
Giantes Restaurant
A celebrated Athens restaurant known for its organic cuisine and unique architecture. The high-quality food features organic ingredients, and the well-stocked cellar offers a variety of organic wines. Dine in the beautiful garden, enjoying standout dishes like Byzantine chicken and pork with honey, raisins, and coriander, or pan-fried manouri cheese with sesame and honey sauce.
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Rosalia Tavern
A unique restaurant-tavern in Exarchia that has been a garden oasis at the heart of the community for 35 years. The owner, Achilleas, prioritizes creating satisfied friends over customers. The food is made from fresh, high-quality ingredients and blends with new culinary explorations.
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Pharaoh Restaurant
The space is warm and casual with an open kitchen, a few tables and a large bar that serves solo diners and sets of two. Front of house, chefs, sommeliers and music curators work together to create an experience that sits somewhere between restaurant and wine bar. Walls are stacked with vinyl and firewood.
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Gamay Wine Bar
A casual wine bar in Exarchia housed in a 1928 modernist building, featuring 135 labels with a focus on natural wines. The bar has no traditional tables, just a central green marble bar. Popular dishes include pinsa with mortadella and pistachio, plus house-made labneh cheese.
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Stepa Bar-Restaurant
A cozy bar-restaurant in Exarchia offering a relaxed atmosphere with cocktails, brunch options including lamb and cheese pies, and spetsofai pie. The venue features DJs playing interesting music even on weeknights, a bright calm ambiance, and quality cuisine at prices around 15-20 per person.
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The Black Salami MicroBakery
After three years of experimenting with flours and techniques, this microbakery developed a unique naturally leavened dough that is flavourful, easily digestible, and free from raising agents. Their flour comes from the Bongiovanni family mill in Italy, while the oil is sourced from Mani, Greece.
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Prigkipas Souvlaki
Experience a royal street food journey with ingredients from all over Greece. Indulge in dishes like Black Pig in a Straw, juicy Buffalo Burgers, Florina Kebap, Smoked Trout Fillet, and Eel wrapped in Corn Pie. All meat is sourced from small-scale Greek farmers.
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Talking Breads Burgers
Delicious burgers and sandwiches for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The superfood salad is a must. The pizza rolls are outstanding and the brioche buns are perfect. Everything is super affordable, making Talking Breads a gem in Exarchia. Open from 5pm, closed Sundays.
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Valtezziana 2.0 Pizza
A pizzeria in Exarchia featuring 13 unique pizzas made with signature dough from three sourdough starters, fermented 48-72 hours for a light, airy texture. Authentic Italian-style pizza with Neapolitan-style dough in a nice, easy-going atmosphere.
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Ouzeri Lesvos
A traditional ouzeri where the essence of Greek culture comes alive. Nestled in a charming corner, they serve fresh fish prepared with love and authenticity. Accompany your meal with carefully selected ouzo, each sip offering a taste of heritage. Grilled octopus, tender calamari, succulent sardines.
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