Suggestions for Authentic places near Athens

Alberto D. • June 19, 2015Authentic place with great food and really good price. Try the chicken dish and fried cheese.

Aris G. • March 21, 2015If u're not up for waiting, this is not your place. If you're a vegetarian, the same. If however u're up for the most authentic little place to drink ouzo and nibble, this is THE place. Try EVERYTHING

Katerina K. • May 7, 2019Authentic Italian food! Best piadina and pizza downtown! Vegetarian options, Italian wines, great coffee and sweets. The place is a bit small. Open Mon-Fri:8:00-23:00. Sat:9:00-23:00. Sun:closed

Chris ♊ T. • October 12, 2015Great coffee and deserts in one of the busiest streets in Plaka, right below the Acropolis. Authentic place

Hope D. • July 11, 2016It's the ultimate fantastical place! Lively, authentic, arcade games! Awesome music while you can easily talk and listen to it. Interesting cocktails, friendly and helpful service, it's a must!

Nex L. • September 10, 2017Authentic place with amazing cocktails. I won't eat there again but would love to go for another drink

Yanna • February 12, 2018great authentic italian cuisine -would definately go back! saw some recent comments here- if u dont want bottled water or bread welcome just ask when u sit (as with most places in GR)

Pavel T. • November 15, 2016We've been there three times and loved it. Such a great atmosphere and food. If you want some authentic and non touristic place this is a right choice. Prices are good and service is friendly.

Merih A. • November 16, 2015Really cool place, artistic& authentic. Good drinks and warm atmosphere. Top on your list to chat with friends along with a drink or lighting up the fire for the night;)

Angelos L. • December 17, 2015One of the best Boulangeries-Patisseries in Greece. An authentic French place. Tast the different types of bread and sweets. Perfect Service

Dimitrio K. • September 25, 2016Beautiful place with authentic decoration.Good for working.

Amalia S. • January 3, 2016very authentic place, nice teas but too much smoke! as a non smoker I didn't enjoy my time there as I would without the smoke

Gorkem O. • February 15, 2016So authentic and vintage.. Places like Galaxy have a soul. Cheers!

Christina M. • February 19, 2016Avoid the pasta. This is the place for dining al fresco, enjoying authentic Napoli pizza and antipasti - their caprese salad and buffalo mozzarella is incredible.

Vagelis L. • November 7, 2014One of the most authentic places to drink a glass of wine. Great selection available.

Lionel D. • April 6, 2013Fantastic and Authentic food, top quality, in a quiet place. Where the locals go. Try the Bourekia, Mastelo and Bekri Mezes !

Alkis K. • February 20, 2016Super Peinirli and sausage pie! The taste is authentic, and the place is full of people waiting to have a piece! It is definitely a value of money choice! Try it for sure!

George C. • January 13, 2016Welcome to most authentic chess club of Athens. Kidding. This is place is classic.

Αδαμαντία Σ. • August 20, 2018Great local place to drink coffee. Excellent hospitality with friendly staff and fanatic customers. Authentic atmosphere. Do not forget to taste the beers from microbreweries!!

Del M. • September 23, 2016Latest discovery!3' from Syntagma square!Real french fries!!!Tasty pork souvlaki(doesn't serve gyros). Small place and authentic! Try it!

Aris M. • March 25, 2019Very nice little italian place, with very helpful personnel! Very tasty, authentic food and tiramisù, so-so spaghetti al burro.

Makis M. • September 5, 2015Cosy atmosphere, friendly servis, authentic place with excellent paella.

Chris ♊ T. • July 17, 2015Tried the laxmatzoun sandwich which tastes really good. Will come back for more. It has a lot of vegetarian options. Place looks authentic. Friendly service. Not easily noticeable.

Nancy P. • February 20, 2016Nice Irish authentic place with good food! Reasonable prices!

Lev K. • June 21, 2015Authentic place with very reasonable prices and tasty food

Michael P. • October 11, 2016Do you want authentic? I mean in your Greek aunt's house authentic? This is your place. Let the staff recommend your dishes. You can't go wrong!

Vasilis V. • December 16, 2023Atmosphere , excellent food , authentic place

Maria R. • June 11, 2017Authentic, clean, real, cheap eastern food at a place with political orientation. Great combination

Njoud F. • June 6, 2019The place to go to when in Athens to have a authentic sandals

ImaCrea • July 15, 2016Excellent food, authentic place with great service. Great after Acropolis visit.