Gardenista: Branded as “boho-chic”, Gardenista is certainly beautiful inside.  Though billing itself as primary a brunch spot, this place is also open (with the same menu) in the evening.  Whilst very instagrammable – both the food and the setting -  the food is disappointing.  The salads are overly dressed (definitely ask for dressing at the … Continue reading To eat: Chalandri and around

Kanella: For a taste of rustic taverna cooking, head to understated, rather rough-looking Gazi.  Kanella, though, is situated in a picturesque old building on a street corner with a characteristic display of coloured bottles in the window.  Meaning “cinnamon” in Greek, Kanella is a traditional family-run restaurant.  With their housemade village-style bread, mismatched crockery, brown … Continue reading To eat: Gazi

Ama Lachei: Set in what was once a school, this restaurant has been beautifully restored, inside and out.  In the summer months, there’s a beautiful garden – what must have been the school playground, complete with the original hopscotch chalked on the ground.  Inside, it’s all about the details: the falcon enamelware, the wall lights, … Continue reading To eat: Petralona, Koukaki and Exarchia

Baba Ghanoush: This small vegan/vegetarian Middle Eastern café has a jazzy ambience and sits on the corner of a lovely and lively little square.  With bar stools around the open kitchen and a few tables al fresco, it’s a great spot to spend an evening and soak up the Pagrati vibe.  With creative salads, freshly … Continue reading To eat: Pagrati

IT: Known as (or named to be) the “IT”  place where locals and jetsetters convene, this on-trend, all-day hangout is located in upmarket Kolonaki.  Branding itself as a health-conscious eatery, everything on the menu – from its breakfasts to all-day salads – use the best of local produce.  The Seasonal Greens with Mizithra Cheese (€7) … Continue reading To eat: Kolonaki

Owing to its position in the Mediterranean, the food scene in Athens is a melting pot of cultures and reinvention.  Whilst there are plenty of timeless Greek tavernas, some of the new spots springing up pull together flavours from the Middle East and Asia, whilst retaining local roots by using the finest of Greek produce.  … Continue reading To eat

Avocado: A solid option for a casual bite, Avocado is a vegetarian/vegan café popular with locals and tourists alike.  With a wide-ranging menu spanning dishes from all over the world, the usual vegan offerings are available including guacamole, hummus, tofu and wellness smoothies.  For me, the place was a little too “homely” (and brightly lit) … Continue reading To eat: Monastiraki and Plaka