Where To Eat In Athens: 5 Best Foodie Experiences

In Athens, Greece, people don’t just eat to live, they live to eat. And I don’t blame them.

Dishes in Athens are made from fresh-picked fruit and vegetables that burst with flavour. Streets are lined with jovial waiters gesturing you inside their restaurants and aromatic smells that will have your tummy rumbling. Meals often span over 2 or 3 hours and start with meze and aperitifs to really get your appetite going.

Yep, Athens is a food lovers paradise. But I had a feeling there was even more to Athenian cuisine than dining in a traditional taverna or munching on a gyro from a street stand. To satisfy my food-culture-cravings, I turned to Athens’ finest restaurants, went on a couple of food tours, and even took a cooking class.

If, like me, you’re a bit of a foodie at heart and want to know where to eat in Athens, then these 5 dining experiences will give you a real taste of this city’s food culture.

1. Taste Authentic Local Ingredients and Humble Greek Dishes on…