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Aleria
In a trendy, revitalized pocket of the city, this sophisticated restaurant pays homage to traditional Greek cuisine, but incorporates an innovative flair.
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Papadakis
One of the most beloved celebrity chefs in the country is Argiro Barbarigou who has cooked for everyone from Pierce Brosnan to Jean Paul Gaultier and Carla Bruni. At this cozy, airy dining room of a restaurant, the specialty is...
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The Island
This glamorous beach club in the suburb of Varkiza on a stretch of coastline that is referred to as Athens's Riviera is owned by Spyros and Chrysanthos Panas, brothers who have been shaping the city's nightlife for more than a...
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Varoulko
This is a favorite restaurant of many Athens’s insiders, such as Lena Korres, founder of the international beauty line. The fish dishes, like kritharoto—a Greek risotto with crayfish, are exquisite. Chef Lefteris Lazarou was one of the first in Greece to...
Athens

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For an ancient city, Athens’s culinary scene is decidedly modern. With an emphasis on locally sourced, fresh ingredients and a wide variety of flavors, Athens cuisine consistently keeps its foodie visitors entranced.
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Consider combining your trip with one of these destinations.
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Crete
Greece’s largest and southernmost island offers a mix of glamorous hotels, beautiful beaches and historic ruins. Vast and amazingly diverse, the island's topography ranges from the snow-capped peaks of the White Mountains to miles of pristine golden sands on the southern...
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Milan
Compared with knockout Italian cities like Florence and Venice, Milan is gray and full of Fascist architecture. But, as happens with siblings, the one without the looks usually has the most personality and style. Just as a perfectly tailored designer...
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Santorini
Almost otherworldly in its dramatic beauty, Santorini is all about the simple pleasures of summer in Greece: sun, sand and the obligatory evening aperitif. The Aegean island is a caldera, with steep cliffs and towns dotting the upper ridge. Its...