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Feeling spoilt for choice when it comes to where to eat in Athens? Take it from the experts by following the insider's tips of some of the city's leading chefs.

By Rachel Howard

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ALEXANDROS TSIOTINIS, CTC

A pioneer of Athenian high-end gastronomy, chef Alexandros Tsiotinis has earned a Michelin star for CTC, his elegant restaurant in Keramikos. The 11-course blind tasting menu is both visually dazzling and highly original.

Chef Alexandros Tsiotinis of CTC.

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MANOLIS PAPOUTSAKIS, PHARAOH

After making a name for himself with two phenomenally successful restaurants in Thessaloniki, chef Manolis Papoutsakis took Athens by storm with Pharaoh, the hottest new restaurant that opened in Athens in 2022. 

Chef Manolis Papoutsakis of Pharaoh.

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MELINA CHOMATA & MARIA NTIOUDI, MERCERI

One of the few female-run fine dining restaurants in Athens, Merceri combines a casual vibe with creative cuisine. After sharpening their skills at some of Santorini’s finest restaurants, Merceri’s two chefs have joined forces in downtown Thissio.

Chef Melina Chomata of Merceri.

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Chef Maria Dioudi of Merceri.

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ANDREAS KILTSIKSIS, FEYROUZ

The heart and soul of family-run Feyrouz, a Levantine street food spot with legions of loyal fans, Andreas Kiltsiksis represents the new multicultural face of Athens’ food scene.

 

Chef Andreas Kiltsiksis of Feyrouz.

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