Restaurants with
Acropolis Views
Acropolis view from the GB Roof Garden Restaurant
Greece Travel Secrets chooses its top ten Athens restaurants with Acropolis views, perfect for dining by day or by night, including places with Michelin stars.
Restaurants with
Acropolis Views
Tudor Hall
Sample dish from the Tudor Hall Restaurant
One of the best meals we’ve ever had in Athens was at the
Tudor Hall Restaurant, on the 7th floor of the King George Hotel on Syntagma
Square and with fantastic Acropolis views. Fantastic food, too, from chef
Asterios Koustoudis, who creates a menu of contemporary Greek cuisine,
featuring seasonal ingredients with a modern twist.
tudorhall.gr
GB Roof Garden
Restaurant
Sample dish from the GB Roof Garden Restaurants
Right next door to the Tudor Hall, and one floor higher, is
the Grande Bretagne’s newly-refurbished GB Roof Garden Restaurant. Asterios
Koustoudis is also the man in charge of this kitchen, and his menu includes Mediterranean
dishes like zucchini risotto with basil and tsalafouti cheese from the Pindus
Mountains.
gbroofgarden.gr
Hytra Restaurant & Bar
Sample dish from the Hytra Restaurant and Bar
This Michelin-starred restaurant boasts one of the most extraordinary fine
dining experiences in Athens. The luxurious rooftop restaurant occupies the top
floor of the Onassis Stegi cultural center, enjoying a magnificent view of the
Acropolis. Their menu offers degustation menus and a la carte options that
redefine Greek gastronomy
hytra.gr
The Zillers Roof Garden
Acropolis view from the Zillers Roof Garden and Restaurant
Located at the foot of the
Acropolis, this charming boutique hotel has a restaurant with a lovely terrace
hidden away on the rooftop. The lush roof garden offers an unbeatable view of
the Acropolis, especially magical at night when the Parthenon is lit up. Chef
Pavlos Kiriakis, who has experience working for Pierre Gagnaire, offers a menu
that has been rewarded with a Michelin star.
thezillersroofgarden.gr
Our Pick of the Athens Guides
Strofi Athenian Restaurant
This restaurant offers
classic Greek fare in a simple, airy space with a roof terrace for amazing
Acropolis views. Their menu features traditional dishes using fresh, local
ingredients. This place is definitely on our hit list for any future visit to
Athens.
strofi.gr
Thissio View
Acropolis view from the Thissio View Restaurant in Athens
Thissio View is a popular restaurant
with a casual atmosphere and a large terrace offering panoramic views of the
Acropolis. They offer a wide variety of Greek and Mediterranean dishes, making
it a great option for any time of day, or at night.
thissioview.gr
Dionysos Zonar's
The Acropolis from the Dionysos Zonar's Restaurant
Known for its elegant atmosphere and panoramic views of the
Acropolis and the Parthenon, this restaurant offers a fine dining experience
with a range of Mediterranean and Greek dishes. The fish is always fresh from
the sea and they specialise in serving Black Angus beef in a variety of cuts.
dionysoszonars.gr
360 Degrees
View of the Acropolis from the 360 Degrees Restaurant
This rooftop bar and restaurant just off Monastiraki Square offers
a breath-taking 360-degree panoramic view of Athens, including the Acropolis. It
has an amazing cocktail list, many of the drinks named after Greek towns and
islands, but they do classics too. Try their spicy margarita which is made with
both tequila and mezcal. You can snack in the bar, or go full out in the
restaurant.
three-sixty.gr
A for Athens
The Acropolis as seen from the A for Athens restaurant and bar
Located on top of the A for Athens hotel near Monastiraki
Square, this rooftop bar and restaurant provides a spectacular view of the
Acropolis along with a contemporary Mediterranean menu. Their Greek salad uses
three different types of tomato and cheese from Chios rather than the
ubiquitous feta.
aforathens.com
Greek House Attikos
Acropolis View from the Greek House Attikos Restaurant
Offering traditional Greek dishes, this place provides a cosy
atmosphere with a terrace that offers a good view of the Acropolis. They offer
traditional dishes like sofrito and moussaka, along with fish, beef, and
vegetarian options – and save room for dessert!
ghattikos.gr
Other Athens Pages
The Athens War Museum is a fascinating look at Greek history through the lens of warfare from ancient battles to the Greek War of Independence and World War II.
Greece Travel Secrets lists the ten best museums in Athens, with the top two being the National Archaeological Museum and the Acropolis Museum.
Ten Fun Things to Do in Athens include eating in the Central Market, watching the sun set over the Acropolis and seeing one of the world's oldest theatres.
Mount Lykabettos is the highest hill in Athens and provides some of the best views of the city, with a funicular cable car the easiest way to get to the top.
If visiting Athens it helps to know when major events and public holidays take place, as some shops and attractions may be closed, but to be there at times like Easter can make for a magical trip.
Athens culinary tours are among the food walking tours offered by an unusual company, Culinary Backstreets.
Piraeus is the port of Athens from where many ferries to the Greek islands depart, and it also has an Archaeological Museum and the Hellenic Maritime Museum.
Athens Airport car rentals include Alamo/National Car Rental, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt, all with offices at the airport.
The Changing of the Guard in Athens takes place outside the Parliament building at the top of Syntagma Square and is a must-see for visitors.
Greece Travel Secrets gives its choice of the best hotels in Athens from budget and moderate options through to 5-star luxury choices.
This walk around the Kolonaki neighbourhood of Athens starts and ends in Syntagma Square and takes you to several museums, Kolonaki Square and Mount Lykabettos.
The Athens Byzantine and Christian Museum is housed in a beautiful villa with an underground wing and lovely gardens too.
Greece Travel Secrets picks the best time to visit Athens with a month-by-month account of the weather, hotel prices and any special events that are happening.
The Athens Museum of Cycladic Art houses a remarkable collection of Cycladic figurines and other items and is one of the best museums in Athens.
Athens walking tours and other experiences like cookery lessons, ceramics workshops, dining with a family, and street art are available from Alternative Athens
Athens in the rain isn’t something you’re likely to experience but here are suggestions for things to do in the rain in Athens including museums and shopping
This extract of Artistic Athens in the Lonely Planet book Culture Trails takes visitors on a journey through the artistic side of Athens..
Athens is a top vacation destination. The Greece Travel Secrets Athens guide has information on hotels, museums, Athens airport and all the best things to do.
This drive around Attica offers visitors high hills, beach resorts, small villages and classical sites like Marathon and the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
Syntagma Square or Constitution Square is the main square in Athens and has a metro station, the Greek Parliament building, hotels, cafes, and a post office.
Two of the best cocktail bars in Athens, MoMix Kerameikos and The Clumsies, are making creative cocktails using that most Greek of Greek spirits, Metaxa.
Athens, an Eater's Guide to the City, is published by Culinary Backstreets, who do walking food tours in Athens and the book recommends the best places to eat.
Athens Food Tours are being introduced by new company The Greek Fork, and will include tours of the Central Market, and the best street food.
Athens Airport hotels include the luxury Sofitel at the terminals, Holiday Inn near the airport, and others close by like the Hotel Pantheon.
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