Ariston

Legendary cheese and other pies. From 1910. Ask for a «kourou». Map L10  Syntagma, Voulis 10 

Ktistakis

Round pastry, similar to churros, “loukoumas”. Served with cinammon and honey. The most traditional can be found here. Monastiraki, Sokratous 59 

Trifylli

Old fashioned, authentic small tavern. Small variety of plates, but every single one is worth trying. Budget friendly. After 8pm.  Ambelokipi, Panathinaikou 7

Uberness

Your chance to impress your date with your Athens insights. Tv chef Vasilis Kallidis opened an avant garde pop up canteen-restaurant located inside the Central Market of Vegetables. The food it serves can be described as “gourmet street food”. Rentis, Fruit Market, Tue-Fri 12:00-1:00, www.uberness.org

Paleo

Wine resto for connoisseurs! Located in a small street in Pireus, close to the port. 450 etiquettes of wine and some of the most delicious plates in town.  Peraeus,Polideukous 39, Piraeus

Kostas

Probably the best souvlaki around! There is always a queue, and it stays open only until 5pm. Monastiraki, Aghias Irinis Square