Well done, you made it to Athens! Now the next question is: where do I soak up the best views of the Acropolis? Nothing to be ashamed of here. Us Athenians quite frequently ask ourselves the same question. Plus if I had a penny for every time one of my non-Greek friends comes and ask for tips, well - I would still be doing this because I love it!
To save you from all kinds of instant messages, here's a compilation of 10 addresses where dining and wining hits another level due to the stunning Acropolis vista. Let's check in!
Cafe & Restaurant (The Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, tel. 2109000915, www.theacropolismuseum.gr)
Metro Station: Acropoli
Fine dining restaurant & Bar (Stegi, Onassis Cultural Center, Syngrou Ave. 107-109, tel 2177071118, Neos Kosmos)
Metro Station: Syngrou-Fix
Restaurant & Bar (Normanou 3. tel. 2167004917, www.couleurlocaleathens.com
Metro Station: Monastiraki
Fine dining restaurant ( Athens Was Hotel, Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, tel. 2109200240, www.athenswas.gr )
Metro Station: Acropoli
Restaurant ( Iakchou & Voutadon, Gazi, tel. 6945396509, www.dinnerinthesky.gr)
Metro Station: Keramikos
Fine dining restaurant ( Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel, Syngrou Ave. 89-93, tel. 2109206000, www.athenaeumintercontinentalathens.com)
Metro Station: Neos Kosmos
Restaurant & Bar (The Zillers Athens Boutique Hotel, Mitropoleos 54, tel. 2103222277, www.thezillersathenshotel.com)
Metro Station: Monastiraki
Restaurant & Bar ( Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel, Mitropoleos 15, tel. 21041006200, www.electrahotels.gr/en/athens/electra-metropolis-athens/)
Metro Station: Syntagma
Fine dining restaurant ( King George Hotel, Vassileos Georgiou A' 3, Syntagma square, tel. 2103330265, www.tudorhall.gr)
Metro Station: Syntagma
Restaurant ( Rovertou Galli 43, tel. 2109231936, www.dionysoszonars.gr)
Metro Station: Acropoli