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right in the middle of the Monastiraki marketplace. It's a buzzing, unpretentious spot
serving tasty mezedhes from a whimsical menu.
Thanasis
SOUVLAKI $
( 210 324 4705; Mitropoleos 69, Monastiraki; gyros €2.50; 8.30am-2.30am; Monastiraki)
In the heart of Athens' souvlaki hub, at the end of Mitropoleos, Thanasis is known for its
kebabs on pitta with grilled tomato and onions.
Café Avyssinia
MEZEDHES $$$
( 210 321 7047;
www.avissinia.gr
; Kynetou 7, Monastiraki; mains €10-16; 11am-1am Tue-Sat, to
7pm Sun; Monastiraki)
Hidden away on colourful Plateia Avyssinias, in the middle of
the flea market, this bohemian
mezedhopoleio
gets top marks for atmosphere, food and
friendly service. It specialises in regional Greek cuisine, from warm fava to eggplants
baked with tomato and cheese, and has a great selection of ouzo,
raki
(Cretan firewater)
and
tsipouro
(distilled spirit similar to ouzo but usually stronger).
There is acoustic live Greek music on weekends. Snag fantastic Acropolis views up-
stairs.
Kuzina
MODERN GREEK $$$
( 210 324 0133;
www.kuzina.gr
;
Adrianou 9, Monastiraki; mains €12-25; lunch & dinner;
Thisio)
Light streams through plate-glass windows, warming the crowded tables in winter.
Or eat outside on pedestrianised, people-watching Adrianou in summer. Expect inventive
Greek fusion, such as Cretan pappardelle or chicken with figs and sesame.
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Gazi, Thisio & Keramikos
Kanella
TAVERNA $
( 210 347 6320; Leoforos Konstantinoupoleos 70, Gazi; dishes €7-10; 1.30pm-late;
Keramikos)
Homemade village-style bread, mismatched retro crockery and brown- paper
tablecloths set the tone for this trendy, modern taverna serving regional Greek cuisine.
