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sics. Try Santorini fava and the hearty beef stew with
myzithra
(sheep's-milk cheese) and
handmade pasta from Karpathos.
Filistron
MEZEDHES $$$
( 210 346 7554; Apostolou Pavlou 23, Thisio; mezedhes €8-14; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun;
Thisio)
It's wise to book a prized table on the rooftop terrace of this excellent
mezedho-
poleio,
which enjoys breathtaking Acropolis and Lykavittos views. Specialising in re-
gional cuisine, it has a great range of tasty mezedhes and an extensive Greek wine list.
Dirty Ginger
MODERN GREEK
( 210 342 3809;
www.dirtyginger.gr
;
Triptolemou 46, Gazi; mains €10-15; dinner May-Oct;
Keramikos)
A summer favourite, with tables around the giant palm tree in the colourfully
lit courtyard, this 'postmodern taverna' is big on meat dishes. It's not the place for a quiet
meal as it progressively morphs into a lively bar.
Sardelles
SEAFOOD $$$
( 210 347 8050; Persefonis 15, Gazi; fish dishes €10-17; lunch & dinner; Keramikos)
Dig
into simply cooked seafood mezedhes at tables outside, opposite the illuminated gas-
works. Nice touches include fishmonger paper tablecloths and souvenir pots of basil.
210 341 3440; Persefonis 19, Gazi;
Keramikos)
.
Funky Gourmet
MODERN MEDITERRANEAN $$$
$$$
( 210 524 2727;
www.funkygourmet.com
;
Paramithias 3, cnr Salaminas, Keramikos; set menu
from €68; 8-11.30pm Tue-Sat)
Noveau gastronomy meets fresh Mediterranean ingredi-
ents at this Michelin-starred restaurant. Elegant lighting, refinement and sheer joy in food
make this a worthwhile stop for any foodie. The degustation menus can be paired with
wines. Book ahead.
Varoulko
SEAFOOD $$$
$$$
210 522 8400;
www.varoulko.gr
;
Pireos 80, Keramikos; mains €35-60;
from 8.30pm Mon-
Sat;
Thisio, Keramikos)
For a heady Greek dining experience, try the Michelin-starred
