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210 380 1778; Emmanuel Benaki 63-65, cnr Metaxa, Exarhia; mains €8-11;
3pm-late;
Omonia)
Super Cretan food has finally found its way to central Athens.
Ivis
MEZEDHES $
( 210 323 2554; Navarhou Apostoli 19, Psyrri; mezedhes €4-10; Thisio)
This cosy corner
mezedhopoleio,
with its bright, arty decor, has a small but delicious range of simple,
freshly cooked mezedhes. Ask for the daily specials as there's only a rough Greek hand-
written menu. A good ouzo selection lights things up.
Rozalia
TAVERNA $
( 210 330 2933; Valtetsiou 58, Exarhia; mains €5-11; Omonia)
An Exarhia favourite on a
lively pedestrian strip, this family-run taverna serves grills and home-style fare.
Taverna tou Psyrri
TAVERNA $
( 210 321 4923; Eshylou 12, Psyrri; mains €6-8; closed 2 weeks Aug; Monastiraki)
This
cheerful taverna just off Plateia Iroön turns out decent, no-frills, traditional food.
Yiantes
TAVERNA $$$
( 210 330 1369; Valtetsiou 44, Exarhia; mains €9-12; lunch & dinner; Omonia)
This mod-
ern eatery with its white linen and fresh-cut flowers set in a lovely garden courtyard is
upmarket for Exarhia, but the food is superb and made with largely organic produce. Try
interesting greens such as
almirikia,
the perfectly grilled fish, or delicious mussels and
calamari with saffron.
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Mani Mani
GREEK $$$
