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( 210 921 8180;
www.manimani.com.gr
;
Falirou 10, Makrygianni; mains €10-16, mezedhes €7.50;
3pm-12.30am Tue-Fri, from 1pm Sat, 1-5.30pm Sun, closed Jul & Aug; Akropoli)
Head up-
stairs to the relaxing, cheerful dining rooms of this delightful modern restaurant, which
specialises in regional cuisine from Mani in the Peloponnese. The ravioli with Swiss
chard, chervil and cheese, and the tangy Mani sausage with orange are standouts. Almost
all dishes can be ordered as half portions (at half-price), allowing you to sample widely.
Trapezaria
MODERN GREEK $$$
( 210 921 3500;
www.trapezaria.gr
; Negri 1, Makrygianni; mains €8-15; dinner Mon-Sat;
Akropoli)
In an unassuming spot, this stylish contemporary Greek restaurant packs in loc-
als in search of good, affordable eats, served with style. The wine list is remarkable.
Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino
ITALIAN $$$
( 210 921 1801; Porinou 13, Makrygianni; mains €15-25; noon-midnight Mon-Fri, 8pm-2am
Sat, 2-7pm Sun; Akropoli)
Hardly the most obvious place for a restaurant, but this hidden
gem behind the metro is a great choice for no-frills classic Italian pastas and a cosy, trat-
toria ambience.
Strofi
GREEK $$$
( 210 921 4130;
www.strofi.gr
; Rovertou Galli 25, Makrygianni; mains €11-15; Akropoli)
Book
ahead for a Parthenon view from the rooftop of this exquisitely renovated townhouse.
Food is simple Greek, but the setting, with elegant white linen and sweet service, elev-
ates the experience to romantic levels.
Hytra
MEDITTERANEAN $$$
$$$
( 217 707 1118, 210 331 6767;
www.hytra.gr
;
Onassis Cultural Centre, Syngrou 107-109; mains
€29-31; dinner Tue-Sun)
Routinely voted one of Athens' top restaurants, Hytra has re-
cently moved into the Onassis Cultural Centre. Book ahead for exquisitely presented
Greek food with a modern twist. In summer there's also a branch at the Westin Athens
Astir Palace Beach Resort in coastal Vouliagmeni.
Dionysos
MEDITERRANEAN $$$
$$$
