5 Luxe Greek Restaurants You Need to Try

Athens isn’t just about ancient ruins—it’s a culinary playground for the bold and the bougie. Here are five high-end spots where food meets art, and dining becomes an event. 1. Spondi | Moonlit French Romance 📍 Pyrronos 5, Athens | 💶 €150-200 ✨ Why Go? Athens’ only 15-year Michelin 2-star French restaurant, set in a 19th-century olive-tree courtyard. 🍽 Must-Order: Caramelized Fig Foie Gras (a golden, molten masterpiece) Truffle Lobster Risotto (saffron-kissed, like Aegean mist) 📸 Aesthetic Moment: Dine under moonlight at 8 PM—wear silk. 2. Varoulko Seaside | Blue Hour Over the Sea 📍 Piraeus Port, Akti 52 | 💶 €80-120 ✨ Why Go? Michelin-starred seafood on a glass terrace floating over the sea. Their octopus? Auctioned fresh daily. 🍽 Must-Order: Squid Ink Pasta with Sturgeon Caviar (black as obsidian) Salt-Crusted Octopus (tastes like the sea breeze) 💌 Pro Move: Book for a special occasion—they’ll cover your table in handwritten shell notes. 3. Botrini’s | Tuscan Nostalgia, Greek Soul 📍 Chalandri, Vasileos Georgiou B 24B | 💶 €100-150 ✨ Why Go? Chef’s Table star Ettore Botrini’s Greek-Italian fusion lab, with an open-fire kitchen. 🍽 Must-Order: 48-Hour Slow-Cooked Lamb (falls off the bone) Acropolis Marble Mousse (dusty like Parthenon stone) 🍷 Vibe Check: Fridays = Burgundy wine + Italian bartender banter. 4. Hytra | Dining in the Athenian Sky 📍 Syngrou 107-109, 16F| 💶 €90-130 ✨ Why Go? Rooftop views of the Acropolis at golden hour, paired with molecular Greek mythology. 🍽 Must-Order: Sea Urchin Pasta (300 urchins in one dish) Zodiac Cocktails (customized by your star sign) 💌 Next Level: Email ahead for a handwritten Ancient Greek menu on anniversaries. 5. Delta | Fine Dining as Art 📍 Stavros Niarchos Foundation | 💶 €180-250 ✨ Why Go? A 12-course "food theater" inside a contemporary art museum. 🍽 Must-Order: "Meteorite" Octopus (served on volcanic rock) "Philosophy Feast" (August-only Plato-inspired menu) 🎨 Bonus: Dinner includes after-hours museum access. Final Thought: These aren’t just meals—they’re stories you’ll tell forever. #GreekGourmet #LuxeEats #AthensFineDining #MichelinInGreece