Kalamakia O Elvis — Restaurant in Athens

We love this place so much that we came here twice in three nights. Probably the best grilled skewers we've had in Athens. The staff are friendly, the food is great value (1.80€ per skewer), there's a menu in clear English and it's named after Elvis - what's there not to like?

The pork sausage with leek is probably the best of the lot, but you can't go wrong with any of the other options, including the pricier but generous serving of pork belly. Every dish comes with a plate of fries and bread, even if you only order a single skewer.

One of the staff members recognised us on our second visit and poured us each a small shot of vodka (I think) on the house. If we liked it plenty before that, he sealed the deal for us. If you're in the neighbourhood, you can't go wrong...

Wow! What a deal. Not only is it inexpensive but but it's absolutely delicious. The pork stick, for 2.5€, comes with fries and a piece of bread. What? The we had an order of the marinated pork belly. Same deal. This was 8€. You get 3 pieces of pork belly, fries, and a piece of bread. If you're on a budget or want to grab a quick snack...t his is the place to go. T Remember, this is a quick bite place. They have a few stools and a counter. Because it is always busy, it can be tricky to sit and eat. Regardless, you must try it when...

You may find a better "kalamaki" (pork skewer) somewhere in Athens if you live in Athens for decades. But the best place to enjoy yourself eat kalamaki is definitely Elvis. Unique place, unique atmosphere. Not only they serve fries and true genuine bread pieces with every piece of meat you're ordering, they might even treat you with traditional Raki, a traditional Cretan spirit. Literally a place everyone should definitely visit at least one time. Most probably they will end visiting it a...