Κακαβια Ο Νικος — Restaurant in Municipality of Kallithea

A true hidden gem for seafood lovers! The quality of the food is outstanding, with incredibly fresh ingredients and rich, authentic flavors. Their signature dish, kakavia (fish soup), is an absolute must-try – warm, hearty, and deeply satisfying.

We were especially impressed by their stunning fish selection and the way everything was cooked to perfection. Also, don’t miss a glass of their mastiha, which was a delightful surprise – fragrant, smooth, and refreshing.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for a relaxing dinner after a long day exploring Athens. Great ambiance and very local feel.

The only downside was the language barrier – it wasn’t easy to communicate in English, which made ordering a bit tricky. For that reason, we’re giving 4 stars instead of 5, but we’d still highly recommend it to anyone looking for a genuine Greek...

Typical yet fresh and delicious sea food. This is why you do not find always the same fish. Great traditional fish soup called "cacavia" (the name of the tavern). Great steamed veggies. Generic decoration that travels you back at simpler times. Ten minutes walk to the sea via SNF...

A nice find in a quiet neighborhood in Athens. Very fresh seafood that is reasonably priced. The fish soup is phenomenal, as were the many other fresh fish dishes ordered by our four person party. The wait staff were exemplary and eager to please. We recommend...