Milos
Athens
Hilton
Athens
46 Vassilissis Sofias Ave.
Athens
30-210-7244416
Costas
Spiliadis, the affable owner of Estiatorio Milos in
Montreal and New
York, will have a much shorter distance to ship
his Greek specialty items at his newest restaurant,
Milos Athens. Housed in the Hilton Athens, which was
completely renovated to welcome the 2004 summer Olympics,
the restaurant’s soaring ceilings and poolside
terrace evoke a Greek sailing vessel. And what a crew
Spiliadis has assembled to pilot his gastronomic Odyssey:
Four Greek chefs create the menu, assisted by a rotating
cast of traditional cooks in the “grandmothers
kitchen,” which showcases the country’s
regional cuisines. Like its siblings in North America,
Milos Athens focuses on seafood, appearing in dishes
like monkfish saganaki and steamed, fresh botargo in
saffron-wine sauce; as well as fine wines, scouting
out the up-and-coming Greek bottlings to complement
favorites from the New and the Old World.
Other
Athens Restaraunts
Filippou
Xenokratous 19
Kolonaki
30-210-721-6390.
A homey taverna named after the family that has owned
and run it since the 1920s. Greek classics such as stuffed
zucchini, eggplant with baked Greek cheese and yummy
one-pot specialties have made this place famous.
Hytra
Lagonissi
Nauarxou Apostoli 7
Athens, Psirri
30-210-3316767.
Belongs to the school of new restaurants that emphasize
ingredients. Best results when chef Giannis Mpaxevanis
is in the kitchen.
Ilias
Paidakia
Best grilled lamb chops in the city. Taverna style tables
outside in a nice quite residential setting, frequented
by locals. Order one kilo of lamb chops, tomato salad,
french fries, tirokafteri and drink the rosé
house wine.
Margaro
Peiraias
Hatzikyriakou 126
Peiraias, Hatzikiriakio
30-210-4514226.
Located next to the Greek Naval Academy, minimal menu
with salads, excellent bread and the best fried shrimps.
Very busy place.
Spondi
Restaurant
Pirronos 5
Athens, Pagrati
30-210-7564021.
French Cuisine, elegant environment, prompt service,
out of the way... but worth the visit.
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