Evelina Stoltidou is a freelance producer, music artist manager, casting director and model from Thessaloniki, currently living in and dominating the Athenian scene. With Sun in Taurus and a seafood obsession, she shares her extensive knowledge of the Athens food scene.

From where to try the best traditional ouzeri and handmade ntolmadakia, to finding the best places to sip on some organic wine in new age tavernas , Evelina has got you covered with her best food spots in Athens.

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The birthplace of democracy and plenty of other big ideas thought up by the likes of Aristotle and Socrates that provide the bedrock of societies today, Athens was – and always will be – a creative cornucopia with a radical edge. Concrete apartment buildings fringed with sun-bleached awnings surround ancient architecture that have seen the comings and goings of different civilizations, wars and crises. In Athens you’re never far from a taverna packed with locals pouring wine from carafes to accompany plates piled high with Greek Salad drenched in local olive oil and grilled sardines. Streets are lined with outdoor terraces where people sit, smoke and chat well into the night with friends, family and people they have just met. 

In recent years, Athens has provided a home for creatives hailing from Greece and beyond to develop their practises – one-room galleries, design studios and artist-in-residence programs are cropping up all over the city. Athens has long been overlooked by the hordes of tourists that head to the islands every summer, deemed a stop-off destination on route to sun, sea and sand, a reality which has enabled the creative scene to flourish without the strain of overtourism.

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Best place for grilled shrimps, they don't accept reservations tho!! Is part of my slow self care Sunday routine as it's in front of a Hammam!!

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Atlantikos

Super on budget fresh fish option! Third generation greek sea food tavern, try the fresh sea bass, mussels and handmade ntolmadakia. 

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Recently added to Michelin Guide, lsandsia is a "new-age" taverna with their menu changing around the seasons and even more often with 100% bio and organic ingredients. Don't forget to check their in-house candle shop. 

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lsandsia

The best pizza in Athens, bet! Pizzas are always served with fresh olive oil on top, be sure you try the Zucchini-Gorgonzola one, the burned tomato salad with Aperol's companion. Best staff ever!

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Valtetsiana Pizzeria

Traditional ouzeri. First things first, you HAVE TO DRINK some ouzo or tsipouro. Their octopus is amazing, but until it's ready, snack some french fries with tzatziki. 

Ouzeri Lesvos 

Ap-allou

I imagine these burgers as SpongeBob SquarePants' patties.  They only make a type of burger but it's SO GOOD!