Barefoot Contessa *** €25

That's a very nice lunch/dinner place near the center of Kifissia. The dishes are light and very tasty, albeit quite expensive. Expect to pay over €30 for a regular dinner. The mastiha-flavored panacotta was to die for.

Maredo *** €32

Argentinian steakhouse, with a fabulous rib-eye steak and various other types of meat. The first restaurant in Greece where they asked me what I would like to drink first, before placing the main order. Thumbs up!

Anahita *** €25

This is a fairly authentic Persian restaurant. Although some dishes are not Persian per se, there are many quality options that come straight from the best Persian restaurants I've tried in the past. Especially that rice...!

Jaipur Palace *** €30

Yes, there is an Indian restaurant in Athens, and in fact it's very very good. Authentic Indian dishes, spicy sauces (if you wish), friendly service, excellent ambience. A tad expensive but it is definitely worth it.

City Coctail Bar *** €10

Nice little drink spot in the heart of Kolonaki, it doesn't get crowded as early as other nearby places (and that's it's biggest advantage). Thanks Lemonia for the heads up!

Vive Mar *** €7

Awesome place by the sea where you can enjoy good quality food and drinks. We saw the July full moon rising from across the sea, and it was simply amazing.

Pagotomania *** €6

Excellent ice cream in a multitude of flavors in the heart of Athens. Nothing better on a hot summer afternoon!

Ladi & Rigani *** €8

Λάδι και Ρίγανη

This is just a small place in a food hall but it contains the essence of Greek souvlaki. Fresh, with excellent side dishes. It is not the best souvlaki in the world, but I consider it the most typical one.

Friday's *** €18

Great for food as well as for coffee, this amazing restaurant at the top floor in Pagkrati has great views. Especially in the summer you can sit outside in the patio and enjoy a nice warm evening. The Jack Daniel's series of dishes is to die for.

Soko Gelato *** €6

Yes, there is italian-style gelato in Athens. Albeit not perfect, there is a great variety of flavors and the quality on some of them is way above average. A must-try.

Pizza Hut *** €15

The Greek Pizza Hut is the best Pizza Hut I have ever tried. May it be the fresh ingredients, or the fact that it's not that industrialized, but especially when you dine at the restaurant the taste is superb. Yey!

Posto *** €8

Yes, this is one of the best souvlaki places in Lamia. Must-try, also offers delivery service.

Naranha *** €5

Nice where you can sit outside. Also serves superb, creamy, super-thick hot chocolate.