8 Top fish restaurant in Athens
Ston Afro
11 Foivis Str. & 34 Agg. Metaxa Str., (entrance from Foivis), Glyfada, Τ. 210 8985144
By Katerina Rigou, Photos: Christos Triantafillou
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Latest addition to central Glyfada, with a name revealing its seafood dedication, arrived to add a fresh suggestion of Greek and Mediterranean creative cuisine with fusion influences to the upscaled gastronomic scene of the area. The menu, curated by the chefs of the famed restaurant Ithaki, Antonis Kourkoutas and Spyros Asimis, recommends from simple to contemporary dishes with fine ingredients coming from the sea. At its brand new minimal design space, Afros serves fresh delicacies, a mixture of inspired combinations and proper techniques offering an unforgettable culinary experience. Dishes are ideally paired with an updated wine list with labels of the Greek vineyard, as well as selected spirits. Daily 12:00-01:00 (the kitchen).
Must taste
Definitely try the orzotto with crayfish, the carpaccio with seabass or white grouper, the salmon gravlax, the grouper pastrami and the Mediterranean sea soup. Exceptional main course, the sole meuniere and the freshly caught grouper with vegatables.
Stis Marios
302 Akti Themistokleous, Piraiki, Piraeus, T. 210 4515345
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Giannis Papargyris
Here the freshness of the fish blends perfectly with the creativity of the young group of people who prepare them, led by 23 year old Mario! The homonymous tavern opened just 9 months ago in Akti Themistokleous (Themistokles coast) with a décor reminiscent of the small taverns in Greek islands. The intense shades of blue are in perfect harmony with the specialties landing on the tables and aspire to take our sea culinary tradition one step further. Highlight of the menu are the large well-grilled fishes (sea bream, sea bass and croaker) which arrive at our table in a spectacular way, inside a large pan sliced open in a way that reminds us of a butterfly, thus exciting our taste buds. Of course all this would not have the same meaning without the equally well-structured list of spirits, including wines such as bulk Moshofilero with Roditis, but also a great variety of ouzo and tsipouro from every corner of Greece! Open daily except Mondays 13:00-01:00.
Don’t miss
A table upstairs to enjoy fish and seafood overlooking the sea!
To Thalassaki
310 Akti Themistokleous, Peiraiki, Pireaus, Τ. 210 4181616, www.thalasaki.gr
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Kostas Kapareliotis
With the sea of Peiraiki peninsula at your feet and the Aegean setting, To Thalassaki
from the first moment gives out an island atmosphere. The pleasant environment with the checkered tablecloths, the photos and objects reminiscent of summers on the Greek islands, increase our appetite to taste fresh fish, seafood and unusual specialties and delicacies. The grilled fish prepared with unique craftsmanship, the seafood pasta and risotto (with black ink from seafood and baby fish or with crayfish or shrimps), are especially preferred by the customers. On top of this there is, of course, a wide range of ouzo and tsipouro from all over Greece as well as fine bulk wine from Nemea. Daily 11:00- 00:00 (kitchen hours).
Highlights
Its policy to offer a value for money menu.
Must try
Do not leave without trying the squid stuffed with cheese, peppers and aromatic herbs or the spaghetti with clams, mustard and feta cheese.
Ammos
44 Akti Koumoundourou, Mikrolimano, Piraeus, Τ. 210 4224633
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Maria Chatziioanidou
With insular summer atmosphere… Ammos welcomes us the past 12 years in a seaside scenery with joyful touches, where we enjoy fish and seafood delicacies at their best! In one of the most beautiful locations in Mikrolimano, with the Saronic gulf at its feet, groups of friends gather up around its tables to enjoy the view and delicious appetizers, seafood platters and ouzo, along with freshly caught fish which still smells like sea . For those who are not fans of the kind, the menu also includes meat dishes such as chicken wrapped in bacon and pork in wine sauce successfully pleasing for our palates. Daily 12:00-01:00.
Highlights
• The well-read list with spirits, beers, ouzo and tsipouro from various areas in Greece.
• Its modern Greek music.
Vosporos Grill Restaurant
20 Akti Koumoundourou, Piraeus, T. 210 4127324, www.vosporos-grill.gr
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Maria Chatziioanidou
The only restaurant which, 14 years ago, dared to break free from the established perception that tables next to the sea should only serve seafood, Vosporos Grill Restaurant makes its own history as a pure meat grill house. The owners Giorgos Rogdionakis and Petros Georgopoulos were the first to give elegant dimension to meat. In a classy space of high aesthetics on the street and next to the coast, set against apost card view of fishing boats and sailing boats in Mikrolimano, seated at its friendly sitting corners, we enjoy the prolific appetizers, meze and meat dishes which are cooked with the proper grilling methods, the best ingredients and the principles of tradition originating from Istanbul. It’s hard to describe the delicious hunkar begendi (beef with eggplant puree and fried pies), the authentic shish kebab or its best seller, the lahmacun, which are well accompanied by a large variety of Greek wines and cold beers. This culinary experience culminates in the homemade desserts, in particular the delicious kunefe as well as the best seller bougatsa with kaimaki cream! Mon.-Thu. & Sun. 12:00-01:00, Fri. until 02:00, Sat. Until 03:00.
Highlights
• The tables next to the glass partition directly connecting you to the sea wave!
• The delivery service, which brings all its delicacies on your doorstep.
Thea Thalassa
58 Akti Koumoundourou Str., Piraeus, Τ. 210 4132070, www.theathalassa.com.gr
By Christos Aivaliotis. Photos: Kostas Kapareliotis
The endless blue horizon and the sailing boats provide a setting similar to a Greek island. For sunny meals under the Sunday sun, for quiet lunches on daily basis or for a romantic dinner, the Thea Thalassa has over the last 5 years provided noteworthy choices of fresh fish and seafood with all the sense of the word. Its menu brings to our table the catch of the day! Lobsters, sea urchin salad, crayfish tempura, wild bream, to name few, are dishes which can intrigue the admirers of the kind, while various meze plates such as the mastelo cheese of Chios with homemade tomato jam harmoniously complete the catalogue of delicacies. Well-read is also the list of spirits, with a range of more than 30 fine ones (ouzo and tsipouro) originating from various places around Greece, beers by micro-breweries and wines. Daily from 12:00.
Highlights
• The great value for money.
• The friendly service.
• Its partnership with local fishermen who guarantee the daily supply of fresh treasures of the sea.
Portofino The sea food bar
Zea Marina, Piraeus, Τ. 211 0123779
By Christos Aivaliotis, Photos: Maria Chatziioanidou
The privileged location on the Zea marina, the incredible space inspired by yachting and island summers and the innovative concept of Portofino that made high seafood gastronomy affordable, instantly upgraded the culinary standards of the area. A conclusion you will immediately jump to when you pick out your fish from the fish tank or when time comes for you to taste the ceviche from fresh fish with lemon and sea fennel. Plus, an updated wine list. Daily 12:00-01:00.
Dont’ miss
To ask the staff to escort you to the fish tank – refrigerator.
PSARAKIA & THALASSINA
By Katerina Rigou , Photos: Eleanna Kourkoulopoulou
Psarakia & Thalassina Kifissia
With its philosophy based on the triptych of high quality, fulfilling quantity and good price, it achieved to make the fish cuisine affordable to everyone and to become one of the top choices of the worldwide foodies! Psarakia & Thalassina is a family tavern which was launched a few years ago with a lot of personal care and love in Kifissia and with the admiration of its patrons it managed to establish two more stores in Varkiza and Chalandri. Its menu spreads freshness and flavor, presenting us many simple and creative versions of small fishes and seafood freshly caught from the sea in dishes that awaken memories of thefamily Sunday meal. From €13-15 with wine. Daily 13:00-00:00.
Must taste
The fresh catch of the day, listed at the blackboard (hornbeams, mullets, whittings etc.), the delicious shrimp pasta for 3 persons, the steamed clams in 4 variations, as well as
creative options such as perch wrapped in kataifi crust with Florina pepper sauce!
Tip
The venue can also host events and business meetings!
Psarakia & Thalassina Chalandri
“Hidden” in a quiet
neighborhood of Chalandri, our favorite hangout Psarakia & Thalassina welcomes us in a beautiful neoclassical building with an atmospheric yard! Following its successful course in Kifissia and Varkiza, the third “child store” of the family business continues, with the same care for high quality, to serve us fresh delicacies from the sea and delicious meze, perfectly accompanied by excellent bulk wine, ouzo or tsipouro. From €13-15 with wine. Daily 13:00-00:00. Must taste: The handmade appetizers from the tray which arrives at our table including wrapped rice dolmadakia made by the grandmother of the family Mrs. Eleftheria and the spicy cheese cream for those who like to dare, as well as the specialty of the chef, the giouvetsi with shrimps and stakovoutiro cream butter. Τip: Delivery service available as well daily 13:00-23:00 (Τ. 210 6837480).
Info
www.psarakiakaithalassina.gr
• Halandri : 5 Kosta Varnali Str.
• KifisSia: 27 Ilision Str.
• Varkiza: 14 Poseidonos Ave.
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