Location: Plaka
Top Restaurants in Plaka
Plaka Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Plaka
Pláka (Greek: Πλάκα) is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
Things to do in Plaka
1. Thalassa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By SurreyHappyhols - Caterham, United Kingdom
While staying in Plaka we discovered this great restaurant. It is situated right by the sea opposite the island of Spinalonga. On some days we would have lunch and also return for evening meals. We also tried other restaurants in Plaka but still found that Thalassa was our favourite. The food was excellent with very generous portions. Service was professional and efficient. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. In particular Nikos and Samantha went out of their way to ensure we had a great visit with lots of complementary wine and delicious desserts. We look forward to returning when we stay in Plaka next year.
2. Lotus Eaters Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By X5185OMthomasm - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
We were at the lotus-eaters for an evening meal. We chose the place after Reading amazing trip advisor reviews. Well this one will not be different. This restaurant really deserves them all. The location is by the sea protected from the wind, the lighting is perfect and the chairs really confortable. I had the Cretan sausages, the lamb chops and the chocolate cheese cake. My wife had the shrimp with ouzo, the sole and the walnut sponge cake. All of them were amazing. The red house wine was very good. The service was spotless. A place not to miss.
3. Vachus Taverna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 484 reviews
Family taverna.Fotis,eleni and fotini in kitchen-Dimitris,nikos and sotiris in serve.29 Years taverna.Kopiaste to serve our home made food.OPA!!!!!!
Reviewed By TeohGK - Kuala Lumpur
Chanced upon this tavern at Elounda after our trip to Spinalonga. It was my first introduction to Cretan Cuisine and the best meal we had during our Greece trip! Our group of six had Stuffed Tomato and Pepper, Aubergine Special, Seafruit (seafood platter), among others. Every dish is tasty, of good portion and reasonably priced. I really love the Stuffed Tomato and Pepper!
The tavern is run jointly by two family and the staff are so warm and friendly. Love the ambience of the tavern with green vines all over the top and potted plants aplenty.
Highly recommend this tavern. Don't miss it if you visit Elounda, you will not regret it. I am so missing their food already!
4. Porto Rino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 752 reviews
Reviewed By glutenfreediner191 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Had dinner twice at Porto Rino , second time they remembered I was gluten free and brought me gluten free nibbles to start. They always have a gluten free pasta available, and nearly all of the sauces are gluten free. My non gluten fre partner had a very tasty looking pizza first time round. His pasta second time was less spectacular but still good. Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful, would go back
5. Taverna Paliria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By WJ_AMSTERDAM - Amsterdam
We had dinner at taverna Paliria twice and really enjoyed the food. The starters are great as is the fish.
The setting of the restaurant is wonderful, at the waterfront with a view of Spinalonga, on a pedestrianised street full of restaurants and little shops. We tried other restaurants in Plaka too but they didn’t meet up to the standard of Taverna Paliria.
The staff are wonderful, very caring for children!
6. Anemomylos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 352 reviews
Reviewed By PuttingPenToPaper - Southampton, United Kingdom
We had a super meal here... nice attentive service, great recommendations for dishes and drinks, tasty food and competitively priced. On the quieter side of the village this restaurant overlooks the public beach and is away from the hustle and bustle. We went for the taramasalata to share (bread came with complimentary feta dip and tapenade as well), followed by the fresh fish dish each ( which was sea bass) then gadafi and ice cream, with a small bottle of oozo and a half carafe of house white wine the meal only came to about 58 euros. We were given the choice of having the fish filleted (much easier although not so pretty!) or whole (see photos) - just delicious - and it came with fresh vegetables and potatoes. And the meal was closed with a complimentary raki and chocolate biscuit dessert. It was one of the busier restaurants in the area and I can see why. Nicely decorated in calm seaside colours - they’ve obviously been doing a lot right since it was established in 1999.
7. Taverna Leonidas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Linda M - Neville, France
Love this place. First visited seven years ago and have very happy memories from then.
Returned this week for our evening meal and little has changed.
The staff are amazing and very helpful with fulfilling your requests. The food is excellent, and the little added extras are such a great touch. Yes we will be going back before we leave this lovely island. Superb
8. DEL MAR SNACK BAR
Overall Ratings
5 based on 253 reviews
Reviewed By Teresa K - St. Neots, United Kingdom
This little bar is a perfect place for a drink or lunch or in our case desserts! Extensive treat menu and a lovely spot on the bay, we were lucky enough to see a turtle up close as we had a drink! The staff were very friendly and welcoming and remembered us each time we came (probably too often!). Very reasonably priced...highlights for us were the crepes, waffles, baklava and the doughnut which was bigger than the person eating it (or so she thought!)... picture below, plate was dinner size!
9. Alyggos
Overall Ratings
5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By PrincessPaige2007 - Bradford
We decided to try the Alyggos on our second evening in Elounda. We were made to feel very welcome. We decided to sit just outside the bar in the square and sat and watch the comings and goings of the local people including the children who were playing in the square. It was very relaxing and a great place to chill that we decided to go on an evening and were always warmly welcomed by the staff.
10. Cypriana Taverna & Meze House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Pauline L - Maidstone, United Kingdom
Just returned from this fantastic holiday and visited Maria's restaurant on many occasions,we were always treated with a warm and friendly smile and made to feel very special.
We took our grandson Louie with us and Maria always showed him a lot of love and affection.
Thank you Maria for your hospitality.
