Athens: Top Restaurants for a Taste of New Greek Cuisine

"A contemporary counter wrapped around an open kitchen puts you right in the heat of the action, with subdued lighting and street art that signal a break from the traditional tavern. Inventive, modern cooking stays faithful to Hellenic roots while drawing on a globe‑trotting résumé: a 15‑course tasting menu might open with amuse‑bouches like ‘gamberi’ with bisque or cream of corn soup, tarama tart with capers, and crab tucked into a taco with kiwi, then move to sea bass brightened with rosewater, cucumber and nectarine, cod with salsify, oysters and caviar, and roast quail paired with blueberries, pumpkin and dates, before closing with mignardises inspired by the sweets of yesteryear. Sourcing is a point of pride—ingredients come from the lively Athens market and trusted gatherers, fishermen and breeders—and the team even cultivates a vast vegetable garden to fuel the kitchen." - The MICHELIN Guide