Athens : our selection of restaurants with terraces and views

"CTC, a great chef in the gardenIn the Kerameikos area, the restaurant CTC is housed in an attractive turn-of-the-century building, a vestige of the Athens of yesteryear. While the interior has plenty of charm, with its parquet flooring, pretty glass panes, globe light fixture and cane chairs, it is the delightful garden that draws diners in summer. Secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city, this terrace with tables arranged among the trees against a backdrop of lush green walls promises an extraordinary culinary experience.This is the idyllic setting in which Alexandros Tsiotinis, a Greek chef whose references include Astrance and other fine establishments, regales his guests. His sophisticated, overtly Hellenic cuisine is instinctive, following the seasons almost from day to day. That being the case, it comes as no surprise that the menu changes according to the day's catch – fish and seafood are supplied by local fishermen – or deliveries of herbs, vegetables and baby leaf greens sourced from a handful of partners. A few signature dishes, though, are constants, such as cream of corn soup, lobster, truffle espuma and bergamot, or the iconic squid tagliatelle. The wine list, which shows a penchant for biodynamic or natural Greek wines, best sampled as judicious pairings, deserves a special mention." - MICHELIN Guide