Manári Taverna

Fantastic dinner in an elegant and yet down to earth taverna. This is what Greek food is all about; classic dishes but elevated. We started with some dips like tzatziki and the juicy tomatoes dish. The freshness of Greek tomatoes is just unmatched. For main we took the pasticio and the baby chicken. Let me tell you that we clearly over ordered for two. The baby chicken was an entire chicken which should be shared among 4 in my opinion. The taste was unreal with the fresh rosemary but the large amounts of bones would make me think twice about ordering it again. The pasticio was one of the tastiest I’ve ever had. Staff were ok, a bit busy and not super fluent in English our waiter. But service was insanely fast given how big the restaurant is: we got dips within 2 minutes of ordering, mains within 10-15min; we were out in less than an hour I think. Atmosphere is great too; people dress elegantly and you can either eat outside or inside. We visited in November and outside was still very warm. Finally we paid around 70€ for two without alcohol which seemed like a bargain for the quality and the amount of food we had. Highly recommend and will save for my next trip to Athens.

Definitely the best restaurant I visited in Athens! Everything about the dinner was perfect. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly attentive, kind, and polite. Throughout the entire evening, they paid attention to every detail, making sure everything was just right. The food was excellent, the slow-cooked mutton youvetsi was absolutely perfect, rich in flavor and beautifully prepared. The tzatziki was delicious, as was the bread served with it, and the desserts were the perfect sweet ending to the meal. The ambiance, both inside and outside, is cozy and beautifully designed. For this level of food and service, the prices are more than reasonable. A place you simply shouldn’t miss while in Athens!

We didn’t have reservations, so we arrived right when dinner service started and were lucky to get seats at the long kitchen counter — perfect for just the two of us. Sitting there and watching the team prepare their incredible dishes made us wish we could try everything on the menu. The food was exceptional from start to finish — truly the best meal we had during our entire trip to Greece. The linguini was a standout, and the tsoureki for dessert was the amazing. A memorable experience and the perfect way to close out our trip!

A nice place to visit. The food is nice with dip taste of lamb and sheep. The spaghetti was very nice and everything looked neet and made with love. The one thing I didn't enjoy was the folding knife that needed to be sharpened... I struggled slightly with it...

Potentially my favourite dining experience in Athens. Extremely good value for money, with generous portions. Excellent wine. Olive oil was to die for. The service was so attentive and we were well cared for. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Athens!

I am speechless. Fantastic tavern! Everything was delicious, excellent service. Traditional Greek recipes delivered to Perfection with excellent ingredients. Good portions, good prices. This is an absolute MUST if you are in Athens.

Fantastic and memorable dinner, with amazing food, splendid service and all so reasonably priced. This might have been our best dinner during our two week trip in Greece. Definitely a restaurant to come back to! (We were lucky to be seated at the counter, with all the live grilling action happening in front of us!)

This was the last dinner we had on our 2.5 week wedding/honeymoon throughout Portugal, Italy, and Greece, and honestly this may have been the best meal we’ve had. We were so full but we basically licked every plate clean. We may need to come back to Athens simply for this meal again! Cannot recommend enough!