Sebastian- We just got back from Athens and we checked out some of your suggestions. Tylixto (wraps were fantastic), Klimatira (lamb w/potatoes and octopus w/rice) Atlanticos (calamari, fried sea bass) and enjoyed the food. All were well priced and tasty food. All had long queues but we were seated after a short wait - well worth it. Thanks so much from Toronto, Canada. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sebastian, as always a very informative video but I have to admit that my wife and I have been to Athens twice in the past 2 years and both times stayed in omonia square, never once felt threatened either by day or night, yes it isn't the most aesthetically pleasing neibourhood of Athens but we loved it and will definitely return, just to add that my sister visited Athens and had her bag stolen in plaka so I guess it can happen anywhere, keep up the good work love seeing your videos
We had lunch at “To Steki tou Ilia” a few weeks ago , the weather was perfect for sitting in their outside area, food was delicious I had fava spread and the Biftekia with tzatziki and horiatiki all excellent! My family who is local suggested it and it did not disappoint! Thank you for all the suggestions I will make sure to try some of them on my next trip!
Sebastian, we are just leaving Athens tomorrow,having spent 5 days here. We have tried 3 of your recommendations of where to eat, and a couple of things to do. Must say, Thank you, we have really enjoyed our stay here. Watched your videos, and they helped us a lot. 😊
This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for!!! Introducing places where locals go for good and authentic food. And your suggestion on what to order is the best part!! Thank you thank you
Tuna souvlaki at Atlantikos was great, recommend! I was however amazed by restaurant called Soul, packed with locals for both times we went there and food was delicious, not to mention for a bargain
Tried a couple pf recommendations and Prigkapas is really, really good ... Am typing this just finished my ajvar woth pita vread and buffalo delight. 💕
I was in Athens for 6 days earlier this month, went to 3 of the 5 recommened in this video around city center. Klimataria was my favorite, actually went there for my first meal in the city after recommendation from the hotel staff. Really set the bar for the rest of the trip. I also recommend Psaras Tavern on the picturesque stairs path in Old Plaka, and Nolan for interesting Japanese/Greek fusion. And if you're going out to the islands, every meal I had in Naxos was outstanding and had something new to me.
Sebastian, your videos were much appreciated during our visit to Santorini, Meteora and Athens in January/February. Santorini weather was mostly sunny and nice and nowhere was crowded. Oia is stunning and the highlight of the trip. While there I got tonsilitis and a local doctor saw me, prescribing antibiotics and refused any payment.
Thank you for your time and effort to educate future tourists. I am so glad I found your channel, it helps me do my homework to prepare for my trip in June. I won’t be able to go to the islands, but want my teenagers to have a beach experience by the sea in Athens. Would you be able to make a video about it or recommend one? I truly appreciate your work! 😊🎉
Please do not give false information!A taxi from plaka/acropolis to Prigipas in Exarcheia costs 4-5 euros, that is what the taximeter will show. Even if you book a taxi it is plus 3 euros so 7-8 euros in total!!15 euros is certainly not a price that anyone should pay for such a small distance!!To all the tourists in Athens just watch the taximetre!And ask from the beginnig what the extra cost is for booking a taxi !Anything over 3-4 euros is a hard no!
@@GreeceExplained it was pretty good! I ordered Pad Ki Mao with beef. And my wife ordered the Yellow curry dish with chicken. It was a little different than I am used to, and she took it to go so I could eat it later. I heated it up for breakfast the next day and it actually tasted better the next day!
Hi Sebastian! Just wanna say your vids have been really helpful to me for my Greece trip in Oct. Do you know if the restaurants mentioned in your vid (or just any restaurant in Athens in general) accept credit cards?
Hey, if you could share also your cafe-pastry recomnendations that would be amazing!! Especially i really wonder where to eat a great spanakopita. Thanks for the video btw!!
dude, you have to stop scaring the viewers with the Omonia thing... it really isn't that bad at night... as with everything, you will only find trouble if you go looking for it...
@@GreeceExplained yeah I've watched that before but like I said, if you go looking for trouble, you will find it... I've gone through both Omonia and Exarhia plenty of times at night without any issues... with my kids when they were young too... no problems...
I tried to go there last night but some junkie stopped me and STRONGLY advised me not to go any further, turn around and leave. If you look like a tourist, I would advise people not to go to Omonia or surrounding areas at night. It's a sad and scary place.
Do Athenians eat at restaurants? Can they afford the cost? I think they eat at "tavernas" - if and when they feel "large" - or, even worse, they cook at home. Let's be realists! 🙂
