Four Eateries That Are Trending in Athens for 2025

The new year brings new additions to the foodie scene, and these restaurants have been causing a stir among the in-crowd in Athens these first few weeks of the year. Below are the four eateries that are trending in Athens for 2025.

Downtown in hip Kypseli, Soula Rustic Food (Xanthis 10; 2114071399) dishes up traditional Greek comfort dishes at prices that are very reasonable for downtown. You’ll love the pork lemonato (cooked in lemon sauce), the classic pastitsio, and spicy soutzoukakia. For the ultimate comfort dish, dig into the tsouhti Manis, a dish of traditional pasta cooked in burned butter and topped with mizithra cheese and a fried egg.

In the more artsy downtown neighborhood of Metaxourgeio, Kapani Market (Hiou 29; 2155600234) is a hidden gem of a deli-restaurant that serves up simple but hearty dishes inspired by Greek cuisine from Asia Minor, all set to the soundtrack of music from vinyl discs. Try the fried eggs with soutzouki and salty kaseri cheese, the beef in a velvety wine sauce, or the handmade sausage made from beef and black pork from Florina.

Up in Vrilissia, Burger Dudes (Thetidos 1; 2108035326) is making waves for their smash burgers filled with a variety of foodie delights. Try the Oklahoma with double cheddar, sriracha mayo, and jalapeno marmalade, or the Kimchee Chicken Burger with fried chicken, kimchee, and ranch sauce. If you’re feeling more daring, try the Double Cheese Smashed with two patties, a potato bread bun, and double American cheddar. Fans also love their French fries and cocktails.

Finally, down in Glyfada, Ryotei 118 (Dim. Gounari 118; 2112181647) is making waves for its authentic Japanese treats and zenful vibes. You can find noodles, sushi, and sando, the Japanese sandwich that’s taken over social media and the Greek street food scene. Indulge in the bao bun with crispy duck and Kewpie mayonnaise, the cauliflower tempura with parmesan cream, or the fried chicken sando with cheddar and tonkatsu sauce.

Have a happy 2025 ahead, with lots of good food and good times!