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Dining in Athens - Restaurant Reviews
What do the experts think?

By deTraci Regula, About.com

More information regarding quality dining in Athens.

Online resources in English:

Gourmed Restaurant reviews, and Gourmed Chef Profiles as well as food writers and wineries.
New York Times coverage New York Times (browse for the articles dated April 26, 1998; August 22, 1999; July 28, 2002; March 11, 2001 as well as a special feature by Mimi Sheraton.
Cityguide
Expedia
CNN
Yahoo features Yahoo
Athens News Weekly newspaper. Search for archived restaurant reviews (by Christy Papadopoulou).
FORTHnet Directory RestaurantsForthnet Directory
Athens Guide
Zagat Guide
Psiri Guide Psiri neighborhood in central Athens, with many bars and restaurants.
In Greek:

All Restaurants Guide
Menunet Greece
Startpoint
E-Go Greece
Psiri Guide

Other Restaurant Review Sources

Odyssey Magazine.

Online Information

The website Gourmed covers all aspects of Greek and Mediterranean-inspired cooking, with articles and reviews by acclaimed food writers. The website has a section on restaurants with informative reviews; however, the list is limited and does not rate them in terms of "best" or "top 10." Photos of the restaurants' interiors often accompany the reviews. You will also find profiles of selected Greek chefs under the section.

The Golden Chef Hats awards information in English: Golden Chef's Hats Awards and here.

More information on top restaurants in Athens, Greece: Athens Fine Dining

Very special thanks to Forum poster ON1456 and friends (who wish to remain anonymous) for providing this information.

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