Side by side traditional taverns, Athens has no lack of trendy bistros offering modern, globetrotting-inspired cuisine. The three MICHELIN Guide Bib gourmand eateries below have everything it takes to woo discerning foodies.

Following their latest assignments in the Greek capital, we asked our inspectors to highlight the original, flavoursome dishes that will live long in their memory. The list below is a selection that showcases the best of Athenian cuisine in 2022.

These two establishments from the MICHELIN Guide Athens selection – both with a Green Star to their name – are making sustainability a cornerstone of their work.

The chef of Michelin-starred restaurant CTC served up his vision of Greek haute cuisine at a dinner organised by the MICHELIN Guide in Paris.   

The Ultimate Guide for food and hotels lovers.

Blessed with long summers and a year-round sunny climate, Athens is a city where people spend a lot of time outdoors, including on terraces and rooftop havens. Fine dining restaurants are also in on the act, and many boast outdoor spaces, whether a shady garden, an intimate patio or a rooftop area with a view of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus or even the sea.

As part of the MICHELIN Guide Athens 2022, we're looking at the best hotels in Greece's captivating capital city