Food offerings around tourist dense sites can often be disappointing, however the charismatic Athinai Bistrot, a short walk from the Acropolis Museum, serves authentic Greek food with a twist and is a great option for breakfast or lunch in Athens.

Dolmades with a yoghurt dressing. Photograph: Why Athens

Moussaka. Photograph: Why Athens
Sourcing its produce only from Greece, you will enjoy freshly made traditional dishes such as moussaka, gemista (stuffed vegetables) and dolmades.
Why Athens Tip: Located on a pedestrianised strip