Chic dining with a sea view: The upscale restaurants of the Athens Riviera
High-performance gastronomy and unparalleled sea views are combined in these restaurants along the Athens Riviera.
- 06/09/2024
The Athens Riviera offers the perfect combination of urban landscape and seaside ambiance. At the same time, it hosts some of the most premium restaurants in the Greek capital, which promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience in an elegant setting with unparalleled views.
Authentic destinations for seafood lovers, restaurants with dishes based on Greek or international cuisine, places that love fusion and fine dining options meet in the list below.
Ark
Ark screams Greece – elegant yet with a low-key confidence and determination. Characteristics that chef Yiannis Baxevanis carries and represents gastronomically for over two decades that we know him. For years, the restaurant with its exotic, cosmopolitan, almost cinematic interior decoration and the huge terrace right above the waves, has been a constant in the Glyfada Stars and creates the ideal setting for a summer outing on the Athenian Riviera.
Ark Restaurant
Address: Gr. Lambraki 2, Glyfada
Phone: 2108948882
Blue Fish
The BlueFish of the Stathokostopoulos Group traveled from Paros to Vouliagmeni in 2015, bringing an island breeze to the Athenian Riviera. With discreet luxury, refined decoration with Cycladic elements, and with the unique location as an ally, BlueFish sets tables that make you feel like you’re floating on the water. At the same time, in the menu of the chef and creator, George Oikonomidis, fresh fish becomes the basis for various experiments, well-studied touches, and passion that is evident in every dish, every aroma, and every taste.
BlueFish Vouliagmeni
Address: Leoforos Poseidonos 4, Vouliagmeni
Phone: 2109671778
Bungalow 7
The new restaurant in the Asteria Glyfada resembles a beautiful seaside residence with spacious indoor spaces, while its terrace is the beachfront. The menu is signed by chef Dinos Fotinakis, harmonizing Mediterranean ingredients, Japanese influences, and Asian techniques. Depending on the time of day, guests will find Mediterranean flavors such as fresh fish and seafood, premium cuts, delightful accompaniments, and sushi options – all combined with choices from the Greek and international vineyard.
Bungalow 7
Address: Leoforos Poseidonos 58, Glyfada
Phone: 2108940566
Captain’s House, Grand Resort Lagonissi
The iconic restaurant of the Grand Resort Lagonissi offers a menu with unforgettable dishes. It is a high-level gastronomic restaurant of a luxury resort, which rightfully earns the title as the quality of the products they use is top-notch, the tastiness of the dishes is unforgettable, the natural environment is unique, and the service is impeccable.
Captain’s House
Address: 40th km Athens – Sounio, Lagonissi (at Grand Resort Lagonissi)
Phone: 22910 76000
Goya Gastrobar, Royal Beach Vouliagmeni
The gastrobar that started in Glyfada moved this summer to Vouliagmeni and now operates within the Royal Beach, offering a combination of strong flavors, with the backdrop of the sea and the Athenian Riviera. Fresh fish, such as swordfish or sea bream, as well as meats, such as Ribeye Black Angus or fillet of beef, make up an interesting menu enriched with interesting appetizers, as well as tempting desserts. Sushi also holds a high position in the preferences of guests, as it is also the signature dish of the restaurant from its first day of operation.
Goya Gastrobar
Address: Apollonos 28, Vouliagmeni (Inside Royal Beach)
Phone: 2108960650
Island, Varkiza
Thirty-four years have passed since the Athenian nightlife changed forever, thanks to the exemplary hospitality and unique aesthetics of Island. And if you add the ultra-romantic dinners under the moonlight with a sea view, you will understand why being there is the ultimate summer experience.
The culinary standards have always been high at Island. Carefully prepared dishes are always made with the best ingredients, while the herbs and vegetables come from the organic, private garden of Island. The chef’s recommendations, which have become the talk of the town, are based on the roots of our great tradition but maintain their untouched connection to the modern reality, thanks to specialized preparation techniques and the unique touches of a cosmopolitan twist.
Island Athens Riviera
27th km, Athens-Sounio Avenue
Phone: 21 0965 3563
Manko, Οne&Only Aesthesis Glyfada
The new all day and night concept within the One&Only Aesthesis hotel in Glyfada offers dishes from Peruvian cuisine in a bohemian setting, overlooking the Athenian sunset. Moreover, all the spaces “look” outwards, blurring the boundaries between the indoor and outdoor areas. It is also worth noting that the restaurant has the ideal orientation for guests to enjoy a wonderful sunset. It is therefore recommended as an option for an early dinner outing, just before the sun sets.
Manko
Address: Leoforos Poseidonos 110, Glyfada (at One & Only Aesthesis Hotel)
Phone: 21 6686 1900
Mercato, Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens, Vouliagmeni
Mercato, within the glamorous Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens, is a well-known meeting point for all lovers of fine comfort Italian cuisine. Endowed with an incredible view of the Saronic sea, as well as a comfortable and modern interior, the restaurant excels in taste, with the temperamental chef Sergio Favata, hailing from Sicily, at the helm.
Mercato
Address: Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni (at Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens)
Phone: 210 8901199
Ora, One&Only Aesthesis Glyfada
Inspired by the glamorous Mediterranean cuisine, the award-winning chef Hector Botrini introduces relaxed elegance at the all-day restaurant Ora, within the One&Only Aesthesis. Based on local gastronomy and his own family heritage, the chef approaches Greek cuisine with playful spirit and ingenuity, presenting it through an Italian lens.
Ora by Ettore Botrini
Address: Leoforos Poseidonos 110, Glyfada (at One & Only Aesthesis Hotel)
Phone: 2166861000
Pelagos, Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens, Vouliagmeni
The menu of the Michelin-starred Pelagos at the Four Seasons Astir Palace is signed by chef Luca Piscazzi, who had previously led the award-winning two-star Michelin “La Dame de Pic” in London. The spot, with its magical sunset and view of the Saronic sea, the international, cosmopolitan clientele, the impeccable service, and of course the top-notch gastronomy produced by Luca Piscazzi’s team in the open kitchen, promise a truly unforgettable experience.
Pelagos
Address: Apollonos 40, Vouliagmeni (at Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens)
Phone: 210 8901190
The C, Voula
In a dreamy location in the heart of the Athenian Riviera, the beach restaurant The C has found its place, combining its wonderful decoration with the natural beauty and summer feel of the landscape. The restaurant of The C is an ideal destination for a lunch or dinner outing, with a menu designed by chefs Dorina Demai and Lazaros Stamoulis that plays between Mediterranean and Asian cuisine, creating dishes with Greek and Mediterranean roots, with some Asian touches.
In the restaurant’s space, distinguished for its aesthetics, you will find elegant tables and comfortable chairs, while the lounge right in front features comfortable sofas and minimalist armchairs, just a breath away from the sandy beach.
The C – Beach Bar Restaurant
Address: Akti Vouliagmenis, Voula
Phone: 210 2202890
Lampros, Vouliagmeni
With a history that dates back to 1889, Lampros in Vouliagmeni is a must-visit for seafood lovers in the southern suburbs. The oldest seafood restaurant on the Athenian Riviera is located right across from Lake Vouliagmeni and has a unique sea view, which is an integral part of the whole experience. In its showcase, you will find a huge variety of fresh fish and seafood arriving daily, sizzling from the Greek seas and expertly grilled. Among the best-selling dishes – apart from the grilled fish – are fresh calamari on the coals, shrimp saganaki, and carpaccio made from fresh fish.
Lampros
Address: Leoforos Poseidonos 20, Vouliagmeni
Phone: 210 8960144