Experts' Choice Award Cafe Avissinia
What the experts agree on
Hidden Monastiraki gem where locals sing along to live accordion music in a charmingly ramshackle setting. Expect rebetika vibes, ouzo-fueled dancing, and authentic Athenian atmosphere that justifies the midrange prices.
“Another plus: music is often in the air—on weekend afternoons, you can enjoy accordion music (and the waiters' impromptu piano accompaniment!).”
– Fodor's
Rough Guide "Though more expensive than many, it’s good value, and there’s live music most weekday evenings and weekend lunchtimes."
Frommer's "This looks like the sort of place Lord Byron might have enjoyed: a small cafe with louche locals lounging over their coffee in a ramshackle building near the entrance to the Ancient Agora." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In this beloved institution, hidden down another winding back alley, Athenians of all ages were boozily singing mournful rebetika to an accordion player and occasionally standing up to dance."
Independent "Pay at least one visit to Cafe Avissinia, on Avissinia Square in Monastiraki. This institution (open 11am-1am daily except Mondays) offers a colourful setting in which to enjoy the..."
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