Spondi
What the experts agree on
Widely hailed as Greece's best restaurant, this two-Michelin-starred Pangrati gem serves refined French-Mediterranean cuisine in vaulted rooms or charming courtyards—ideal for special occasions, though prices match the acclaim.
“Spondi has two Michelin stars to show for the efforts of chef Arnaud Bignon, and serves superb French-influenced cuisine, with fish a speciality. ”
– Rough Guide
"The setting alone would make this upmarket restaurant a pleasant place to dine, especially in the courtyard on summer evenings."
"One of Athens's most intensely designed temples to great food, celebrated and awarded Spondi is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds." Full review
"The food is legendary (and so are the prices) but this turn-of-the-last-century mansion also merits a visit for its creative restoration and its location." Full review
"Under the command of a French chef, Michelin-starred Spondi is among the best special-occasion Athens eateries."
2 Stars
"A discreet, intimate restaurant with two delightful courtyards and two equally charming dining rooms - one in an elegant room built from reclaimed bricks in the style of a vaulted cellar." Full review
"Many foodies consider Spondi to be the best restaurant in Greece." Full review
"Two Michelin-starred Spondi is consistently voted Athens’ best restaurant, and the accolades are totally deserved." Full review
1 Star
"Enjoy highly professional service, attractive vaulted dining rooms, and two Mediterranean-inspired terraces...the cooking here is centred around elaborate and highly visual contemporary French cuisine" Full review
"It's a nice area to stroll, including in Athens' First Cemetery, and has some reservation-worthy restaurants, such as Mavro Provato and Spondi"
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