SpondivsVaroulko Seaside
Spondi and Varoulko Seaside are both rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Spondi is preferred by most writers compared to Varoulko Seaside. Spondi is ranked #1 in Athens with praise from 8 reviews including DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Rough Guide.
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Pyrronos 5, Pagkrati, Athens 116 38, Greece
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Concierge "The setting alone would make this upmarket restaurant a pleasant place to dine, especially in the courtyard on summer evenings."
Fodor's "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
Travel + Leisure "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
DK Eyewitness "Under the command of a French chef, Michelin-starred Spondi is among the best special-occasion Athens eateries."
Rough Guide "Spondi has two Michelin stars to show for the efforts of chef Arnaud Bignon, and serves superb French-influenced cuisine, with fish a speciality. "
Michelin Guide 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
Frommer's "Many foodies consider Spondi to be the best restaurant in Greece." Full review
Lonely Planet "Two Michelin-starred Spondi is consistently voted Athens’ best restaurant, and the accolades are totally deserved." Full review
Michelin Guide1 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
Varoulko Seaside Concierge Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Michelin Guide
Akti Koumoundourou 52, Piraeus 18533, Greece
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Concierge "Lazarou rises before dawn to source his psari (baked seafood dishes) and treats them in ways that veer into classical French territory without ever leaving Greece."
Fodor's "Not one to rest on his Michelin star, acclaimed chef Lefteris Lazarou is constantly trying to outdo himself with magnificent results." Full review
Frommer's "There are no bizarre combinations of ingredients, there is no foam—just excellent fresh everything. As a bonus, there's an Acropolis view from the rooftop terrace, which is open in summer." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"For a heady Greek dining experience, try the Michelin-starred combination of Acropolis views and delicious seafood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Varoulko's reputation as one of the best seafood restaurants in Greece stems from the creativity of chef-owner Lefteris Lazarou." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou has diversified from the innovative fish dishes at the original Piraeus branch of Varoulko to create unlikely recipes such as goat risotto."
Rough Guide "The elaborate and innovative seafood dishes are worth it: the cool, modern setting includes a summer roof terrace with Acropolis views."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Varoulko has relocated to Mikrolimano Marina - the chef's old neighbourhood." Full review
