Today, The MICHELIN Guide published its 2024 selection of the Greek capital’s finest restaurants. As is customary, the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors once again revealed their personal experiences as anonymous diners, so that local foodies and gourmets from around the world will be able to discover the most exceptional culinary proposals Athens has to offer. The selected establishments include Recommended restaurants, the popular Bib Gourmands, and the much-revered MICHELIN Stars. Some of these establishments, irrespective of their existing distinction, were also honored with a MICHELIN Green Star, which highlights restaurants demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainable gastronomy.
The MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024 at a Glance
- Two Stars: 1 restaurant
- One Star: 11 restaurants (one new entry)
- Green Star: 3 restaurants
- Bib Gourmand: 6 restaurants (two new entries)
- Recommended: 18 restaurants (four new entries)
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Two MICHELIN Stars
In The MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024, we are delighted to announce that Delta has maintained its Two MICHELIN Star status, thereby reaffirming its position as Greece’s most remarkable eatery. As the slogan for this category so aptly puts it: “exceptional cuisine, worth a detour!”One MICHELIN Star
Hot on Delta’s heels are 11 One MICHELIN Star restaurants: those from last year that have held on to their accolade, Botrini’s, CTC Urban Gastronomy, Hervé, Hytra, Patio, Pelagos, Soil, Spondi, The Zillers, and Tudor Hall; and one new entry, Makris Athens.Opposite the ruins of the Agora, the epicenter of political, commercial, and social activity in Ancient Athens, Makris Athens is housed within a building steeped in the area's fascinating local history. The interior design plays into this, with a glass floor unveiling ancient artifacts belowground, while Chef Petros Dimas uses his creative culinary talents to showcase Greece's rich gastronomic heritage. The lion’s share of ingredients come from the chef’s own farm, located just 45 minutes from the restaurant, something that enhances the quality of the dishes that grace his menus (Genesis, Utopia, and Physis Vegan), with outstanding highlights including the "Red Mullet Cooked with its Scales/Rockfish/Kale".
Green Stars
Scaling the gastronomic heights and striving for culinary excellence are not incompatible with an environmental commitment and eco-responsibility; indeed, they form an integral part of the overall experience and are greatly appreciated by diners, who are increasingly aware of the need to embed positive environmental practices into every profession and circumstance.Athens still boasts three establishments that proudly possess this much coveted distinction (Delta, Patio, and Soil), each with its own personality. Every aspect of their approaches, from the kitchens to the sourcing of raw materials, makes them pioneers of local sustainability, while diners can share in this through the presentation and explanation of each eco-friendly dish. Their modus operandi will continue to inspire their peers both in Athens and throughout Greece.
Bib Gourmands
In this category, that highlights establishments that stand out for their exceptional quality to price ratio, we are pleased to present a total of six eateries that permit diners to indulge their palate while being kind to their wallet. Cerdo Negro 1985, Fine Mess Smokehouse, Jerár, and Nolan have renewed their distinction, while there were also two new entries.Of these restaurants, that are always popular among the Inspectors and greatly sought-after by international gourmets, the two new entries are: Akra and Pharaoh.
Akra
Chef duo Giannis Loukakis and Spiros Pediaditakis transcend a purely culinary offering to propose a comprehensive, lively, and laid-back sensory experience in the heart of the Pangrati neighborhood. The restaurant, with its enticing bakery-cum-cakeshop at the entrance, oozes character and revels in daily-changing barbecue cuisine, with an interesting half-portion option available.
Pharaoh
It is undeniable that the world is progressing at breakneck speed, so it's extremely refreshing to see how, in this restaurant, with its modern-industrial design, Chef Manolis Papoutsakis draws on Greek culinary traditions and delves fearlessly into the culinary past. He strives to reproduce the authenticity of bygone flavors, carefully selecting ingredients which he prepares simply over wood and charcoal. This intriguing mindset is combined with a more contemporary approach to service and presentation.Four New Restaurants Recommended by the Inspectors
In addition to the establishments honored with MICHELIN Stars, Green Stars, and Bib Gourmands, the Inspectors were also impressed by four restaurants which, thanks to the high level of their cuisine, have rightfully earned a place in the selection.With Dolli’s, Esthiō, Gallina, and Ovio, the number of Recommended restaurants in Athens has risen to 18 for the 2024 selection.
The MICHELIN Guide Athens selection for 2024 is available, free of charge, on the MICHELIN Guide website and app.
The selection of restaurants recommended in each category join The MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection, highlighting the most exclusive places to stay in Athens and all over Greece, as well as other sensational destinations worldwide.
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