11 Most Affordable Michelin Restaurants in Athens

Admiring the Acropolis, the intricate streets, or the white facades of thousands of beautifully clustered houses. Enjoy the best food in Athens at affordable prices for everyone.

If you are in this great capital of the ancient world, don’t miss the best of Greek cuisine at the Most Affordable Michelin Restaurants in Athens. As you walk through the narrow streets around Monastiraki, Plaka, or climb Mount Lycabettus, you will notice many well-maintained restaurants offering fresh and fragrant food.

But that’s not all: rooftop restaurants with views of the Acropolis and eateries with hidden gardens can be found almost everywhere if you know where to look. Here, you’ll find a unique food blend shaped by centuries of history and traditions. That’s why even when you dine at a high-end restaurant, you’ll always taste generous and straightforward flavors that won’t make you forget your visit to the city.

The restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide for Athens are true sanctuaries of taste, with fresh food coming from sun-kissed fields in the Peloponnese or high-altitude farms in Macedonia, all seasoned with olive oil from Crete. Seafood restaurants are also not to be missed in Athens, the capital of a country comprising over 6,000 islands and islets crisscrossed by sailors and fishermen.

Enjoy the best Greek cuisine in Athens on your next trip without having to spend too more than you should. The 11 Most Affordable Michelin Restaurants in Athens that we have selected for you are the best for every palate.

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Price note: The following list shows average prices for a main course and one drink per person. Prices do not include wines and tips.

Quality labels:  Gourmand Green Star Michelin Star

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Gourmand – Restaurants with this label are selected for their excellent value for money.
Green Star – Restaurants with this label are part of the Michelin Guide and are awarded for their sustainability.
Michelin Star – Restaurants with this label are part of the Michelin Guide and are awarded up to 3 stars for their exceptional quality.

Affordable Michelin restaurants in Athens under 20 euros

Elegant restaurant setting featuring a polished wooden table adorned with an array of exquisite haute cuisine dishes, accompanied by an assortment of glassware and bottles.
The best of Mediterranean cuisine meets luxury in Athens’ most exclusive restaurants. © Heather Sperling | Flickr

Oikeîo Gourmand

Average price: € 16

Location: Ploutarchou 15, Athens 106 75, Greece

Website: none.

Nolan Gourmand

Average price: € 17

Location: Voulis 31 – 33, Athens 105 57, Greece

Website: nolanverse.com

Annie Fine Cooking

Average price: € 20

Location: Menechmou 4, Athens 117 43, Greece

Website: anniefinecooking.gr

Affordable Michelin restaurants in Athens under 30 euros

Merceri

Average price: € 21

Location: Iraklidon 21, Athens 118 51, Greece

Website: merceri.gr

An appetizing plate of fresh salad and crispy chicken served at the affordable Michelin restaurant Nolan in Athens.
A simple and authentic dish from Nolan restaurant, located near the central Syntagma Square. © Bex Walton | Flickr

Cerdo Negro 1985 Gourmand

Average price: € 22

Location: Vitonos 5, Athens 118 54, Greece

Website: cerdonegro1985.com

Linou Soumpasis kai sia

Average price: € 22

Location: Μελανθίου 2, Αθήνα 105 54 &, Kalamida 9, Athens 105 54, Greece

Website: linousoumpasis.gr

Okio

Average price: € 23

Location: Nikis 33 &, Navarchou Nikodimou 3, Athens 105 57, Greece

Website: okio.gr

Cookoovaya

Average price: € 23

Location: Chatzigianni Mexi 2a, Athens 115 28, Greece

Website: cookoovaya.gr

Bustling downtown Athens street lined with inviting restaurants, offering alfresco dining with outdoor tables and chairs.
Hidden among the lively neighborhood alleys, some of the top restaurants in Athens can be found. © Florian GIORGIO | Unsplash

Varoulko Seaside 1 Michelin Star

Average price: € 27

Location: Akti Koumoundourou 54, Piraeus 104 35, Greece

Website: varoulko.gr

Aneton

Average price: € 27

Location: Navarchou Nikodimou 3, Athens 105 57, Greece

Website: aneton.gr

VERi TABLE

Average price: € 29

Location: Aggelou Sikelianou 8, Neo Psichiko 115 25, Greece

Website: veritable.gr

Stylishly presented gourmet dishes served on sleek gray plates atop a marble table, complemented by a fine bottle of red wine nearby.
Greek cuisine also meets international flavors in the Michelin Guide restaurants of Athens. © Angelo Pantazis | Unsplash

Another affordable star-awarded restaurant in Athens

Hytra 1 Michelin Star

Average price: € 43

Location: Leof. Andrea Siggrou 107-109, Athens 117 45, Greece

Website: hytra.gr

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