Athens Restaurants

I’ll tell you the moment I fell for Athens: sitting on a rooftop in Monastiraki, drink in hand, watching the Acropolis turn from white to gold to amber as the sun went down. The Parthenon was just… right there, glowing above the city, and I thought: “This might be the best thing I’ve ever done at dinner.” Rooftop dining is the quintessential Athens experience. Ancient meets modern, a 2,500-year-old temple lit up against a darkening sky, while you eat Greek food and drink wine. Here are the best rooftop restaurants and bars in Athens — from splurge-worthy fine dining to a casual drink with a view.