New wave of restaurants reshapes Athens dining this autumn

Athens is in the middle of a fresh wave of hospitality openings and relaunches across key neighborhoods, captured in a roundup dated 30 September 2025. From microbakeries in Mets to new tavernas just off Ermou, the city’s food scene keeps growing after a packed summer, with bread-first concepts, burger specialists and chef-run projects taking the lead.

What opened, and where?

Sister venues and expansions

• Dodeka Piata (Syntagma) – After the Koukaki success, chef Pavlos Kyriakis and team opened a second site. Menu tweaks include cabbage rolls, kebab, moussaka and pasta with beef cheeks. Address: Romvis 9, Syntagma.
• Dopios (Glyfada) – Christoforos Peskias extended the popular idea to the south without changing the menu. Address: Laodikis 31, Glyfada.
• 4 Hands (Kolonaki) – Thanos Feskos adds a central sibling to the Kerameikos original, keeping four core burgers (including a veggie) and the churros-style fries. Address: Plateia Filikis Eterias 3, Kolonaki.
• Balboa (Monastiraki) – Thessaloniki-born burger project by Ergon arrives next to Taverna Ermou. Address: Ermou 98 & Artemidos 1-3.
• Nob – New locations planned for Kypseli and Chalandri; exact addresses were not available at publication time.

Microbakeries leading the trend

• No Crumbs (Mets) – An artisanal bakery replacing Madame Fraise, from the team behind Asotos in Pangrati. Address: Ymittou 225.
• Batard (Mets) – A microbakery that has been selling out since day one. Address: Pyrronos 23.
• More Feelings (Koukaki) – Scandinavian-leaning bakery by day; after 18:00 it turns into a bistro with wines, cocktails and grill-led sharing plates. Address: Anastasiou Zinni 34.
• Alouatou (Exarchia) – Bakery in the morning, wine-forward bistro in the evening. Address: Asklipiou 87.

New restaurants to watch

• “Plyta” (Gouva) – Chef Periklis Koskinas’ new project on Plateia Plyta.
• Thirio (central Athens) – From Thomas Matsas (Striggla, Voulkanizater); more details to follow.
• Pino (Glyfada) – Chef Luca Piscazzi (Pelagos) launches a pizza romana spot. Address: Kyprou 18, Glyfada.
• Miden Okto (Peristeri) – A bakery-spritzeria with cookies, rolls, focaccia, pizza and pasta – plus spritzes, naturally. Address: Roosevelt 8, Peristeri.
• Taverna Ermou (Athens) – Ergon’s new taverna emphasizes traditional flavors, including grilled dolmadakia, meatballs and fried cod, with a strong seafood focus under chef Panagiotis Xanthis. Address: Ermou 98.
• Kafeneio Kolonaki – A 1987 classic revived by the Brunello team; hearty cooked dishes at lunch and sharing meze at night, led by chef Kyriaki Fotopoulou. Address: Loukianou 26, Kolonaki.
• Scarlet Athens (Galatsi) – From Vaggelis Veis; Greek breakfast and classic brunch by day, a modern menu with fusion elements by night. Address: Tralleon 59, Galatsi.
• Em Sherif (Glyfada) – The international brand heads to Dusit Suites with an October opening. Address: Pandoras 3, Glyfada.
• S&Co The Athenian Bistro (Ano Glyfada) – Chefs Alexandros Gerontidakis and Nikos Roussos partner with the Sobolos brothers on a neighborhood bistro. Address: Dimitriou Gounari 160.

What do residents gain?

The immediate benefits are more choice and extended hours across neighborhoods like Mets, Koukaki, Kolonaki and Glyfada. Morning-to-night formats (bakery to bistro) add flexibility for locals, while fresh ideas make Athens more appealing to visitors and can support new jobs in hospitality. Traditional flavors stay in sight, balancing new twists with comfort dishes.

When do the next launches happen?

Several venues have already opened in late summer and early autumn; the roundup was compiled on 30 September 2025. Em Sherif is slated for an October debut in Glyfada, while precise addresses for new Nob sites are pending. Check each venue’s official channels for final launch dates and hours, as menus and details may change.

Where to check details?

For the most up-to-date information, follow the venues’ websites and social media profiles listed above. Some details (such as exact addresses for the upcoming Nob locations) were not available at the time of writing and should be confirmed before you go.