Karavitis Restaurant
Editor's Pick
Restaurant Bib Gourmand Since 1926 Barrel Retsina
Karavitis
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Pangrati taverna since 1926 — barrel retsina, paper-tablecloth classics, the institution.
Restaurant Editor's Pick
Klimataria
Upper-Plaka taverna since 1927 — courtyard, charcoal grill, the working-Athenian institution above the tourist belt.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Klimataria — 'the vine arbour' — sits on Theatrou Square in upper Plaka, opened in 1927 and run by the same family across three generations. The courtyard, vine-shaded as the name promises, is one of the last in Plaka where Athenians outnumber the cruise crowd at lunch on a Tuesday. The kitchen is unreconstructed: charcoal-grilled lamb chops, slow-braised goat, stuffed vegetables that have not changed reading since 1962, retsina from the barrel. The Michelin Guide noted Klimataria in the 2026 Greece selection. The chapter uses it as the upper-Plaka anchor — the version of Plaka that the chapter actually recommends, against the version downhill that the chapter does not.
Editor's Tip
Courtyard from April through October — the indoor room is wood-panelled and good but the courtyard is the request. Walk-ins work most weekdays; book Friday/Saturday two days ahead.
MICHELIN Guide Greece 2026 — Selected Restaurant Three generations of the same family since 1927
At a Glance
- View
- Courtyard, Garden View
Views & Setting
View Type
Courtyard, Garden View
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace Garden
Recognition & Quality
Awards
- MICHELIN Guide Greece 2026 — Selected Restaurant
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Klimataria — reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Klimataria?
Klimataria is located in Plaka, Athens — Theatrou Square 2, 105 52 Athens.
What are the opening hours of Klimataria?
Klimataria is open Mon–Sun 12:00–24:00.
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