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Vlassis RestaurantvsO Thanasis
Both restaurants are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, O Thanasis ranks marginally higher than Vlassis Restaurant. O Thanasis is ranked #10 in Athens with accolades from 6 reviews including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Vlassis Restaurant
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
Meandrou-15, Athens, Greece
From $12/night
Fodor's "Relying on traditional recipes from Thrace, Roumeli, Thessaly, and the islands, the chefs here whip up what may be the best Greek home-style cooking in Athens." Full review
Frommer's "What a great place! All the good down- home dishes are delivered with up-to-date-tweaks (the egg lemon sauce is fantastic) and top-notch presentation." Full review
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Nothing is fussy, but everything looks as good as it tastes—and you can usually choose your appetizers from a large platter that a waiter carries.
DK Eyewitness "Occupying a two-storey interwar house, Vlassis sticks to its tested formula of abundant, rich, retro cooking."
Frommer's "What a great place! All the good down- home dishes are delivered with up-to-date-tweaks (the egg lemon sauce is fantastic) and top-notch presentation" Full review
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Nothing is fussy, but everything looks as good as it tastes—and you can usually choose your appetizers from a large platter that a waiter carries.
O Thanasis Frommer's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Mitropoleos 69, Monastiraki square, Athens, Greece
From $10/night
Frommer's "The only time Thanasis is not crowded is when it's closed." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This small, often crowded eatery is home to what many consider the best (and cheapest) souvlaki in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Perennial candidate for best purveyor of souvlákia and yíros in town, Thanassis is always packed with Athenians queuing for a take-away or waiting for a table (you can’t book ahead)."
Rough Guide "Reckoned to serve the best souvláki and yíros in Psyrrí."
Afar Magazine "My favourite gyros shop looks like a tourist trap, but it's reasonably priced and fantastic." Full review
