Unveiling the Best Restaurants in MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024

The highly anticipated MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024 was unveiled on December 18th, celebrating the vibrant dining scene of the Greek capital. This year’s guide spotlights 36 restaurants, including 7 new entries, highlighting the city’s rich culinary diversity and innovation.

Highlights

Makris Athens earns its first MICHELIN Star
Two new establishments receive the Bib Gourmand distinction
The MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024 features 36 restaurants, including 7 new entries

A New Star Emerges

Among the notable highlights is Makris Athens, which has earned its first MICHELIN Star. Located opposite the ancient Agora, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience steeped in history. Chef Petros Dimas showcases Greece’s rich gastronomic heritage through menus inspired by ancient traditions. A significant portion of ingredients is sourced from his own farm, enhancing the quality of dishes like Genesis, Utopia, and Physis Vegan.

*Discover history beneath your feet at Makris Athens, where a glass floor unveils ancient artifacts, blending culinary elegance with local heritage. Photo Credit: Makris Athens*

Makris Athens, Michelin Star 2024 — *Discover history beneath your feet at Makris Athens, where a glass floor unveils ancient artifacts, blending culinary elegance with local heritage. Photo Credit: Makris Athens*

*At Makris Athens, the majority of the ingredients used are sourced either from the chef’s own farm or from local producers. Photo Credit: Makris Athens*

Continuing Excellence

The renowned restaurant Delta has maintained its prestigious Two MICHELIN Star status, reaffirming its place among the elite of Athens’ dining establishments. The guide also includes 11 one-MICHELIN-Star restaurants this year, featuring favorites such as Botrini’s, CTC Urban Gastronomy, Hervé, Hytra, Patio, Pelagos, Soil, Spondi, The Zillers, and Tudor Hall, alongside the new addition of Makris Athens.

Delta, the two-Michelin-star restaurant located on the fifth floor of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC), captivates diners with its stunning design elements, including an exclusive bronze bar, enchanting suspended trees, and breathtaking sea views. Photo Credit: Delta Restaurant

Green Initiatives

In addition to traditional accolades, the guide highlights three MICHELIN Green Star restaurants: Delta, Patio, and Soil. These establishments exemplify a commitment to sustainability, merging culinary excellence with ecological responsibility. Their chefs foster awareness about sustainable practices, enhancing the overall dining experience in Athens and beyond.

Bib Gourmand Recognitions

The Bib Gourmand category celebrates restaurants providing excellent value for money. This year, six venues have retained this distinction, including Cerdo Negro 1985, Fine Mess Smokehouse, Jerár, and Nolan, along with two new entries: Akra and Pharaoh.

Akra, led by chefs Giannis Loukakis and Spiros Pediaditakis, offers an inviting sensory experience in the Pangrati neighborhood, known for its barbecue cuisine and unique half-portion options.
Pharaoh, directed by chef Manolis Papoutsakis, embraces Greek culinary traditions with a modern twist, using wood and charcoal to prepare authentic flavors in a stylized setting.

*At **Akra**, the menu is refreshed every day, with dishes superbly cooked in the wood-fired oven taking center stage. Photo Credit: Dimitris Kleanthis/Akra*

**Pharaoh** boasts a concept that takes guests back in time thanks to its focus on the flavours of bygone days. You won’t find modern cookers here, as every dish is cooked using wood or charcoal, just like in olden days. Photo Credit: Pharaoh

Recommended Restaurants

In addition to starred and Bib Gourmand establishments, inspectors have recommended four new restaurants for this year: Dolli’s, Esthiō, Gallina, and Ovio. This brings the total number of recommended restaurants in Athens to 18.

Overview of the MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024:

3 Stars: No establishments selected
2 Stars: 1 restaurant (Delta)
1 Star: 11 restaurants (including 1 new entry: Makris Athens)
Green Star: 3 restaurants (Delta, Patio, Soil)
Bib Gourmand: 6 restaurants (including 2 new entries: Akra, Pharaoh)
Recommended: 18 restaurants (including 4 new entries: Dolli’s, Esthiō, Gallina, Ovio)

The MICHELIN Guide Athens 2024 is available on the MICHELIN website and app, providing an invaluable resource for locals and visitors alike to explore the rich culinary landscape of the city.