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Citorah says
One of the oldest koutoukia, the basement tavernas of Athens, in business since 1887, This is Athens says.
From Where to Eat in Greece 2026: Tavernas, Meze, Fish by the Kilo and What Each Island Cooks, under “5. Athens: eat in the city, not just below the Acropolis”.
Good to know
- Where
- Sokratous 9
- Getting there
- Look for two large doors leading down from the street.
- What to order
- the speciality is chickpea soup
- When
- It’s a lunch place: go at midday
- Directions
- Google Maps Apple MapsLocation from © OpenStreetMap contributors
As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.
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