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

As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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