What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Trattoria Plaka
Review
About
Travelers' Choice
2024
Established in 1972, Trattoria Restaurant has served as a cornerstone of the historic center of Athens, and arguably its heart, Plaka. Tucked away in the picturesque square Filomousos Eteria, it has served for many years, focusing on high quality ingredients in traditional Mediterranean dishes with a predominant feeling for the Italian and Greek cuisine. Service and hospitality, retain a key ingredient to our success and are the reason for staying in business all these years, with customers who visit us again and again.
Features
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Greek
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Location
Is this a Greek restaurant?
Reserve a table
Save this restaurant
Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 12:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Contribute
4.1
549 reviews
Excellent
271
Very good
146
Average
71
Poor
31
Terrible
30
These reviews are machine translated from their original language. Show machine translations?
This service may contain translations powered by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement.
Victoria Hemmings
24 contributions
Dec 2024 • couples
My husband and I really fancied a good pasta dish so we were really happy that we discovered Trattoria Plaka last night. As vegans, it was great to have a few options on the menu and the whole experience didn't disappoint.
We had the grilled mushrooms to start with a balsamic glaze which was superb and packed full of flavour. For main, we both had the spaghetti arrabiata which was absolutely exceptional. Served piping hot with fresh homemade sauce and delicious finely chopped chargrilled peppers and onions running through it. We visited Rome in October and I would say that this pasta dish was better than most that we sampled there. Simply delicious. We will be back.
Written December 29, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Anne Christine S
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • family
We were lucky enough to live at a hotel right next to this amazing restaurant that became our daily first choice to dine. Every single item we ordered was delicious, the waiters were kind, efficient, and clearly proud of their workplace. We tried most of their Greek specialties, and most of them were as good as I have had anywhere, as good as homemade. Pricewise the restaurant is about the same as any other touristy restaurant, but the quality was off the charts. Tip: They have a very good winecard with Greek wine, and no, you don't have to drink retsina.
Written April 27, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Michelle P
Woking246 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
Busy restaurant at lunch time. We asked for tap water but the waiter ignored me and said that he would bring a bottle of water. As this was not free tap water I said I didn’t want it so he became a bit shirty. However the kebabs we ordered were very tasty and came with chips (but pitta bread was extra!). The portions were large so overall a good place for lunch with surly unfriendly waiters.
Written September 27, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Nick N
Madison166 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
I really don’t enjoy writing bad reviews. It gives me no pleasure. But this is just not a good restaurant and people should know.
The bread was terrible. Dry white bread. It was only 1 euro, yet I felt ripped off.
The Moussaka was bland. Extraordinarily so. My wife ordered the vegetarian moussaka and her’s was cold. They explained it baked in the oven for 30 minutes, which was probably true when it was made, but was no longer the case. In any event it arrived piping hot from the microwave 3 minutes later.
They have a limited selection of drinks on the menu. Things like Sex on the Beach, Long Island Ice Tea, etc. After they said they only made the drinks on the menu, my wife wanted a 7&7 so she ordered a whisky and sprite, She got some sort of peaty Scotch and Sprite. It was not good.
The staff was attentive for the most part, but seemed to be upset at having to wait on tables. Almost to the point of surliness.
I can’t recommend eating here given the amount of other restaurants in the area.
Written April 5, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lori M
California2082 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
we came here because they have gluten-free pasta and husband was pleased with his spaghetti and marinara sauce. I had a pizza (not gluten free) which was meh but fine if you are not picky. decent spot for casual dinner in heart of tourist area. it was ok but forgettable.
Written September 30, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
willowbeachbum
46 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
Ate there Sep 10, 2022 for dinner; ordered the clay pot cooked lamb and it was lousy, nowhere near tender, long slow cooked or drop off the fork. Very disappointing. Presentation en papillote was ok but hinted at better cooking than the reality, a shame as the seasoning was nice.
Staff were inattentive, not clearing tables or offering dessert, neither did they ask how the food was. Would not recommend. Was my final meal in Athens and the worst of the trip sadly
Written September 14, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
PRO02
241 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
This restaurant is not bad at all, it has 100% Greek cuisine. The service was very friendly and especially fast. The food was great overall. The baked feta cheese was good, plus the pita bread. I really liked the pastitsio, with a creamy layer and with pasta and meat with good taste in general, as I remembered it. The lamb was also good and above all tender with many spices, and the chicken a la mykonos had a delicious sauce, of yogurt and lemon. But what I liked most was Greek yogurt, little or nothing to do with what outside Greece they call Greek yogurt. Thick but not in excess, and with good taste, with honey on top, with a very generous portion for 3 people. It is a highly recommended place to taste Greek food, especially yogurt.
Automatically translated
Written December 28, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Elizabeth R
Farmington4127 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
This lovely indoor/outdoor establishment made for a terrific location for our last dinner in Greece. We were met rounding this bustling neighborhood by a charming set of welcoming young men who enthusiastically assured us that their restaurant would not disappoint. And they were all correct.
We were seated garden-side and were quickly tended to. The staff were especially animated, conversational and kind. Within minutes, warm freshly made garlic bread (a rare find in Greece to our observations) and a chilled bottle of wine, and water for all graced our table. A notable treasured point for me was that our waters were filled continuously throughout the meal— and even more precious given the amount of walking we did in very warm temperatures! My son chose the chicken Gyro which was spectacular— tender, will seasoned warm chicken over freshly baked pita with appropriate toppings. Delish. I had the spaghetti carbonara which one of the best I have ever tasted, sincerely. Perfectly proportioned prosciutto and cream over al dente house made spaghetti. Yum.
The house gifted us with a shot of aperitif each to finish— a cherished tradition that ended a perfect meal, well, perfectly. Highly recommend
Written August 13, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
415jose
Province of Alicante10 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Disappointing food in a very touristic area. By far it was the worst place we went to in Athens. It wasn't "bad", it was just mediocre. We went there recommended by the local guide and it was a mistake. If you can, try not to eat in the Plaka area unless you want to eat a so-called traditional Greek food, overpriced and mediocre.
Written June 21, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BernardaLJ
Ljubljana67 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Very authentic greek cuisine. We have ordered mussaka, grilled octopus, greek salad and french fries, all food was very delicious and service was very nice, friendly staff. We order also homemade lemonade, ouzo and mastika (herbal liqueur).
Written November 2, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Anna Sole
8 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Reasonable in taste and cost and service was good.
We enjoyed our meal and it was nice to sit out in the small square and watch the world go by. Though we enjoyed our meal, we did feel that it was slightly more expensive than other places that offered better food.
Written April 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Labour F
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • couples
The service was correct although serving two draft beers using glasses already half filled.... Frozen food is not worth the ones I buy at the supermarket. Only positive, quick service. 52 years of catering without cooking is not bad.
Automatically translated
Written November 22, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Claudia F
100 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
Trattoria was our first lunch stop in Athens and we couldn't have chosen better. We had grilled mushrooms and grilled sausage as a starter. The food was fresh and delicious. As a main we had the mixed grill for 2 and it was so good I didn't get a picture of it. It included kebab, sausages, pork, chicken, lamb and came with homemade chips, tomato and tzatziki.
Side note - it was our first time trying tzatziki and it was absolutely amazing.
The food was well priced as well and the restaurant is located in the privileged neighbourhood of Plaka.
Written April 10, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jurnee
Vancouver311 contributions
Jul 2023 • solo
Come here for the great location in the Plaka and very friendly service. The food itself is just OK. The Greek salad lacked any taste of dressing and the tomatoes had little taste to them. The gyros meat was a little dry but otherwise the seasoning was OK. Way too many French fries on the plate. The price was OK - 30 Euro for salad, meat, water and juice.
Written September 3, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
FizzyWater
Tilehurst10 contributions
Sep 2022 • couples
The Trattoria is set in a lovely square with many other restaurants. The menu looked good and reasonable. We decided on two of the set menus which were very reasonably priced for 3 courses (€15 and €18). The Greek salads to start were delicious. Next I had moussaka; what a joke - 1 very thin layer of minced lamb, some potatoes, no aubergines and lots of bechamel sauce. I asked for butter to go with the bread; some spread, clearly not butter, appeared which tasted awful. My husband had lamb skewers, the lamb was tough. The final course of Greek yoghurt and honey was spot on. No-one asked us how our meal was and staff were miserable. There are much nicer restaurants in Athens.
Written September 18, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Showing results 1-15 of 312
Related Stories
Best moderately priced restaurants
See all
Best nearby
We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Plaka
Due to its proximity to the Acropolis, Plaka remains the area where the majority of foreign visitors stay and play. Its attractive features include small squares, some notable museums and the beautiful Mitropolis cathedral, as well as a host of places to stay, eat and drink. Its pedestrian zones make it a pleasant place to escape from the city’s notorious traffic. Adrianou and Kidathineon Streets contain a number of souvenir shops, offering classier items than you will find in the Flea Market. The most rewarding section to explore is the upper reaches towards the Acropolis itself, where many old stone houses with tiled roofs have survived. Up here you can find leafier corners and the odd quaint taverna with unobstructed views of the ancient rock.
Best nearby hotels
See all 
Best nearby restaurants
See all 
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing