Festive or not, any moment is perfect for enjoying our favourite bite-sized chocolate. Undoubtedly, Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to sweeten up with the people we love, offering them a box of chocolates.
So whether you are romantic and want to gift them to someone special, or you love chocolate and want to give yourself a delicious gift, the purpose is "holy", and you should choose the best ones.
Aristokratikon
Every self-respecting chocolatier's list should start with this historic downtown shop. Since 1928, the Bitsopoulos family has been creatively developing art with the most sophisticated materials. Showcases, shelves and glasses are filled with endless items that each carry their own unique story and flavour.
There are no good and "bad" options, best sellers, or versions for the few and elite. Here, the quality reaches its peak in every case; therefore, what will be included in each customer's box depends solely on his tastes and his particular preferences.
Milk or health hearts, original pralines, bitter truffles, marron with chocolate, filled with plum, and even chocolates with flavours and aromas from favourite spirits.
Voulis 7, Syntagma, tel.: 210 3220 546
The Dark Side Of Chocolate
Aristotelis Panagiotaros treats each chocolate bar like a painting since he not only takes care of it with extra care but also crafts it with various colourful designs, from flowers and polka dots to futuristic shapes and linear details.
He has created a whole world made of chocolate in which the most classic raw materials have a place, but also incredible flavours with magical aromas. Salt flowers, different varieties of tea, colourful peppers, herbs, herbs and spices are just some of the materials he has already experimented with, and of course, his explorations are endless.
A variety that combines crimson chocolate hearts, health or milk, and handmade chocolates with basil, lime, chilli and coffee is just what you need for your partner.
49 Solonos, Athens, tel.: 210 3392 348
Some people may be careful about their diet or do not eat sugar for health reasons, but this does not mean they should be deprived of the enjoyment of sweets, especially chocolate.
At Slim Bites, stevia is the main reason for this, and you will find fresh and handmade chocolates with few calories, made with excellent quality Belgian chocolate.
Pretzels, brownies, square and round bites with dried fruit, crunchy almonds, delicious hazelnuts, peanut butter and strawberries are just some of their suggestions that cover every individual taste and special preference.
Solomou 9, Neo Psychiko, tel.: 210 6776 764
Leonidas
The iconic chocolatier surprises us every year with original ideas dedicated to Valentine's Day. Keeping the quality as well as the aesthetics of its products high, for decades, it has filled its store windows with the most delicious and cute chocolates, like trinkets.
This year, the elegant crimson Leonidas boxes are filled with chocolate hearts in all shades, from white and pink to purple and blue, each with its own distinct flavour (cherry, caramel, vanilla, raspberry, etc.).
Next to them are boxes of pralines, teddy bears in various sizes and designs, retro and modern gift packaging and much, much more.
Drosini 11, Kifissia, tel.: 210 6230 331
Sweet Alchemy by Stelios Parliaros
The chocolate magician is again at the forefront with options that fill love and romance with sweetness.
In Sweet Alchemy by Stelios Parliaros, chocolate is everywhere and glorified in every possible and unlikely way. Truffles with rum, velvety chocolates with cookies and nuts, bites, milk and bitters, full of fruity flavours and spices.
Dozens of types of chocolate that no one can resist, not even singles. As for its storefronts, they are so beautiful and fairytale-like, straight out of the most romantic movie.
24 Irodotou Street, Kolonaki, tel.: 210 7240 205
Zuccherino
Treats with praline and nuts, handmade chocolates in imaginative shapes and flavours, and packaging that steals impressions are just some of Zuccherino's most beloved suggestions.
The variety is large and interesting, in terms of appearance and taste, so you will definitely find something that suits you.
Quality remains guaranteed in every one of their creations so if you get there take a look at the impressive cakes too, especially that red velvet heart cake and the cake brownies with Swiss chocolate mousse filling are adorable.
St. 41 Alexandrou & Naiadon, P. Faliro, tel.: 210 98 30 049
Le Votre Piree
The port's well-known patisserie is the perfect destination for those who want to really make a splash. It has everything from chocolates with honey and rose to chocolates with wine and blue cheese. It also combines chocolate with various favorite spirits, colored peppers, herbs and spices.
Here every year you will find the most out of the box options and you will try combinations that even your imagination can't imagine.
All this does not mean, of course, that pralines and other all-time classic chocolate delicacies are missing from the shelves and display cases of Le Votre Piree.
166 Kountouriotou, Piraeus, tel.: 210 4122 577
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