Some restaurants win us over from the first moment before we even sit down and taste their food. And if you are wondering if this is possible, our answer is yes.
The Acropolis Secret Bar Restaurant is located on the top floor of the Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel in Athens. As soon as you get out of the elevator and take a few steps, the view will leave you stunned.
On one side, the green hill of Philopappou, and on the other, the Odeon. In the foreground, further back, is the illuminated Parthenon, and in the background, Lycabettus.
What more do you want?
Of course, it is not only the view but also the beautiful environment set up on this open-air terrace. This space is completely renewed, recently redesigned and reconstructed to offer an impressive panoramic view.
Earthy colours prevail in the space, which has been decorated with plants all around. However, this does not prevent you from enjoying the Acropolis in all its glory, like a postcard, even when sitting on the comfortable sofas and chairs.
And to all this scenery, add the kind staff who come to complete the experience with friendly hospitality.
Now, sitting at your nicely decorated table, another surprise awaits you. It starts when you grab the food menu and start flipping through it.
The hotel's chef and his team have created a menu emphasising Greek products. The dishes have a Greek character, are based on traditional recipes, and do not lack international influence.
Your dinner starts with a basket of handmade bread, olives, and dips for the day.
From the appetisers, we recommend you try the kadaifi cheese pie with a spoonful of sweet carrot, the nicely fried octopus balls, and the grilled squid with a chive pesto. Moving on, don't miss out on the beautiful giouvetsi and the hand-made ravioli, filled with crab.
And since you can't have a summer dinner without fish, add the exuberant sea bass fillet to your order, and you'll remember us.
Cheesecake with anthotyro, barley nut biscuit and forest fruits and Veria ravani with mastic cream and kaimaki ice cream are simply perfect desserts.
At Acropolis Secret, you can also go for a drink. And the best time is when the sun dips into the horizon and colours the Attic sky with red hues.
Whatever you choose, the beautiful, atmospheric terrace of the Divani Palace Acropolis deserves to be on the list of your favourite summer destinations in Athens.
Divani Palace Acropolis – Acropolis Secret Bar Restaurant
19 Parthenonos, Acropolis, tel. 210 9280 100
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