Address: Kinetou 7, Avissinia square, Monastiraki
Telephone: 210 3217047
General Description: Hidden amidst the heaps of old furniture and other odds and ends for sale, Cafe Avissinia offers a welcome rest from the hustle and bustle of the market. The food is tasty, good-quality, traditional Greek cuisine with an eastern twist, but you will return for the warm, bohemian and even exciting environment. The colours are deep and suggestive, the old, traditional floor tiling is almost aristocratic and the walls are filled with expressive paintings collected over the years. Often, there is live music; not the usual touristic riff, but a zesty chanteuse moving from table to table accompanied by an accordion and a mysterious aura. At night, when the flea market is closed, one can watch the bright moon converse with the Parthenon from the top balcony, or simply allow the Cafe's multi-colored lights and magical mood to envelop them in its seductive embrace.
Recommendations: While not a usual or easy choice, the grilled eel is truly magnificent, cooked to a buttery perfection!
Price per person: € 27-33
