Acropolis Secret

Acropolis Area


This elegant rooftop restaurant at the Divani Acropolis luxury hotel boasts a great view of the Acropolis all lit up at night. Expect fine Mediterranean cuisine such as a sea bass carpaccio marinated in olive oil and citrus fruit, or the speciality: grilled lamb chops marinated in Greek spices with grilled zucchini and hand-cut fried potatoes.


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