Athenians frequently vote two-Michelin-starred Spondi the city's best restaurant, and its Mediterranean haute cuisine, with a strong French influence, is indeed excellent. It's a lovely dining experience, in a relaxed setting in a charming old house with a bougainvillea-draped garden. Book ahead.
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