Dos Gardenias

Athens


This place is authentically decorated with coloured tiles, skeleton murals and Virgin Mary icons. Margaritas and various cocktails accompanied by scrumptious tapas are served at the bar, and mouth-watering paella is prepared every evening on the pavement just outside. Occasional live performances on the tiny stage. The name is a tribute to a wonderful old Cuban love song.


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