Kostas

Athens


On a pleasant square opposite Agia Irini church, this old-style virtual hole-in-the-wall joint grills up tasty souvlaki and bifteki (Greek-seasoned hamburger), served on pitta with a signature spicy tomato sauce. Go before the lunch rush, as it may close early if it runs out of meat.


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