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Updated: October 13, 2021
By Santorini Dave
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The fabulous Geros Tou Moria Greek taverna is located in beautiful Plaka and offers great food and views of the Acropolis.
Geros Tou Moria is named after a Greek General, Theodoros Kolokotronis, who led the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. His nickname was geros tou Moira (the old man from Moira, an area of the Peloponnese). This 90-year-old family-friendly Greek taverna is spread across 2 buildings in Plaka and offers an affordable and fantastic Greek menu comprising meat, seafood, and vegetarian options. 2 brothers – Pandeli and Stefanos – have been running this place for the past 50 years. The atmosphere and service are friendly and casual, and there’s live music every evening. Reservations recommended.
Geros Tou Moria Hours and Information
- Season: Open year-round.
- Hours: 8 am-3 am every day.
- Website: gerostoumoria-restaurant.com
- Location: Mnisikleous 27, Plaka, under the Acropolis.
- Telephone: +30 210 322 1753
- View: Beautiful views of the Acropolis and the city.
- Parking: Multiple paid parking lots close by.
- Metro: Monastiraki station is 500m away.
Geros Tou Moria
The small entrance belies the fact that the restaurant is spread across 2 stories of 2 buildings as well as the space in between.
The building on the left has traditional seating for groups.
A staircase goes up to the rooftop terrace.
The terrace features al fresco dining with plenty of shade.
The pedestrian path between the 2 buildings is also used as an al fresco dining room.
The second building has an open-air seating area…
…as well as an indoor dining area with lots of memorabilia.
The dining room has an original chimney and wooden beams in the ceiling.
Appetizers include fresh bread, feta cheese, and steamed seasonal greens with lemon and olive oil.
Meatballs with potato chips.
Cheese and courgettes croquettes.
The Bekris Mezes or veal/pork in a flavorful tomato sauce is a must-try.
The veal with eggplant in tomato sauce is delicious.
There’s live, traditional entertainment every night.
The restaurant at night.
Large gas lamps light up the outdoor seating area.
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