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Updated: November 15, 2021
By Santorini Dave
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Kuzina is a modern Greek restaurant in Thiseio offering some of the best views of the Acropolis from its rooftop.
Kuzina is a modern restaurant in a historic mansion with a magnificent rooftop patio (April-October) in Thiseio serving Greek-inspired meat, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. The family-friendly restaurant has been recommended regularly in the Michelin Guide and occasionally features art exhibits from local artists in some of its rooms. The moderately-priced menu includes specialties like Loukamades, Chickpea Fritters, and Soutsoukakia, and a special set lunch is available for €22/person; half orders are taken for solo diners. Views of the Acropolis and Temple of Hephaestus from the rooftop are breath-taking, and Thiseio and Monastiraki metro stations are close by.
Kuzina Hours and Information
- Season: Open year-round.
- Hours: 1 pm-midnight 7 days a week.
- Website: kuzina.gr
- Location: Adrianou 9, Thiseio.
- Telephone: +30 210 324 0133
- View: Beautiful views of the Acropolis and Temple of Hephaestus.
- Parking: There are 7 parking lots within a 5-minute walk north of the restaurant.
- Metro: Thiseio (200m) and Monastiraki (400m) metro stations are close by.
Kuzina
Kuzina offers plenty of outdoor and indoor seating across 2 floors and the rooftop (April-October).
The streetside dining area has lots of tables.
The large and elegant indoor space is spread across 2 levels.
Bartenders at the long and lovely bar serve up an extensive cocktail list and an excellent selection of Greek and international wines.
Works from local artists are often displayed throughout the dining spaces.
A few rooms have tables large enough for group dining.
Large windows let in lots of natural light.
Kuzina’s upstairs dining area.
The open kitchen is at the back of the restaurant, and the floor here is glass, situated over wine bottles.
Freshly baked bread with olive oil and olives.
Spinach salad with poached pear and ricotta cheese.
Loukamades stuffed with feta and sun dried tomatoes and topped with crushed pistachios and olive oil pomegranate sauce.
Chickpea fritters with homemade tahini sauce and rocket.
Pork tenderloin, caramelized onions, Greek ricotta cheese, and pine nuts wrapped in a Greek corn tortilla.
Soutsoukaki, grilled beef and lamb served with pita and salad, is delicious.
Homemade vanilla ice cream with homemade chocolate sauce and roasted almonds.
The outdoor area sits in a park-like setting.
Some tables on the street offer views of the Acropolis.
The rooftop terrace, open from April to October, offers beautiful views of the Acropolis…
…and the Hephaestus temple.
The view of the lit-up Acropolis from the rooftop in the evening is breathtaking…
…as is the Hephaestus temple.
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