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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Athens
No. 69 of the 100 best vegan cities 202615 essentials
Where to eat first in Athens
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Ethiopian Injera, Vegan Platter
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Gyros
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Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
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Vegan Pastries, Brunch & Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 PastryWorth ordering: #4 Sandwich
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Falafel Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 FalafelWorth ordering: #2 Wrap
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Greek Gyros, Vegan Street Food
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Worth ordering: #1 SouvlakiWorth ordering: #2 Gyros
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Falafel Wraps, Vegan Pita
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Worth ordering: #2 FalafelWorth ordering: #3 Wrap
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Burgers, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
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Greek, Vegan Moussaka
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Worth ordering: #2 Moussaka
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Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
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Greek Pies, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for families
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Vegan Sorbet, Gelato
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The vibe: good for families
3 signature dishes
What Athens cooks best
The dishes Athens's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best moussaka in Athens
Greek Moussaka, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Moussaka
Greek, Vegan Moussaka
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Worth ordering: #2 Moussaka
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
Greek Moussaka, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Moussaka
Greek, Vegan Moussaka
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Worth ordering: #5 Moussaka
3 more
Greek Classics, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Greek Moussaka, Vegan Souvlaki
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek Taverna, Vegan Mains
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The vibe: good for groups
signature #2
Best gyros in Athens
Greek Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Gyros
Greek Gyros, Vegan Street Food
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Worth ordering: #1 SouvlakiWorth ordering: #2 Gyros
Seitan Gyros, Vegan Menu, Fusion
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Worth ordering: #3 Gyros
Greek Souvlaki, Vegan Gyros
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Worth ordering: #2 SouvlakiWorth ordering: #3 Gyros
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #5 Gyros
2 more
Vegan Gyros, Greek Pastries
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Worth ordering: #5 Cake
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
signature #3
Best souvlaki in Athens
Greek Gyros, Vegan Street Food
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Worth ordering: #1 SouvlakiWorth ordering: #2 Gyros
Greek Souvlaki, Vegan Gyros
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Worth ordering: #2 SouvlakiWorth ordering: #3 Gyros
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Athens
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Vegan Seitan Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #1 Sandwich+1
Greek Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Gyros
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
10 places
Omni standouts in Athens
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Irish Pub, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
Burgers, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek, Vegan Moussaka
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Worth ordering: #2 Moussaka
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Athens
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Vegan Seitan Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #1 Sandwich+1
Vegan Pastries, Brunch & Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 PastryWorth ordering: #4 Sandwich
Coffee, Vegan Wrap, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for work & study
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Athens
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
Indian Curries, Vegan Dishes
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The vibe: good for groups
Vietnamese, Vegan Menu, Tofu
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek, Vegan Meze & Pasta
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The vibe: good for groups
8 places
Dinner destinations in Athens
Greek Vegan Gyros, Ratatouille
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The vibe: good for dates
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
Greek Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Gyros
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
6 places
Worth the occasion in Athens
Greek Tasting Menu, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Greek Classics, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Rooftop Greek, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Greek, Vegan-Labeled Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Coffee masters in Athens
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Banana Bread
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Vegan Seitan Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #1 Sandwich+1
Vegan Spinach Pie, Avocado Toast
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
10 places
Sweet treats in Athens
Vegan Sorbet, Gelato
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The vibe: good for families
Vegan Gelato, Baklava Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Ice Cream, Rotating Vegan Sorbets
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
Gelato, Vegan Coconut Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Athens
Greek Classics, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Irish Pub, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
Coffee, Vegan Wrap, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for work & study
Greek Cafe, Chickpea Omelette
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Worth ordering: #3 CakeWorth ordering: #5 Pastry
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Athens
Coffee, Vegan Wrap, Vegan Pastry
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The vibe: good for work & study
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Cakes
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The vibe: good for work & study
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cafe, Vegan Cakes, Specialty Coffee
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in Athens
Irish Pub, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek Tasting Menu, Vegan Menu
$$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Ethiopian Injera, Vegan Platter
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
10 places
Budget eats in Athens
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
Burgers, Vegan Burger
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The vibe: good for groups
Greek Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Gyros
8 places
Family friendly in Athens
Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Vegan Pastries, Brunch & Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 PastryWorth ordering: #4 Sandwich
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
Falafel Wraps, Vegan Pita
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Worth ordering: #2 FalafelWorth ordering: #3 Wrap
By dish
8 lists Best ice cream · Best coffee · Best falafel · Best sandwich · Best cake · Best pastry · Best pizza · Best wrap
14 places
Best ice cream in Athens
Vegan Gelato, Greek Desserts
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Vegan Gelato, Baklava Flavors
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Gelato, Vegan Coconut Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Greek Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
14 places
Best coffee in Athens
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Banana Bread
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Specialty Coffee, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Vegan Spinach Pie, Avocado Toast
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Vegan Seitan Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #1 Sandwich+1
9 places
Best falafel in Athens
Falafel Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 FalafelWorth ordering: #2 Wrap
Falafel Wraps, Vegan Pita
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Worth ordering: #2 FalafelWorth ordering: #3 Wrap
Falafel Wrap, Vegan with Tahini
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Worth ordering: #3 Falafel
Greek Pita, Falafel & Hummus
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Worth ordering: #4 Falafel
9 places
Best sandwich in Athens
Vegan Seitan Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #1 Sandwich+1
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Vegan Pastries, Brunch & Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 PastryWorth ordering: #4 Sandwich
9 places
Best cake in Athens
Greek Fusion, Vegan Moussaka
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Cake
Vegan Cakes, Gelato & Pastries
$$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Cake
Cafe, Vegan Pastries, Tofu Brunch
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Worth ordering: #3 CakeWorth ordering: #4 Pastry
Greek Cafe, Chickpea Omelette
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Worth ordering: #3 CakeWorth ordering: #5 Pastry
8 places
Best pastry in Athens
Vegan Seitan Sandwiches, Cinnamon Rolls
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Worth ordering: #1 PastryWorth ordering: #1 Sandwich+1
Vegan Pastries, Brunch & Coffee
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Worth ordering: #2 PastryWorth ordering: #4 Sandwich
Bakery, Vegan Pastries & Meals
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Worth ordering: #3 Pastry
Cafe, Vegan Pastries, Tofu Brunch
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Worth ordering: #3 CakeWorth ordering: #4 Pastry
8 places
Best pizza in Athens
Hemp Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Vegan Bites
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Greek Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
Roman Pinsa, Vegan Vegana
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
7 places
Best wrap in Athens
Falafel Wraps, Vegan Tahini
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Worth ordering: #1 Wrap
Falafel Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 FalafelWorth ordering: #2 Wrap
Falafel Wraps, Vegan Pita
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Worth ordering: #2 FalafelWorth ordering: #3 Wrap
Greek Pitas, Vegan Wraps
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Worth ordering: #3 Wrap
By cuisine
3 lists Mediterranean · Greek · Italian
10 places
Mediterranean in Athens
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Greek Tasting Menu, Vegan Menu
$$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
10 places
Greek in Athens
Greek Pies, Vegan Omelettes
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Worth ordering: #3 SandwichWorth ordering: #3 Souvlaki
Greek Moussaka, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Moussaka
Greek Gyros, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Sandwich
Greek Pitas, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Gyros
10 places
Italian in Athens
Italian-Mediterranean, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
Italian, Vegan Menu, Mushroom Dishes
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Gelato, Vegan Sorbet & Creamy Scoops
$$$
The vibe: good for families
Greek Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
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Questions about eating vegan in Athens
Are there vegan restaurants in Athens?
Yes. Spinach rates 325 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Athens. The top three are Kitsune Athens, Thang Long Vietnamese Restaurant and Early bites.
Is Athens good for vegans?
Yes. Athens is No. 69 of the 100 best vegan cities 2026, with 78 great places for vegans, 3.1 for every 100,000 residents. A great place is easy for vegans (grade A or B) and rated 4.5 or more.
How many vegan restaurants are in Athens?
Spinach rates 325 vegan and vegan-friendly places in Athens. 175 are easy for vegans (grade A or B), and 78 of those are great places, rated 4.5 or more.
What dishes is Athens known for?
Athens's top signature dishes for vegans are moussaka, gyros, souvlaki, and the city also does falafel and ice cream well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Athens?
The vegan scene in Athens leans Mediterranean, Greek, Italian. Mediterranean is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Athens?
Kitsune Athens is ranked #1 in Athens by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
By formula, and no place pays to be listed. Every place gets a Spinach Rating for how good its vegan food is, and a high rating needs many diners to agree. The lists weigh that rating, how good each place's vegan dishes are and how strong it is on the city's signature dishes. The essentials add a weight for each tier, and each list by occasion adds its own.
How fresh is this data?
The lists on this page were last refreshed on 7 November 2026.