Where can I eat after midnight in Athens?

Late-night eating in Athens is genuinely easy, and the city's rhythm makes it normal rather than a compromise. Psyrri is your best starting point: the neighborhood around Plateia Iroon has tavernas and souvlaki spots running well past 2 a.m. on weekends. Kostas on Plateia Agia Irini (Monastiraki side) is closed by then, but the cluster of souvlaki counters along Mitropoleos Street near Monastiraki Square operates late and feeds the post-bar crowd reliably. Gazi, particularly around Voutadon Street, has restaurants that stay open as long as the clubs nearby are drawing people. For something more substantial than souvlaki, Exarchia has a handful of tavernas that keep kitchen hours past midnight, especially Thursday through Saturday. Expect to pay 3-5 euros for a souvlaki wrap, more like 15-25 euros per person for a sit-down meal with wine. Greeks eat dinner late by most European standards, so a 10 p.m. reservation is unremarkable and kitchens stay open accordingly.

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