We had left off on our first day in Athens (yes, there is still a LOT to write about) with a visit to the awesome Ariston bakery for a late lunch. Later that day, we went for our first dinner at a restaurant called Tzitzikas kai Mermigas. They're known for small plates (mezedes) with a spin on traditional Greek food and we thought that sounded perfect.
Before we get to the food, let's set the scene and tell you about the restaurant itself. Tzitzikas kai Mermigas is centrally located on Mitropoleos Street near Syntagma Square and looked really inviting:
Many people in Athens eat dinner on the later side, so it was relatively easy for us to get a table. We were there before it got dark since we had to catch an early ferry the next day and didn't want to be out too late.
When we sat down, one thing we noticed is that the tables had no silverware pre-set:
Instead, on one side of the table there was a small drawer:
The drawer contained napkins and silverware. This was a nice and efficient method of service as you would never need to bother someone if you needed extra silverware or napkins.
Instead of being dark or candlelit like many places at home, this restaurant was open, inviting, casual and friendly. The menus were fun (love the kid on the front) and contained page after page of affordable options that sounded delicious:
Parts of the design were also creative and I loved what they used for the sinks in the bathroom:
By the time we left Tzitzikas it was dark out, and the place was still really busy. At one point there were musicians who stopped by and played on the sidewalk (no photos).
We enjoyed our time there and if we spent more time in Athens, would definitely think about a return visit. In our next post we'll tell you all about the delicious food!
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