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Restaurant · Athens

Nolan

A small central bistro blending Greek ingredients with Japanese and Asian technique, from chef Sotiris Kontizas.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

Great for
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers
  • Foodies
Depends
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Photographers
  • Local-life seekers
Not for
  • Families with kids

Worth it for couples, solo travellers and foodies; not for families with kids.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • The pork-belly bao with tzatziki-style sauce, and the gyoza with beef cheeksthe dishes that define the Greek-meets-Asian idea here
  • The sea bass carpaccio with yuzu, and the seafood dumplingsreliable picks across the short menu
  • Treating it as a classic Greek dinnercome for the fusion, not for taverna staples
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

The Greek-meets-Asian cooking is genuinely distinctive and well executed, a favourite for diners who want something beyond classic Greek.
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It's centrally located on Voulis, just off Syntagma, and easy to slot into a city day or evening.
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The Athens dining room shuts for the summer high season (about July to mid-September) when the kitchen moves to Mykonos, so it's off the table on a July/August trip.
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The room is small and gets booked, so walk-ins can be tough at peak times.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A relaxed, design-conscious dinner for two that breaks up a run of traditional Greek meals.

  • With friends

    Order broadly across the menu and share — the fusion plates reward variety.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Mid to upper-mid; shareable plates
Time
1.5–2 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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