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Restaurant · Athens

Varoulko Seaside

Lefteris Lazarou's seafood-forward fine-dining room on the water at Mikrolimano marina.

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The verdict

Worth the table for…

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

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Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and foodies.

What to order

The plates that decide it

  • Red shrimp tartare with basil and ouzo — a long-standing Lazarou signature; the dish people come back for
  • Grilled cuttlefish with caramelised lentils, or the fish-roe taramosalata — reliable openers that show the kitchen's range before the day's catch
  • Heavy meat dishes — you came for the sea — order to that strength
Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Lazarou built his name on Greek seafood cooking, and the kitchen is one of the most respected for fish in the country.
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The Mikrolimano harbour setting is genuinely lovely, especially at sunset.
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Mikrolimano is down in Piraeus, a real drive or longer transit from the central neighbourhoods, so it takes planning.
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What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • Couples

    A harbour table at dusk is one of the better romantic seafood nights near Athens.

  • Groups

    Works well for a celebratory group meal if everyone is happy to make the trip to Piraeus.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
Upper-tier seafood pricing, expect a substantial bill with wine
Time
2–2.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
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