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Settle at an outdoor table at Kafeneio Oraia Ellas in the heart of Monastiraki. Sip a traditional Greek coffee or share salad, tzatziki and grilled octopus while the evening atmosphere builds.
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Kafeneio Oraia Ellas is a traditional-style Greek café-restaurant in Monastiraki, open from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with shared outdoor seating alongside neighbouring restaurants. Reviewers describe an atmospheric, charming setting that gets busy in the evening, and list dishes such as Greek salad, tzatziki, grilled octopus, fries and calamari.
One visitor praised the traditional Greek coffee as rich and well prepared, and notes a mix of tourists and locals. Plan about 45 minutes for a coffee or a casual meal.
Kafeneio Oraia Ellas is a traditional-style Greek café-restaurant in Monastiraki, open from 7:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with shared outdoor seating alongside neighbouring restaurants. Reviewers describe an atmospheric, charming setting that gets busy in the evening, and list dishes such as Greek salad, tzatziki, grilled octopus, fries and calamari.
One visitor praised the traditional Greek coffee as rich and well prepared, and notes a mix of tourists and locals. Plan about 45 minutes for a coffee or a casual meal.
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45 min
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early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
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Easy pace
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This restaurant has great Greek charm and a welcoming atmosphere. The festive lights and friendly staff especially Jim and Athena add to the charm of the restaurant. Great priced food, warm company made this a wonderful meal experience! Highly recommend this place.
RJ Rubio
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