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Lefteris O Politis (est. 1951)
🍽️FoodOpen now · Closes 9:30 PM$ · Budget-friendly

Lefteris O Politis (est. 1951)

4.7 ·

Stop at Lefteris O Politis, the souvlaki counter that has been grilling since 1951. Eat a skewer with fresh tomato and onion amid the lively lunchtime crowd.

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Full description

Lefteris O Politis has served souvlaki since 1951, and reviewers call it an institution with real history rather than polish. The skewers come with fresh tomatoes and onions, and the portions are small, with one visitor noting a price around 2.70 euros.

Expect a crowded, lively counter and friendly staff. Rated 4.7 from over 3,500 reviews, it suits a quick solo lunch or a snack between sights.

Hours differ by day, with a shorter closing time on Saturdays, so check before going. A visit takes around 45 minutes including the wait.

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Address

Satovriandou 20, Athina 104 32, Greece · Athina
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Go at off-peak times as it is always crowded
  • no booking is taken
  • hours vary by day, with an earlier close on Saturdays, so check first
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Reviews

The best souvlaki in Athens. Hands down the best. From the friendly staff to the juicy meat, fresh tomatoes and onions. There’s nothing that beats this. This place is always crowded but you can understand why with quality this good. Grab a stand outside and devour the souvlaki whilst it’s hot. So much history here -…

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Johnny Au

1/5

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