Roof Garden Athens, Best Rooftop Restaurant in Athens

When it comes to rooftop restaurants in Athens, there are plenty to choose from. It is mandatory that they have uninterrupted views of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Throw in some breathtaking views of Lycabettus Hill, and the Parliament, and you have the MS Roof Garden Athens. Read on for an unbiased review.

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Where is the MS Roof Garden Restaurant?

The MS Roof Garden is located on the roof of the Plaka Hotel, right across the road from Monastiraki Square. The view from this bar is incredible, with uninterrupted views over Monastiraki Square, the old city of Plaka, and of course an amazing Acropolis view.

Getting to the MS Roof Garden is easy. By Metro Train just go to Monastiraki Station and exit at Monastiraki Square. From there cross the main road (Ermou) at the corner, and you are there! It’s on the corner of Ermou and Athinas Streets.

Garden View Rooftop Bar

The Restaurant has a great little bar, which is only open at night. Here you will find a fine selection of cocktails, wines, and beer. The terrace itself is open during the day, so visitors are welcome to enjoy the sunshine and the stunning views. And why not, this is famous for being one of the finest rooftop bars Athens has to offer.

Rooftop Restaurant

This MS Roof Garden Restaurant has a New Mediterranean cuisine. I’m not sure exactly what that means, but I would call it a classy style of Greek Cuisine.

Prices are not exactly cheap, but in my opinion, it is still good value. Especially when you consider the unbeatable location and jaw-dropping views. A typical seafood main course will cost around €30 to €35. To put that in perspective, that is far cheaper than the A for Athens restaurant next door. The food is of a comparable standard, and the views are almost identical.

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Opening Hours

This restaurant is open most of the time. Breakfast is available from 6:30 am to 11:00 am. Curiously they close for 2 hours, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Then it’s open for lunch and dinner, right up until 1:15 am for the last order. Presumably, they will stay open until at least 2 am, but we never tested out this theory.

So if you’re looking for one of the coolest places to eat in Athens Greece, then MS Roof Garden has got you covered for breakfast, lunch or dinner. We thoroughly recommend the sunset at the Roof Garden, it’s the best and most popular time of day.

What We Love About the MS Roof Garden Athens

This is a classy restaurant and bar. The food is top class, the setting is amazing, the decor cozy yet classy. The staff are not snobby by any means. The waiter staff are cheerful yet diligent, casual yet chic, and all the while offering immaculate service. We loved these guys, they exemplify Greek hospitality.

Another thing we like about this restaurant is that it’s possible to have a walk up meal. That is, without a reservation. It is not uncommon to see a person on the street trying to lure passers-by into the restaurant.

No complaints about the food. Servings are big, such that we struggled to fit a full meal in. The taste was to die for, sumptuous modern mediterranean cuisine at its finest.

And the views are truly breathtaking. The good thing is that you don’t necessarily need front row position to get a great Acropolis view. We were second row back from the edge of the balcony and had amazing views over dinner, we did not feel left out.

Tip: if you do want to get the best views from the front row, simply phone ahead for a reservation on 21 0331 5190.

Overall Review

The MS Garden View Athens is the most enjoyable restaurant we experienced in Athens. The price was quite reasonable for such an amazing restaurant. It’s definitely one of the best places to eat in Athens Greece, and one which you should experience.

If you have an unlimited budget you may want to try the slightly classier A for Athens rooftop restaurant next door, but really there is very little between these two restaurants. And the views are near identical. Yep, the MS Roof Garden is undoubtedly one of the best rooftop restaurants Athens has to offer.

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