Efcharis is a traditional Greek restaurant at Adrianou 49A in Monastiraki, on the pedestrian street that runs along the edge of the Ancient Agora. Travelers come for classic Greek cooking, house wine, and outdoor tables in one of central Athens’ most historic quarters. It holds a 4.6 rating across more than 4,400 Tripadvisor reviews (source: Tripadvisor).
The menu focuses on traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes and covers a range of dietary preferences (source: Wheree). Diners regularly praise the generous portions and fair prices, with mains typically costing around $14 to $20 (source: Foodeist). The dining room has a warm, rustic feel, and a garden area allows for open-air meals (source: Restaurant Guru). Order a carafe of the homemade wine to go with shared plates.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Adrianou draws heavy foot traffic from May through September, and outdoor tables fill fastest at sunset and from 8:30 pm onward. Arrive for a late lunch or an early dinner to get a garden seat without waiting. Monastiraki metro station on Lines 1 and 3 is a short walk away, and Thiseio station is also nearby. Pair your meal with a morning visit to the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestus, or a walk through the Monastiraki flea market.
