As the year draws to a close, the hunt for exceptional ingredients and drinks for festive meals begins. Whether you’re preparing an elaborate New Year’s feast or a casual holiday gathering, Athens’ delis and wine shops provide everything from fine cheeses and charcuterie to rare wines and gourmet delicacies.
Follow our guide to the city’s best delicatessens to discover the best spots for stocking your table – or your host’s party – with top-quality products for memorable celebrations.
01
Ergon House
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Ergon House is an elegant combination of a boutique hotel with a bustling food market, the Agora, selling hundreds of quality Greek products. Expect premium meats, artisanal cheeses, and organic produce alongside olive oils, traditional pastries, and Greek wines. A dining hall adds to the experience, making it a hub for food lovers.
Mitropoleos 23, Syntagma
02
Ellinika Kaloudia
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This curated shop near the Acropolis Museum celebrates small Greek producers. Discover items like cheeses from Syros, riki honey from Andros, and frozen handmade pies. Organic teas, nut butters, and artisan sauces round out the selection, making it a treasure trove for unique delicacies.
Hatzichristou 8, Makryianni
03
Degustation
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A gourmet haven providing over 1,700 products from Greece and abroad. Their selection includes fine cheeses like Stilton and Roquefort, deli meats, foie gras, and caviar. The shop also stocks artisan pies, chutneys, and a variety of international wines.
Koumpari 5, Kolonaki
04
Nora’s Deli
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This deli near Kolonaki square specializes in both Greek and international gourmet staples. From smoked salmon and Normandy butter to goat trachanas and the freshest avgotaraho (bottarga), the shop caters to diverse tastes and the staff is always helpful. Vegan products, organic cosmetics, and Greek wines add to its appeal.
Anagnostopoulou 11, Kolonaki
05
Yoleni’s
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One of Athens’ first large delis, this place highlights Greek culinary traditions, with offerings like olive oils, feta, manouri cheese, thyme honey, and hilopites pasta made by small producers around the country. Traditional pastries and curated wines complete the range, making it ideal for festive preparations.
Solonos 9, Kolonaki
06
Cava Nektar
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Located on Ermou, Athens’ busiest shopping street, this expansive wine shop houses over 30,000 labels. Its delicatessen range includes fine cheeses and charcuterie, perfect for pairing with rare wines stored in its climate-controlled cellar.
Ermou 121, Athens
07
Cellier
An Athens classic since 1938, Cellier offers rare French wines and an impressive collection of spirits. Its stores also feature deli products and small desserts, perfect for completing your holiday spread.
Krieziotou 1d, Syntagma
08
The Room
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This multi-purpose space combines a deli with a café in Mets. Known for Greek cheeses and charcuterie, highlights include goat cheese from Crete and buffalo salami from Kerkini. Its focus on sugar-free and gluten-free products adds a modern touch.
Markou Mousourou 22, Mets
09
Fine Foods Collection
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Located in Kolonaki, this store offers luxury delicacies like Petrossian caviar, foie gras hampers, and truffles. The curated selection includes seafood, wild avgotaraho, and premium wines, perfect for a sophisticated New Year’s table.
Souidias 51, Kolonaki
10
Cava Canava
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This well-reputed cava specializes in wines and spirits, with an extensive cellar featuring Greek and international labels. The shop also stocks premium mixers, bitters, and delicacies, making it a one-stop shop for festive drinks.
Karnakiou 20, Kolonaki
11
Vanilia-Kanela
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A rustic deli and café in Ampelokipi, Vanilia-Kanela sells handmade jams, local teas, and over 600 wine labels. Enjoy a coffee or gourmet sandwich before shopping for artisanal breads and savory pies.
Louizis Riankour 73, Ampelokipi
12
Provence
Known for rare foreign cheeses, Provence stocks options like Swiss Holzhofer, aged Gouda, and Parmesan. The shop also offers charcuterie, caviar, Italian pastas, and premium wines, creating a haven for gourmet indulgence.
Theofanous 12, Ambelokipi
13
Ta Karamanlidika tou Fani
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Focusing on traditional Greek flavors, this deli offers cheeses like Kariki from Tinos and Manoura from Kimolos. Deli meats include pastourmas and soutzoukia, paired with pies, spreads, wines, and preserves for a complete gastronomic experience.
Sokratous 1 & Evripidou, Psyrri
15
Miran
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A staple since 1922, Miran is famed for its pastourma and soutzoukia, alongside a wide range of PDO and other traditional Greek cheeses like Cretan graviera and Mykonos goat cheese. Pickled seafood and a range of meze add to the shop’s festive offerings.
Evripidou 45, Psyrri