Spanish food in Athens: a guide by occasion

Updated 11 Sep 2026 · Based on 2 tracked Spanish venues in Athens · Best-ranked list

Not every Spanish restaurant fits every plan. Using the Google ratings, review counts and the dishes we have confirmed on each menu, here is how we would play Athens depending on the occasion.

For a date

¡TOPA! (Fokionos Negri 43, Athina 113 61, Greece) — the strongest all-round rating in the city (★ 4.3 from 516 reviews; the menu confirms paella; around €9-€22 per person). Book ahead at weekends.

Tapas with friends

¡TOPA! (Fokionos Negri 43, Athina 113 61, Greece) — the widest confirmed Spanish spread in Athens: paella (★ 4.3 from 516 reviews; the menu confirms paella; around €9-€22 per person). Order several plates to share and ask what is on special.

A special occasion

Raraou Cantina (Emmanouil Benaki 69α, Athina 106 81, Greece) — ★ 4.5 from 849 reviews. Tell them you are celebrating when you book; Spanish restaurants are usually generous with a celebration table.

All 2 tracked venues, filterable by dish, price and rating: Athens on the map.

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