Aerides is a Greek restaurant in Plaka, Athens, with its official site placing the venue at 3 Diogenous and describing a location in the Aerides section of the neighborhood. It is a more contemporary Plaka dining room than the oldest taverns in this guide, but its current web presence, specific address, and clearly verified Greek-cuisine identity make it a credible inclusion in a tightly scoped top-ten list.

Quick facts
- Best for: Greek dining near the Roman Agora, A more polished Plaka meal
- Known for: Greek dining room on Diogenous Street in Aerides, Plaka
Why it ranks
Aerides earns a place in the ranking because it is easy to verify, clearly located in Plaka, and directly aligned with Greek dining in one of the neighborhood’s best-known micro-areas. It ranks below the strongest heritage taverns because its public identity is less old-school, but it remains a reliable and on-scope pick.
Location and links
- Address: Diogenous 3, Athens 10556, Greece
- Official website
Service area and category
- City: Athens
- Country: Greece
- Category: Greek Restaurant
Editorial summary
Aerides is a Greek restaurant in Plaka, Athens, with its official site placing the venue at 3 Diogenous and describing a location in the Aerides section of the neighborhood. It is a more contemporary Plaka dining room than the oldest taverns in this guide, but its current web presence, specific address, and clearly verified Greek-cuisine identity make it a credible inclusion in a tightly scoped top-ten list.