O Thanasis
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O Thanasis is a Greek grill restaurant on Monastiraki Square in central Athens, known for souvlaki since 1964. Open daily, 10:00 to 02:00.
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Why go
- The crowds on Monastiraki Square, watched from the tables
- One of the established food stops in central Athens
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 02:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 02:00
Tuesday10:00 – 02:00
Wednesday10:00 – 02:00
Thursday10:00 – 02:00
Friday10:00 – 02:00
Saturday10:00 – 02:00
Sunday10:00 – 02:00
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightFree WifiLive MusicOutdoor SeatingServes AlcoholTable ServiceTakeoutWheelchair Accessible
Dishes to try
- Kebabs, famous here alongside souvlaki.
- Souvlaki is grilled meat on skewers, usually folded into warm pita with tzatziki, onions and tomatoes.
- Souvlaki comes with pork, beef or chicken.
- Plates are served with a Greek salad, fries, roasted peppers and tzatziki.
Booking a table
- Demand is very high, so tables fill up fast.
- The phone number is +30 210 324 4705.
- The website is othanasis.com.
Atmosphere
- The restaurant stands right in the heart of central Athens.
- It hosts live music.
- A relaxed stop for a stroll around the neighbourhood.
Good for
- Locals and tourists It draws both locals and tourists.
- Late-night meal Lunch, dinner and late-night meals are served.
- Outdoor seating There is outdoor seating.
Shorts
How to get there
- 1 minOn footFrom Monastiraki metro station, about a one-minute walk to the restaurant.
- 5 minParkingFour parking garages lie within a five-minute walk.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Sources: Ο Θανάσης κεμπάπ Μοναστηράκι · O Thanasis in Athens: A Culinary Icon Among the… · O Thanasis: description (its own site) · checked 19 Oct 2026
Where
Mitropoleos 69 Monastiraki, Athens
- Website
- souvlaki-othanasis.gr/
- Phone
- +302103244705
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of O Thanasis in Athens?
O Thanasis is open every day from 10:00 to 02:00.
How far is O Thanasis from Monastiraki metro station?
Mitropoleos 69 is about a one-minute walk from Monastiraki metro station.
Do tables fill up at O Thanasis?
Yes, tables fill quickly because demand is very high.
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