A total of 263 restaurants from across the country were recognized for their excellence, forming the elite list of the Greek culinary scene.
Nancy Zabetoglou and Thanasis Anagnostopoulos hosted the event for the first time. Panos Deligiannis, founder of The Food and Leisure Guide and creator of the awards, took the stage to welcome the attendees and highlight the significance of the event.
FNL Awards: The Best Restaurants for 2025
This year’s ceremony highlighted restaurants from every corner of Greece, with awards reflecting high quality, innovation, and the philosophy that defines modern Greek gastronomy. Etrusco in Corfu retained the top four-star rating for another year.
In the three-star category, Pelagos at Four Seasons Astir Palace and The Private Kitchen at Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino were upgraded, while culinary pillars like Botrini’s, Delta, Elements, Lauda, Mylos, Selene, Spondi, Squirrel, and Veritable held their ground.
In the two-star category, newcomers included Basegrill in Glyfada, Pharaoh, Makris Athens, and NYN ESTI at EMST. Overall, 62 restaurants received two stars—34 of them for the first time.
Additionally, 189 restaurants earned one star, while 25 were labeled as “newcomers” and 34 as “new entries”, demonstrating the dynamic and evolving landscape of Greek gastronomy.
The List 2025: Top 10 Destination Restaurants
This year’s “The List 2025” announced ten standout destination restaurants that are a must-visit:
- Pharaoh, Athens (No. 3 in 2024)
- Scorpios Mykonos, Mykonos
- Etrusco, Corfu (No. 2 in 2024)
- Manari, Athens
- Delta Restaurant, SNFCC, Athens (No. 4 in 2024)
- dex.Silo.01, Dexamenes Hotel, Ilia – Peloponnese
- Papaioannou Restaurant Vouliagmeni, Athens
- Lygaria, Kea (No. 5 in 2024)
- Zuma Mykonos, Mykonos
- Kavos 1964, Isthmia – Peloponnese
The Importance of Sustainability
This year, the special awards gained additional importance, enriched with new themes that spotlight key aspects of contemporary gastronomy. Among them, the Sustainability Award, presented in collaboration with Blue Marble, was awarded to the restaurant at Kir-Yianni Estate in Naousa, recognizing its pioneering role and unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Another significant milestone was the Greek Culinary Ambassador Award, given to Filippos Chronopoulos, chef at Palais Royal in Paris – the only Greek chef abroad with two Michelin stars. This award marks the outward-looking approach of the FNL Awards, highlighting their expansion to an international audience. The process has already begun with the addition of five esteemed international evaluators, including renowned journalists, influencers, and professionals from global institutions.
A Night of Celebration
The awards ceremony at the Athens Conservatory featured a more flexible flow and was broadcast live on FNL’s YouTube channel for the first time, allowing more food lovers to watch in real-time. At the event’s entrance, NBG Pay welcomed attendees with information about its services and a special offer for the award-winning restaurants.
The traditional food party followed in the colonnade of the Athens Conservatory. Highlights included a Champagne bar by Moët & Chandon, cocktails from The Macallan and Campari, wines by Chateau d’Esclans, NOAM beer, and Taf coffee, accompanying the delicious dishes by participating chefs. Trofelia presented its own Spanish Corner, while the buffets were curated by award-winning NYN ESTI, Patio, and Beefbar Athens. Desserts were handled by Alexandros Koufas and the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Notably, beer and wine were served in Riedel glasses, and a grand display was hosted in the amphitheater with an impressive array of wine coolers by Masterzen.
Here is the list from the FNL Awards, detailing the awarded restaurants:
4 STARS
Maintains four stars
- Etrusco, Greek Haute Cuisine, Corfu
3 STARS
Newly awarded with three stars
- Pelagos, Four Seasons Astir Palace, International Haute Cuisine, Athens (Vouliagmeni) – UPGRADE
- The Private Kitchen, Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino, International Haute Cuisine, Peloponnese – UPGRADE
Maintains three stars
- Botrini’s, Greek Haute Cuisine, Athens (Chalandri)
- Delta, SNFCC, International Haute Cuisine, Athens (Faliro)
- Elements, Canaves Oia Epitome Hotel, International Haute Cuisine, Santorini
- Lauda, Andronis Boutique Hotel, International Haute Cuisine, Santorini
- Mylos By The Sea, Seafood Restaurant, Leros
- Selene, Katikies Garden, Greek Haute Cuisine, Santorini
- Spondi, International Haute Cuisine, Athens (Pangrati)
- Squirrel, The Danai, International Haute Cuisine, Halkidiki
- Veritable, European Cuisines, Athens (Neo Psychiko)
2 STARS
Newly awarded with two stars
Athens, Thessaloniki, Mainland Greece
- Basegrill, Meat Restaurant, Athens (Glyfada) – NEWCOMER
- Brutus Tavern, Meat Restaurant, Athens (Kolonaki) – UPGRADE
- dex.Silo.01, Dexamenes Seaside Hotel, Greek Haute Cuisine, Ilia–Peloponnese – NEW ENTRY
- Gallina, Modern Bistro, Athens (Koukaki) – UPGRADE
- Kamares, Eagles Resort, Halkidiki, Modern Greek Cuisine – NEW ENTRY
- Kinjo, Fusion & Ethnic, Athens (Vrilissia) – UPGRADE
- Makris Athens, Greek Haute Cuisine, Athens (Thisseio) – UPGRADE
- NYN ESTI, EMST, Greek Haute Cuisine, Athens (Syngrou) – NEWCOMER
- Pharaoh, Traditional Greek Cuisine, Athens (Exarchia) – UPGRADE
- Salonika, Makedonia Palace Hotel, Modern Greek Cuisine, Thessaloniki – UPGRADE
- Sense, Athens Was Hotel, Modern Greek Cuisine, Athens (Center) – UPGRADE
- Haroupi, Traditional Greek Cuisine, Thessaloniki – UPGRADE
Islands
- Venetian Well, Modern International Cuisine, Corfu – UPGRADE
- Hasika, Gastro-tavern, Rethymno–Crete – UPGRADE
- Lycabettus Restaurant, Modern International Cuisine, Andronis Luxury Suites, Santorini – UPGRADE
- Melia, Lesante Blu, Greek Haute Cuisine, Zakynthos – UPGRADE
- Meraki Restaurant Mykonos, Cavo Tagoo, Fusion & Ethnic, Mykonos – UPGRADE
- Papaioannou Restaurant, Seafood Restaurant, Mykonos – NEWCOMER
- Perivolas Restaurant, Perivolas Hotel, Modern Greek Cuisine, Santorini – NEWCOMER
- Prosilio, Greek Haute Cuisine, Zakynthos – UPGRADE
- Yevo, Bill & Coo Suites, Greek Haute Cuisine, Mykonos – NEWCOMER
Maintains two stars
Athens, Thessaloniki, Mainland Greece
(List includes: Aleria, Andromeda, Basegrill, CTC, Hytra, Matsuhisa, Patio, Soil, Tudor Hall, Vezené, etc.)
Islands
(Includes: Alemagou, Beefbar Mykonos, Cantina, César Meze Bar, Elemes, Galazia Hytra, Idol, Makris Corfu, Noēma, Petra, Pomo D’ Oro, Varoulko Santorini, etc.)
1 STAR
MODERN GREEK CUISINE
Newly awarded
(Ateno, Fresh, Olympus Naoussa, Olvo, Pacman, Pietra Restaurant)
Maintains their star
(Includes: 7 Steak Lounge, Avli, Baos, Cuvee, Elia, Flow, Lady Finger, Metsovo 1350M., Naos, Old Mill, Salvia, Throubi, etc.)
TRADITIONAL GREEK CUISINE
Newly awarded
(Adamia, Ambelostrates, Bostani Restaurant, Coozest, Eteon, Lefteris, Pheia, Santorinia, Trypas)
Maintains their star
(Includes: Apomero, Araklia, Giouvetsakia, Elies, Zerzova, Iliomanolis, Kalokeri, Kritamon, Panorama, Rosa’s, Santa Pacou, etc.)
MODERN INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
Newly awarded
(Almyvita, Dionysos, Mákris Elounda, Salis Wine-Bistro)
Maintains their star
(Includes: GB Roof Garden, Hygge, Koukoumi Vegan, Lio)
MODERN BISTRO
Newly awarded
(Aspasia, Atopo Bistronomy, Epico, Local, Manitari, Proveleggios, Rick’s Athens)
Maintains their star
(Albergo Gelsomino, Clochard, Jerar, Mákris Milos, Simul, Zurbaran)
GASTRO-TAVERNS
Newly awarded
(Lakani, Bobiras, Serza, Taverna ton Filon, Trygitis)
Maintains their star
(Includes: Akra, Vasilikos, Broadway, Thamon, Mezen, Blue Canary, Peskesi, Tsiftis, +Trofi, etc.)
EUROPEAN CUISINES
Newly awarded
(Brasserie de la Bay, Brasserie Lorraine, Cabana…) (full list cut off)
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