Simul

Should You Book Simul?

Imagine settling into a mid-morning weekend table in Kolonaki, the neighbourhood's particular hum of foot traffic and espresso conversations drifting through the room, realising the kitchen is doing something more considered than the €€ price tag suggests. That is Simul's core proposition: a Michelin Plate-recognised creative kitchen in one of Athens's most walkable districts, priced accessibly enough that the decision to book is low-risk, the upside is real. If you are looking for a creative dining room in Athens that does not require a special-occasion budget, Simul is worth your time.

The Experience

Simul holds a Michelin Plate for both 2024 and 2025, which signals consistent kitchen standards rather than a one-year anomaly. For context, a Michelin Plate indicates the guide's recognition of good cooking without a star, placing Simul in the tier of venues that have cleared a quality threshold but still price accessibly. That combination is genuinely useful in Athens, where the gap between taverna-level cooking and full fine-dining prices can feel abrupt. Simul occupies the middle ground with some credibility behind it.

The creative cuisine category covers substantial ground, without confirmed dish details it would be wrong to characterise the menu specifically. For a returning visitor, the creative format suggests the kitchen has room to shift its approach across seasons, which makes a second visit a different proposition from the first.

The atmosphere at Ipsilantou 63 sits within Kolonaki's residential and commercial mix, an area that tends toward a composed rather than frenetic energy. Expect a room that is lively enough to feel engaged without the noise level that shuts down table conversation. This makes Simul a workable choice for a relaxed weekend brunch or late morning meal where the conversation matters as much as the food. It is not a late-night venue in character; the feel skews toward the kind of unhurried daytime dining that suits Kolonaki's rhythm. If you went once for dinner, consider returning for the morning or weekend service when the room and the format may align differently with what the kitchen does well in a creative register.

For visitors using Athens as a base while also planning wider Greek travel, Simul represents the kind of mid-range creative dining that is worth knowing in the city before heading to more destination-specific experiences such as Aktaion in Firostefani, Koukoumavlos in Fira, or Lycabettus in Oia. Within Athens itself, those interested in the creative end of the spectrum can cross-reference with Delta, SENSE, and Makris Athens for alternative positions in the market. See our full Athens restaurants guide for a broader view of the city's dining options, our Athens hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide for planning the rest of a trip.

If your interests extend to creative cuisine at the higher end of the format internationally, Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen and Arpège in Paris offer reference points for how the creative category performs at starred level. Simul is not competing in that tier, but knowing where it sits helps calibrate expectations usefully.

For Greek island comparisons in the creative-leaning category, Almiriki in Mykonos, Etrusco in Kato Korakiana, and Avaton Luxury Beach Resort in Halkidiki each offer their own version of ambitious cooking in Greek settings. Athens-based options worth knowing alongside Simul include Hervé for modern cuisine and Botrini's for contemporary Greek at a higher price point.

Practical Details

Reservations: Easy to book; given the €€ price point and venue size, advance planning of a few days to a week should be sufficient for most visits, though weekend slots can move faster. Dress: Kolonaki sets a smart-casual standard; there is no confirmed dress code, but the neighbourhood's general tone applies. Budget: €€ positions this comfortably below Athens's fine-dining tier, expect a meal for two to land at a fraction of what starred venues charge. Address: Ipsilantou 63, Kolonaki, Athens 115 21. Awards: Michelin Plate 2024 and 2025. Rating:

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