Restaurant in Athens, Greece
Michelin-noted creative cooking at accessible prices.
A Michelin Plate-recognised creative kitchen in Kolonaki with back-to-back recognition in 2024 and 2025, Simul delivers awarded cooking at a €€ price point that is rare in Athens. With a 4.7 Google score across nearly 1,500 reviews, it is the most accessible entry into the city's Michelin-tracked dining scene. Book a few days ahead; weekend slots move fastest.
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, and 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, and 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.
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, and without confirmed dish details it would be wrong to characterise the menu specifically. What the Google review score of 4.7 across 1,449 ratings does confirm is that a large and varied set of guests find the experience consistently satisfying — that volume of reviews reduces the likelihood that the score reflects a narrow or partisan audience. 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, and 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.
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: 4.7 on Google (1,449 reviews).
A few days in advance is usually enough for weekday visits. For weekend brunch or evening slots, booking a week out is a sensible precaution. Simul sits at €€ pricing with Michelin Plate recognition, which makes it more in-demand than a neighbourhood spot without credentials, but the booking difficulty remains easy compared to Athens's higher-priced starred venues. Same-week availability is realistic for most dates.
Smart casual is the practical answer. Kolonaki is one of Athens's more polished residential neighbourhoods, and the venue's Michelin Plate status suggests a room that is not a come-as-you-are taverna. There is no confirmed dress code in the venue data, but turning up in beach wear would feel out of place. Think clean, put-together clothes rather than formal attire , the €€ price range signals an accessible rather than ceremonial experience.
Yes, at the €€ tier, Simul is well-positioned. A Michelin Plate for two consecutive years (2024 and 2025) and a 4.7 Google score from nearly 1,500 reviews both point to consistent delivery. You are getting Michelin-recognised creative cooking at a price that undercuts Athens's €€€ and €€€€ venues significantly. Compare that to Aleria at €€€ or Hytra at €€€ , if budget is a factor, Simul gives you awarded-kitchen credibility without the premium price tag.
At the same €€ tier, Simul has few direct Michelin-recognised competitors in Athens. Step up to €€€ and Hytra and Aleria both offer more ambitious tasting formats. At €€€€, Spondi and Botrini's are the serious splurge options with stronger fine-dining credentials. If the creative format interests you but you want to compare mid-range Athens options, Delta and Hervé are worth considering alongside Simul.
No specific information on dietary accommodation is available in the venue record. The creative cuisine format typically involves some kitchen flexibility, but without confirmed details it is worth contacting the venue directly before booking if dietary requirements are a factor. The restaurant does not have a website or phone number listed in available data, so reaching out via the booking platform or email would be the recommended route.
A few days to a week in advance is enough for most visits, given Simul's €€ price point and its position as a Michelin Plate rather than Michelin-starred venue. Weekend tables in Kolonaki fill faster, so book 5-7 days out if you have a specific Saturday or Sunday in mind. Last-minute weeknight visits are often achievable.
Simul's €€ pricing and creative cuisine format point to a relaxed but considered dress code — neat casual is a reasonable baseline. Kolonaki is one of Athens' more polished neighbourhoods, so the crowd tends to dress accordingly, but there is no indication this is a jacket-required setting.
At €€, Simul offers a Michelin Plate-recognised kitchen at a price point well below most starred venues in Athens — that ratio is the core of its case. Two consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025) confirm consistent standards rather than a one-off performance. If you want creative cooking without the bill that comes with Spondi or Hytra, Simul is a practical choice.
Spondi and Hytra are the natural step-up — both carry Michelin recognition and operate at a higher price point, suited to special occasions with larger budgets. Aleria and Tudor Hall sit in a similar accessible bracket to Simul and are worth comparing on cuisine style and neighbourhood preference. Botrini's is the option to consider if a more chef-driven, personal format appeals.
Specific dietary policy is not documented in Simul's public record, but creative-format kitchens at this level routinely accommodate restrictions when notified at booking. check the venue's official channels through their Ipsilantou 63 address or reservation channel to confirm your requirements before arrival.
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