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The Zillers Rooftop Gastronomy

The Zillers serves dinner on the roof of Ernst Ziller’s former family house beside Athens Cathedral. Glass, pale stone and tightly controlled lighting leave the Acropolis in full view; cold or windy evenings expose the limits of an open rooftop.

Our take

Two tasting menus above the cathedral roof

The Zillers serves dinner on the roof of Ernst Ziller’s former family house beside Athens Cathedral. Glass, pale stone and tightly controlled lighting leave the Acropolis in full view; cold or windy evenings expose the limits of an open rooftop.

Vasilis Roussos offers two Greek-led tasting menus, with a largely Greek wine list and no dependable à la carte fallback. Arrive at opening rather than early—the hotel has little waiting space—and discuss pacing if you dislike compressed courses; recent diners praise the service but repeatedly mention chill, price and rushed sequences.

What visitors say

Michelin awards one star; Tripadvisor shows 435 reviews, with recurring praise for service and views alongside complaints about pacing, roof temperature and wine prices.

Platforms researched: Michelin Guide and Tripadvisor. Last reviewed: August 2026.

Good to know

Contemporary Greek, One Michelin star, Two tasting menus, and Rooftop weather matters

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