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Vezené

Vezené sits near Evangelismos metro in a bistro room with contemporary art, a glass porch and the open-fire smell of its grill. Ari Vezené built the menu around whole-animal butchery, rare-breed meat and seafood from Greek producers.

Our take

Whole animals, open fire, no steakhouse clichés

Vezené sits near Evangelismos metro in a bistro room with contemporary art, a glass porch and the open-fire smell of its grill. Ari Vezené built the menu around whole-animal butchery, rare-breed meat and seafood from Greek producers.

Aged cuts, pasta and fish run à la carte, while Sunday adds a large-format roast. Ask the weight and price of meat before confirming it, reserve the roast for a group, and balance the order with smaller plates; portions and cellar choices can turn a casual dinner into a high bill.

What visitors say

Michelin selects Vezené and highlights its wood fire, aged meat, local seafood and Sunday roast; the official restaurant documents its whole-animal approach.

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

Good to know

Fire led Greek bistro, Michelin selected, Whole animal butchery, and Sunday roast

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