Athens offers moderate halal food accessibility with around 80 halal restaurants. Greece’s immigrant communities have created halal options in the capital. Discover more halal dining options. Explore halal food for more information.
Best Areas for Halal Food
Omonia
Immigrant district:
- Highest halal concentration
- Pakistani, Bangladeshi restaurants
- Middle Eastern food
- Budget-friendly options
Monastiraki
Tourist area:
- Some halal kebab shops
- Near Acropolis
- Flea market area
- Mixed price range
Syntagma
City center:
- Limited halal options
- Some kebab shops
- Near Parliament
- Tourist-oriented
Must-Try Halal Greek
Halal Gyros: At Muslim-owned shops
Souvlaki: Chicken/lamb at halal vendors
Seafood: Fresh Mediterranean catch
Greek Salad: Naturally halal
Falafel: Available at Middle Eastern shops
Recommended Restaurants
Omonia kebab shops: Best halal variety
Pakistani restaurants: Authentic halal cuisine
Middle Eastern restaurants: Familiar options
Seafood tavernas: Naturally halal option
Athens Mosque
Greece’s first official mosque:
- Recently opened
- Community center
- Halal information
- Near Votanikos
Acropolis Area Tips
Acropolis Museum: Very limited halal nearby Plaka district: Some kebab shops Pack snacks: For long sightseeing Seafood tavernas: Safe fallback option
Greek Islands Access
From Athens for island trips:
- Santorini: Very limited halal
- Mykonos: Few options
- Crete: Some in Heraklion
- Pack food for ferry trips
Halal Challenges
- Pork prevalence: Common in Greek cuisine
- Wine in cooking: Frequent ingredient
- Limited certification: Few official certifications
- Island challenges: Very limited options
Practical Tips
- Omonia: Best halal concentration
- Seafood safe: Mediterranean fresh catch
- Gyros caution: Only from halal vendors
- Feta cheese: Check rennet source
- Greek salad: Safe vegetarian option
- Island prep: Pack halal for trips