If you're looking for shopping heaven in Athens, The Mall is the place to go. Brand new, and the first major shopping centre in Athens, it has hundreds of shops (Greek and international), restaurants and a multiplex cinema. In the northern suburb of Maroussi next to the Olympic stadium but easy to get to, with a direct metro taking 20 minutes from the centre of town.

35, Andrea Papandreou str., Maroussi, adjacent and parallel to Attiki Odos highway
Kifissias Avenue Exit;
nearest metro: Neratziotissa;
tel: 210 630 0000 – 5;
www.themallathens.gr/

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A welcome relief from tzatziki-overload, the Pak is five minutes walking distance from the centre, with great atmosphere, friendly staff and good quality Indian favourites (from 10 euros). Upstairs is a special area with low tables and cushions to sit on the floor if you're feeling particularly exotic...

13 Menandrou Street; tel: 210 321 9412/210 324 2225;
nearest metro: Monastiriki/Omonia

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Plaka's a tourist trap with some rubbish restaurants but irresistably pretty on a spring evening, so what do you do?

Go to To Kafeneio - the locals’ favourite, tucked away on a sidestreet. It's got a limited but great quality mezedes menu, and a local feel. Not to be missed are the meatballs with 'special' sauce (patented, apparently) and fava dip.

1, Epicharmou Street, Plaka;
tel: 210 324 6916;
nearest metro: Acropolis or Monastiriki;
www.tokafeneio.gr

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