Most people assume Athens empties out in July and August, and in some ways it does. But Kolonaki does not really sleep. The neighborhood keeps its rhythm through the heat, and if you know where to look, summer in the city center can be one of the better times to be here: fewer crowds than spring, longer evenings, and a pace that finally slows down enough to enjoy a proper meal outdoors.
Nice n Easy, sitting on the corner of Omirou and Skoufa for eighteen years, is one of the places that earns its spot on a summer shortlist. The outdoor tables on the shaded sidewalk, equipped with fans for the warmer hours, make it a workable option even on the kind of August afternoon that sends most visitors indoors. It opens at 9am and runs through to midnight every day of the week, which means it fits most summer schedules, from a slow morning coffee to a late dinner after a day of sightseeing.
This summer carries something extra. The restaurant has just completed a significant shift in identity, moving from the all-day international bistro it was known as for nearly two decades into a modern Greek gastro tavern. The farm-to-table philosophy that made it a reference point in Athens long before sustainable dining became fashionable remains intact, with ingredients sourced almost exclusively from Greek producers. What has changed is the focus: the new menu turns its attention firmly toward Greek culinary tradition, reinterpreted with a lighter, more contemporary touch that suits the season well. Seasonal produce, clean flavors, and dishes that do not feel heavy in the heat are exactly what you want when eating outdoors in June or July.
For visitors, the location is practical too. Kolonaki sits within easy walking distance of the Syntagma metro, the Museum of Cycladic Art, and Lycabettus Hill, making Nice n Easy a natural stopping point whether you are midway through a day of exploring or winding down the evening. It is not a tourist trap and it is not trying to be. It is a neighborhood restaurant that has been feeding the same streets for nearly two decades and is now doing so with a renewed sense of what Greek food can be.
Nice n Easy Kolonaki
60 Omirou & Skoufa str., Kolonaki, Athens 106 72
Tel.: +30 210 3617201
Email: kolonaki@niceneasy.gr
Open daily 9:00 am to midnight
