Since its arrival in the Greek capital, Le Greche has successfully seduced Athenians and visitors alike with its gelato. This is where to go when you are craving Italian gelato with a Greek twist. Born out of the collaboration of Italian maestro gelatiere Francesco Palmieri and Greek maestro galetiere Evi Papadopoulou, Le Greche serves delicious gelato made with pistachios from Aegina, fresh seasonal fruits or Valhrona chocolate.

There's nothing like an ice cream to revive flailing, sweaty spirits on a hot day of touring the city. Le Greche serves fresh, handmade ice cream made with pure ingredients and inspired by Italian gelato, as well as cakes and sorbets.

Evi Papadopoulou studied gelato-making in Italy and from the day she opened her small gelateria in Mitropoleos, which then expanded to Neo Psychiko and Agia Paraskevi, Athenians and tourists alike come and go, almost non-stop, holding cups of zabaglione gelato (cream with egg yolks and Marsala wine), tiramisu, fior di latte and so on. I swear by their fluffy, dense, velvety pistacchio and gianduja, but there are more recent arrivals that deserve your attention, such as the fior di mela with Greek yogurt, fresh milk, apple and cinnamon biscuits, or the chocolate with bergamot zest. A new addition to sorbets, agrumi, which translates to “citrus,” and combines lemon, orange, and grapefruit, tart and fragrant, is just the ticket on a hot day.

The chalkboard at this Italy-inspired gelateria and patisserie informs you of the seasonal flavors available, together with the classics we can’t get enough of. Chocolate (strictly Valrhona) with rum and plums, chocolate and aromatic orange from Laconia, Mascarpone with caramelized figs from Corinth, incredible Pavlova with meringue and forest fruits and very aromatic Anthotiro with bergamot and Aperol are just some of the tantalizing flavors here. It won’t be easy to choose, but after tasting their ice cream, you’ll agree with us that this place is truly special.

A small but perfectly formed ice cream boutique in downtown Athens which fuses Italian expertise with premium Greek raw materials, without artificial additives and margarine or colourings, (and their dreamy concoctions we are told, are at a deliciously low 8% fat!). You will be forewarned by the small queue extending at the door of the formidable reputation Evi Papadopoulou’s small gelateria wields. She trained under renowned Italian pastry chef Iginio Massari and her frozen delights and its shows in every scoopful.

Through tradition, the Italians have become the pioneers of ice cream around the world, and Le Greche brings this know-how and unparalleled quality to Greece. In spite of the times, they prove that a perfect product always has a place in our hearts. After all, it is no coincidence that in the summer of 2016, among the 40 + 1 best ice creams in Europe, in a list compiled by the highly informed and spoonuniverstity.com, it ranked at number 17.

The owner, Evi Papadopoulou, a pastry chef and gelato expert offers unique flavours including the all-time classic fior di latte, delicious pistachio ice cream consisting of real pistachio, and -one of the best in our opinion- the mascarpone with ricotta and fig. If you prefer chocolate go for a dark chocolate sorbet unlike any other sorbet you’ve ever tried!. greekality.com/street-food/athens-souvlaki/(opens in a new tab)

For the most authentic gelato in Athens, Le Greche is only in its second year but offers hand-made Italian-style gelato with local Greek ingredients and flavour inspirations. Its unassuming location on busy Mitropoleos Street makes it even more of a delicious oasis, with more than twenty flavours available everyday. The shop is open till late, so it offers a delicious and refreshing alternative for late night snacking.

Here you are going to try pure, absolutely fantastic handmade ice cream in many flavors. It’s probably the most tasteful ice cream you have ever taste. You should definitely try it.16 Mitropoleos, Syntagma, +302167006458/ 456 Mesogeion, Agia Paraskevi, +302100101617/220 Olimpionikon & Lykourgou, Neo Psychiko, +302130416299/ Flagstore +302167006416New Address Acropolis: 16 Andrea Syggrou Av., +302109244989

(We did list it as a dessert, but on a hot summer day you don’t want to wait till late at night.) Why not have ice-cream to simply keep you … cool?. Or because it is so delicious that you cannot pass by without having some?. Located close to Syntagma Square, it is the ideal spot to cool down before you go and watch the Evzones, the change of the guards at the Parliament building.

Le Greche : The passion of one woman for Italian gelato was the reason this unique place was established in the centre of Athens. The variety is not very big but the ingredients are fresh and carefully chosen. Traditional Greek products (like oranges from Lakonia, figs from Kalamata and Corinthian raisins) are used as the base for traditional Italian recipes.

Gelato is of course an Italian delicacy, and a good Italian friend of mine shared with me the secrets to choosing the best gelato. It was this advice that allowed me to find the best gelato place in Athens, Le Greche. You’ll be pleased you can find this genuine Italian dessert right here in Athens and that they follow the cardinal rules of gelato making!

If you’re a gelato connoisseur head straight to Le Greche, where you will find delicious handmade artisanal gelato created from pure ingredients. All of the fresh products are carefully sourced from Greece and Italy; with a huge emphasis on fresh fruits of the season and premium chocolate. Yes, you will be forgiven for thinking you are in Rome!

Η δημοσίευση κοινοποιήθηκε από το χρήστη Le Greche (@le_greche). One of the first shops of its kind to open in the heart of Syntagma and one of those places where you will always find a long queue outside, even in the winter. Athenians and tourists stop by every day to taste one out of more than 30 different flavors of Le Greche ice cream.

With multiple locations across Athens, Le Greche has earned a reputation for its commitment to authentic Italian gelato. Their pistachio, crafted with pistachios imported directly from Sicily, is known for its intense flavor and vibrant green color. Don't miss their seasonal fruit flavors, a celebration of Greece's natural bounty.

Located 2 minutes away from Syntagma Square, Le Greche serves delicious gelato and a variety of ice cream sandwiches. Owned by a Greek trained in Bologna, this gelato shop emphasizes quality raw ingredients and is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious ice cream along with a cup of authentic Italian coffee.

Αρχίζουμε όσο πιο κεντρικά γίνεται από το Le Greche, μια από τις πιο γνωστές στάσεις για παγωτό του κέντρου της Αθήνας, με εξαιρετικό παγωτό φιστίκι. Δεν είναι όμως η συγκεκριμένη γεύση η μόνη φυσικά προτεινόμενη επιλογή, καθώς το Cioccolato Prugne Rum είναι ένας πολύ δυνατός συνδυασμός που δύσκολα ξεχνάς.

The most famous ice cream parlour in town—and deservedly so. Tastefully decorated, stylishly staffed and strategically situated a few metres from Syntagma Square. Although the name means “The Greeks” in Italian , the look, texture and taste of the ice cream here is convincingly Milanese.

Opened in July 2014 near Syntagma Square, Le Greche can be blamed for starting the trend of high-quality gelato in Athens. Only the best ingredients make it through the doors of owner Evi’s laboratory. She makes her gelato from scratch according to classic Italian recipes.

Παρόλο που στη τζελατερία Le Greche φτιάχνουν παγωτά ιταλικού τύπου, έχουν και milkshake. Είναι από τα πιο νόστιμα που έχουμε δοκιμάσει στην πόλη. Το σερβίρουν όλο τον χρόνο σε ποτήρι των 500 ml και το φτιάχνουν με οποιαδήποτε γεύση παγωτού, ακόμη και δύο μαζί.

Its ice creams are a delicious mix of Greek and Italian flavors, based on classic Italian recipes. In their production, only high quality, fresh products and impeccably sourced ingredients from Greece and Italy are used, without adding any artificial ...

Le Greche in Syntagma, Kokkion in Monastiraki, and Epik on Mavili Square are our favorite ice-cream spots. In Exarchia, Asimakopoulos makes the best old-school sweets, like Tsoureki and Kaimaki Ice Cream. Krinos/@37.9804048,23.7284108,15z/data=!

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