ATHENS | If you’re a fan of gyros/souvlaki, especially if you’re a purist, Lefteris o Politis is a must visit. The tiny standing room only spot was opened in 1951 by Istanbul-born refugee Stavros Savvoglou, and has been serving up the same excellent pita wraps ever since.
Named for Stavros’ son, Lefteris, the venue is today run by his son, Tasos. Unlike the common gyros or souvlaki, the pita here is served with marinated long meatball-like kebabs, sprinkled with a bit of paprika and, if you choose the spicy option, chilli flakes.
Along with meat, the pita is also filled with tomatoes, onion, and fresh parsley. And that’s it. It’s the old school way, with fries and tzatziki not really becoming common fillings until the 1980s. And you know what? These don’t need anything more.
The meat is juicy and wonderfully charred, and the soft, fluffy pita, pushed against the kebabs while grilling for an infusion of fat and meat sauce, is wonderful.
Lefteris o Politis
Satovriandou 20
Athina 104 32
Greece
Telephone: 021 0522 5676
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Open
Mon – Fri: 10:00am to 9:30pm
Sat: 10:00am to 5:30pm