Electra Roof Garden

Sooo yea never again 😒

Yesterday I had lunch at Electra Roof Garden in Athens. It’s one of those rooftop spots that gets a lot of buzz, supposedly for the views, but honestly… it’s not giving what they said it was supposed to give. Yes, you can see the Acropolis, but it’s a side view at best. If there were a “Top 100 Rooftop Views in Greece” list, this one would probably slide in at #99. Let’s not lie.

First red flag: they didn’t even want to seat me outside. The waiter said it was “too hot.” Like… sir, I want to sit outside. I like the heat. But let’s be real, it felt more like the staff didn’t want to be bothered with serving on the patio. I had to insist. Bad energy from the jump.

Now let’s talk about this ridiculous food situation.

Greek Salad — €20

Easily the worst Greek salad I’ve had since arriving in Greece and I’ve been here for a minute. I told them no peppers. It came with peppers. The cucumbers were so thinly sliced I almost missed them. The tomatoes were cut into random baby chunks. And instead of a beautiful slab of feta like I’ve had everywhere else, they gave me a feta purée, like some whipped mayonnaise situation. Absolutely not.

Chicken Fillet — €30

Flavorless. Dry. Rolled up like it was trying to be something fancy, sitting on a sweet potato purée that had no seasoning. It looked cute on the plate, but it tasted like nothing.

Sparkling Water — €6

Self-explanatory. Not even chilled properly.

Glass of White Wine (Château Lazaridi) — €12

The best thing I had, and even that’s saying a lot. Because wine is usually €4–5 max in Greece. So €12 for a basic pour? Okay.

Final bill: €68

Here’s the kicker: they added two different taxes, a 13% food tax and a 24% liquor tax. This is the only restaurant in Greece that has done that to me so far. Even in Mykonos. Even at the bougiest spots. Nobody adds taxes like that here.

📸 Yes, I’ve attached the receipt below. Because I don’t need to exaggerate. The proof is printed.

And for what? A bland salad, some dry chicken, and a view you could get at a café across the street for half the price.

Electra Roof Garden is for tourists who don’t know better. It’s all aesthetic, no soul. If you want a rooftop drink and a photo, sure. But if you’re actually hungry or expecting good service, don’t do it. The staff acted like I was a burden, the food was subpar, and the prices were robbery.

Honestly, I might dispute the charge. Because that lunch felt like a scam with a side of skyline.