Varoulko Seaside
Piraeus, Greece; Akti Koumoundourou 54, Mikrolimano, 18533 Piraeus, Greece
Varoulko Seaside places the sea directly in front of the diner. On the Mikrolimano waterfront in Piraeus, moored boats and the small harbour provide a fitting backdrop to Lefteris Lazarou’s long-standing interest in Greek fish and shellfish. The setting makes the journey from central Athens part of the occasion. Lazarou’s cooking gives seafood a contemporary vocabulary while keeping it at the centre of the plate. The restaurant’s published dishes include onion panna cotta with marinated crayfish and chamomile, and crab with green apple, dill and ginger. These combinations suggest a kitchen comfortable with acidity, delicate textures and unexpected accompaniments. An à la carte meal and tasting-menu options allow different levels of commitment, subject to the current offer and catch. Varoulko received the highest score in the Greek Cuisine Awards 2026, a strong domestic endorsement of its work. Its inclusion here reflects both that recognition and its significance in the development of modern Greek seafood cooking. Reserve a waterfront table where possible, and leave room in the itinerary for a leisurely meal beside the harbour.