When Authentic Experience Speaks for Itself

In the heart of Athens’ historic center, in Psyrri, just steps away from Monastiraki, Cinque Wine & Deli stands out as one of the most authentic wine bars in Greece.

From its very first days, Cinque captivates both Greek and international visitors — a fact clearly reflected on TripAdvisor, where it holds 1,069 reviews with an outstanding 5.0 rating, a rare achievement for a wine bar in central Athens.

Among those who highlighted the Cinque experience is journalist and travel editor Tasos Dousis, who included Cinque in his feature “99+1 Travel Secrets of Greece That Few People Know” (No. 10), describing the wine bar with words that capture its philosophy perfectly.

Greek Wine, Without Pretension

At Cinque Wine & Deli, wine is not treated as a luxury statement, but as a cultural, everyday experience.

The wine list focuses on:

- lesser-known indigenous Greek grape varieties

- small, high-quality Greek producers

- special and limited bottlings

More than 35 Greek wine labels are available, almost all by the glass, allowing guests to explore, compare and discover without barriers.

As one of the many TripAdvisor reviews notes:

“The objectively small and seemingly inconvenient space works in Cinque’s favor, creating warmth and intimacy that expand through the tasting experience itself.”

Flavors With Identity

Food at Cinque does not play a secondary role — it is an essential part of the experience.

The cheese platter is among the most impressive one can find in a wine bar, featuring selections such as:

- Smoked cheese from Vermio

- Goat cheese from Monemvasia with Agiorgitiko wine syrup from Nemea (Gofa Estate)

- Manouri from Meteora

- Graviera from Naxos

- Kasseri from Mytilene

- Kefalograviera from Amfilochia

- Feta from Vytina

- Anthotyro with cranberries (Erifi)

All platters are accompanied by five handmade chutneys, prepared in-house — pepper, tomato, apple and other seasonal variations.

There is also a mixed platter combining Greek cheeses and cured meats, including Cretan air-dried salami, Thracian beer salami, smoked pork from Meteora, Greek mortadella from Thessaloniki and beef pastrami.

Hospitality With Substance

What guests consistently highlight is not only the quality of the products, but the human approach.

At Cinque, the team does not simply serve wine — they listen, ask questions and guide each guest toward what truly suits their taste.

As one review describes it:

“Excellent wines, high-level tasting without pretension, warmth and simplicity in a place that ‘grows’ through quality and friendliness.”

A Wine Bar Shared by Word of Mouth

Cinque Wine & Deli is not designed for those seeking ostentatious luxury or formal environments.
It speaks to those who value authentic wine, honest flavors and genuine hospitality.

Perhaps that is why it continues to be “discovered” by travelers visiting Athens from all over the world — and shared in the most powerful way: through personal experience.