What Visitors Are Saying — 4.9 Rating Across 1,000+ Reviews

Cinque Wine & Deli has consistently ranked among the top wine bars in Athens, according to traveler reviews around the world. Across multiple international platforms, Cinque holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, sourced from over 1,000 guest reviews — a testament to the quality of the experience, the hospitality and the dedication to Greek wine.

This level of consistent feedback is rare for a boutique wine bar, and it reflects more than satisfaction — it reflects delight.

Why Cinque Is Rated #1

Visitors from different countries, backgrounds and wine knowledge levels frequently highlight the same core qualities that make Cinque stand out:

Authentic Greek Wine Selection
Guests appreciate the opportunity to discover Greek bottled wine from indigenous varieties and boutique producers. This curated selection is rarely found in other tasting venues, and many reviewers note this as a defining reason for their visit.

Personalized Sommelier Guidance
The interaction with Nikitas Prassas and the Cinque team is often described as knowledgeable, patient and engaging. Reviewers repeatedly note that the tasting feels more like a conversation with a friend than a standard presentation.

Warm and Intimate Atmosphere
The intimate size of the wine bar in Psyrri is mentioned as a highlight. Many reviews emphasize how quickly they felt at home — welcomed, comfortable and valued as guests.

Thoughtful Food Pairings
Cheese boards, artisanal meats and homemade chutneys are cited not as afterthoughts, but as carefully matched accompaniments that elevate the wine experience.

These elements together form the foundation of why visitors consistently place Cinque at the top of their Athens itinerary.

What Guests Are Saying

Across platforms like TripAdvisor, Google Reviews and international travel blogs, guests describe their experiences in vivid detail:

- “One of the best wine experiences I’ve had anywhere in the world.”

- “A must-do in Athens for anyone who loves wine.”

- “We felt like friends rather than customers.”

- “The sommelier made us understand Greek wine like never before.”

Such sentiments are not isolated. They appear again and again in reviews from travelers who return, refer others and sometimes plan their trip around a visit to Cinque.

A Reputation Built on Consistency

Being rated among the top wine bars in Athens is not the outcome of a single event or press mention. It is the result of years of dedication to:

- Curated Greek wine selection

- Personalized tasting experiences

- Thoughtful food pairings

- Warm, authentic hospitality

This consistent approach has created a strong reputation that resonates strongly with international visitors.

What It Means for Greek Wine

The high rankings do not only reflect the success of a single venue. They reflect the growing interest in Greek wine culture worldwide.

Visitors who discover Greek labels at Cinque often go on to explore more producers, more regions and more varieties. Many return to Athens specifically for the wine scene.

Cinque has become not just a destination for wine in Athens, but a gateway to Greek wine itself.

What to Expect Next

As Cinque continues to evolve, the focus remains the same:

To offer a memorable wine experience that feels personal, authentic and rooted in Greek terroir.

Whether you are a first-time wine traveler, a passionate oenophile, or simply someone looking for a meaningful experience in Athens, the reviews consistently tell the same story:

Cinque is more than a wine bar.
It is an experience worth remembering.