Cinque Monastiraki
Greek Wine Bar · The Advanced Edition

Oenologist and sommelier Nikitas Prassas presenting Greek wines at Cinque Monastiraki.
Sommelier-guided Greek wine and food pairing at Cinque Monastiraki

The Advanced Edition of Cinque

Cinque Wine Bar Monastiraki brings Greek wine tasting and food pairing together at Voreou 10 in central Athens. The Advanced Edition is a place to explore Greek grape varieties, discover producers and enjoy a relaxed visit built around your curiosity.

Oenologist and sommelier Nikitas Prassas leads Cinque Monastiraki. His knowledge shapes the wine selection and the team's approach to hospitality: thoughtful recommendations, clear explanations and room for your questions.

Visiting as a couple? Share a tasting experience and discover what each of you enjoys. You can also join us with friends or stay for another glass and food after your tasting, subject to availability. No previous wine knowledge is needed.

Meet Nikitas Prassas

Nikitas Prassas pouring white wine beside tasting trays at Cinque
Nikitas Prassas preparing a wine tasting at Cinque.

CINQUE MONASTIRAKI · THE ADVANCED EDITION

Your Greek Selection

Personalised Wine Tasting with Paired Bites

Selected by Nikitas Prassas

Three Greek wines selected around your preferences by Nikitas Prassas, each served with its own individual portion of paired accompaniments. Begin with a short request; a detailed quiz and personal proposal follow.

€35–€50 per person

For one three-wine selection, including the paired accompaniments. Your exact selection and total price are confirmed in your personal proposal before payment.

Wine List

Explore Greek wines by the glass or bottle, with choices from different regions, grape varieties and producers. Tell our team what you usually enjoy, or ask us to introduce you to something new.

If a wine catches your attention during a tasting, ask about enjoying another glass with food afterwards. Our team can help you choose a pairing from the current menu; wines and availability may change.

Kibotos rosé paired with traditional Greek dakos at Cinque Wine & Deli
Professional wine glasses prepared for a sommelier tasting at Cinque Wine & Deli
Warm and personal hospitality inside the Founders’ Bar at Cinque Psyrri
Nikitas Prassas preparing advanced Greek wine tasting flights

Wine Tasting List

Choose a guided Greek wine tasting to discover grape varieties, regions and the people behind the wines. Compare aromas and flavours at your own pace, with explanations that make sense whether you are new to wine or already enjoy exploring it.

Each experience has its own selection, duration and inclusions. Before booking, check the experience page for the number of wines, serving sizes, food pairings, price and available times. A table reservation alone does not include a guided tasting.

Explore wine tasting experiences and check the Monastiraki location before booking.

Food Menu

Greek cheeses, charcuterie and deli accompaniments add another dimension to your wine. Choose a plate to share or ask our team which flavours work with the wines you are enjoying.

Food included in a tasting is specified on that experience's page. Additional dishes can be ordered separately from the current menu. Please tell us about allergies or dietary requirements before booking so we can confirm what is possible.

Freshly prepared Greek deli products served at Cinque Psyrri
Greek deli board with artisanal cheese and charcuterie at Cinque Wine & Deli
Bartender pouring a light aperitivo cocktail at Cinque Wine & Deli Monastiraki.
Guests enjoying wine, food and shared tasting moments at Cinque Wine & Deli Monastiraki.

From Morning Coffee to Aperivino

Start with a coffee during your visit to Monastiraki or settle in later for Greek wine and something to eat. Our drinks and Aperivino menus offer different ways to enjoy Cinque throughout the day.

For a guided introduction to Greek wine, choose a tasting experience. For a more spontaneous visit, ask our team about the wines and food available that day.

Our Wine & Deli Shop

Found a wine you would like to enjoy again? Ask our team about bottles and Greek deli products available to take home or give as a gift.

Your tasting can help you choose with confidence. We can explain the wine's style and serving suggestions, and help you find something that suits your taste and budget.

Curated Greek wine selections from the Cinque Wine Club
A premium picnic basket filled with Greek wines, cheeses, olive oil, and artisanal treats—available for takeaway exclusively from Cinque Monastiraki.
Four Greek extra virgin olive oils paired with bread, Cretan salad, smoked pork tenderloin and anthogalo ice cream at Cinque Monastiraki.

The Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Journey

Discover four Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils through four carefully selected food pairings, served as a light lunch or dinner.

From bread and Cretan salad to smoked pork and anthogalo ice cream, each dish reveals a different side of Greek olive oil.

Approximately 2 hours · €49 per person
Available exclusively at Cinque Monastiraki

Discover Greek Wine, One Glass at a Time

Guided tastings that introduce you to Greek grape varieties, regions and stories — relaxed, approachable and full of flavour.

Where Food Meets Wine

Curated pairings of Greek wines and artisanal bites, designed to highlight balance, contrast and pure enjoyment.

Drop In. Taste. Enjoy.

Short tastings for a spontaneous visit. Ask our team about the options and availability on the day.
Book a Table

Plan your visit to Cinque Monastiraki

For a guided tasting, book the specific experience you would like to enjoy and check that Monastiraki is the selected location. The experience page explains what is included and the applicable booking terms.

For wine and food from the menu, use the table reservation below. Walk-in guests are also welcome, subject to availability.

Table reservation information

- Reservations can only be made through our booking form above. For reservations of 15 people or more, please contact us directly at +30 21 14108865 at least 24 hours prior to the desired time of booking. We always confirm your reservation by e-mail.

- Due to limited seating, a fifteen-minute delay with no contact may lead to the cancellation of your reservation. This is solely due to the size and seating capacity of the place. If you are late, we suggest that you please contact us so we can make our best efforts to accommodate you.

- PLEASE NOTE: There is a minimum consumption of 20€ per-person. Your reservation will not be completed unless you finish the booking process with credit or debit card payment. You can get free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to your booking.

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- We do welcome walk-in guests, and we will do our very best to accommodate you all.

How to get there & parking spots

- Parking on Kalamida Street (4 minutes away on foot)

- Tetris Parking (3 minutes away on foot)

- Parking on Christokopidou Street (6 minutes away on foot)

- Parking “Kostas” (7 minutes away on foot)

Cinque Wine Bar Monastiraki is also conveniently close to the station “Monastiraki“, on the Green & Blue Metro line.

Photo Gallery

A look inside Cinque Monastiraki: the wines, the food and the people who welcome you.

Visit Us

 Voreou 10, 105 51, Monastiraki, Athens

+30 211 410 8865

[email protected]

Regular opening hours: Monday-Saturday, 11:00-23:00. Closed on Sunday.