Athens On 86th

The first time coming yesterday was an absolutely delightful experience. Delicious food, wonderful customer service and such a pleasant atmosphere. Tried the cold appetizer combo and the stuffed cabbage entree which was divine. Everything was so good we came back today to try the hot appetizer platter and their lentil soup. Once again excellent service and can't wait to try it all. 10/10 do recommend!

Absolutely love it here for authentic Greek food! Sat outside which was perfect and felt just like in European style. The food tastes like it was homemade! I am gluten free but my husband is not and we are both able to find plenty of options here. I had half a chicken plater which amazing! I also recommend the Greek coffee. Service is outstanding! Family owned. Will be back again!

Visit 3/2/23 lunch time My recent visit to Athens, a Greek restaurant on 86th street, was an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by the typical setting for a Greek restaurant, complete with clean Roman Empire pillars and grapes, which really set the tone for the meal. Our waitress was prompt in greeting us and seating us, which immediately made us feel comfortable and at ease. The entire restaurant, including the bathrooms, was also impressively clean and well-maintained, which added to our positive impression. For appetizers, I ordered the spanakopita and baklava for dessert. The spanakopita was baked and grilled to perfection, resulting in a light and flaky taste that I absolutely loved. The baklava was warmed, which really made the flavors pop and added an extra touch of deliciousness to the dessert. It was definitely a highlight of my meal. We also ordered the lamb gyro with fries, which did not disappoint. The lamb was tender and had great flavor, which was a testament to the restaurant's expertise in preparing the dish. While many believe that canola oil is a healthier option for frying food, I believe there are some concerns about its safety and potential health risks during production. However, it's worth noting that despite these concerns, the flavor that canola oil brings to the fries is still delicious and does not sacrifice taste. Overall, Athens is definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a delicious and tasteful Greek dining experience. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the dedication to high-quality ingredients and preparation is evident in every dish. I highly recommend giving Athens a try. **they do not make the phyllo dough for the any meals or desserts using it.**

I’m so glad I found this place! What a hidden gem! Fine dining atmosphere, attentive servers, and friendly staff. Food was phenomenal - best Greek I have had in a long time. Gyro meat cooked to perfect. Truly fresh fries. Taziki sauce excellent. Pita was perfect. Flaming cheese was perfect. I will definitely be back! Thanks for a great experience!

First time here!! We were one of the first few people in for lunch today..Was immediately greeted by the owner who was beautiful and extremely friendly she even came out and opened the door and welcomed us in, Erica took care of us and because we were one of the only tables filled she talked to us a bit which was also so welcoming and made us feel comfortable! She helped me navigate the menu because I was torn between a couple of things! I got the chicken kebob lunch which came with a side salad and toast the salad was very good maybe a little over dressed but I’d just ask for the dressing on the side next time..all the vegetables were very fresh tasting and crunchy! The toast was very basic maybe season it with green spices and garlic that would be a really nice touch! The kabob was great flavor all the way through chicken was a little dry, and the onions still had the skins on it..the rice was very basic and I didn’t care for it I took only one bite…HOWEVER! The Greek potatoes Oh My God! Those were AMAZING! And I’m not a big potato fan..I’d come back for those alone! Now that we covered the food.. The ambience of the restaurant was AMAZING you really feel like you are transported to Greece! So so beautiful I had to get a picture!