Athens Restaurant

We just recently got back from Greece so wanted to try this place out. The place was beautifully decorated for Christmas and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was really good but a bit pricey (I guess it's the case everywhere these days though). The moussaka wasn't as great as I had it in Greece but it was still well made. My husband had veal and rice which he really enjoyed.

November 23, 2024 on Google

The food was absolutely delicious, it was my first time being there but will definitely come back. More important, the staff and business owner!!!’ Very nice people, very respectful!!! Highly recommend trying.

November 10, 2024 on Google

We had dinner there on the patio. The service is incredible. They are very attentive. We didn't get inside, but the vibes from outside gave us the feeling of being a popular place between Greek people. The food is not bad. We got soutzoukakia and fetta in phyllo. The meat was juice, and the fetta go with honey well.

September 12, 2024 on Google

Writing this review on August 27, 2024. We called during the day to book for a reservation for 6 guests to be seated at 7:30pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. I left my name and my number. It was nearing 7:57 pm and we have not been seated yet. This was an important dinner as we had my god mother and my uncle visit from Maryland, Baltimore U.S. We were notified that we would be sat at 5 minutes. Moreover 2 of our guests have arrived early before 7:30pm. We have not been seated nor given a heads up that the wait would be longer than 15 minutes. We were seated at 7:57pm. I was quite disheartened and albeit a bit angry because we called for reservation for 7:30pm. It was quite hot outside over 23 degrees Celsius and our visitors were waiting outdoors in heat. This was an important night as we had relatives come visit Toronto from Maryland, U.S.A. and wanted to try Mediterranean cuisine. The service at the beginning was slow to start. However, this quickly changed for the better when our server Andrei provided us the best experience, even though he knew that I wasn't pleased with the wait and service. The food and Andrei's attentive attitude shifted my experience differently. Thank you to the staff and Andrei for turning the experience around. My only criticism is: wanting to be seated in a timely manner isn't too hard and the food came out a bit late. We should have been notified that 8:00pm was seating time. Other than that, it's nit picking. The kitchen did a great job. Good work, Athens restaurant. Amazing food.

August 28, 2024 on Google

I have walked pass this restaurant hundreds of times and it’s always busy and full during dining time. I finally went in today and ordered lamb chops as many people recommended this dish on reviews. The lamb meat was so tender and easily broke apart. The rice and potatoes were well seasoned and tasty. The bread was crunchy outside and soft inside. The servers were all friendly. I was happy with my choice. I will go back to try a different dish next time. Highly recommended!

August 25, 2024 on Google

Great lunch experience and I understand why this place is often identified as the best Greek resturant in the City. I had the moussaka - lots of flavour, very hearty and warming dish. Partner had a salad with chicken souvlaki, which I tried. Chicken was still juicy and gotta love the charr flavour. Will come back!

July 22, 2024 on Google

A Greek gem on The Danforth! Been here twice within 2 weeks, certainly a hit with everyone I came with especially with my father(who is quite picky). The village salad was excellent, grilled octopus tentacles full of flavour- perfectly grilled. The pork, chicken and lamb souvlaki great flavour was moist and tender not greasy. Also dips were so so fresh tasting. Having tried all their varieties I can say they are all good. Oh yes the sausage with orange zest was very nice and different. I found the Mythos paired very well with our food. Service was great friendly and helpful. Empty dishes and water glasses were taken care of efficiently and they were busy as well. Certainly a Greek restaurant I would highly recommend! Great vibe and experience 👍

June 14, 2024 on Google

Athens Restaurant is one of my favourite Greek restaurants in Toronto, located in the heart of Toronto’s Greektown on Danforth. It offers a cozy inside seating as well as patio on the sidewalk in the summer. The dishes here use simple ingredients and seasoning like EVOO, but offer a lot of flavour that fulfills all my desire to Greek food. I would recommend the Village Salad and Grilled Calamari, which are my favourite here at Athens Restaurant! Taste: 4/5 | Service: 3/5 | Value: 4/5

October 30, 2023 on Google