This is my first time in Brooklyn, NY, and Athena was a perfect introduction, recommended by my partner's best friend who moved to the city recently. Athena is a quaint little place with friendly staff like Stavros (I hope that's how he spells it). For an appetizer, we ordered the dip trio with hummus (which was so creamy and delicious), spicy whipped feta, and tzatziki, which was honestly the star of the trio. Stavros was also kind enough to bring us more pita bread to finish our dips! I ordered the Lamb Souvlaki, and it was amazing. Juicy and sizable cuts of lamb dipped in more tzatziki on top of a bed of fluffy rice pilaf. It's a hefty plate so I only ate about half and took the rest back to my hotel. I hope I can eat the other half before I leave! I'm also hoping there's a place in Raleigh, where I live, that can match this experience. What's not pictured is the baklava dessert, which was quickly demolished by the three of us. It was originally meant for me only, but my partner and his best friend couldn't resist multiple bites. If you love Mediterranean food and you're in New York, add this place to your list. Well worth the trip. And also ask about the "Windex" shots (; read more

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine - Dip trio with Hummus, Spicy Feta, and Tzatziki - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Wow. We had such a great lunch here. We sat on the cute street patio. They have white tablecloth indoor seating but with huge open doors so it's not stuffy. The food was excellent, the rice was so well flavored with saffron (I think) you could even taste it in the lemon soup. The chicken gyro didn't look impressive but it was so moist and delicious. The Patichio was decadent. Pretty sure the executive chef was also our server and he was wonderful. Even the kids chicken fingers and fries were made from scratch and high quality and a huge serving. Will definitely be back! read more

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Visiting again and this was our first time at Athena's. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The food is absolutely perfection, the service is top notch. Not only was our server amazing and friendly but the Executive Chef was involved in every step of our meal, he made my husband a hot sauce from scratch that was out of this world, we ordered dessert and he gave us a sample of his bread pudding, it was literally the best I've ever had. The vibe and atmosphere along with the food and service make this a have to be here place. I plan on returned a couple more times this week! Thank you guys for such an amazing experience. read more

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On a cold/wintery day, we met up with friends here and had a fun lunch. The waiter was friendly and because of the snow, we were treated to extra special service! We had a bunch of different things, including a falafel platter, a gyro platter, Greek fries, soup, zucchini chips. And, the server brought us a slice of gluten-free walnut on cake, which we all shared. This felt like a comfy neighborhood restaurant with tasty food. read more

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Walking around Park slope and wanted to try this little Mediterranean spot. Inside and outside seating-we sat inside and enjoyed the decor but it was pretty warm. Recommend outside on a hot day 94 degrees. Only one lone ranger was handling all the tables and I think he could have used some help as there were long waits. We ordered a chicken eggplant sandwich which was very tasty but dry needed some type of sauce. I had the lamb kabob and they were good I didnt care much for the seasoning which was on the meat vegetables and the pilaf. We also had a lamb schwerma plate that was very dry and not good. It also needed some type of pita to make it more palatable. The baba/eggplant appetizer was very good as well the pita. I do recommend not leaving the eggplant seeds as they are hard and unpleasant. Maybe a good place to enjoy an outside table wine appetizer but skip otherwise. read more

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The entire energy of the place reminds me of the italian restaurants in carroll gardens that i went to growing up. It's a small business, where the owner is actually there and serving the guests. He told us about the dishes, the ingredients, the restaurants history, his mother's recipes, and clearly took immense pride in his profession. One part of that pride is how he makes a point of not rushing you. This is possibly the rarest trait of all when it comes to nyc restaurants, who normally function from the perspective "i want as many butts in seats as i can, as quickly as possible". I can't recommend it enough for that reason alone (the food was also amazing). I left feeling relaxed and full, rather than feeling like a bloated sheep being herded that feels sick from eating too fast. read more

I usually order from here for delivery through Grub Hub/Seamless. The food is sometimes late but quite good... BUT I ordered something tonight and it was very late. I called to say it was a half hour late and the man who answered the phone was instantly abusive, first denying it was late then blaming Grub Hub in a tone of voice that was so nasty, I told him not to talk to a customer that way -- which only made him more abusive. I gave as good as I got -- this is New York where people you yell at yell back -- and he hung up. I cancelled the order. So I suggest that if you want to eat at Athena, go to the restaurant. If you order for delivery, it will likely come late and if you call to ask about it you may found yourself being screamed at by a psychotic who clearly shouldn't have any job that brings him into contact with the human race. read more

Absolutely incredible. Genuinely I could not say enough good things. If I had Jeff bezos money I'd give them endless money. Impeccable service they do not rush you they give you FREE pita bread fresh with homemade hummus. If you are 21+ they give you a FREE windex shot at the end of your meal. Very very cute aesthetic and overall ambiance as well. read more

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First time at this restaurant, what an amazing experience. The owner welcomed us at the door. The food was top notch and service was impeccable. Highly recommended. read more

Excellent Greek restaurant with friendly service and a nice decor and view. The service was outstanding, charming and courteous waiter. They have fabulous lunch specials. I enjoyed fresh fish and a salad with a glass of wine. Will be back. read more

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Miguel and Stavros were warm and welcoming! They offered us suggestions and were both kind, polite and professional The restaurant is cozy and classy! I enjoyed the Greek Salad with the grilled tuna and ws very happy! I also tried the grape leaves with a sweet sauce and it was delightful. My friend had the salmon over salad and was also pleased. The hummus was the best i have had. The Greek red wine was Amazing! Great flavor and it felt good for my blood! Can't wait to return! read more

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Another neighborhood gem. This place is excellent, the food, the service and the ambiance perfect.

I've been to Athena Mediterranean Cuisine twice now and it's exceeded my expectations both times! They serve such delicious Greek food. I've had the spread sampler (Kyra Pikilia), salad, and lemon potatoes. The sour cherry soda is also a must! I've even ordered an extra one to go before. The restaurant itself is small but nice, and I've never had a wait to be seated. The staff is also kind and very attentive. read more

Athena's Cuisine exceeded expectations--authentic, flavorful dishes and outstanding service personally provided by the owner/chef. I'll definitely return! read more

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We stopped here for lunch on Sunday and are so glad we did. We were greeted by the owner and chef and felt welcome straight away (he also gave us some great wine recommendations). We started with the falafel, hummus and the soup special (the falafel was the best we have ever had, so tasty) For main course I had the fish of the day and my other half had the Athenian meat platter. Finally we finished our meal with the bread pudding, make sure you leave room for dessert because this was amazing! All of the food was delicious and we are so glad that we have this restaurant in our neighbourhood. We cant wait to return! read more

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We ordered a delivery, and it went smoothly. Taramasalata (sp?) -delicious Moussaka -superb Falafel- spouse rates it an 8 out of 10. She is spoiled because she had falafels in Paris. Grape leaves- sweet sauce was t quite the right touch so an 8 out 10. read more

Our grandson was celebrating his birthday with his parents and grandparents, so the Greek place was the destination. Friday place was not busy inside, but pretty busy with outside seating. Teddy, the part owner and our server was entertaining us with a small talk and still presenting the menu and specials of today. Our grandson got the order from the kids menu - moussaka with fries. We decided to order some appetizers. Dolmades - the grape leaves with rice and herbs (excellent particularly with some souse on it). The second one was a Spanakopita cut it four - was good, but the portions was very small. Then came the main course- three of us ordered moussaka (with Greek salad and Greek potatoes on the same plate). Only 2 of us were able to finish it, it was really good, one of the best in Brooklyn. Our daughter in law ordered a linguini with mushrooms - another hit, no complains here. Also, three different Greek beers were enjoyed by three of us (my boss was staying with water). Piece of chocolate cake with candles, happy birthday singing by Teddy and the waiters - all of it was a very nice touch. And for the great finale - the "Windex" shots from Teddy - another great reference to "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Ambience is some Greek pictures on the wall, with some pictures of the owner with another famous people. Definitely we are coming back, next time we will be visiting Brooklyn. read more

I had an outstanding grilled branzino with lemon potato's and green beans. The fish was huge and delicious! My husband had stuffed salmon on the prix fix. Also delicious. We'll be back! read more

I've lived in Park Slope for 6 years, and I'm not exaggerating when I say Athena Mediterranean Cuisine might be the best restaurant in the neighborhood and my new favorite in all of NYC!! My friend and I went for dinner and were blown away. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcome. They were genuinely warm, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to walk us through the specials in such a descriptive way that we wanted to try everything. We both started with the Pumpkin Cinnamon Soup -- cozy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. Perfect fall vibes. Then came the zucchini chips with tzatziki (a must!) -- crispy, fresh, and totally addictive. For entrees, I had the classic Moussaka and it was honestly the best Moussaka I've ever had. Rich, comforting, and layered perfectly. My friend ordered the special Branzino with olive mashed potatoes and green beans, and we both agreed it was a 20/10. The branzino was cooked to perfection -- flaky and flavorful with every bite. We were way too full for dessert, but the staff surprised me with a slice of raisin rum cake (so good!) with a candle and the entire restaurant sang happy birthday!! It was such a beautiful, unexpected moment. And THEN, as if they hadn't already gone above and beyond, one of the servers literally ran a whole block after us because I forgot my to-go box. WHO DOES THAT?!? This is the kind of place you return to not just for the food (which is outstanding), but for the people. Truly one of the most heartfelt and memorable dining experiences I've had in years. My only regret? I didn't take any photos of the gorgeous food. But I'll be back, and next time I'm documenting every bite. read more

We don't eat out often, and I had forgotten how the folks at Athena make you feel welcome. It was everyone. Greeted like they really appreciated us being there. The food was great. We had the octopus appetizer-tender and accompanied by Greek Fava. My lamb shank was fall off the bone scrumpcious, and my husband's pastichio was delicious - and accompanied by a good greek salad and lemon potatoes. read more

What a great place. Everything from the food to the service was impeccable. Great and friendly staff. Loved the shrimp saganaki, Windex ouzo (based on the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and a delicious baklava cheesecake, which was out of this world. read more

Love you spirit thank you for such a delicious meal. I can honestly say it tops any other Greeks restaurant I've ever been to. And trust me I love to eat Greek. The best Greek family style food I've ever had in New York. read more

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Took my time getting to this review. The dishes preserve traditional preparation techniques. The cooking is wonderful. The team was efficient and approachable. The visit left me content. read more

This place is a blast. Food is great, staff are wonderful, and the windex shots are the cherry on top of the cake ! Will be back

I love Greek food and have been to Athena a number of times ever since it first opened, but hadn't been there in quite awhile. This morning, taking a longer hike than usual around Park Slope, I found myself at 6th Ave and 14th St. It was a beautiful day and Athena's doors were open and they were setting up for outside eating. I thought it would be great to at least grab a bite. I asked if they were open, and a man who had been sweeping up outside said not for an hour. I'm sure I looked dejected because then he said, "You want something? I'll make it for you." This turned out to be Teddy, Athena's ebullient owner. I was actually have a bit of a low blood sugar crisis, so I immediately accepted his offer. I kept it simple, "Can I just get a spinach pie?" "Sure thing", he said, "I'll just turn on the oven." A short while later I was eating one of the best spinach pies I've ever had. How often have you asked to be served before a restaurant was open? And would anyone even listen to you? Teddy is a marvel, a rare, warm, and generous human being. That his food is so excellent makes Athena a one-of-a-kind establishment. Especially in this day and age! I'll be back for a full meal soon! read more

Teddy and Miguel were lovely to me and my family of five for my birthday! They treated me like a Queen and as if I were a member of their family. The food was delicious and home-made by Teddy, one the owners himself using his mother's recipes from the Greek Isles. He recently lost his dear mama in December, but her legacy will live on in her delicious recipes. He even makes his own cakes and baklava cheesecake, yet he let us bring in our own cake that my daughters had made for me- so gracious. It was the best birthday I can remember in a a while. I had't eaten so well and laughed so hard in a long time! Love and hugs. from Eleni, the Birthday Girl! read more

The Athena Mediterranean Cuisine provides consistent quality that keeps people returning. The restaurant creates the right setting. The meal was extensive, and each dish improved upon the last. The culinary offerings are enhanced by the professional staff. Really really unique and awesome! read more

Stopped by here on a Sunday afternoon for a quick lunch & to get some work done. There was only 1 person working up front but he was friendly and fast. The restaurant is white tablecloth so it's slightly fancy but is frequented by those dressed casually. I went with the veggie sandwich (eggplant, zucchini, red peppers, mozzarella in pita) with a side of fries and it was tasty and fresh. They didn't rush me while working on my laptop and let me stay as long as I needed. Definitely recommend for some good greek food and a quick lunch! read more

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I passed by this place so many times without stopping in. You get abundant food without paying premium prices. The staff at this establishment are some of the most cordial and friendly workers I've met, and they put forth full effort to ensure your experience is enjoyable. The quality shines through from meals to mood. I stumbled across this pleasant spot through Yelp searches. read more

I came for a short visit and would return. All their food items are well-seasoned. Athena Mediterranean Cuisine created immediate appeal for me. Workers are remarkably friendly and recommended truly tasty dishes. I could have been enjoying this menu for years. read more

10 stars if I could. When an owner like Spiro, a devoted and passionate chef, patiently handpicks fresh product, creates daily specials and and is on top of production each and every day, a place like Athena will continue to flourish and dazzle customers with authentic Greek dishes with a creative flair. Thanks again team Athena. We will be back soon. read more

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine - Rum Raisin Bread Pudding - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They always do a great job Catering our company lunches. The food is always fresh and flavorful. The owner is extremely considerate and helpful. read more

Friendly place - delivery is great as well as eat-in. And notably, their portions aren't skimpy! I have only had pretty basic dishes but have never been disappointed. Every time my mother visits she brings up going back! read more

This restaurant has so much character and an authentic feel. Awesome decor inside and a nice outside setup. The owner clearly loves and cares about the place and came over to chat with us several times. We chose a fish roe spread, hummus, and an artichoke spread for the krya. The hummus was delicious and had a unique flavor, the fish roe spread was also good, the artichoke spread I would skip. The grape leaves were some of the best I have had. The gyro and the sausage in the meat platter appetizer were outstanding. Unfortunately the chicken and the pork were overcooked and dry. The branzino was perfectly cooked in a lovely sauce. The kalamata olive mashed potatoes were unique and the green beans were nice, crunchy and lemony. read more

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They are very family friendly and the staff is so cordial. They have kids menu for $8 - chicken tenders, Mac and cheese, pita bread cheese burge - drink plus ice cream. My kids were very happy campers! I really like their souvlaki platter! They do have daily specials with fish or a starchy dish but souvlaki is my go to! read more

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine - Baked cod and gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The restaurant was very accommodating as we didn't have reservations, we were seated in a cozy area and enjoyed the service and ambiance. The menu was tasteful. The waiter was excellent! read more

The linguini with clams is absolutely divine ! I love coming to Athena's for a solo date with a crisp white wine and this yummy dish!!! Wonderful spot for date night or dinner with friends, but also solo! Service is always above and beyond. I always leave with a satisfied stomach and a great laugh with teddy or Spiro! read more

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine - The Pasta with Clam Sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food is delicious. The service is outstanding. We had a really great time. Spanakopita pie is the best!

I've only been there once. It was loud and crowded and the food was disappointing. The lemon potatoes were just barely lemony, the pork roast tasteless. Seems to be popular...maybe I got there on a bad night. But won't be going back. read more

They have outdoor dining!! Came for lunch on a weekday. They have quite alot of tables set up for outdoor dining. About 4 or 5 small tables on the sidewalk right up against the walls of the restaurant, and about 4 more small tables set up on the street with a nice fence and roof. They gave us some pita bread and crackers with hummus to start. The pita bread was nice, warm and soft. Went well with the cool hummus on a hot summer day. Ordered from their lunch special menu which comes with either soup or salad, and soda or iced tea/lemonade SPANAKOPITA with greek salad on the side and a drink. I got the lemonade which was quite refreshing and not too sweet. The spanakopita was great. It had just the right ratio of feta and spinach. It actually tastes more like spinach than feta. The feta wasnt too overwhelming compared to alot of other places that make it with way too much feta. The greek salad was also great. They break up the feta into small pieces and spread it all over the salad, which is nice, rather than having to bite into huge chunks as some other places do. The dressing was also perfect. Not too sour. Wished there were a bit more olives tho. Kotopoulo MAVRODAPHNE -chicken breast with mushrooms and sweet greek red wine over rice pilaf. Also delicious. The sauce was really good and flavored the chicken well. Also came with a side of greek salad. My husband enjoyed this alot. The greek salad went really well with the chicken dish. Overall, I had an enjoyable lunch here. The streets werent that busy when we came so we werent overwhelmed with people walking by us. The atmosphere was nice and somewhat peaceful. We came on a hot summer day but we were sitting in the shade which made it bearable and pleasant. Our waiter, whom I believe was also the owner was really nice. I recommend coming here for a nice lunch or dinner date. read more

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