Ich war hier mit meinem Mann am Freitagabend ohne Reservierung. Das Restaurant war beschäftigt, aber wir hätten einen Tisch nach paar Minuten. Das Essen war gut, einfach, und nicht zu teuer. Ich hatte die Gyros mit Metaxarahmsiße und mein Mann hattet einen BauernSalat und Zucchini. Die Zucchini war wunderbar! read more

Hello, My name is Glenn and I used Key tours for all three (3)of my tours in Athens Greece. I went on the 10 hour Athen city tour, the 10 hour Ancient Corinth and Nafplio tour, and the 10 hour Delphia tour. All the tour guides were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The tour to Delphi was extremely enlightening. My tour guide Marrianna Tsigaridou was so knowledgeble and entertaining she was absolutely amazing in her ability to clearly communicate greek and european history. Also, all the restaurants they took me too were amazing not one bad meal: food was well prepared and restaurant staff was very friendly. If you want to see Greece in a first class way use Key Tours there buses are modern, there drivers are amazing, and there guides will wow you with there ability to clearly communicate the relevant information concerning the tours. Key tours is the only way to go if you want to see Greece. read more

Pretty sad attempt at "Greek" food. The saganaki was basically just a big mozzarella cheese stick filled with a generic sheep cheese, and not the proper cheese used for saganaki. The salad was a total disgrace, it didn't even have feta cheese in it. The main courses were pretty much just combinations of grilled meats, which doesn't leave much to be desired. You can't really fail at grilled meats, so they weren't bad by any means, just underwhelming. I would recommend just eating at one of the hundreds of döner shops around Köln if you're looking for grilled meats and save yourself the money. read more

Athen's - Greek Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Never again!!! Mice running under the tables. I hate this place A good advice, stay away. Even when they see the mice, you have to pay full price and no apologies!!! read more

I have wanted to eat here for some time but I always seem to miss their stringent last-seating bewitching hour or they're full. It turned out to be a solid three/ three plus for atmosphere, price & value but some things lacking kept it from being a four or five. First I was very excited that the brot they brought out was semolina because it's my favorite and I've never seen it in Germany, but it turned out to be rock hard. The salad dressing lacked any real flavor and half of the meat on the patter was overcooked or reheated because it was very dry. Also my faux pas, but outside not a great idea here because it's such a busy road. On a good note the stuffed grape leaves were quite good & the one lamb chop on my main course plate was heavenly. I ate that first because I didn't want it to get cold. I wish I had saved it for last because the meat was steadily overlooked as I progressed through the meal. The meal was average and if there weren't so many other similar choices I'd be back, but this will probably be it for this establishment. Cheers. read more

Athen's - Plate 46 - Greek Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Great ambiance - a wine cave with excellent, attentive service. We enjoyed Greek wine with a variety of appetizers and entrees. The farmers Greek salad was perfect and I tried the combo plate with 3 types of pork - all delicious! I look forward to going back next year. read more

I visited it for the first time with my mother this evening. Upon arrival, we were promptly lead to a nice, fancy dinner table near the bricks and candlelights - not quite the casual setting we had imagined. It was one of the only table available this evening as all other tables were reserved. Equally as promptly, the waitress brought us the menu. The table was squeaky clean and the serviettes, as well as the forkes and knives were neatly aligned. The waitress, as well as the lady owner of the restaurant were super friendly and casual. Don't let the fancy interior fool you, the setting is pretty casual. I bought the Gyros Plate for 13,80€ whilst my mother selected the "Mezes yia ena" (mixed starters) for 9,80€ (I believe) because she didn't want a full plate. The Gyros Plate consisted of one souvlaki, gyros, a large portion of fries, tzatziki and salad, whilst my mother's dish had all kinds of starters, like authentic Greek octopus, Tiri Dodonis dolmadakia and tzatziki among them. The waitress also brought us two small glasses of ouzo and bread free of charge. The items were pricey, but the price was offset by the ridiculous amount the servings were in - the starters plate was really big, and one could basically get full with only that plate. I ended up eating some of those starters as well. They were extremely delicious. The souvlaki and gyros were straight from the grill and tasted absolutely delicious. The onions and tzatziki really complimented the flavour of the grilled goodies. The fries were just right - not too crispy, not too mushy. I wasn't convinced I could eat my entire plate, but the incredibly fresh salad helped me finish that delicious plate. Needless to say, my mum and I were both more than full in the end, the meal was really satisfying. All in all, it was a priceless experience; for the amount of food, the price is more than justifiable. I would recommend this place for anyone who is looking for authentic Greek delicacies at a reasonably affordable price. read more

Athen's - Food straight from the Greek gods. - Greek Near Me - Cologne, NW

Trying to find a Greek restaurant without seeing a rotating skewer of meat in the window is hard to come by. Aside from the on-the-go pita meal we are mostly aware of, what else does Greek have to offer? Step inside Gaststätte Athens, and be taken away to a different setting than your typical fast food gyro joint! Because I was hungry (like normal) and couldn't decide on what to get, why not opt for the appetizer mezze plate to start? That's exactly what we did! The 2 person mixed plate is big enough to share among 4 people to start. It was a nice sampler of all their cold apps, and all delicious! I could have eaten the whole plate as my meal, but there were more items to try, so I left some for the others :) Also had the grilled octopus.. OMG DELICIOUS! Yes, it was a huge tentacle that's lightly charred.. so if you are intimidated easily, or aren't open to ingredients in its' natural form, then I wouldn't suggest it. But for me, bring it on! This dish was simple, clean, and light! Grilled without being dry, overcooked, or rubbery. Perfect! But wait, there's more! The show isn't over yet... I also had the Greek plate, which was basically another sampler of their meats, served with salad and fries. Tasty yet again! Overall, I was really impressed with the food! One downside was that we came for lunch at 14:00, but we were told their kitchen closes at 14:30 even though their business hours say they don't closes until 15:00. Definitely a turn off since it wasn't mentioned to us until after we sat down and ordered drinks.. read more

Athen's - Grilled octopus.. soo good! - Greek Near Me - Cologne, NW

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Looking for a nice restaurant with great service and Greek food? This place is a must. Five star service, lovely ambiance, great Greek food. read more

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If you are looking for authentic Greek grilled octopus, this is your place. Its relatively inexpensive and the service is very good. The cleanliness is very noticeable. Overall, the food is very well prepared, but like I said before, the octopus is just incredible. read more

Good value. Always busy. Interesting meals, including fresh fish. Meals come with a salad and are always well prepared and hot. Steak with rice is an interesting but pleasant combination. Staff are always welcoming, full of smiles! Have been coming here for years and have never been disappointed. read more

Despite being on a busy street, the atmosphere once inside is relaxed and inviting. The food is uniformly excellent, the service attentive and friendly, and the portions enormous. Well worth a visit or two. read more

Tasty Greek food in a nice atmosphere. Meat is a highlight with a focus on flavours and cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back.

The food was excellent! We had Peperoni with garlic to start, not what we expected at all but the mix of flavors with the char of the grill was dynamite! I had lamb in a rosemary sauce with buttered rice for an entree, and I savored every single delicious bite! Although we had a language barrier, it didn't matter one bit. Our waiter was the sweetest and took great care of us. They provided the perfect ending to a long day. read more