I stopped in here for lunch on a weekday after reading about them on social media and seeing so many positive reviews. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the amazing smell of pizza being baked and it really tempted me to switch my lunch plans from a healthy Greek salad to pizza, but I stuck with my initial desire to order salad. I sat down and was greeted by an older gentleman (owner?) who was very helpful and knowledgeable about their menu and the ingredients (example: I saw "black olives" on the menu as coming with the salad I wanted, but didn't want those little California black olives that are typically put on pizza, so I asked and he explained these come from Spain and are a lot bigger, which they were). He even brought me a sample of olives to try and they were really good. I also wanted some tzatziki, as this is something I prefer to try at every Mediterranean restaurant. The tzatziki was amazing! Yogurt was thick and it was loaded with tasty garlic, perfect amount of seasonings and fresh cucumbers. The salad I chose was their Greek salad and I asked for grille chicken to go on top, so he grilled up some souvlaki and put it on top. The chicken was very tasty, fresh and grilled perfectly. It was all breast meat and it tasted great and there were a lot of pieces for my salad. The salad itself was pretty good. I prefer the thicker (more emulsified) Greek dressing, but this had had a lot of flavor, as it had plenty of herbs in it. The only thing is they use raw rings of white onion cut in half, which are rather pungent, but I cut them up smaller to have a small amount in each bite. The lettuce and all the veggies in the salad were very fresh. The place was really clean and felt like a homely, family restaurant... especially with the family mural on the wall. The restroom was tiny, but again, very clean. Service was great. I asked the owners how long they've been here, they said 40 year! How awesome! I'll definitely return and I'll be ordering pizza on my next trip! read more

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Back at Parthenon loving my lunch. Light meal but taking home pizza. Don't forget to support your small businesses! We don't ever want to lose you! Service is always superb with Sophia and manny read more

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Loved the mom and pop authentic Greek restaurant. Very cozy and welcoming. If you're looking for Greek in town this is it. I had the chicken souvlaki and mom had the gyro. Taste was good but I'd ask for more tzatziki sauce for both. The breading for the plates and meatball appetizer were really soft and fresh, olives were perfect (not super salty), seasoned and healthy meal overall. The hosts and waiter are so friendly and loved hearing their history coming to America. I'd be interested on coming back for pizza and steak and cheese. Only con is that the platter and desert price seem a little high especially after reviewing older menus and amount you get for it. Most Greek spots are equally priced but menu updates show it's likely due to inflation. Wish I could leave a 4.5 star instead of 4. read more

Parthenon Restaurant - Gyro - Greek Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Manny an Sohie are great. If you;re licky, you'll also get a chane to see Irene. Honest, good greek food at a great price read more

Woke up craving a gyro today and I'm not familiar with the area but luckily I decided to try the Parthenon! The very definition of a mom-and-pop Greek restaurant, everything about this place is great. The music, the ambience, the food and the owners. So damn good! I'll be back. read more

I have not been here in 20 years and it is still open so thought I would go back. The inside has not changed at all but it is decorated nice. This place is like a landmark here in Fredericksburg. The staff is friendly. I ordered a 14 steak and cheese sub with fries and my daughter ordered a veggie sub. My son ordered the grape leaves. The food is alright but not better than other places. I was hoping it would be better but it wasn't. read more

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My husband and I grabbed a late lunch here today, and were just delighted by the service, the great food and the very quaint atmosphere that just has such a neighborhood vibe to it. We will be back! read more

Manny and Sophie are always welcoming and great hosts. While I don't get in as often as I would like, I have never had a bad experience here. The portions are well above the price that could be charged. The subs, the pizza, the gyro's you just can't go wrong. They definitely make you feel like part of the family. Even with only going in every few months, they recognize me, and welcome me back with a smile and a new story. read more

They served us moldy pita with the tzatziki. We pointed it out and the waiter argued with us! He said that this was just spots from the plate. Blue, fuzzy spots? And wait, how are dirty plates any better than mold? He insisted on bringing us more pita when really we didn't want more. We wanted an apology and explanation. I would avoid this place! read more

Amazing authentic Greek food. Best baklava I've ever had. Manny and son Manny are so welcoming. From the olive oil to the honey to the eggplant it is evident they source from Greece. Highly recommend! read more

I went here for dinner with 3 work colleagues relying on the 4.3 rating. What we experienced was not worthy of a 4.3 rating. We ordered the fried cheese and it was phenomenal. The steak sub had what appeared to be a single slice of "Steak Um", a bunch of cheese, a little lettuce and 2 slices of tomato. The chicken sandwich had very little flavor - the report was that at least the baklava had more flavor that the sandwich. The pita with pork was ok... When we walked in there was a wonderful smell of garlic, but apparently that was coming from the barbershop next door, or they walked the chicken past the garlic cloves. That was the food... The service, well...let's just say, the food was better than the service. Don't get me wrong...they were sweet people for sure. I would seriously not try this place again...unfortunately. I love mom and pop places. read more

Family friendly. Have tried numerous dishes, all wonderful. The homemade chocolate moose cake is a must have! Service is prompt and the owners are always welcoming. read more

It's a small restaurant but it was delicious! We had a small pizza and a salad and fries . Everything was fresh ! The salad was very tasty. Back to the basic good ! Definitely will be back . read more

While visiting Fredericksburg, VA we stumbled upon this unsuspecting gem. Don't let the modest building deter you, the owners have been serving up Greek food for more than 30 years! The interior is a little dated but I found it quaint, cozy and welcoming. On this particular evening the owners were there and served us . What a treat! Sophia was classy, sassy and made you feel like family. She entertained us with stories of growing up in Greece while her husband prepared our meals. She was very attentive and fast with refills. The bathroom was in the back and it seemed like you were going the wrong way or in their private area. It reminded me of a lot of local family restaurants in South America and Europe and I didn't mind. I ordered the gyro platter which came with tzatziki sauce , a Greek salad and fries. Everything was delicious and the homemade tzatziki sauce was the best I have ever had! I found the price reasonable and the portion sizes good. I told Sophia I would be visiting Athens and the islands in Greece in the fall and she proceeded to ask me about my trip , tell me I paid too much and make me promise her I would call her the next time so she can best advise me on the best deals . I loved the family atmosphere and hospitality. We had a great dining experience here. Momma Sophia and her husband are the best! read more

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If you are in Fredericksburg, Virginia, looking for Greek/Italian food and you find yourself in the Parthenon restaurant the first thing you should do is get up and leave Last night my wife and I were anxious for Greek food and made the mistake of going to the Parthenon restaurant We ordered a Greek salad to share and a pork Slovakia dinner to share in both cases the olives peppers were on strike because they weren't there We paid excessive amount for a dish of iceberg lettuce In the case of the pork souvlaki, there were six 1/2 inch cubes of meat and more iceberg lettuce We travel the US and we travel the world and we know a good restaurant when we see one and we know a horrible restaurant where we see one and the Parthenon was horrible Don't waste your time don't waste your money a couple blocks away to Carrabba's and get a good time meal for reasonable price We swore to each other that it would be the last time we pay $60 for two dishes of iceberg lettuce Disappointed in Fredericksburg at Parthenon George and Phyllis C read more

Parthenon was delicious! Sometimes Greek food can be hit or miss and this restaurant was definitely a hit. It seemed like the two people running the restaurant were an old married couple. They were super sweet and were extremely attentive to what we needed including extra plates or silverware. We got the spanakopita for an appetizer and split mousaka (eggplant and potatoes with ground beef in a bed of sauce). We also got the baklava which was one of the best bakalava's I've ever had. Highly recommend! read more

Parthenon Restaurant - Mousaka and Spanakopita - Greek Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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After seeing so many positive reviews, we decided to give this place a try. As soon as you walk in you have an immediate feeling you stepped into the set of "Big Fat Greek Wedding"! Family run business and soon you are made to feel like one of them. Sophia talked to us for quite awhile about how she came to open the restaurant 40 years ago! So we both decided to order the gyro platter. We took some baklava to go! Let's just say we will be back! Oh, will probably order the pizza too cause that looked and smelled wonderful! read more

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After seeing so many positive reviews, I decided to give this place a try. The atmosphere: This place is super cozy! It feels like going are stepping into someones home and has a ton of character. I was greeted by who I imagine was the owner from others reviews. She was very friendly and welcoming. There are a few tables inside for dining in. Food: I ordered the chicken souvlaki pita and tzaziki with pita. The tzaziki was fresh with delicious pita bread. I would highly recommend this item as a starter! I used some extra to drizzle on the pita sandwich and I wasn't disappointed! The sandwich had a good amount of chicken on it well seasoned as well as some lettuce, tomato and feta. It was solid and I'd grab it again! Pricing: very fair! I think both items weee around $13 before tip. Ordering/pickup/parking: I attempted to order online but didn't see anywhere that I was family with ordering from (also wasn't on the big platforms) so I called to pickup. Parking was relatively easy on a side street across from the restaurant. I'm not sure how busy this area usually is, but there is a shopping center close by if you needed to park. read more

Went there quite awhile ago, and it seemed like everything was out of the jar, not homemade. Very disappointing. Never went back.

I went here after doing a search for Greek restaurants. I ordered my food to go. It was delicious. I had the spanakopita Greek salad and gyro platter. Of course a slice of baklava. All were very good. It looks like it is a place run by a family. That is always a nice thing. A nice touch. Thank you. read more

A hidden gem, food was great, owning couple wonderful host, so much to look at and reflect on, go!

I have been coming here since I was a child, and I still love this place. When I was a kid I used to call it "The Cozy Place" and that's still what I call it! I love the family that runs it, the service is great and welcoming, and the food is delicious! Don't miss trying this place at least once! read more

Parthenon Restaurant - Greek coffee - Greek Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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My husband and I have lived in the area for about 8 months, give or take. We went to the Giant grocery store off of Route 1 the other day for the first time. It was pouring down raining, but we passed the Parthenon Restaurant, which was closed and yet it still caught my eye. I'm a sucker for cute little 'ma and pa restaurants', or what some might call a 'little hole in the wall'. The place looked darling to me. When we returned from the grocery store, I immediately googled it. Why is the little restaurant not getting the light that it deserves? How could I have not read about it during my searches for great restaurants in the area? This place is adorable, charming and the food is fantastic! It's Friday night and my first choice for dinner tonight. I couldn't wait to get off work and try it out. My husband and I got there and we were seated at a booth in front of the windows. Little lace curtains hang on the windows and artificial flowers are in a vase on the table. Looking outside through the windows are Greek sculptures and art. The place is super small, but so cozy and inviting. Behind the bar area doing the cooking, was a senior gentleman, who I assume to be the owner, Emmanuel Psaras. And on the floor serving up beverages to another table of patrons was a senior woman, who I assume to be his wife Sophia. There were 2 other gentleman helping out. The young girl who seated us, I take it was possibly a granddaughter. You could just tell this was a family run business; family pictures are to your right when you first enter the dining room. The place is clean and we were immediately immersed in the delicious aromas radiating through the air. Our first meal, and I can already tell that this will become one of my regular eatery's. Yes, a lot of the food (like the meats and the pita bread) are quite possibly made earlier in the day and reheated, but it doesn't take away from the flavors at all. My husband and I split everything, but our beverages. We both ordered an unsweetened iced tea, which is fresh brewed in house. It is served with a lemon, and on the table, there are sugar and artificial sweeteners available. For our appetizer, we originally had planned to order the saganaki, which is an imported cheese that literally comes to your table on fire! However, after seeing the tzatziki meatballs on the menu, we opted to go with those. We were not disappointed! For our entree, we split the Chicken Souvlaki Platter for $12.95, which comes with fries and a side salad. We ended the meal with homemade Baklava for dessert. Everything was so fresh and delicious! We couldn't have enjoyed dinner more! Greek music was playing over the speakers and Sophia, was dancing about. My husband, who has visited and eaten in Greece years ago, said that it has the feel of being in a true Grecian restaurant in the middle of Greece. It takes a lot to impress him, and he was impressed. That alone says so much. While dining, we noticed that the booth next to us ordered pizza and we undoubtedly MUST try that next time. I want to try it all! Pay no mind to the naysayers, this place is fantastic! read more

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Might have been good 25 years ago - but not any good now. Limited / poor table service - no water, no one checked if you need anything (or like it?) -and credit card processing unit did not work - so I had to pay cash. My advice skip this place. It is living off the past. read more

My family and I decided to try this place mostly because of its proximity to where we were before; and yes the quintessential Greek decor, very warm and inviting couple, and home cooking were something we all looked to have. The Mythos beer I ordered came in a frosty mug (++ because I was so thirsty) and the salads came out quickly. Not much to write about--a nice chilled tomato, onion slice and lettuce with a light dressing. My mom order a gyro which didn't come with the salad; of course my wife offered to share and asked for a bowl. Waitress offered to get her a salad (we thought on the house, but $3 something charge appeared on the bill--our fault for mistaking upselling for kindness). My daughter and I ordered the pork souvlaki platter. My wife ordered the eggplant parm. Gyro and souvlaki were both dry--so we asked for some Tzatziki on the side--which came with a smile and and an explanation that it doesn't traditionally come with it--well, I wouldn't need it if it wasn't overcooked, dry and sprinkled with dry feta. The Gyro only came with a tiny dollop of the sauce--and then we all got a $1/each upcharge for the extra sauce. Eggplant was just okay. $85 before tip for 4 people with 2 people having tap water, and $10 of that in beverages. All in all, I would have loved to give this place a ravingly great review, but I'm just going to say "OK". Sorry Parthenon! I'm sure other items are better. read more

Back at Parthenon loving my lunch. Light meal but taking home pizza. Don't forget to support your small businesses! We don't ever want to lose you! read more

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It pains me to write a bad review about this place since the owner and his wife are such a sweet couple but I've got to be honest. We arrived mid- week around lunchtime and no one else was in the restaurant. I ordered a Greek salad with gyro meat and an appetizer of stuffed grape leaves and my wife ordered moussaka. The salad and grape leaves were meh. They both lacked any flavor and I could have easily made the salad at home. I didn't even bother finishing the salad. The moussaka was put in the microwave and not fresh at all. The top was very spongy and had the taste of powdered mashed potatoes. We've eaten at many Greek restaurants and this ranks near the bottom. Pass. read more

I've been craving Greek food and living in FXBG I pass this place often. Unfortunately there is nothing remarkable about this place. To be fair we stopped in for lunch and we are in the times of COVID so I understand if restaurants aren't creating excellent dishes and pushing lots of food. I had a beef/lamb platter and my wife had the pork, both dishes were a bit dry, but still tasty. I believe this place is known for their Pizza so we will try it again and see if the pie is as good as some of the other reviews are saying. read more

How have I never been here! Oh my, the pizza and the nostalgic homey atmosphere. The owners were also very sweet. We also had a Greek beer and it was served with a frozen mug. Ordered the Greek salad and a pizza with sausage peppers and onions. Soooo good! This will be my "go to" from now on. I also can't wait to try their traditional Greek dishes next time read more

Parthenon Restaurant - Greek Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

This little restaurant is the place to be. It's a cozy little time capsule. The couple that own and run the restaurant are so very sweet. My husband was told the pizza was the best here. That person did not lie!!! The pizza was made with love! It was so picture perfect that we did not take pictures. The crust was crispy all over, not one bit soggy and held the toppings. This is now his #1 pizza spot in Fredericksburg! I had the stuffed cabbage rolls with a house salad and garlic bread. It was so heavenly and aromatic! The spices and love that she put into these rolls reminded me of being at my favorite aunts house when I was a kid. I cannot wait to comeback!! read more

The food is excellent. I worked there almost 50 years ago and the food only got better under the Psaras family. Good food, good service, good times. Money well spent. read more

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with a friend today at Parthenon. I chose the restaurant based on other reviews. A small, family owned Greek Restaurant was so appealing to both of us. We wanted a low key atmosphere to allow us to visit. Food was great, service was excellent and the owners were so warm & welcoming. I ordered dinner to take home, since I was so pleased with our experience. read more

The best Gyro on the planet- Sophie is the best. Her daughters have a bakery 2 doors down and the deserts are as amazing as the food. My wife tries something new every time and every time she is amazed. If you don't want the best Gyro you ever had- try the Greek Pizza. The Parthenon has the best pizza in Fredericksburg for sure- and it's the only place to get the Greek Pizza. AND this is the only place around that COOKS their Gyro meat on the vertical spit ( i guess they could but it frozen like everyone else by Sophie says NO) . It is a small and cozy place that feels like home so crowds and waits are a possibility during peak hours. Eat here you won't regret it. Still the best there is- as everything else turns into fast food chains this remains the best real food in Fredericksburg read more

Absolutely wonderful authentic Greek diner. Ms. Sophia was full of charm and was one of the most personable people that I've ever met. She was warm and welcoming. She kept us entertained with her stories, she made sure we had everything we needed and her love and care for her business and the customers was very apparent. She treated us like we were regulars, even though this was our first visit. My mom was visiting from Georgia and had never had Greek food. We stopped in on a whim and we were very pleased with the food, the service and the atmosphere. The dolmades, the mousaka and the baklava were absolutely amazing. Stop by and give them your business. You're won't be disappointed. read more

I'd rather go to a fast food restaurant. Worst, overpriced gyro I've ever had. A few small chunks of meat (which were actually good) on top of lettuce and tomato chunks, wrapped in dry pita bread. Completely misadvertised, pitiful and unauthentic. Also got a gyro with no pita, and was charged the same amount, with no additional meat or vegetables. read more

Parthenon Restaurant - Gyro sandwich w/ no pita - Greek Near Me - Fredericksburg, Virginia

I just discovered this little gem today. The atmosphere is a small family owned restaurant. Greek American. Very low key. I had the meatball soup and gyro. Both were fantastic. The meatball soup had dill and onion, which gave it a rich flavor. I'll be back. read more

Try the Sophia's sampler platter. She'll make it and bring it to you! The spanakopita are great, too.

If you want a great mom & pop Greek restaurant, look no further. When you walk in the owners make you feel like family. Some reviews have criticized the decor, but it's all apart of its charm. It tells me that I am in the right place. I have never had a bad meal, or bad service. I have never had anything that tasted or looked microwaved. Everything tastes fresh & homemade. Oh, & the desserts made by the owners' daughter who owns the bakery next door are outstanding! The lemon cake melts in your mouth. The only issue I have is trying to save enough room in my stomach for dessert. read more

Consistent great food and service that keeps us coming back. No big box delivery here, a mom and pop mission at its finest.

Authentic Greek food and wonderful welcoming owners. Have visited multiple times and never disappointed.