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    Parthenon Restaurant

    4.3 (107 reviews)
    ModerateGreek, Mediterranean
    Closed • Closed

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    Gyro
    Sergio M.

    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.

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    Ralph H.

    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.

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    J E.

    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!

    Kelly G.

    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!

    Mousaka and Spanakopita
    Claire H.

    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!

    Michele R.

    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!

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    Owners are incredible kind and friendly- Greek salad hit every mark. Best Greek salad I have found since moving here.

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

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

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

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