Dionysos Zonar's

My recent dining experience was truly memorable, particularly due to the stunning Acropolis view. The panoramic vista provided an exceptional backdrop to an already enjoyable evening. Furthermore, the culinary offerings were of a consistently high standard, with fresh ingredients and expertly prepared dishes. The presentation of each plate demonstrated a clear dedication to detail and visual appeal. The service provided by the staff was undeniably professional and attentive throughout the entire meal. Their knowledge of the menu and wine pairings was impressive, adding to the overall experience. The combination of these elements resulted in a truly exceptional dining experience, I highly recommend it.

Dining with a View of the Acropolis If you want to enjoy a meal with a stunning view of the Acropolis, this is definitely the place. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed, and the terrace is perfectly arranged for a memorable evening with one of the best views in Athens. However, compared to the view, the restaurant is quite expensive for the quality of food it offers. Like many rooftop spots in Athens, you’re paying mostly for the view rather than the dishes themselves. The ribs were a bit dry and lacked flavor — I had to add salt and spices to bring them to a more enjoyable level. The burrata salad was rather disappointing: it consisted mostly of chopped cherry tomatoes and what seemed to be a local version of burrata cheese. Typically, when burrata is cut, the creamy center should flow out — here, it did not. The eggplant was crispy but not particularly flavorful. The wine list is extensive, though the prices are on the higher side. Service was polite and professional throughout. In summary, this is a place where you pay for the location and the breathtaking view rather than for exceptional food. Beautiful setting — but the dishes don’t quite match the price level.

This place is beautiful inside and outside. With a million dollar view from there three story terrace. The inside is just as lovely but, you came for the view. Service was a 10 for our group of 6 and they even brought over heated lamps to keep us cozy as it got cooler at night. I had the Sole with fresh veggies and a light sauce. It was absolutely wonderful. We had a range of samplers from their baked feta, to stuffed grape leaves, fried zucchini. All stellar. Additionally, I tried my friends mushroom risotto and the moussaka. Sooo good. We loved everything about dinner. They have a notable wine list and can easily answer questions and make recommendations which they did for our group.

I reserved three months in advance for christmas day. It was only possible via phone - and I arrived and they had no reservation under my name. Is very annoying. They have to up their game, this is unacceptable. They offered me to sit outside which worked because of the heater and because luckily it was a beautiful day. The view is stunning. The food was good, but nowhere near fine dining. The beef fillet was really to the point, tasty and exactly right spice. The vegetables and potatoes were ok. More like in a very simple restaurant. Nothing special overall, but at a very high price. My waiter was friendly. If you really like the view and you don't mind the expensive prices, is probably the best angle to see the acropolis.

The environment is great.I order 2 Cappuccino and 1 Chocolate milk for my son and it costed €21 in total.I think it's quite expensive but the toilet there is clean. Um...I see there are a lot of comments about the tips.When I choose to pay by card, there will be a selection of tips and the most is about 25%,and then 15% or other amount but there's also 'No,thanks'.I choose that selection and finish the payment by meself with the payment machine.I can see that the staff is a little bit disappointed but I can understand.Who don't want to earn more for life? However,I still said bye to them. I hope people can be respectful to the others. I must siad the Cappuccino taste good and the view is pretty good.

What an incredible experience at Zonar’s! From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect—the atmosphere, the service, and of course, the food. The orzo was especially outstanding—cooked to perfection, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was incredible, and the whole evening felt like a special occasion. The elegant setting adds so much to the experience, making it the perfect place to relax, enjoy, and soak in a bit of Athenian history with modern flair.

I tried to calm down before writing this, but here’s my honest review of this OVERRATED restaurant. Terrible service. Rude staff. Hands down the worst dinner of our 10-day trip in this otherwise wonderful country. Yes, the staff were suited up like James Bond… but served like a comedian. We ordered appetizers and mains, and instead of pacing it out, the waiter just piled everything onto our tiny table—like it was a buffet at a student dorm. Then one male staff member leaned over and muttered “faster! faster!” Honestly, was he talking to us, the chef, or his career prospects? Either way, not the “fine dining” energy they claim to offer. And then came the water-pouring circus act. The waitress decided it was a good idea to pour water from over 20 cm above the glass, splashing it all over my hand. Not just once—she repeated this “trick” for other tables with kids either. I’m just grateful it wasn’t boiling water, otherwise, we’d be reviewing a hospital instead of a restaurant. The food? Slightly better than an airport pork gyro plate. But here you pay over €40 per meal, which makes sense—€30 is for the view, €10 is for the food. Don’t get me wrong, the chef probably tried their best, but “effort” isn’t exactly worth Michelin-star prices. Hopefully, someone out there found the “passion” in their underwhelming plates. Cocktails? We ordered them not to celebrate my birthday, but to give Zonar’s one last chance to redeem itself. Spoiler: they didn’t. The bartenders (stationed by the welcoming aisle) served drinks with all the finesse of a vending machine you could spot on the street. The view? Gorgeous. Absolutely a stunner. But we took our own selfies—no way were we trusting staff with our memories after everything else they managed to ruin. Greece gave us plenty of joy, but Zonar’s will not be on the highlight reel. Honestly, I don’t know how much Zonar’s spends on hyped-up promotions in East Asia, but maybe cut the ads and spend that money on basic staff training and an interview process that weeds out people who think fine dining means “spill water dramatically and tell customers to hurry up.” Thanks for reading - Save your money, enjoy the view elsewhere.

Our favorite dinner in Athens! We are gluten free and they were very knowledgeable and understanding, we all had fabulous meals and gluten free bread to start. The view was incredible! We got to enjoy the sunset. And the service was perfect! Thank you for a lovely last night