Fine Mess Smokehouse

A world-class experience. We did the tasting menu at the suggestion of our excellent waiter and were rewarded with an over-abundance of some incredible food. The fois gras soup starter was unforgettable, as was the Wagyu tartare cannolis, the smoked cod, the short ribs (so good that it overshadowed the brisket, which I went there for), and the cocoa choux dessert. The other dishes were awesome in their own rights. Wine selection was excellent, and the bartender made a custom Old Fashioned that was sublime. Worthy of more than simply being on the Michelin Guide, in my opinion. It is a decadent, excessive meal, fair warning - but I wouldn't go to Athens without trying Chef Kaperda's food again.

My wife and I visited Fine Mess for the first time a month ago and had a great time. We ordered the tasting menu and despite the relatively short notice, they were able to accommodate my vegetarian wife. Some of the pics are the vegetarian dishes she was served in lieu of the meat dishes. Each dish was so interesting while being still acknowledging the Texas bbq influence. I especially enjoyed the house hot honey chicken, house cured ham, and short rib dishes. This was our first time trying a tasting menu and while we didn't like everything, we were even impressed with those dishes. It's a weird experience tasting something that you know you don't care for but still appreciate. I felt that was a testament to the skill of the chef team. Finally, special shout out to our server. I wish I could remember his name, because he was excellent and really elevated the overall experience. Knowledgeable, personable, and very helpful (we needed to move tables mid-meal, because we sat next to the smoke room on a warm day and it got too hot for me).

An exceptional dining experience. The smoked beef was outstanding—among the finest I have encountered, particularly notable given my background in a region renowned for smoked meats. Service was polished, attentive, and consistently professional. The à la carte menu featured generous portions and well-balanced, expressive flavors. The gnocchi was exemplary, even without the pork addition. This restaurant has become an essential destination on each visit to Greece and is now a personal favorite for my wife as well.

This was our second time visiting the restaurant and it didn’t disappoint. We had the autumn tasting menu which included all of these dishes below (not the drinks). Flavors were amazing, portions were satisfying and in general it was an excellent experience. Every single dish was delicious, seasoned perfectly and had multiple textures for a complete experience. The dessert at the end stole the show, very unique and extremely tasty. Very fairly priced for what you get and I would definitely recommend that you visit. For the wine and old fashioned lovers there are also wine and old fashioned tasting menus if you want to pair with your meals that are very well priced.

I had a fun night with the tasting menu and the Old Fashioned pairing (whiskey cocktails). The food was a bit too subtle on the smoky side for me, but the dishes were beautifully arranged on the plate and tasted good. I also found out that salty crusts are not really my thing, but the whiskey cocktails were definitely the highlight! The service was incredible!

Highly recommended restaurant in Athens!! Inspired in American smokehouse tradition with a greek twist. We had the tasting menus with wine pairing. All the dishes were remarkable and the quantities very generous. Also, very friendly service and great amenities.

Perfection is the only word that can describe this wonderful Michelin-starred restaurant in Greece. We were warmly welcomed with open arms to experience their modern take on Greek and smoked cuisine at the highest level. The food was fantastic and delicious; every element was impeccably crafted. We chose the tasting menu with wine pairing, and we loved it. The portions were much larger than we expected—so much so that we were so full we could barely manage the dessert. The wines, carefully selected from America, were impressive and surprising. The price was well-aligned with the quality and quantity of food and wine we received. The staff were incredibly friendly and professional. We will definitely return when we come back to Greece one day!

Don’t let the name fool you. The Fine Mess Smokehouse is anything but. We enjoyed the autumn fine tasting and old-fashioned pairing menu. The food and cocktails were creatively designed, tasteful and beautifully presented. The servers were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. I particularly enjoyed the hot honey fried chicken, beetroot and radicchio salad, Texas toast and low and slow short rib. The old-fashioned cocktails with whiskey, bourbon or rye beautifully complimented the food. This was a lovely, fine dining fine iron experience.