Pharaoh

What can I say? This place is AMAZING… it takes some courage to open a restaurant in this ‘challenging’ neighborhood of Athens but, boy, did they do well… An industrial interior, where concrete and wood (mainly the storage of the wood for the ovens and open fire cooking) are perfectly mixed…music coming from vintage viny records…warm friendly service and then…the cooking… No gas or electricity only woodfire is used to produce amazing dishes, packed with flavors…from daily fresh local ingredients…a place not to miss when in Athens… One of the best examples that casual fine dining in Athens/Greece is on the rise… Warmly recommended!!!!

An unforgettable culinary experience! 🌟 We had an incredible dinner at Pharaoh in Athens and I can’t stop raving about it! The atmosphere is so vibrant and cool, with great music that sets the perfect vibe. But the real magic? Everything is cooked over wood fire – no gas, no electricity – just real fire and flavor! 🔥 The food was absolutely delicious – fresh, flavorful, and full of love. The vegetables and salads were bursting with taste and color, and every bite felt like it came straight from nature. You can truly taste the difference when things are cooked this way. Highly, highly recommend! This is not just a meal, it's an experience. Don’t miss it when you're in Athens!

loved the tomato salad and shrimp! The ingredients are fresh, and the woodfire cooking is fantastic. We visited on a busy Thursday evening, and the atmosphere was lively. The staff were friendly, and the house music set the perfect tone for a wonderful night! Highly recommend!

The service here is amazing. The staff is well trained and professional. If you’ve ever worked in a restaurant of this level you know how important it is that there is consistency throughout the staff, they really nail it here! The bartender was amazing so professional, the wine team knocked it out of the park and the kitchen team crushed it, a highly professional Crew all around. Thank you!

Visited for dinner and had an amazing experience. Definitely worth the Bib Gourmand nomination. The definition of value and comfort. Everything is beautifully cooked and the menu changes almost daily. There are several authentic Cretan dishes, owing to the Owner’s hometown.

Not surprising why this place was nominated as bib gourmand! We spontaneously got a table for 2 on the same day we arrived in Athen. The food is amazing, the wine selection is extraordinary and the staff was very nice, informative and helpful! The ambience is really cool and vibrant with a DJ playing vinyls. It’s a hip and modern place that comes with a legitimate price. Really recommended!!

Cool, confident, and seriously delicious Pharaoh nails that balance between laid-back and sophisticated — the kind of place where the food is thoughtfully done, but the vibe stays effortlessly cool. From the music to the energy of the staff, everything just clicks. The menu is creative and flavorful; two standouts were the meatballs (tender, deeply spiced, and full of character) and the monk’s beard salad, which was beautifully fresh and unexpectedly crispy. Whether you’re going for a full dinner or just drinks and small plates, Pharaoh delivers across the board. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to — not just for the food, but for the whole atmosphere.

I came to this restaurant without a reservation and was easily able to find a table. There isn’t really any clear signage outside and with the construction work going on around it, the entrance is easy to miss. The waiters are genuinely friendly, all wearing whatever they want, joking and laughing together. That said, the atmosphere got a little too relaxed at times. My main course arrived extremely late, the real downside to my visit. I felt forgotten for a while. Outside of that, the food was very good and the overall vibe of the place made it a nice experience. Worth visiting, especially if you’re not in a rush.