Pharaoh

Came in with high expectations given the hype and the Michelin Bib Gourmand nod, but left pretty underwhelmed. Some dishes were genuinely good. The onion & chestnut stew was comforting and well balanced, the bonito crudo was fresh and nicely handled, and the slow-cooked lamb was enjoyable, although it really needed more seasoning to lift it. The octopus, however, was very lacklustre, served with what was essentially tartare sauce, which felt like a strange and uninspired pairing that did nothing for the dish. Where it really fell apart was the steak, which is hard to overlook given the pricing and positioning. The restaurant heavily promotes charcoal cooking, yet steaks and some other items are cooked on an electric grill, which honestly makes no sense when there’s a full wood-fired pizza oven sitting right there in the kitchen. Any competent chef could easily turn out an excellent steak using cast iron over a wood-fired oven. As a result, our €41 steak was poorly rendered, quite chewy, and clearly from a young yearling cut that lacked depth and texture. For that price point, it was a major miss. On the positives, the wine list is excellent and the atmosphere is lively and buzzing. Overall, the food didn’t live up to the claims or the Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation, which was surprising. I’d go back for the wine and atmosphere, but not for the food.

Sensational food, every dish was a bomb of flavours. What I liked is that it’s still local Greek dishes but with a twist of modern and elegant. The dolmades melted in my mouth. The chickpeas were so good that we ended up ordering a second portion. And the slowcooked beef on top of Greek pasta was a standout classic. We paid around 90€ for two which is expensive for Athens but a bargain compared to some other European capitals. Staff were ok, nothing special, perhaps because we spoke English. Service was ok, not too quick; it felt like they have a concept of service a dish at a time. We would have preferred having all the dishes at once. Atmosphere is very young and vibrant as there is a DJ in the restaurant and the music is pretty loud. You don’t come here for a full on conversation. Overall the food was stunning and I think this restaurant could get a Michelin star soon.

We chose to sit at the kitchen bar, and it turned out to be the best seat in the house. Watching the team prepare the food was absolutely mesmerizing. I could sit there for ever. You can see how much they truly enjoy what they do — they’re incredibly professional and bring such amazing energy to everything. It was pure pleasure from start to finish. Every single thing we ate was wonderful, the atmosphere was cool, the DJ was great, and everything was simply excellent. One of the best "value for money " places in the world — and definitely in Athens. We will definitely, definitely, definitely come back. What a joy!

I wanted so much time to visit the restaurant, the atmosphere was great, nice crowd. The food was amazing all plates we tried was tasty. The service were good, fast, smily, and new everything about the food. Last night It was a participation with a cocktail bar where they had 4 cocktails only for the day. The cocktails wasn't good at all! Average in taste, presentation and quantity. Their own cocktails were much much better. *Regarding the food was 5 stars the cocktails were 2 stars thats the reason of 4 stars in food.

Such nice atmosphere, good vibes and thoughtful interior. Live DJ, and even though the music was loud, you could still have a conversation. The service was very helping, nice and in a good mood. The food selection as well as the wine were delicious. Will definitely come back when in Athens.

We saved this restaurant for our last night in Athens and it was definitely the best decision to end the trip on a high note. The food was absolutely amazing, and the wine selection was even better. The atmosphere was so charming, and every single detail was on point. The staff were kind and friendly throughout. I honestly wish I lived in Athens just so I could go there more often and eat those unbelievably delicious langoustines and no words for the galaktompoureko mmmmmm (I hope I spelled it right, photo attached x)!!! Sitting at the counter is a must but if you’re by the fire side, be ready to get roasted. Still, it’s all part of the experience :)

The music was too loud and the waiters were very pushy until we ordered. They even asked us three times if we had finished, while our plates were still full. The plates were so small it was uncomfortable to eat, and the whole experience felt stressful. The food was just average, simple, but not tasty or authentic. Everything was too oily, the keftedes were chewy, and both the kokoras and pasta were overcooked. You can eat much better in any good tavern on the islands. The only highlight was the galaktoboureko, which was excellent — a sweet ending to an otherwise disappointing meal.

I really get the hype. Is trendy, the service is good, the food is tasty and the music is on point. Quite big portions and fusion Greek food. A bit spenny for Greece I have to say..other than that is great, go!