The Athena Pallas Restaurant

I had a great time eating here. The place is kind of tucked away behind most of the 23rd street restaurants so I may have missed it had I not been recommended by a friend. The atmosphere is very homey and feel-good and the food was amazing. We ordered the moussaka and the spinach pastry and were very impressed with both. Will definitely come back to try the fried cheese, octopus and assorted desserts. The staff and other customers were very friendly and it was an overall great eating experience.

It was my second time at this family friendly, but business casual vibe Greek restaurant. Good authentic Greek food. We got the hot grape leaves, but prior I had the cold ones. Both were tasty. Vibe - family dining room with a Greek decor feeling. As soon as we stepped inside it was like a warm family home vibe. Service- friendly, professional but a little bit slow due to covering all the tables during a busy Saturday night. Food - my scallops dish honestly needed a bit more rice and a bit more string beans but it was a nice light meal. The pasta is a huge portion size because my boyfriend couldn’t finish it. Parking - tight parking spaces but it’s free behind the restaurant. Overall, if you want authentic Greek food and you have some patience definitely visit them!

This place is fantastic for Mediterranean Greek food! I loved every piece of it. The food was flavorful with great portions and the service staff was superb and friendly. The place is clean and with great ambiance. Plenty parking and great location within walking distance to many hotels in area. Give it a try, absolutely fantastic. Don't be fooled as you walk in, it might be packed with people inside. 👍❤✔

The Psari Skaras was divine, fresh and cooked well. The Arni Psito was roasted to perfection, tender and succulent. Our server, Markus, was friendly and attentive, and we enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant.

This is such a lovely local place! I was very impressed by the quality and cost of the food here. This is definitely a "lunch on a budget" place where one need not compromise on portion size. The staff are also incredibly attentive and warm. We never felt "abandoned" by our server during our meal, which was served swiftly. On a personal note, I was reminded of my own local Greek restaurant back home on Long Island, *also* named Athena, and it felt so comforting to be reminded of home 260+ miles away. ❤️

This is a wonderful Greek restaurant near all the restaurants on 23rd Street. The service was a bit slow at lunch time but the quality of the food and the price easily made up for the wait. My Gyro was flavorful and the wrap itself was very soft and fresh. I highly recommend eating here.

Fried calamari was yummy here! 😋 Nice portions of fried squid 🐙 that paired well with Tzatziki sauce. I chose lamb gyro, which also goes well with tzatziki, & side of potatoes. Lamb was tasty; not dry. Only giving this spot 4 🌟 's because we were given a glass that had previous customer's lipstick still on it. 🤷‍♀️

So, I went back tonight and so glad I did. Another home run for me. I decided to order the lamb shank, I did not realize how much I enjoy lamb. I said it before and I will say it again, I love this place!!! The good is so good and the service is outstanding. They treat you like family. I absolutely love this restaurant!!!!! The food is delicious and the service was exceptional. They made us like family. Yesterday, i ordered my dinner to go and it was outstanding!!