Restaurant Athen in Dresden

Very tasty and cozy, we love being here, the lamb shank or mixed grill platter is simply wonderful.

Excellent cuisine!!! April 22, 2023: We ate very well again. April 13, 2024: A pan always works. November 14, 2024: It was beautiful as always.

We decided at short notice to go out for dinner on Saturday evening. Called at 7 p.m. and an effort was made to find a place. It worked, the service was very friendly and the food was also delicious.

Another delicious dinner! 😊 We always enjoy coming to the Kapouranis family. Great service, friendly hosts and a cozy restaurant.

Despite its size, a very cozy restaurant with simply well-organized service. That means that in terms of the time interval between our appearance, taking a seat and serving the salad or main course, everything went perfectly. The food itself was also very good with completely sufficient quantities, highly recommended.

Now a native Greek. You are always warmly welcomed and everyone is very accommodating. Food is always there. After the renovation some time ago it became a really nice shop.

I love this store. I love the hosts and I love the food! Just thank you for the many lovely evenings.

Heute wieder da gewesen. Das ist der Beste Grieche Dresdens! Die Familie ist ein Unikat. Der Chef kocht selbst und fragt jeden Gast ob es geschmeckt hat. Das ist Service, das ist Liebe zum Detail. Wenn Grieche, dann hier.

Very leggoorr eaten 🍽️ 👌🏻🤤 and great staff 👍🏻 gladly again.

Very tasty food, super friendly staff. The staff really stands out compared to other restaurants. I think the dining room is pretty full with chairs and tables. But I understand. You just want to get the most out of the room.

What a relaxing evening. We were guests for the first time and were thrilled by the warmth and the beautiful ambience. Everything well maintained and clean. The service was friendly, quick and considerate. The food was simply fantastic and special requests were no problem. We'd love to come back.

Great food with nice service...we always come back when we are in Dresden

As always, excellent, friendly and very accommodating, always recommended.

Super warm welcome, super delicious food! no long wait, everything was great!

Stopped here spontaneously. Very comfortable, you can also sit outside in the garden. Menu very extensive. I can only recommend a visit to the Greek restaurant "Athens".

Great restaurant, very friendly staff, very tasty food, very clean, great ambience, definitely recommended!! Holidaymakers from Goslar

It's been a long time since I've been there and I love it more every time! It was like coming home for me. The welcome from the Kapouranis family, the warmth and joy of the team at work - a dream! Of course, the food was fabulous as always. If Greek in Dresden, then Athens! Many thanks to the entire team for the lovely evening and see you soon. 👋🏻

Simply great, fast, tasty and very friendly. Thanks

The food was very tasty and the staff were friendly. It is recommended to reserve a table, but it still worked out with the seats when we spontaneously wanted to go out for something to eat.

One of our favorite Greeks when we are in Dresden. Very nice service staff and very tasty food. We would love to come back 😁

A very good restaurant, I can only recommend it.

The food was outstanding, the service exemplary, and the atmosphere was holiday-ready. Highly recommended!

We were in Athens in August '24 and were very impressed. Friendly staff and the food was freshly prepared and tasted excellent!!!

Completely overpriced, arrogant woman jumping around in there. Probably the boss. The coconut sundae that is on the menu is served without coconut. When you ask, you get the stupid answer that there is currently no coconut available anywhere in Germany. And the typical Greek taste is also missing from the mini portions. Wasted money. Never again. Zero points if that were possible. I give the one mandatory point that you have to give here for the sometimes nice waiters. Those were the days when the first Greek restaurants opened in Dresden. Sometimes you were already full of salad. Today you get some grated carrots, an iceberg lettuce leaf and a slice of cucumber and tomato. Nothing learned from the pandemic...

We were there for the first time, everything was very tasty, friendly and fast service, great!

Very good food, super friendly. Didn't have to wait long, prices are good.

Delicious food, friendly service. Always my pleasure. And there is Duckstein🍻👍

Had a very tasty dinner there, would love to go again!

As always, super delicious. 😋😋😋and very nice service. I'd love to come back.

Delicious food, nice service (except the request for a 2 ouzo, which was answered in the affirmative but not brought)

Very very tasty. Have been here twice now. Service very fast, sometimes too fast. Enjoy the starter and then the main course will be served... The dishes are well prepared, so try them at least once.

Delicious as always. Service and friendliness are also excellent! The only small point of criticism: the guest only finds out when paying that only EC cards are accepted. That was different and is no longer up to date...

The best Greek restaurant in Dresden!

I was just in front of the building

Very friendly staff and delicious food, but don't forget to order in advance.

Very delicious flavors, pleasant service

The food was very tasty and the atmosphere was also very pleasant. We celebrated our birthday there and also made reservations. The only annoying thing was that we were rudely asked by a guest (with an infant) to clear the table because we would have been waiting for half an hour. A no go, in my opinion. The table was NOT designated so that it would be reserved afterwards, and being chased up like that (you couldn't even drink in peace) was really annoying in my opinion and unfortunately it didn't end the evening well.

It was a very nice evening and I have nothing to complain about 😉. We had the lamb shanks, which are always delicious. There really isn't much room for improvement in terms of price, especially when it comes to drinks, until we have to stop visiting regularly....

We have been here several times and always very satisfied. The service is attentive and friendly. All starters and main courses tried were tasteful. The lamb shank with beans is particularly recommended.

Relative to other Greek restaurants here in Dresden, and the food quality was sub standard - orange juice, the Greek sauce, rice, fish, prawns and even the calamari. The service and feedback wasn’t cordial. The atmosphere is great and is quite spacious.

We were impressed by the friendliness, the attention and the family atmosphere. Our respect for this entrepreneurial family

Food was okay, but not quite to my taste. Otherwise everything was super good.

Edit (2024-05-04) after noticing owner's response: My boyfriend wanted to rewrite my edit/response to the owner's response as he remembers how offended I was by how we were being treated and feels there were some things needing clarification: Seeing the owner's response pinning it on us supposedly telling them "We will maybe come" leaves a strange aftertaste. 1.: Us calling (pretty late, point given) to ask for a free table (=reservation, anyone?) and, after being told "be here after 20:30, we will have free tables by then", telling them we will come and then showing up a little before 20:30 to me doesn't seem like an ambiguous "we will maybe come". In the end, we might not have had a reservation, but whose fault that is after explicitly being told to just "be here after 20:30" doesn't seem as clear as the owner's response aims to make it look like. 2.: The owner doesn't challenge our account of us being there, being told by them that "the customers over there are paying now, so this will be your table" and after waiting for some time (10 to 15 min as of my recollection) new guests showing up and seeing them instantly being led to the table that we were told to be seated at. We waited a little more after that and after talking to them about this situation we were told "They called earlier than you did." In the end, no one can prove anything anymore (and probably couldn't have done so back then). The initial situation could have just been explained away by a simple misunderstanding on either end. Not noticing that something went wrong, trying to wait it out by ignoring us after telling us to wait, heartily greeting and seating other people arriving 10-15 minutes later than us at the exact table we were told to be seated at, arguing (3 people going at us two in broken English and German) that these people just "called earlier" and they can't magic free tables into existence, and then trying to shift the blame for the reason this review came into existence on us doesn't make it look very professional. This review might not really help anyone, but being gaslighted and portrayed as being too stupid to make a reservation hits differently. There might be one takeaway: Just make sure to make it unmistakably clear to them that you want to make a reservation or you might get disappointed. I’m certain they will have learned how to treat their guests with respect by now. Original text/review (until 2024-05-04) before owner's response: Have been there before, and the food was quite delicious. But the recent experience with them made it clear of their pretty ambiguous reservation system. They give you a time (“FROM xx:xx hours”) to show up for your dinner, you arrive there at xx:xx hour, and keeps you waiting for ~ half an hour in front of the bar, like statues. And watch other customers arriving and getting their seats for their dinner where you were told will be seated when the current customer leaves. When bringing the situation into attention to the manager, also be prepared to listen to their staffs defend “We said the table will be free FROM xx:xx, so you need to wait”. Got offered for two shots of drink though, as a compensation but the whole situation is definitely not pleasant. Had to leave the place after waiting and getting argued with the staffs, and will never visit here again.

Always my pleasure. Very tasty and very good food. Very friendly service.😊

We are now regular guests here with our small child. We feel super comfortable every time we visit and are warmly looked after. Our little one is allowed behind the bar and even gets lots of lovingly prepared treats on the house. Everyone takes very good care of him and is happy about him. You are very welcome here with a small child. Of course the food tastes very good. A very clear recommendation! 😊

There is no better Greek restaurant in Dresden!

Very good and highly recommended. Was once an alternative to the actual Greek tribe. We'll definitely come back 👍

Nice restaurant and definitely worth a visit

Nice restaurant, super great and friendly staff! Absolute favorite in Dresden.

Our best Greek restaurant, very good food, great service. When you open the door, someone is immediately there to give you a friendly welcome. This hospitality is unbeatable in Dresden.

Great food, great ambience, friendly staff. Is recommended.

It's a nice restaurant, food is very good. The staff is quick and friendly. The boss greets you personally and is very nice

Our favorite restaurant when it comes to Greek food. Very nice and attentive service, food is delicious and high quality. Great ambience. We love coming here. Keep it up! 😍

Very tasty Greek restaurant. We sat outside on the terrace in pleasantly warm temperatures. The service was very good, quick, and the food was there in 20 minutes, even though the restaurant seemed pretty busy. Great. The taste was also perfect, the lamb fillet and the steaks on the grill were very tender, to the point. We would love to come back 👍

Food and ambience top. Unfortunately there was only an ouzo to greet us, which I personally think is a shame. Times are probably changing. Nevertheless, I think it's one of the most beautiful Greek restaurants in Dresden in terms of ambience.

Very tasty food, friendly service, very nice rooms. Gladly again.

I love it! It is an absolute MUST visit this restaurant! 🤭 The staff is so friendly and accommodating. You rarely see that these days. You feel welcome and comfortable as soon as you enter the restaurant. When we said goodbye they even shook our hands. We were very happy about this because it has unfortunately become a rarity these days. Although for us it is a great form of politeness. The food is so delicious that even though you're full, you keep eating and can't stop. 😋 We were deeply sorry that we couldn't leave a tip via EC card for this great service. We'll definitely be back and definitely tip with cash! Thank you for the lovely evening. 🫶

Everything was great, attentive, friendly staff, great offer. We can happily recommend it. Would love to come back.

Perfect service, food delicious as always, always happy. """""

Very great restaurant 😌 Service very nice and friendly, food is also very tasty 😊 Recommended 👍

As always, we were greeted warmly and of course the food was, as always, delicious. We always enjoy coming here and the price-performance ratio is also right. Super nice staff😊

Price/performance is no longer okay. The food was more like a canteen than a restaurant. It's actually a shame because we always enjoyed coming here in large groups.

Very good food. Very nice staff. Always my pleasure

Very nice atmosphere if you like Greek cuisine and German cuisine. Super nice and fast service! Highly recommended, also very nice for family celebrations.

Very committed team and very good food

Tasty food, large portions. Class service

Very good and tasty food. Plus large portions that definitely fill you up. The price is absolutely right for this quality. Very nice and quick service too. Again and again.

WE LOVE YOU 🥰🥰🥰There is nothing better than being your guest. Greetings Susi

Maybe the best Greek restaurant in Dresden. Everything is very personal. The owner family attaches great importance to greeting guests with a handshake. The food is very tasty and the prices are moderate. Even if it is very busy, the waiting time is okay. Conclusion: You definitely can't go wrong with a visit to the restaurant. Fullest recommendation. Always my pleasure!

A celebration today ran as professionally and smoothly as many dinners in the past and hopefully in the future. It was beautiful, thank you very much.

Everything was great all around, four of us were there yesterday...and we keep coming back

Unfortunately I have to give it 4 stars because we found ants on the ice cream menu

It was quite okay. Unfortunately, we were only given a two-hour window in the restaurant.

Often visited after funeral services, as it is directly opposite the cemetery. Food tastes good, value for money is right. Lots of staff who are constantly looking after you. The furnishings were chic, although a bit dark, but it was well heated. Ergo recommended! ;-)

Food very tasty but unfortunately dry. Delicious drinks. Nice staff and nice facility. However, a little more expensive.

We always come to eat on June 1st and on our birthdays for a few years now. Due to Corona we ordered and picked up. Now we can finally come back and it's like always. Delicious, friendly and very nice with you. We will come back and continue to order from you. Best regards Schnettker/Lehmann family 😊

Schönes griechisches Restaurant.

Leckeres Essen und griechisches Bier fast wie im Urlaub. Sehr nettes und freundliches Personal obwohl es sehr gut besucht war. Gerne kommen wir wieder

Essen ist sehr lecker, die Auswahl ist groß und das Personal sehr freundlich. Einzig die Parkplätze sind sehr rar

Immer sehr herzlich und super Essen!

Gutes Essen, kann man wieder kommen!

War alles prima bis auf die Chefin die vor den Gästen ihr Personal anschreit, weil sie einen Fehler gemacht haben! Das ist ein absolutes noGo in der Gastro! Das ganze Restaurant konnte es hören.

Sehr schönes Restaurant mit flotter und höflicher Bedienung. Das Essen sehr lecker und zu einem angemessenen Preis. Einziger Kritikpunkt sind die Getränkepreise: als Beispiel die 0,5l Flasche Retsina mit Kronkorken (die typische Discounter-Größe für 1,19€) kostet 12,60€! Ansonsten war es trotzdem ein sehr schöner Abend.

Immer wieder gerne. Servicekräfte sind immer freundlich und am Gast interessiert, auch im größten Trubel freundlich. Essen schmeckt uns sehr gut. Preis/ Leistung Supi.

Immer ein Highlight dort einzukehren.

Sehr freundliches und flinkes Personal keine langen Wartezeiten auf das Essen, obwohl sehr hohes Gästeaufkommen die Speisen waren vorzüglich und ansprechend angerichtet Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt Hier erlebt man griechische Gastfreundschaft es empfiehlt sich, vorher zu reservieren Wir kommen wieder!!

Schmackhaftes Essen und sehr schnelle und nette Bedienung

Sehr schönes und gemütliches Restaurant, indem man sich immer wieder wohl fühlt, mit super freundlichem Personal. Eine umfangreiche Karte, bei der alles schmeckt (was in den letzten Jahren probiert wurde). Wir gehen immer wieder gerne!

Gutes griechisches Restaurant mit einer umfangreichen Speisekarte. Gerichte sind hochwertig gemacht und auch in Details gut. Die Inneneinrichtung ist nüchtern und modern-isch. Sehr viele frische Blumensträuße sind optisch nett, aber sie senden soviel Duftstoffe ab, dass ich beim Essen gestört wurde. Der Service war kompetent und schnell und hat ein gutes Trinkgeld bekommen. Da gehen wir wieder hin.

Service war gut. Essen war ok. Leider war aber permanent im ganzen Restaurant ein unangenehmer Geruch.

Ausgezeichnetes Essen, toller und sehr zügiger Service. Sehr gutes Angebot, auch preislich, zum Mittagstisch. Wirklich empfehlenswert !

Leckeres Essen, gutes Preis Leistungs Verhältnis, schnelle und nette Bedienung, gerne wieder einmal. Tipp: unbedingt Tisch reservieren!

Tolles Restaurant, mit freundlicher Bedienung und leckerem Essen

Netter Empfang,tolles Ambiente schmackhaftes essen gemütlich

Essen war wie immer super lecker. Waren da schon dreimal und zweimal haben wir essen mitgenommen. Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Würde ich immer wieder weiterempfehlen. Kommen sehr gerne wieder.

War ziemlich laut... Aber halt will das Essen schmeckt und die Bedienung lustig. Klar sind dann da Menschen.

Sehr schönes Restaurant, freundliche Bedienung und das Essen ist sehr gut. Es wird sehr schnell bedient und auf das Essen muss man auch nicht lange warten. Wir waren schon mehrmals Essen und haben auch Essen abgeholt und zu Hause gegessen. Alles funktioniert bestens.

Sehr gutes Restaurant, Service,Ambiente,Qualität der Speisen Alles top….klare Empfehlung…

Nettes griechisches Restaurant mit super freundlichen Service. Essen schmeckt super. Das Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis stimmt auch. Das man allerdings Tzatziki extra bestellen und mit fast 5 € bezahlen muss, stößt bitter auf. Schade!?!

Gerichte reichlich, sehr gut im Geschmack ! Trotz hoher Gästezahlen, schnelle Bedienung!