Athenian Restaurant

I took my Sister there for her birthday, drove from Conifer to Aurora and had the best Greek food I ever had in Colorado.
The service was excellent, friendly prompt with typical Greek hospitality. We loved the soup and I had the appetizer sampler. Everything’ was outstanding just like my mom used to make when I was growing up in New York City. Moderately priced considering how labor-​intensive Greek food is, but the textures the flavors the seasoning it’s a Delight for the pallet.
Opa!

The food is delicious. The service was excellent have absolutely no complaints. It is very obvious that it is a family owned restaurant. They are very hospitable, nice, and make you feel at home. I’ve always driven past this place but was hesitant to ever try it. I have absolutely become a lifer here.

Excellent restaurant. Large portions. Reasonably price. Excellent service.
A must try.

Excellent authentic Greek food with attentive, friendly, and energetic service! Family owned and operated. The main server, Madelina, is very «East Coast» and if you can handle a little friendly banter, she is fantastic!

Ordered take out and wished we had eaten in! The place is quaint and was very lively on a Friday night! The older blonde woman working at the bar and serving was very energetic and making customers feel at home. We ordered the combo plate and it was enough for two with a side of pita bread.
The Greek salad comes with homemade dressing and the hummus tasted home made as well.
The portion sizes are large. We will definitely be back to dine in.

My family and I love this restaurant! Great family owned restaurant with great service and amazing food!

They were busy on a Friday night and the service was really really slow. We ordered a few items, the veggie pastry platter and the pork. Both were just ok, we were not impressed. We would love to come back and try the gyro and the lemon chicken though. Cute restaurant with friendly staff, they sometimes hand out shots or drinks to try.

Great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with family or friends. The staff is great and the food is excellent. The breakfast is a great deal. Plenty of food, all of which delicious. Soup made fresh daily.

This is neighborhood gem with a menu and an ambiance that can’t be beat. I really enjoyed the meal – everything from the food to the service to the overall look and feel of the restaurant made a lazy evening of not wanting to cook feel like a special occasion. I thought that the avgolemono could have been hotter (it was just barely warm and I like my soups piping hot), but that’s really my only critique. I’d really like to try some of the large platters (pricey, but a lot of food and meant to feed a larger group) for my next «special occasion.»

I placed my order which was the pasta and salad. When I tasted the pasta there was too much nutmeg in it for me, so I tried to get the waitress to take it back but she was busy. After waiting 10 minutes for her to come to the table, I had a few more bites, as I hadn’t ate anything since the night before. She said that she would let me know, and I’m thinking let me know what is she talking about to myself. Well, the owner came over and she refused to take it back and to boot was so rude I was humuliated. She was so nasty. They have no customer service what’s o ever
, You don’t treat your customers like s.t. They are ignorant. And if they keep this up they’ll lose business. They are not the only place in town. There is better out there. And she wouldn’t give me anything else n I r anything off the bill. I will NEVER go back there, and hope that people will see this revuew. Please don’t go there, the staff is horrible and the owner is a bitch
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Come hungry, because their portion sizes are huge! One plate can definitely feed 2. But the prices don’t reflect it.
I ordered the chicken kabob salad and it was loaded with perfectly cooked chicken and fresh veggies. You can split the salad between two people if it’s all you’re eating and 3 people if you’re ordering other dishes.
We also ordered the gyro plate with a side of potatoes. Again, huge portions and everything was super tasty. Loved the tzaziki sauce on the side. Super creamy.
The last plate we ordered was the Greek combo. Again, enormous portions. We had left over for days. The leftovers were great in omelettes!
My only complaint is that the food is slightly on the salty side.

It’s really no wonder why this establishment has received such glowing reviews from patrons and restaurant publications alike. The food, staff, and service are absolutely fantastic. Upon arrival you are greeted up front and welcomed as if you are family. We both ordered gyro sandwiches which were served with plentiful ingredients. No skimping on protein and the veg was fresh and lovely. The pita bread has a wonderful flavor and the fries are cooked to perfection. Even though the restaurant is little far from where we live (we just happened upon Athenian while waiting on repairs for my girlfriend’s car our near her work and couldn’t have been luckier), I’d definitely be back to visit.

Fast, friendly, and flavorful. The gyro meat has a delicious, crunchy crust on the edge that just makes it SO good! The lemony soup was simple and delicious, and came out about one minute after I ordered it, at just the right temp to dig in and warm my belly. Many, many others came in to pick up take out and if I lived near by, I’d be doing the same thing a few times a month.

This is the most wonderful Greek restaurant my husband and I have been to. The restaurant decorations are beautiful, and our food came within 10 mins or less. Our server was fantastic, quick and cheerful.
Our pita bread and hummus was AMAZING! Very hot and delicious.
I would definitely recommend this place.

In many areas of Aurora it can be difficult to find cuisine outside of Indian, Phở or burritos. Fortunately Athenian Restaurant is a refreshing break from the usual!
After Unilocaling the area (I recently moved back to Aurora) Athenian Restaurant stood out. My guy and I went on a Saturday night around 6 and were sat right away. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived, walking up to and then into the restaurant we felt as if we were suddenly submersed into another culture. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the wait staff friendly and knowledgeable.
It was our first time here so we were given some recommendations on house favorites which absolutely delivered. Saganaki — flamming cheese with pita bread. We’ve had it before in other places, you cant go wrong with it.
Next we ordered the Santorini Platter, lets just say we left full, happy and with plenty of leftovers. A bit more money than we would have preferred to spend but I think that is because the platter may have been enough for 3 or 4 people! We will be back for the cozy atmosphere, great service and delicious food!

Spent the night in Aurora due to an early flight tomorrow morning and dismayed to see there’s not much for good restaurant offerings.
We were pleasantly surprised to enjoy the food here. The service was super sweet.
We loved the flaming cheese.
We thought the chicken and rice soup was delicious. The salad had a bit too much dressing.
The gyro was fantastic. The moussaka was nice, not prepared in my favorite way, but I still enjoyed it.
The custard dessert was ok.
We had to get to-​go boxes for half our food! Very generous portions.
We then went for an hour hike at Sand Creek Regional Greenway.

Wow. Haven’t had Greek in many years and my husband was a Greek cuisine «virgin». I could not have crafted a better experience of Greek food then the one we had here.
Genuinely warm and attentive staff, very friendly atmosphere, lovely setting.
Food? If you have tastebuds and at least one brain cell then you’ll know your eating great Greek food prepared with that «Old World» tradition. My husbands had trouble stopping when it came to eating… as did I.
Happy dining!

Excellent Greek restaurant. I had a pork sandwich with spicy feta and Greek potatoes. Everything was great. The décor was pretty cool too. Highly recommended.

Opaaaaaaaaaaa! OK, I know that was a bit clichéd, but bear with me. I think once you taste the Dionysian delights on offer at Aurora’s Greek gathering place, The Athenian, you’ll see why I get so excited by the mere notion of stopping by.
If we truly are what we eat, you might be forgiven for thinking that my favorite appetizer is dip. And on that note, The Athenian has several stellar spreads for you to sample. As it turns out, one handy-​dandy platter contains not only the cool cucumber yogurt known as Tzatziki and the pan-​Mediterranean chickpea smash called Hummus, but also Chtipiti (feta cheese mixed with spicy red chili and roasted bell peppers). That last one’s a bit of a tongue-​twister, isn’t it? Not to worry — some plump rice-​stuffed grape leaves (Dolmades) possess a certain appeal — or what about a nice spinach-​stuffed filo pie (Spanakopita)? If you’re seeking something a bit, um, moister, they often have the tangy, lemon/​egg/​rice soup Avgolemeno — just the thing, in fact, to prepare the palate for the momentous main courses which await you!
Even on the warmest days of the year, I often find myself craving a nice hot casserole. I’m just weird that way, I guess. But y’know, I’m in good company at The Athenian — both the Pastitsio (baked beef and noodles slathered with a Béchamel-​like white sauce) and the Moussaka (chopped eggplant and potatoes with that same tasty sauce on top) are simply delicious (or if you’d rather, «nostimos»). Another possibility for you is pita bread stuffed to bursting with tasty marinated pork (Souvlaki) in addition to tomatoes and onions to keep things healthy. If you just can’t decide, there are even a number of combination plates featuring ample portions of quite a few of the things I’ve already mentioned. And I know you can stuff a bit more in, so don’t forget to end with a bit of custard pastry (Bougatsa). Yasou!

This is my favorite restaurant to go for Greek food. It’s a sit in restaurant, not a fast food place so the prices are a little more expensive. They are owned by a Greek family, and they make their food taste authentic. For example, some restaurants «Americanize» their food and change the taste to fit a general palate and this restaurant does not do that. They are also very warm and welcoming when you walk into their restaurant.
Every time I come, I like to order some sort of combination plate so I could eat a little bit of everything such as the Athenian Feast, Grecian Delight, etc. Everything I have ordered here has tasted amazing and that includes their tzatziki sauce. The entrees come with the choice of a soup or salad and I always opt for their salad because their Greek salad is amazing as well.
I love eating here and I am a repeat customer. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an authentic Greek restaurant.