The Parthenon

Really good dolmathes. Rice was seasoned really well. Also loved the lamb kofta. Really really well seasoned. Lamb was good except a little under seasoned. You can tell the place uses a lot of fresh ingredients and it’s all scratch and not pre made which is a nice welcome for Indy. I just wish they had all the good pickled turnips and veggies the Mediterranean places outside our town serves. Overall good experience, great server. It looks like they deliver so I’ll definitely eat here again.

Amazing food, and the best service I’ve experienced in indy! Would definitely recommend this place.

Always a good meal here! We visit at least once a month! Friendly staff, fast food delivery! Lamb Schwarma (sp?) is my fav; hubby always gets the ½ gyro… and can only eat half of that becoz it’s so full of meat! We luv this place!

Really really friendly service. They tried very hard to accommodate dietary needs and allergy concerns. Gyro was excellent. Chicken shawarma was very good. Most everything else was just average. They do seem to have an identity crisis. Greek food, Egyptian brickabrack, hookah pipes, Moroccan lanterns. Would not be my first choice for Greek food but definitely not my last choice either.

First time here. Gyros were delicious especially the spicy, I decided to get mild also. I will be back, excellent service and quick timing of my food order, they even had NFL network for me to watch. You will not be disappointed if you come here.

I couldn’t tell you if this is Greek, Turkish, or Middle Eastern but I can tell you this restaurant leaves nothing wanting. It appears to be a family business, front of house run by a wonderfully charming and well-​spoken owner. Drink service was frequent, even the younger team refilling them exhibiting the same sincerity and standards as the FoH manager. We had the buffet, well over a dozen dishes, and not one was below average. You may initially balk at the cost of said buffet (Sat & Sun); Take the leap of faith; It’s worth every dollar.

What an awesome meal. The Mazza plate was outstanding. The service was amazing. Such a pleasure eating here this evening. I will definately be back.

Thought this was Greek restaurant! Food is cheap and taste cheap! I think they are trying to be Turkish restaurant! Save your money and go down a few doors for better tasting and more authentic Mediterranean food!

Now this is a great. .restaurant. I’m hesitant to say Greek because the foods do include the best of Greek staples, but there are foods from all around the Mediterranean
The dishes I tried were more egyptian than greek — and they were fantastic.
Everything that came from salads to appetizers were plentiful and delicious. Gyros — awesome. Fries — yum. My dish that I can’t remember the name — yum.
The service was fantastic and very family friendly. This is the perfect place to take a large group.. .something for everyone.
They offer coupons left and right, so look before going!
The website — okay the auto-​music is annoying.

Best food in Indianapolis, Indiana. 10 stars reflecting two visits. Upon entering, have respect for the history and tradition behind this exceptional cuisine. The servers are trained well and are familiar will the menu items and their specific flavor profile. You are doing a dishonor to yourself ordering «to go». Sit down and humble yourself. The presentation is so beautifully plated, why would you rush off with a box? The dining room is beautiful, clean and inviting.
The kitchen staff prepared our meal will love and a delicate hand, complemented by a courteous and delightful wait staff. Do not pretend you know the cuisine, talk to your server for recommendations. Order Turkish Coffee for yourself and dinner companion, relax and enjoy the experience. The apps, sandwiches and entrees are on point, the desserts are a true delicacy and the entire meal leaves you feeling clean and healthy.
The Parthenon is food for your soul!

I tried several things here and everything was really good. The service was fast and the prices are good. They have lunch portions and prices as well as dinner so you can chose the correct amount for you.

This restaurant has the best greek food I’ve ever had. As soon as you walk in the door you can tell you are in for a great meal. They seat you quickly and get drinks out to you right away. My favorite is their hand squeezed lemonade made fresh to order. It is delicious. The menu holds a variety of different authentic dishes. My favorite is the gyro. This gyro is packed full of delicious meat and comes with fresh tomatoes, onions, and a tzatziki sauce that brings it all together. Prices are fair, service is outstanding and the environment of the restaurant is great. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a big meal at a small price.

As a Greek-​American, I’d be lying if I raved about the food here. As far as the other «Greek» restaurants in the area go, the food here is comparable.. . then again, few (if any) of the area restaurants are actually owned by Greek people. Go to a Greek restaurant somewhere where there is a large Greek population, like Chicago, IL or Tarpon Springs, FL or Astoria, NY, and you will see what I mean about the food in Indy not quite getting it right. That’s why it gets the 3 stars «A-​OK» Unilocal rating.
The service was really good, though, and the portion sizes were very large for the price. The atmosphere was a little weird and, for whatever reason, felt uncomfortable.. . maybe because it was too open, but sparsely furnished and painted in cool tones instead of warm tones.

The only thing better than the food here is the service! The prices are reasonable, and I enjoy the artwork all over the walls.
I would strongly recommend the spanakopita and the moussaka. They are the best I have had in Indy. Their hummus, baba ghanouj, and pita are also very fresh and delicious. The falafel is also made fresh and from scratch, and I highly recommend ordering the spicy version.
The Househ with lamb was also a BIG hit at our table. The portions are filling, and the food comes out quickly. I enjoyed everything about this place, but the food steals the spotlight.

Good: Lamb and Chicken gyros, salad
Bad: Bad hummus, seasoned rice

I had been here a LONG time ago and the experience was forgettable. I heard from a co-​worker that it was under new ownership and I had a coupon so stopped in with my girlfriend.
It was an overall great experience that has placed Parthenon back on the map for us.
We started with the Nagasaki which tasted fine, but they did not bring it flaming to the table which is half the fun of the dish. I doubt I’d order it again simply for that fact alone.
We also got the felafel appetizer which came with 5 TINY little felafel balls. They were very good, but come on… give us some bigger portions for these.
I got the Shewarma Sandwich which was delicious. It was not Shewarma, but it was delicious. :) It tasted more like a middle eastern take on a Philly steak.
My girlfriend got the veggie platter which came with all kinds of little goodies and she liked all of it. I’ll be honest, I cannot recall everything on there as veggie platters rarely excite me.
For desert we got a classic Mediterranean dessert called basbosha. It was very good and I highly recommend it. Made from Semolina if you are curious, but don’t let that scare you.
All in all, I’d be back here for a quick fix on the north side. I’m glad the new owner turned this place around from the sinking ship it used to be.

Service was friendly albeit a little confused at times. Their tzatsiki surpised me a bit, since it is really more a cucumber salad than a yoghurt concoction. And the saganaki did not come to the table flamming like I was sused to. Don’t get me wrong, it tastes great, but I did miss the flames.
Food was all of great quality and the place is nicely decorated. I had the mixed grill which was delicious.

This is my second time coming here within a four day span. Today, I enjoyed the Spicy Gyro Plate with Tahini sauce and warm pitas on the side. The menu states it is served with Tzatziki sauce, however, this particular restaurant serves cubed cucumbers in their Tzaztiki so I opted for the Tahini. The dish had great flavor with the amount of spice being to my liking. Additionally, the gyro meat I enjoyed today was extremely tender, more so than the lamb I had on Thursday. Though, I must reiterate that the lamb had good flavor, and was just slightly chewy, certainly not a show stopper. I also, enjoyed some peppermint tea, which was one option from a decently sized variety of tea choices. Furthermore, my server was very professional and attentive. I intend to visit The Parthenon frequently.

Marked improvement under new management! The restaurant is cleaner and service is better. The new owner is Egyptian, so there are now Egyptian dishes like koshary on the menu. If you like pasta, lentils, and some heat, this is the dish for you!
All the food was tasty and freshly made. The gyro was served in a longer style pita, so the ingredients stayed inside better. They are currently running a special where you can draw a gift if you post a food selfie to social media. After my gyro selfie, I drew a free dessert. They brought out a semolina almond cake that was heaven. Served slightly warm, think slightly crunchy cornbread soaked in honey and almonds. If this doesn’t sound like heaven on a plate, I am not explaining it well enough.
The service was much better than last time, but still a little on the sparse side. We were the only ones there, and I know it can be tempting to do all the pre-​lunch rush stuff, but she still could have come back to our table more often for refills and to check on us. But overall, solid service.
Bonus — they deliver for a flat $ 2.50 delivery fee. I can’t wait to get gyro-​to-​my-​door and eat in my jammies!

This restaurant is under new management and the owner is trying very hard to utilize social media to improve the reputation. He is Egyptian so he is also trying to incorporate some dishes (e.g. koshary) from his homeland into the new menu. I think the plan is to rename it «Parthenon and Pyramids» as there was a sandwich board outside the front door that showed the daily specials and had this name on it.
If you haven’t been to the Parthenon for awhile I suggest you give it another shot as our food was delicious and the service was excellent.
Also, you can order carry-​out online or even have it delivered ($ 2.50 delivery charge).