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  • 5/5 Rico R. 6 months ago on Google • 120 reviews
    Great service. Great staff. Delicious Greek food with a modern upscale twist. Great selection of cocktails and local liquor.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ilona K. 2 years ago on Google
    It is so amazing restaurant in the centre. If you are tired with traditional Greek food you can try some gastronomic Greek dishes in more elaborated form. Super delicious, beautiful plates, super friendly hosts and treats from the restaurant. I was there twice and will visit some more times for sure
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rubèn L. 1 year ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Very nice place. Small restaurant with a terrace. Modern Greek cuisine, giving a twist (not radical) to Greek classics. And it works: the food was excellent, tasty as well as surprising, and well cooked. Service was also very good: attentive without being oppresive. The waiter (who spoke very good English) explained us all the dishes ingredients and preparation. They have an interesting set of wines at reasonable prices. My only (very small) complaint: they didn't have Greek sweet wine for desserts. Not cheap, but worth the price.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucas T. 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    The food was really good. The execution was perfect, all dishes were on point. The waiter was attentive and really kind. The desserts were not as good as the rest (the caramel crumbles could have been avoided) but in overall was a great experience. Will definitely come back if I'm again in Athens!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ionut T. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place with over the top food! The staff is very friendly. An excellent place overall, it really deserves the 5 out of 5 stars! Definitely would come back another time.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle J. 9 months ago on Google
    We enjoyed Symposio very much. The food and the atmosphere were excellent. I have seen a few reviews that said it was expensive, but honestly for the quality of the food and service I think the price is very reasonable. Take a chance on this gem. You will not be disappointed.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Poti L. 2 months ago on Google • 59 reviews New
    On our last day in Athens we decided to dine here. It was a really good experience! The service was exceptional, the food was absolutely great, and the prices were good too! Would recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Todd R. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I was in Athens last year for three nights and so thankful I found this gem on my first night because I ate here every single night because it was just fantastic!!! I’m back this year and it’s the first place I ate and just as wonderful as last year! I cannot recommend this place enough!!! Every bite is perfect! Best food of this entire three week trip through Greece!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Iryna K. 2 years ago on Google
    We visited for dinner, tried 2 starters, mains (fish, lamb, risotto and chicken) and 2 desserts - and were so much impressed of everything: service, taste and presentation. Highly recommend this restaurant for visiting!!! Thank you a lot - this was our last dinner in Athens after a week here - and also there is a huge selection of restaurants - but this one is on the top of our personal rating!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane E. 11 months ago on Google
    Really delicious food. High standard of cooking. Sad that it was a little quiet at 2100. It’s 5 minutes walk from the main tourist road. Service was great. I had two glasses of the Oreivatis red which was delicious.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina L. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place, food 10/10. Highly recommend the seafood risotto. The waiter Kirill is a wonderful, very polite young man!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany 1 year ago on Google
    Can’t say enough good things about this place. I tried all of the popular names around Athens area during my 5-day stay and I heard not one word of Symposio. Luckily, I came across this in my own research. I am a solo traveler and was looking for a place that was intimate enough for me to feel relaxed eating my meal alone haha. Not only was it the perfect location for this, but the food really delivered beyond my expectations! It was hands down the best meal of my Athens trip. Coming from Türkıye, I have lamb too much and this was better than any I’ve had. It’s fall off the bone juiciness with the sweet sauce addition was *chef’s kiss. And the celery that accompanied the lamb dish was very fragrant which I love. Even the margaritas were exactly how I like it. Not too sweet, a bit tart and powerful. To top off this wonderful experience, my beautiful server, Aristea was so nice and recommended the perfect dish with confidence. She knew the menu very well. I will be returning each and every time I cross the sea to Athens 🤗
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon P. 4 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Absolutely an amazing small family restaurant and the best meal I had in Athens. The food was exceptional, the pressed lamb main was the best dish I have tasted in a long time. Then "The Apple" desert was unique in presentation and flavours just off the chart. Also try the homemade Olive marmalade with fresh pita bread.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadia M. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    We recently had amazing dining experience at the restaurant. First of all, I would love to note the ambiance that is cozy and inviting, creating the perfect atmosphere for a relaxed meal! The menu offers a wide variety of delicious options. We ordered noodles with chicken, tartar and lamb, each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I would happily repeat. Thank You!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 thodor L. 5 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Great decision very cozy place for couples the service was absolutely perfect and the food was the best part Quick preparation and I can say the most delightful and mind blowing tastes ever had in Athens Is a must for food lovers and couples I totally recommend it
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bao-Zhen T. 2 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Dined here on a Thursday night, had the Octopus, Pressed Lamb and a Greek dessert, with the Olympus cocktail for about 50€ total. Place is well lit and decorated, service very attentive though it was not very busy. Food came quickly, flavours were quite good, octopus with the quinoa was quite tasty, though the lamb lacked maybe a bit of salt and flavour so I would give that one a 4.5/5. Dessert was nice, and the custard was surprisingly hot, did not expect that, but it was nice. Overall, excellent food and service, would recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dimitris K. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and service! We are very demanding customers and rarely feel so satisfied! The smashed lamb in particular was simply wonderful! If the location was better, you'd need to 2 weeks to get a table!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Don W. 9 months ago on Google
    Can't believe what we just experienced. Sure there are some great zouflaki places but if you want truly outstanding cuisine in the heart of Athens, get your butt to Symposio. A taste explosion for sure.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raymond T. 4 months ago on Google
    The team is very hospitable, and the vibe is chill. We really enjoyed the desert presentation. It tasted even better than the presentation!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nina K. 8 months ago on Google
    OMG!! It was an amazing experience! It was so tasty, I guess they have the best food in the area. Price and quality are top! We tried many dishes and it was difficult to choose one!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Руслана �. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend and I stumbled upon this restaurant by chance. Every dish is well thought out, the balance of flavors is fantastic. The wine list is excellent and reasonably priced. I also want to mention that the menu is suitable for vegetarians. Excellet value for money, liked the friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kati O. 1 year ago on Google
    Best meal we had in Athens! The food here is like artwork and the staff was so friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jacob J. 1 year ago on Google
    Best dinner we had in Greece without a doubt, as tourists we tried all the traditional Greek dishes previously and absolutely loved the spins put on them here. The staff, specifically Hercules, is beyond friendly, generous, and helpful. It was a highlight of our trip and would highly recommend to everyone! We loved the Steak Tartare, Sea Bream Carpaccio, Sea Bream Fillet Fricasse, and Galaktompoureko for desert 👌
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olga R. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a dinner with friends after the tour in a center. I took a beetroot carpaccio with a truffle as a starter and it was very unusual and yummy. As a main dish I had a lamb with celery root purée, it was amazingly tender and delicious! I also tasted one cocktail with Italikus liquor, but I don’t remember the name, it was very tasty and refreshing. The way to serve the food on a plate was just a piece of art! I would like to mention also very kind owners of this place, and very good staff. Efharisto!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ilan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Modern Greek food restaurant. Food and service are excellent. We had beef tartare and pressed lamb which were excellent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rita F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent place! We highly recommend! 🔝
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oleg 2 years ago on Google
    High-end restaurant with excellent service and Michelin Guide level mastery of flavour, cooking techniques and presentation. The dining experience was unforgettable :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria K. 1 year ago on Google
    We came upon this restaurant by chance when we were walking around Athens so we stopped to grab a bite. Very delicate dishes, we enjoyed the rib eye steak, the bourata cheese salad, the stuffed eggplants and the very interesting version of the traditional galaktoboureko. We had a nice time there, the staff was really friendly, and helpful. We'll definitely visit it again for a drink or dinner.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miruna S. 3 years ago on Google
    The food si delicious, everything looks fantastic, the waiters are kind and friendly. Great place, great people. I really loved this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Austin van B. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Came in on a Sunday evening. Ordered the Classics: Eggplant, Pressed lamb. Ordered the Chicken ballotine based on the bartenders recommendation. And we had Galaktompoureko for dessert. Everything tasted amazing and I would recommend it to anyone stopping by in Athens. They were also kind enough to give us complementary Greek mimosas (I don't remember the actual name) at the end of the meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pär Håkan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant! Great Greek food with a modern gastronomic touch! The whole meal was a real feast! Next time in Athens this pearl will defenitely be revisited. Very friendly and polite staff, service was immaculate!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Symposia is the epitome of quality and experience. The owners are fantastic and the bartenders are visionaries. This is what Athens is all about. A personal experience and historical in quality service and food/drink. Highly recommended... Don't miss this location in the Syntagma Sq region!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Светлана �. 4 months ago on Google
    By chance found this wonderful place. But it was delicious! tartar is just perfect. for dessert I recommend to try cheesecake with raspberries
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcia 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful salad, attentive service..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Athina m. 2 years ago on Google
    We had dinner yesterday and it was amazi g..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nata S. 2 years ago on Google
    Interesting place with a very delicious food. Starters, main dishes and deserts tasted just amazing!!! The best restaurant we visited in Athens!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Gemma G. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Went there with high expectations because of the high ranking reviews here, but left disappointed. First of all the place was awkwardly empty, to the point that makes you feel uncomfortable. Then, the the decorations look cheap. Waiter was wearing sweatpants. I didn’t like the appetizers, the mushrooms were cold, eggplant too oily. Only positive note was the lamb which is tender and the cream under is tasty. Would recommend only that. Dessert well presented but tasted as nothing special. Not worth the hype and the price

  • 5/5 Pavlo P. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly reccomend this place. Food was delicious, great service and attitude to customers.

  • 5/5 Irene I. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect cocktails and stuff!!!

  • 5/5 Evgeniya M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cozy place with great food and music, spent almost all day here as we had to work wifi is also perfect!

  • 5/5 Strava 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    We visited this place for the first time and it was an exceptional experience. Why? Firstly, the food was magnificent. From appetizers to main dishes and desserts, everything was delicious. Secondly, the ambiance was serene and inviting. The room, exquisitely decorated, facilitated not only great conversations but also offered beautiful sights. Thirdly, our chef of the table, Herkules, was incredibly friendly. He offered excellent advice and paid close attention to what we were looking for. In conclusion, it was a delightful experience crowned with a mind-blowing dessert - you absolutely shouldn't miss it. The team, vibrant and dynamic, is committed to creating a memorable experience for you.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Colin L. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    As an Irish tourist, we were looking for authentic Greek cuisine. When we arrived we were treated exceptionally well. The food is amazing and very reasonably priced. Hercules and the other waiters/ waitresses made the experience even better, with their outstanding service and passio/ knowledge for the food they served. Would highly recommend. Thank you Hercules and team.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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