Restaurant Athen
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About Restaurant Athen
Restaurant Athen serves Greek cuisine on Briener Str. 2 in Kleve, with a menu that runs to 38 dishes. Salads make up a large part of the list, including Königssalat, Griechischer Bauernsalat "Spezial" and Kreta-Salat, alongside Fetakäse mit Krautsalat and Putensalat. Gyros appears as a recurring item, and mushrooms in white wine and garlic sauce are offered as a starter. Main dishes come with rice or fries and a plate of salad, and portions run large enough that leftovers are common. Greek coffee is on offer alongside cocktails such as Aperol spritz. Dogs are welcome in the restaurant. Parking is available at the location. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
Menu & Prices
38 dishes · mains €9–21- Königssalat€17.90
- Griechischer Bauernsalat "Spezial"€12.90
- Putensalat€15.90
- Thunfischsalat€14.90
- Kreta-Salat€15.90
- Fetakäse Mit Krautsalat€8.90
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention greek coffee, gyros, aperol spritz and mushroom in white wine sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention greek coffee, gyros, aperol spritz and mushroom in white wine sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly point to the big, generous portions as the main draw, with several noting there's enough left over to take home for a second meal. Close behind, the gyros earn specific praise, including from a family whose kids enjoyed it, and the cocktails get called out too, with one reviewer ranking the Aperol spritz above versions tried elsewhere. A few also mention starters like mushroom in white wine and garlic sauce, and authentic Greek coffee as a nice finish to the meal. The staff are consistently described as friendly and caring, and the atmosphere as cozy with a genuine Greek feel, though one reviewer felt it leaned toward an "old people's place" vibe in the room itself rather than the crowd. A single reviewer mentioned a slight smell of meat on entering but called it not annoying. Service held up even when busy, and portions and value for money come up often enough to read as a real pattern rather than a one-off impression.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly point to the big, generous portions as the main draw, with several noting there's enough left over to take home for a second meal. Close behind, the gyros earn specific praise, including from a family whose kids enjoyed it, and the cocktails get called out too, with one reviewer ranking the Aperol spritz above versions tried elsewhere. A few also mention starters like mushroom in white wine and garlic sauce, and authentic Greek coffee as a nice finish to the meal. The staff are consistently described as friendly and caring, and the atmosphere as cozy with a genuine Greek feel, though one reviewer felt it leaned toward an "old people's place" vibe in the room itself rather than the crowd. A single reviewer mentioned a slight smell of meat on entering but called it not annoying. Service held up even when busy, and portions and value for money come up often enough to read as a real pattern rather than a one-off impression.
Featured reviews
- Ward Smit
“Great place with a huge assortiment of greak dishes. Price/quality is perfect and service is excellent! Would def recommend!”
- Sepanta Zamani
“Such a nice place👏🏻👏🏻with yummy food. It was the first time for me that I had a warm Greek food👏🏻super yummy tasty and definitely we will come back again🙏🏼 …”
- Stefan
“🇬🇷 Review for Restaurant Athen – Kleve 🟦I had a truly wonderful experience at Restaurant Athen in Kleve. From the very first moment, the staff impressed me with their warmth and genuine friendliness – they really make you feel welcome. The food was outstanding: fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care and high-quality ingredients. I also had the chance to enjoy their authentic Greek coffee, which was a real delight and gave the meal a perfect finishing touch. The atmosphere of the restaurant is calm, relaxing, and positive – the kind of place where you can truly unwind and enjoy your time. I highly recommend Restaurant Athen to anyone looking for delicious food and a pleasant dining experience. You got the 5⭐”
- Peer Nachtegaal
“Nice dishes, although it was quite busy still good service. We liked the gyros very much, the kids enjoyed it too.”
- Ricardo Troncão
“Nice, cozy greek restaurant with a nice atmosphere... but a bit of an "old people's place" feeling. Not the type of customers... it's the place itself. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
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Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves alcohol
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offerings· 9
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Dining options· 5
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 4
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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