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Athena Pallas

556 22nd St S, Arlington, VA 22202-2720
703-521-3870
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Ranked #13 of 438 restaurants in Arlington
Price range: $15 - $15
Cuisines: Greek
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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New York City, New York
Top Contributor
90 reviews 90 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

We both began with delicious grilled octopus and had lamb shanks in tomato sauce. Service was friendly and prompt. We would have returned on Sunday night, but they were going to be closed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013 via mobile

Nice variety with Authentic menu. Really enjoyed the food. We had 8 members of our party. Each person really enjoyed our meal without complaint.

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Oxford, CT
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Ate at the Athena Pallas on Saturday evening during long weekend with family in DC. Chose Athena Palllas as it was highly recommended on TripAdvisor – and I have to spend a moment to thank those reviewers for their great feedback. What a great meal we had . . . so a few comments on the place. Great food, between... More

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Lynn Have, FL
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38 reviews 38 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

Lots of restaurants talk about being a family-run establishment, but this is what it really felt like here. I was reminded of walking into a friend's grandmother's house, being seated and then being welcomed thoroughly. Our server seemed to be one of the owners, and was very attentive and good natured. at least part of our group were tempted to... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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48 reviews 48 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2013

Food and service were exceptional. The menu offers a good selection of lunch and dinner meals. Our soups, salads and entres were well prepared and tasty. The breads are served warm and fresh. The wait staff was very attentive. The atmosphere is relaxing and quiet. It is the perfect place for a business lunch or a great dinner after a... More

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Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013 via mobile

We found this gem while staying in Arlington. This is great Greek food! My husband is greek & he thought the food was amazing, as did I.

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North Carolina
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49 reviews 49 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

My friend and I stumbled upon this restaurant on a recent trip to DC. What a great find! We both had the Greek combo platter. It was a full meal of a variety of different items. We each had our favorites, but you really could not go wrong with this combination. The service was wonderful and very friendly. I hope... More

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Austin, Texas
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47 reviews 47 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

I was in a group of hungry people (some of whom were unsure about Greek food) but we started with a shared large Greek salad and everyone had a different main entree-- lamb shank, roast lamb chops, moussaka, and pastitsio. The food was delicious, the service was efficient, the portions were large, and the prices were moderate. The atmosphere at... More

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Houston, Texas
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113 reviews 113 reviews
47 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
329 helpful votes 329 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2013

When we traveled to Athens, Greece, we didn't care for the Greek food that much because it wasn't "Americanized" enough! LOL Here, at Athena Pallas, the Greek food is wonderfully authentic, yet still so Americanized and ever so good. The service was excellent, drinks always refilled without asking, extra plates presented for each course. But the waiters are Greek, with... More

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

Athena Pallas is one of the many long term eclectic restaurants on 22nd and 223rd street in the Crystal City Arlington Virgina venue. This is an authentic Greek eatery owned and operated by a Greek family with long standing history of running restarants. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a full and varied menu of... More

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