Deli downstairs, moussaka rewritten upstairs
Ateno spreads across an 1831 neoclassical building on Aiolou, with a deli and food bar at street level and a quieter dining room upstairs. Nikos Karathanos rebuilds familiar Greek dishes—moussaka, stuffed tomatoes, village salad—through contemporary technique rather than imported luxury ingredients.
Order à la carte and share the opening plates before choosing a main; the cellar carries more than 150 labels from Greek wine regions. The restaurant serves Tuesday through Sunday from 13:00, and recent diners put a food-only meal near €60 per person, so set a wine budget with the sommelier.
What visitors say
Tripadvisor lists Ateno at 4.8 from 109 reviews with Travelers' Choice 2025; 2026 diners repeatedly cite the Greek cellar, attentive service and roughly €60 food spend.
Good to know
Contemporary Greek, 1831 townhouse, Deli and restaurant, and 150 plus Greek wines
