A quiet and pleasant atmosphere. I liked the spiciness of the food and the wide choice of dishes. It was a good experience.
Parthenon is a hidden Gem! I ordered the Lamb Chops and the Eggplant dip. I can attest as a lamb connoisseur, the quality of these lamb chops are high end. Leave it to Greeks to cook lamb to perfection! Truly tastes like the lamb chops I had in Greece. It’s seasoned perfectly. And the eggplant dip was also just as phenomenal. Super fresh and pairs really well with the bread. And by the way, I don’t know where they get their veggies from, but they are the freshest I’ve had at any restaurant. You can really taste the quality.
The ambiance and vibe is also really nice. The staff here is super friendly and upbeat! Everyone seems very happy here and I love that energy. Just an overall cool spot with great food. They have an extensive menu that will please anyone.
I look forward to coming here more frequently and eventually trying everything else on the menu.
Nice place to get a good meal in a good atmosphere when visiting the Zoo. Away from the hectic atmosphere next to the Zoo but conveniently close by.
NOTE: I save 5-stars for truly the best. My not giving 5-stars should not be taken to reflect negatively on this establishment. If you 5-stars on my reviews, that is the best in class.
Fantastic place!! Amazing food and great service! Everyone was so nice and attentive. They paid attention to details and made our kids feel welcome. Prices are very reasonable. If you are in the area, give it a try. You will not regret it👍👍👍
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I was visiting Washington a few weeks ago and ate the Parthenon. We were seated outside on a covered patio on a nice cool evening. For appetizers we the Saganaki Flambe and the Manitaria Gemista (mushroom stuffed with crab). Both were delicious. In addition, we had three shots of Ouzo to celebrate our upcoming Greek main courses. In between the meals one of the owners Mike came over and had a long conversation about the history of the restaurant and the food. There were three of us and for the main course I ordered the Broiled Pork Chops with potatoes and vegetables, my friend ordered the Glosa Gemisti with Crab Meat and vegetables, (stuffed Flounder), our third person had a Greek salad. As you can see by the pictures the portions were generous. The food was delicious, and the service was out of this world. There was the metered street parking, and this restaurant is dog friendly on the outside patio section. So, when in the Chevy Chase area and looking an authentic Greek restaurant for lunch or dinner the Parthenon is the place to go.
Fantastic gyros and delicious, tender, perfectly cooked lamb! Fairly inexpensive unless you're going for the most expensive items like lamb chops. Very interesting Greek coffee. Overall great Greek place with lots of choices.
My favorite place for authentic Greek food. We stopped for lunch and had the pastitsio and Greek salad with shrimp. Excellent as always!
A remarkably friendly venue, staff welcoming and helpful. Ambiance simply sharp, comfortable and down to earth and the food superb. Next trip to Washington DC, we'll be back 😇 LCA
The food is consistent quality through the years. Service needs more work. I recognize Saturday nights are busy. However, waiters are the "face" of any restaurant. They should at least introduce themselves and offer suggestions. Our waiter was expedient but he was neither informative or personable. I would prefer the octopus served whole rather than sliced.
This is a long standing Greek restaurant. The food quality is good and the staff are friendly and helpful. The adjoining bar is a popular spot. In warm weather the patio is a great spot to dine. Lonegivity isn't always a sign of quality but in this case it is.
*2020 update. It had been too long since we ate here. I work nearby now and ordered carry-out for lunch recently. Phoned the Parthenon and placed the order. 15-20min later the order was ready. Staff were attentive to Covid protocols and even those dining there were in compliance. Food was just as I remembered - delicious. We had lamb and chicken souvlaki (pictured). Couldn't ask for a better experience.
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