Folia — Restaurant in Athens

I was pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant in Exarchia (Athens) serving food from Afghanistan. 😊

I really liked the outdoor seating area of the restaurant ... and some of the dishes I tasted were delicious. 😋 However, for somebody having enjoyed outstanding Afghanee home cooking (for a few years) I have to admit the rice dish with the lamb was disappointing! 🤔

The service is prompt and courteous and the prices very reasonable .... & .... it's a nice place to enjoy a meal with friends after a long walkabout in the Exarchia neighbourhood .... that is always a good...

Great selection of traditional Afghan dishes, good service and food wasn’t hot enough but I believe that was because we were eating outside on a very cold day in November, Ashak dish was very nicely done, Montou was lacking slightly on the flavour side and Kabuli Palau was excellent. I do think the restaurant could do with a selection of more drinks e.g. fresh fruit juice to live up to the general standards in the Greek culture. Did not have the Afghan chai, many Afghans restaurants serves a green/cardamom tea usually after meal which this restaurant did not...

Discover Afghan flavors in Exarchia at Folia Restaurant Folia, nestled in the heart of Exarchia, offers a pleasant taste of Afghan cuisine with a laid-back, coffee shop-like atmosphere. The food impressed us, capturing authentic flavors while being reasonably priced. The service was decent, though nothing extraordinary. The ambiance reflects the alternative, bohemian vibes of the area, but don’t expect anything too upscale. If you’re in Exarchia and craving something unique, Folia is worth a visit for its solid...