Herat Restaurant — Restaurant in Athens

Absolutely recommended! The restaurant is not necessarily located in the best area of Athens and is certainly not "fancy." But it is authentic and offers real "street food," not that hipster nonsense that often misuses the term. There were three of us, and we ordered a dish with rice and beef, another with rice and chicken, and a third with lamb in sauce. Everything was truly delicious, and I say that with full conviction. I can't understand the negative reviews at all; the food was exactly to my taste, and I have no complaints regarding cleanliness. I suspect that some people are reviewing the wrong restaurant because they don't remember exactly where they were. And those who feel put off by the simplicity of the place would probably be better off in a hipster joint in Psirri with avocado...

One of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in Athens. The service at Herat Restaurant was shockingly bad—slow, disinterested, and almost rude. It felt like the staff couldn’t care less whether we were there or not. The food was even worse: everything tasted old, stale, and poorly prepared. The portions were tiny, and it felt like they were cutting corners at every opportunity. Nothing about the meal felt generous or fresh—it was stingy, both in quality and quantity. Completely disappointing and absolutely not worth the time or money....

I eat here regularly since I am a resident of the area. The food is good. Quite oily I would prefer it less greasy tbh and feels heavy but if you choose a dish of rice and one side dish feels ok. The service is friendly and respectful. The prices are very low. The area doesn't feel dirty but they could do better. A lot of people are eating here during the day so it makes sense. It's a good choice for a full meal when you're on the go and don't want to...