Opos Palia — Restaurant in Athens

We arrived at 19:45 and placed our order by 20:07 with drinks arrived at the same time. The first dish (eggplant salad) arrived at 20:09, followed by dolmades & fries at 20:14 and the grilled octopus (which was overcooked) at 20:19. By 20:45, our last dish - grilled chicken was yet to arrive so we requested that to be cancelled. An older staff, angrily informed us that “pork takes 8 mins to cook, and chicken takes 14 mins”. We told him it’s been over 35 mins now and we have already finished everything. He angrily stomped off and told us we couldn’t cancel. My partner then went up to the bar in the attempt to speak to another staff which he was ignored by every single member of staff, with the older staff telling him that “we are not magicians” after we repeated that we had been waiting for 40 mins at this point. 2 mins later, the grilled chicken magically was served, despite him telling us it takes “14mins to cook”. I do not recommend this restaurant to anybody based on how rude the staff treated their customers, and a couple other tables also raised about the forgotten dishes but somehow managed to be served right away as soon as it’s been raised, even though they “are not magicians”. There are many more nice restaurants 2 mins along the road or a street behind...

I want to start off by saying that the food is excellent and the prices are pretty good too. The bad part is the service, most (not all) of the waiters were outright rude.

I went on two separate occasions for dinner, in case the first time was an exception or a bad day, but the second time was exactly the same.

I really wanted to like this place and the food is really good, but the service just isn’t worth it (mostly, there was one exception where he at least tried to be nice even though you could tell he was tired)

I can understand that they might be stressed or overworked (I would like to think it is a management issue and not a case of just bad employees… but who knows).

I do not expect them to be friendly, make small talk, or even smile… just don’t be nasty.

I truly understand how stressful it can be to serve tons of customers at peak hours but that is no excuse to be rude.

And if working for the general public isn’t your thing there are other jobs that don’t require dealing with people, like factory or warehouse workers, even some positions in supermarkets.

Again, food was good. Maybe at a different time the service...

Opos Palia is a recent discovery for me, despite my numerous visits to Athens. This charming restaurant offers a taste of traditional Greek cuisine with a delightful selection of seafood dishes. During my visit, I had the pleasure of savoring grilled octopus, fried calamari, and, of course, the classic moussaka.

The staff at Opos Palia were exceptionally kind and helpful, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend visiting with friends and indulging in a variety of dishes to share. The portions are quite generous, making sharing not only enjoyable but practical as well.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is truly memorable, with the hustle and bustle of the street and the presence of local patrons transporting you to a different world altogether. What's more, the prices at Opos Palia are incredibly reasonable, often at least 50% lower than those at restaurants offering views of the Acropolis.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Opos Palia and will certainly revisit when I return to Athens. It's a hidden gem that promises delicious food, a welcoming ambiance, and excellent...