Heard great things and was not disappointed. Food: 5 stars; service: 3-4. Food was incredible and truly authentic. At first there was a mix up with our reservation (they didn’t show our reservation and thought we’d booked with another ‘Klimataria’ which apparently happens often), but it was sorted after I showed them the reservation made, clearly showing their address and phone # (something they requested we show). So, something to be prepared for. A reservation is a must here and I made it a bit less than 2wks in advance for a Sunday, 7pm (on the earlier side in Greece). Hoped we’d see live music, but it wasn’t happening when we were there, which was fine as we didn’t specifically plan for it, but I would in future.

The lamb and potatoes truly is a must order. Fall off the bone and the most lemony potatoes ever. Got the cabbage stuffed with beef, which was also incredible and covered in this thick lemony-sauce and covered in red peppercorns (SO good) and both entrees were great together and about €8.50/ea. Also got the fried cheese (to die for), and eggplant appetizer (not dip), which was the only thing we’d change. The homemade bread that comes with all meals is some of the best I’ve had and they serve it with this red pepper spread that it so yummy. Washed it all down with half a liter of white and then half a liter of red and it amounted to the perfect last meal in Athens before heading home. I will dream of it often.

PS - the neighborhood is fine, and we walked there and through it many times, though not alone. People who talk about tight tables clearly aren’t from cities (we’re from NYC). It’s all a part of it, sink in!