Τα φιλετάκια — Restaurant in Municipality of Dafni - Ymittos

My family has been coming to this restaurant for years, ever since our close friend told us that it was the best in Athens and he was exactly right. In fact, we returned last night and we will be going again tomorrow with friends from America that wanted an "original, true, locals type Greek meal" and “something very special”.

The restaurant is as simple as they come, but the food is well beyond fantastic!!!! The setting is simple, being a neighborhood location and courtyard setting in the Athens area of Dafni that could be difficult to find for someone who is unfamiliar with the streets of the city and frankly, I am happy that it is the kind of place that tourists may never see because it keeps it naturally authentic. Giorgos (the owner) and the other Giorgos (the main server) are always there to ensure that their guests have the perfect meal and an always great experience, which is precisely what you should expect.

Absolutely EVERYTHING on the menu is PERFECT, but our favorites include the small beef filets (where the name comes from) that are as soft as butter and have the most incredible flavor imaginable, the traditional Greek sausage that also has a flavor like nothing I have ever tasted before, the tomato and soft cheese salad, the pork filets, the horta (traditional boiled greens) and beets.

Of course, you either have to have local wine or even better, Tsikoudia (Greek Raki from Crete) to accompany your food.

Truth be told, I was hesitant to leave a review for my own selfish reasons, thinking that by doing so, more people would discover this incredible restaurant and make it more difficult for us to get a table in the future, but the reality is that Giorgos' family created something so special 50 years ago with this restaurant that he and his family deserve it and so much more.

"Ta Filetakia" is really, my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE traditional Greek restaurant in the world and I look forward to returning...

We came from Spain and found this place and had dinner, and it was a great pleasure because everything was on point. The terrace where we ate was really cozy and familiar, the food was incredible (specially the bbq dishes) and Nikki, our waitress, was super kind. She was always keeping an eye on us to make sure we had all we needed, she gave us great recommendations to eat and was super funny and adorable. We couldn't thank her more as she made us feel like home. We definitely recommend this...

My father and mother have been taking my brother and I here for a few years now and we love this restaurant. Everything on the menu is amazing and very tasty. It is our favor authentic Greek restaurant in the world and we cannot wait...