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Restaurang Athena, located in the heart of Gothenburg, invites you to a vibrant journey through authentic Greek and Spanish flavors. Their menu showcases a delightful selection of starters, mains, desserts, and drinks, each crafted to deliver a rich culinary experience that resonates with food lovers and adventurous palates alike.
Starters
Begin your meal with a tempting array of starters that blend classic Mediterranean ingredients and vibrant spices. Indulge in the crispy and savory Friterad Fetaost, golden fried to perfection, or delight in the fresh and creamy Tzatziki, enriched with yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, and fragrant herbs. Seafood lovers will enjoy the Gambasräkor, featuring juicy prawns cooked with chili and garlic, delivering a subtle kick.
- Friterad Fetaost – crispy fried feta cheese Gambasräkor – prawns with chili and garlic Halloumi – Cypriot cheese drizzled with honey Grekisk Ost-röra – feta cheese with chili and paprika Vitlöksbröd – garlic bread with fresh herbs Vinbladsdolmar – stuffed vine leaves Padroner – blistered mini peppers with garlic and lemon
- Tzatziki – traditional yoghurt dip with cucumber and herbs Marinerade Rödbetor – marinated beets with goat cheese cream Buffalo Wings – chicken wings tossed in spicy buffalo sauce Albondigas – tender lamb meatballs in tomato sauce Oliver – a mix of green and black olives with garlic
Mains
For the main course, Restaurang Athena offers a rich selection of Greek and Spanish inspired dishes, from grilled meats to seafood and vegetarian delights. Signature dishes like the tender Kycklingspett, served with tzatziki, and the flavorful Bifteki, featuring lamb patties stuffed with feta and oregano, are lovingly prepared to satisfy hearty appetites.
- Kycklingspett – grilled chicken thigh fillet with tzatziki Bifteki – lamb meatballs with feta, oregano, and grilled tomato Moussakas – traditional layered potato, minced meat, aubergine, and béchamel Grillmix – pork fillet, chicken skewers, lamb patties, with tzatziki and red wine sauce Fisk – salmon fillet with chili, lobster sauce, wok vegetables, and oven-roasted potatoes Vegetarisk – grilled haloumi, beetroot, stuffed vine leaves, grilled peppers, woked vegetables, and tzatziki
- Lammkotletter – lamb cutlets with chimichurri and tzatziki Kotsi – slow-roasted lamb shank with rosemary sauce and roasted potatoes Calamares (main) – crispy calamari rings with aioli and tzatziki Oxköttgryta – beef stew with red wine, cinnamon, cloves, served with rice and tzatziki
Desserts
Complete your meal with a selection of exquisite desserts that fuse Greek tradition with a touch of indulgence. Try the house-made Baklava Cheesecake, which combines the flaky sweetness of baklava with creamy cheesecake, or savor the warm Små friterade degbollar, small fried dough balls drizzled with honey and sprinkled with cinnamon and nuts.
- Athenas Hemlagade Baklava Cheesecake – a luscious blend of baklava and cheesecake Hemlagad Grekisk Chokladpaj – homemade Greek chocolate pie with vanilla ice cream Små friterade degbollar – fried dough balls with honey, cinnamon, and nuts
Drinks and Specials
To accompany your meal, Restaurang Athena offers a carefully curated selection of Greek house wines and refreshing cocktails that perfectly complement the bold and fragrant dishes. Whether you prefer a crisp white wine with your seafood or a classic cocktail to start the evening, there's something to match every taste and mood.
Experience the warm hospitality and vibrant flavors of Greece and Spain right in Gothenburg.
