Menus | Athena Restaurant in Chicago, IL (2024)

Soup

• Avgolemono

  Cup $5

  Bowl $7

• Soup of the Day

  Cup $5

  Bowl $7

Salads

• Village Salad

  Tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, kalamata olives, feta

  $11

• Athenian Salad

  romaine, scallions, dill, kalamata olives, feta

  $10

• Greek Salad

  lettuce, tomato, cucumber, shredded cabbage, feta, kalamata olives

  $11

• Horta

  boiled dandelion greens

  $10

• Taramosalata

  fish roe & potato

• Hummus

  chickpea puree

• Tirokafteri

  spicy feta cheese

• Melitzanosalata

  roasted eggplant & garlic

• Tzatziki

  yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic

• Skordalia

  creamy garlic & potato

Main Entrées

• Paidakia

  lamb chops, rice & potato

  $46

• Combo Plate

  Pastit*io, Dolmades, Leg of Lamb, Rice & Potato

  $24

• Gyros Plate

  Onions, tomatoes, pita & tzatziki

  $18

• Pork Chops

  2 center-cut pork chops, rice & potato

  $28

• Lamb Loin Chops

  chops seasoned & broiled, rice & potato

  $33

• Athenian Chicken

  slow cooked half chicken, greek spices, lemon & white wine, rice & potato * Allow 25 minutes to cook

  $23

• Dolmades

  rice & ground beef wrapped in grape leaves, egg-lemon sauce, potatoes

  $20

• Greek Stuffed Chicken

  chicken breast stuffed with spinach, feta, topped with mozzarella cheese, rice & egg-lemon sauce

  $24

Kebobs

• Chicken

  chicken breast skewered, rice & potato

  $21

• Pork

  pork tenderloin skewered, rice & potato

  $21

• Seafood

  swordfish, salmon, shrimp, rice & potato

  $31

• Beef Tenderloin

  beef tenderloin skewered, rice & potato

  $34

• Souvlaki

  chicken or pork skewers, tzatziki, pita

  $18

From the Sea

• Mediterranean Seabass

  served with rice & potato

  MP

• Norwegian Salmon

  served with asparagus, rice & potato

  $34

• Bakalao

  fried cod fish, skordalia

  $28

• Catch of the Day

  served with rice & potato

  MP

In the Oven

• Fournou

  baked lamb, potatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano

  $31

• Aginarato

  braised lamb shank, egg-lemon sauce, artichokes

  $33

• Braised Lamb

  braised lamb shank in tomato sauce, rice & potato

  $32

• Leg of Lamb

  Roasted sliced leg of lamb, rice & potato

  $28

• Pastit*io

  Macaroni, ground beef, bechamel sauce

  $21

• Chicken Riganati

  half- baked chicken, olive oil, oregano & potato

  $21

• Mousakas

  layers of baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, ground beef, bechamel sauce

  $21

• Yiouvetsi

  braised beef, orzo, shredded kefalotiri, tomato sauce

  $26

• Exohiko

  shredded lamb, peas, carrots, feta wrapped in phyllo dough

  $23

• Gemista

  baked stuffed bell peppers, with ground beef & rice

  $21

Vegetarian

• Spanakopita

  spinach & feta wrapped in pastry dough

  $21

• Veggie Mousakas

  layers of baked eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, bechamel suace

  $20

• Vegetarian Pasta

  mushrooms, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, white wine sauce

  $19

• Veggie Kabob

  2 skewers of zucchini, onions, eggplant, peppers, rice & potato

  $19

• Veggie Gemista

  stuffed tomato and bell pepper with sautéed rice & herb

  $21

Sides

• Spanakorizo

  $9

• Gigandes

  $10

• Green Beans

  See Also

  The Berghoff Main Menu | Chicago's Historic German Restaurant

  $9

• Green Peas

  $7

• Oven Roasted Potatoes

  $7

• Rice Pilaf

  $6

• Greek Fries

  $10

• Okra

  $8

Desserts

• Baklava

  layers of honey and walnuts in light crisp filo dough

  $11

• Galaktoboureko

  a light lemon flavored custard in honey dipped filo dough

  $10

• Greek Yogurt

  served with walnuts, honey or dried fruits

  $11

• Flourless Chocolate Cake

  $12

• Cheesecake Baklava

  cheesecake topped with layers of walnuts, phylo-dough, bavarian cream

  $13

• Portokalopita

  Orange walnut cake with syrup

  $12

• Chocolate Cake

  layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse

  $11

• Rizogalo

  homemade rice pudding topped lightly with cinnamon

  $8

• Ice Cream

  choice of chocolate or vanilla

  $7

Coffee & Tea

• Coffee

  Hot Tea

  Greek Coffee

  $4

• Frappe

  Espresso

  $5

• Double Greek

  Cappuccino

  Latte

  $6

• (210)

  Casamigos Reposado, Cointreu, Elderflower, Blood Orange Syrup, Sparkling Rose

  $15

• Paros Paradise

  Hendrick's Gin, Aperol, Lime Juice, Agave, Raspberry Syrup, Club Soda

  $15

• Espresso Masthini

  Skinos Masthini, Tsiporo, Mr. Black Coffee, Kahlua

  $15

• Hydra's Heat

  Tanteo Jalapeno Tequilla, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Mango Puree, Cointreu

  $15

• Santorini Sunset

  Mezcal, Blood Orange Syrup, Lime Juice, Agave

  $15

• Aegean Breeze

  Absolut, Elderflower, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup

  $15

• Santorini Sunset

  mezcal, tequila, cointreau, blood orange, lime juice

• It's Greek To Me

  Ketel One, Masthia, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda

  $15

• Baklava Old Fashion

  Makers Mark, Cinnamon Syrup, Black Walnut Bitters

  $15

Bubbles

• Villa Braida Prosecco

  Italy

  $13

  $50

• Kir -Yianni Akakies

  Ameydeon

  $14

  $54

• Charles De Fere Brut

  France

  $54

• Veuve Cliquot

  France

  $120

Greek Rosé

• Apelia Roditis

  Corinth

  $12

  $46

• Tsantalis Makedonikos Macedonia

  $13

  $50

• Lazaridi Amethystos

  Drama

  $14

  $54

• Costa Lazaridi Rose

  $65

International Reds

• Upshot Red Blend

  Sonoma

  $14

  $54

• Cline Pinot Noir

  Sonoma County

  $14

  $54

• Joel Gott Cabernet

  California

  $14

  $54

• Zuccarardi Malbec

  Argentina

  $13

  $50

• Unshackled Cabernet

  Napa

  $15

  $58

Greek Whites

• Boutari Kretikos

  Crete

  $13

  $50

• Domaine Skouras Moschofilero

  Poloponnese

  $15

  $58

• Lazaridi Amethystos White

  $14

  $54

• Alexakis Assyritiko

  Santorini

  $14

  $54

• Alpha Estate Sauv. Blanc

  Macedonia

  $15

  $58

• Almyra Chardonnay

  Peloponnese

  $14

  $54

• Gai'a Wine Notios

  $15

  $58

• Boutari Assyritiko

  Santorini

  $78

International Rose

• Chateau Minuty M

  Costes de Provence, France

  $14

  $54

• Whispering Angel

  France

  $15

  $58

Greek Reds

• Skouras St. George Nemea

  $15

  $58

• Lazaridi Oenodea

  Drama

  $14

  $54

• Boutari Kretikos

  Crete

  $13

  $50

• Alpha Estate Axia

  Macedonia

  $15

  $58

• Domaine Skouras Portes Merlot

  Peloponnese

  $135

  $50

• Portes Merlot

  Peloponnese

  $14

  $54

• Notios Agiorgitiko

  Peloponnese

  $14

  $54

International Reserves

• Saldo Zinfindel

  Sonoma

  $65

• Patz & Hall Pinot Noir

  Napa

  $68

• Prisoner

  Napa

  $85

• Alexander Valley Cabernet

  Napa

  $78

Sweet Wines

• Mavrodaphne

  Peloponnese

  $13

  $50

• Saracco Moscato

  Italy

  $13

  $50

International Whites

• Totara Sauvignon Blanc

  Marlborough

  $14

  $54

• Reaburn Chardonnay

  Russian River Valley

  $14

  $54

• Delle Venezie Pinot Grigio

  Italy

  $13

  $50

• Chateau St. Michelle Riesling

  Washington

  $13

  $50

Greek Reserves

• Skouras Mega Oenos

  Peloponnese

  $80

• Lazaridis Cava

  Attica

  $95

• Alpha Estate S.M.X

  Amyndeon

  $84

• Hatzimichalis Cabernet

  Atalanti Valley

  $68

Table Wines

• Cabernet Sauvignon

  $12

  $46

• Merlot

  $12

  $46

• Chardonnay

  $12

  $46

• Retsina

  $12

  $46

Beer

• Budlight

  $6

• Stella Artois

  $7

• Amstel Light

  $6

• Corona

  $6

• Miller Lite

  $6

• O’Douls ( non-alcoholic)

  $6

Greek Beer

• Fix

  $7

• Mythos

  $7

Spreads & Soup

• Taramosalata

  Fish roe & potato spread

  Half Gal $35

  Gal $70

• Melitzanosalata

  Roasted eggplant & garlic spread

  Half Gal $40

  Gal $80

• Tzatziki

  Yogurt, garlic, cucumber spread

  Half Gal $40

  Gal $80

• Skordalia

  Creamy garlic & potato spread

  Half Gal $35

  Gal $70

• Tirokafteri

  Spicy feta spread

  Half Gal $35

  Gal $70

• Hummus

  Chickpea puree spread

  Half Gal $35

  Gal $70

• Egg-Lemon Soup

  Half Gal $20

  Gal $40

Salads

• Greek Salad

  Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, pepperoncini, feta

  Half Pan $40

  Full Pan $80

• Village Salad

  Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, olives & feta

  Half Pan $45

  Full Pan $90

• Athenian Salad

  Romaine lettuce, green onions, kalamata olives, dill & feta

  Half Pan $35

  Full Pan $70

Authenic Greek

• Spanakopita

  Baked spinach, & feta cheese

  Half Pan $45

  Full Pan $90

• Pastit*io

  Baked macaroni mixed with seasoned ground beef & cheese, topped with bechamel

  Half Pan $45

  Full Pan $90

• Mousakas | Veggie Mousakas

  Layers of eggplant, zucchini & potato baked with ground beef between layers, topped with bechamel

  Half Pan $45

  Full Pan $90

  Vegetarian option without ground beef

• Meatless Dolmadakia

  (Served cold) rice & herbs wrapped in grape leaves served with greek yogurt

  Half Pan $30

  Full Pan $60

• Dolmades

  Rice & ground beef wrapped in grape leaves, baked & topped with egg-lemon sauce

  Half Pan $45

  Full Pan $90

• Spanakopitakia

  co*cktail size spinach pies

  Half Pan (12 pieces) $35

  Full Pan (24 pieces) $70

• Tiropitakia

  co*cktail size cheese pies

  Half (12 pieces) $35

  Full (24 pieces) $70

• Soutzoukakia

  Meatball in our homemade sauce

  Half Pan $45

  Full Pan $90

• Gyros

  Served with onions, tomatoes, pita bread, & tzatziki sauce

  Half Pan $70

  Full Pan $140

• Loukaniko

  Broiled greek sausage

  Half Pan $40

  Full Pan $80

• Athenian Chicken

  Broiled half-chicken, seasoned with lemon, olive oil, and oregano

  Half Pan $75

  Full Pan $140

• Chicken Riganati

  Baked Half-Chicken with Greek Seasoning

  Half Pan $70

  Full Pan $140

• Sliced Leg of Lamb

  Thinly sliced leg of lamb

  Request Pricing

Kebobs

• Chicken or Pork Kebobs

  Skewers of chicken breast, seasoned & broiled

  Half Pan ( 12 skewers) $70

  Full Pan (24 skewers) $140

• Veggie Kebobs

  Veggie skewers, minimum 12 pieces

  Skewer $5

• Beef Tenderloin Kebobs

  Tenderloin kebobs, 12 piece minimum

  Skewer $9

• Shrimp Kebobs

  Seasoned & broiled, 12 piece minimum

  $10 per Skewer

Sides

• Green Beans

  Half Pan $55

  Full Pan $110

• Briami

  Half Pan $55

  Full Pan $110

• Greek Potatoes

  Half Pan $35

  Full Pan $70

• Gigandes

  Half Pan $55

  Full Pan $110

• Rice Pilaf

  Half Pan $30

  Full Pan $60

Dessert

• Baklava

  Half Pan $55

  Full Pan $110

• Galaktoboureko

  Half Pan $55

  Full Pan $110