Ateno Cook & Deli

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

Greek Cuisine with a Serious Wine List

Ateno Cook & Deli sits on Aiolou 52, one of Athens' most storied pedestrian streets, where the city's ancient grid meets its modern food scene. The restaurant has earned a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025 — recognition reserved for lists that show careful selection, thematic focus, and genuine pairing ambition. For a Greek restaurant, that distinction signals something beyond the ordinary.

A Kitchen Rooted in Greek Tradition

The name itself — Cook & Deli — hints at a dual identity: a kitchen that takes its craft seriously and a counter culture that values quality produce and honest preparation. Greek cuisine here is not a backdrop; it is the point. From lunch through dinner, the menu draws on the depth of a tradition that runs from the Aegean islands to the northern highlands, with ingredients that speak for themselves.

Where to Go in Athens for Greek Food and Wine

Ateno is open for both lunch and dinner, making it a reliable anchor for a day spent exploring central Athens. The Wine Spectator award places it in select company across the city, and for anyone who believes that what's in the glass matters as much as what's on the plate, that credential carries real weight.