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Taverna Athene

Greek Restaurant, Vegan Gyros

Worth ordering: Tzatzikinamed in 10 reviews

Order the vegan tzatziki, widely praised as excellent and authentic.

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Good to know: Vegan desserts are only available on weekends; plan accordingly.
  • Try the vegan mezze appetizer platter for a variety of flavors.
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  • Ask staff for allergen information and vegan menu recommendations.
  • Expect the menu to be partially printed and partially accessible via QR code.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Meatballsnamed in 8 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Mix grillnamed in 8 reviews

People also mention mezze, souvlaki and bread.

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Also dessert, pita, gyros and beans.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and generous portions.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Taverna Athene serves authentic Greek cuisine in a cozy, family-run setting with a relaxed outdoor seating area. The venue is known for its extensive vegan menu that includes vegan gyros, souvlaki, and mezze platters alongside traditional Greek meaty dishes. Staff are frequently praised for their warm and attentive service, making it suitable for mixed groups of vegans and non-vegans. Prices are moderate, with some reviewers noting a slightly higher cost but good portion sizes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Vegan menu

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Taverna Athene · dine-in · 8 dishes

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Tempelhofer Ufer 12, 10963 Berlin-Bezirk Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00–23:45
Wednesday
17:00–23:45
Thursday
17:00–23:45
Friday
17:00–23:45
Saturday
17:00–23:45
Sunday
17:00–23:45

the food

4.5 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Outstanding service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
seitan, beans, stuffed vine leaves + 5 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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