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Welcome To Cafe Athena
Cafe Athena, located on Serena St in El Nido, Palawan, offers a delightful dining experience with stunning beachfront views. Specializing in Greek cuisine, the restaurant adapts traditional recipes to local tastes, ensuring a unique and delicious menu. Guests rave about the expertly cooked lamb and chicken souvlaki, flavorful hummus, and comforting salmon pasta. The attentive and friendly staff, notably praised for their service, enhance the overall ambiance, making it an ideal spot for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, especially at sunset. With its quality food and a relaxing vibe that transports diners to Greece, Cafe Athena is a must-visit culinary gem in El Nido.
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Cafe Athena
Welcome to Cafe Athena, a gem nestled in the heart of El Nido, Philippines, where the flavors of Greece meet the stunning vistas of the beach. Located on Serena St, this captivating eatery offers not just a meal, but an experience that tantalizes the senses. With a phone number of +63 917 324 4544, it’s easy to reach out and discover a menu that beckons with Mediterranean delights.
The ambiance at Cafe Athena is truly enchanting, with its beachfront views that perfectly complement the relaxing vibe—almost reminiscent of a leisurely afternoon in Greece. As you sip on refreshing sangria or a glass of local wine, you might find yourself lost in the tranquility of the setting sun casting golden hues across the water. Customers have raved about the amazing food, with dishes that include everything from lamb souvlaki to flavorful seafood pastas—each plate served with a touch of love and care.
Reviews from patrons, like Henry Ahn, highlight the excellence of the service and the consistent perfection in dishes like the lamb souvlaki, which boasts a tender, juicy texture that keeps guests coming back for more. The kids’ happiness with chicken souvlaki exemplifies the family-friendly nature of Cafe Athena. Aris notes how the Greek offerings are thoughtfully adapted to suit local palates, ensuring everyone can enjoy the flavors, even if they differ slightly from traditional Greek recipes.
During a recent visit, I was entranced by the diverse offerings on the menu. I savored the pita and hummus, a delightful appetizer that set the mood for the meal. The lamb chops arrived in a generous portion, complemented beautifully by a side of fluffy pita. The salmon pasta, sumptuous and well-balanced, was another highlight that has etched itself into my culinary memories. Dessert was a well-deserved indulgence, rounding off the meal perfectly.
Additionally, a shoutout to the attentive staff—their hospitality adds a warm layer to the Cafe Athena experience. Guests like Jem Sibal and Ella Grace have praised how the staff are not only friendly but also quick to serve, ensuring your dining experience flows seamlessly.
Whether you're in El Nido for a romantic dinner, a fun family outing, or a chill spot to enjoy a meal while watching the sunset, Cafe Athena is an ideal destination. It stands out as a must-visit restaurant that celebrates the essence of Greek cuisine, all while embracing the beauty of its Philippine backdrop. It's a place where people gather to create memories surrounded by great food and stunning views. I can't recommend it enough—Cafe Athena is truly a culinary escape waiting to be savored.
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“ Beautiful view, excellent service and wonderful food. This was our 3rd time here. I ordered lamb souvlaki medium well all 3 times and it was cooked to perfection. My kids ordered the chicken souvlaki and they loved it. My wife ordered the fish stew that she also loved. The vegetables on the souvlaki was cooked to perfection. The onions were so good, my kids eat all of it even though they both hate onions. Hats off to the cook and staff for making our meals so enjoyable. We will definitely return. ”
“ A Greek restaurant in the centre of El Nido town proper. The dishes are basically Greek, and are adapted to the Philippines, with variations such as the pita bread being different, the sauces being slightly changed, and the stuffed peppers being much smaller than normally. All this is to be expected, though, as El Nido is quite far from Greece. The dishes were tasty in general. Service was very helpful, and polite. They changed one of the dishes to adapt it to a milk allergy, and where smiley throughout our time there. Prices are reasonable for the location and cusine. ”
“ Went for lunch on a Friday in May 2025. Weather was treat and so was the view in this restaurant. They are in the beach front, situated in the heart of El Nido town. The food, amazing! The servers were all nice and accommodating. Shoutout to Ate Michelle We ordered Pita and Hummus, lamb chops (big serving), Salmon pasta, Souvlaki (they were so nice to allow me to have both chicken and seafood), lamb salpocao (must-try). Price per head: ~1,000 pesos including our drinks. ”
“ You can't expect somebody to cook perfect greek who has never been in greece. The chicken souvlaki and chicken gyros was quite okay. The bread is just different and more sweet than in Greece or Europe. The yoghurt sauce is also a little bit strange but tasty, just not like tzaziki. The Sangria is good here. ”
“ came here for dinner quite last minute one night whilst in El Nido. the food was delicious. i had the chicken souvlaki and my boyfriend had the chicken gyros, and then proceeded to order a second gyros as he enjoyed it that much! staff are friendly and although it was busy, the food came out in decent time. would recommend if you’re looking for simple, yet nice greek food! ”