Ovio

Cuisine

Italian Contemporary

Michelin

selected

Price

€€

Website

https://www.ovio.gr/

Description

Run by celebrity chef Panos Ioannidis, this restaurant is, without doubt, an excellent choice for those exploring the busy streets of central Athens. In this spacious setting, divided into three dining areas (one on the ground floor, a few tables upstairs, plus a pleasant terrace) the chef offers a menu based around Italian cuisine. This includes homemade pastas, such as the delicious Gnocchi with a velvety sauce, diced pear, grated walnuts and finished with gorgonzola in two textures. These are complemented by meat dishes and pizzas cooked in the wood-fired oven, plus an extensive selection o

Review score

3.5

Review count

80

Review summary

Ovio offers contemporary Italian cuisine in Athens with mixed reviews. Food quality is polarized: while some praise the pizza, pasta, and beef tartare, others report mediocre dishes, cooking errors like burnt pizza or undercooked pasta, and poor textures in meat. Service is generally friendly and multilingual, though occasional mistakes occur. Ambiance varies; guests find it calming, but others complain about loud music and heat upstairs. Value is questioned by some who find prices high relative to the inconsistent experience. Overall, satisfaction depends heavily on specific orders and timing.

Best for

Suitable for diners willing to experiment with varying quality levels.

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