Athens Pizza
Greek cuisine outshines the pizza at this popular Decatur joint.
(678) 608-2639
1341 Clairmont Rd
(at Powell Lane)
Decatur,
GA
30033
33.7922
-84.3057
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11am-11pm
Sat 11am-12am
Sun 10am-11pm
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Athens Pizza
The Owner
Athens Pizza
Owner
On August 27th 1966, John and Asiemoula Papadopoulos opened the first Athens Pizza in a little town called Putnam, Connecticut. Everything was homemade, from the meatballs to the tomato sauce. In 1977 John and Asiemoula opened their first Athens Pizza in Decatur and it has been a local favorite ever since. Over the course of the years the food has not changed and neither has the spirit of the founders. The same delicious recipes are still used today, over 25 years later. You still feel as if you are eating in their home. When you walk through the door the family spirit emanates, you can taste the love that they put into their food just as they did back in 1966.
From our tasty appetizers and our delicious entrees to our famous pizza and desserts we have something for everyone. Because of our dear customers this family restaurant has been a long standing Atlanta tradition.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
A back wall mural depicts coastal Greece. Emory students unwind in vinyl booths while parents take their cheese-drooling children for a family night out at this neighborhood restaurant. The Americanized Greek dishes, such as spanakopita, are your best bets. Moussaka is a competent rendition of Greek shepherd's pie. Pizzas with heaps of fresh, semi-gourmet toppings are popular despite ample grease. Baklava is sweet, but lacks pistachios and flakiness.
User Reviews
Bjobson
March 29, 2009
I would be greatly delighted to see all of you spoiled and coddled trust fund Emory and Agnes Scott students take your business into the over-rated and over-priced Buckhead dinning spots and let the locals enjoy this wonderful restaurant that has thrived here before you were even born. Athens Pizza is THE BEST!
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falahsalih
February 23, 2009
My friend and I went here for dinner and asked for a gryo wrap to be put on the sub bread, because I do not like the pita bread. The waitress told us the cook would not make it. I thought this was amazing, I have never been to a restaurant where they would not accomidate the customers. When I got the gyro, it was not very good. I was disappointed. I would greatly recommend Athens Kouizzina off pleasent hill road, they have much better food and service
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stacybird
December 03, 2008
Went in to eat and had a bad experience service was slow food was bad ordered a large cheese pizza when it came it was greasy and bland and burnt on the bottom also ordered a greek salad which was swimming in dressing I am not a student I am just giving an honest opinion maybe I came on a bad day but will not be back to many good places to eat.
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Category:
Pizza, Restaurants, Dessert Shops, Wholesale Importers
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Lunch Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
Cuisine:
Message from Athens Pizza
- Large Groups & Parties
- Catering & Take-Out
- Diverse Menu
On August 27th 1966, John and Asiemoula Papadopoulos opened the first Athens Pizza in a little town called Putnam, Connecticut. Everything was homemade, from the meatballs to the tomato sauce. In 1977 John and Asiemoula opened their first Athens Pizza in Decatur and it has been a local favorite ever since. Over the course of the years the food has not changed and neither has the spirit of the founders. The same delicious recipes are still used today, over 25 years later. You still feel as if you are eating in their home. When you walk through the door the family spirit emanates, you can taste the love that they put into their food just as they did back in 1966.
From our tasty appetizers and our delicious entrees to our famous pizza and desserts we have something for everyone. Because of our dear customers this family restaurant has been a long standing Atlanta tradition.
