More Than Gyros: Discover Pasta, Soups, Salads, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options at Athenian Grill
More Than Gyros: Discover Pasta, Soups, Salads, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options at Athenian Grill
More Than Gyros: Discover Pasta, Soups, Salads, Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Options at Athenian Grill
When many people hear the name Athenian Grill, the first thing they think of is gyros. And yes, the gyros are a big part of what makes us popular. But that is only part of the story.
At Athenian Grill, our menu goes far beyond gyros. We also serve Greek pasta dishes, homemade soup, fresh salads, vegetarian options, vegan-friendly choices, and gluten-free selections that make us a great choice for lunch, dinner, dine-in, takeout, or delivery. Our official menus include dedicated sections for Soup & Salad and Greek Pasta Dishes, and Athenian Grill also highlights vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly choices as part of the guest experience.
If you have only visited us for a gyro, this is your sign to come back and discover another side of the menu.
Greek comfort food is not just gyros
Greek food is about balance, comfort, and variety. It is about fresh vegetables, herbs, olive oil, wholesome ingredients, and meals that feel satisfying without feeling heavy.
That is why our menu includes more than wraps and sandwiches. At Athenian Grill, guests can also enjoy pastitsio, spaghetti dishes, avgolemono soup, and fresh salads like Horiatiki and Greek Garden Salad. These dishes give guests more options whether they want something hearty, something lighter, or something that fits their dietary preferences.
Our Greek pasta dishes deserve more attention
One of the biggest surprises for first-time guests is discovering that Athenian Grill serves real Greek pasta dishes.
Our menus specifically include a Greek Pasta Dishes section, with items such as Spaghetti & Marinara, while individual item pages also confirm dishes like Spaghetti & Cypriot Meatballs, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, and Pastitsio Plate. Pastitsio is one of the best-known Greek baked pasta dishes, made with pasta, seasoned ground beef, and béchamel sauce, then baked into a rich, comforting classic.
For guests who love pasta, these dishes are a big reason to see Athenian Grill differently. They bring the comfort people look for in pasta, but with a Greek identity and homemade feel that makes them stand out from ordinary restaurant pasta plates. Restaurants all menu is daily-prepared Greek comfort food built around fresh ingredients, olive oil, and traditional techniques.
Why pasta is popular
Not everyone searching for lunch or dinner is craving a gyro. Some people want pasta. Some want a warm comfort dish. Some want something family-friendly that feels familiar. And Athenian Grill can cover all the needs.
That matters because pasta dishes are more popular in:
- families with kids
- office lunch guests who want something filling
- dinner guests looking for comfort food
- people who do not usually think of Greek food first
- first-time customers who are curious but want something approachable
And the menu itself confirms that these categories are already part of the restaurant's offering.
Soup and salad are not side thoughts here
Soup and salad can be major for lunch guests, lighter eaters, weekday professionals, and customers looking for healthier options.
Athenian Grill has a dedicated Soup & Salad menu section that includes:
That is important because many guests do not realize they can come to Athenian Grill specifically for a lighter lunch or a fresh meal that is not centered on bread or fried food.
The Horiatiki is listed as gluten free and vegetarian, made with tomato, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, kalamata olives, feta, and oregano. It is one of the most classic Greek salads and a great choice for guests who want something fresh, simple, and flavorful.
The Greek Garden Salad is also listed as gluten free and vegetarian, with mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, and feta. It works well as a light lunch, a side, or an easy option for guests looking for a fresher meal.
The Avgolemono Soup is one of the most recognizable traditional Greek soups, made with chicken, arborio rice, egg, and lemon. It gives guests something comforting, warm, and distinctive, especially during colder weather or when they want a lighter but satisfying meal.
Athenian Grill is a strong option for vegetarians and veggie-focused guests
Another misconception worth correcting is that Athenian Grill is mainly for meat eaters.
In reality, the menu includes several vegetarian and vegan-friendly items, and the restaurant has also emphasized on its own site that Mediterranean dining at Athenian Grill includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-friendly options.
Some of the verified options include:
- Horiatiki — gluten free, vegetarian
- Greek Garden Salad — gluten free, vegetarian
- Htipiti — vegetarian
- Hummus (Roasted Red Pepper) — vegan
- Falafel Gyro and veggie-based bowl options are reflected across menu listings and bowl customizations, including roasted veggies and vegan meatballs as choices.
This gives vegetarian guests more than one token menu item. It gives them real variety, from dips and salads to bowls and plant-forward combinations.
Gluten-free options that deserve to be called out
Many guests search specifically for gluten-free options near me, and Athenian Grill has menu items that should be promoted much more clearly for that audience.
Verified gluten-free options on the menu include:
- Horiatiki
- Greek Garden Salad
- Tzatziki
- Ilias' Chicken Salad
- several sides including Greek-style green beans, Roasted Lemon Potatoes, Roasted Veggies, and Saffron Basmati Rice, each labeled gluten free, with several also labeled vegan.
That creates a strong message for guests who want flavor and flexibility. Athenian Grill is not just a place with one or two safe substitutions. It already has a meaningful range of naturally gluten-free menu choices built into the menu.
A lot of people still think:
- Athenian Grill = gyros only
- Greek food = meat-heavy
- there are not many vegetarian choices
- gluten-free diners will not have enough options
- soup, salad, and pasta lovers should go somewhere else
But the menu proves otherwise. Athenian Grill already offers a wider range of choices, from Greek pasta and baked comfort dishes to lighter salads, traditional soup, vegan dips, vegetarian items, and gluten-free sides and salads.
That makes this a strong restaurant for:
- lunch guests wanting soup and salad
- dinner guests craving pasta
- families with mixed preferences
- vegetarian and veggie-focused diners
- gluten-free diners
- first-time guests who want something familiar and approachable
- regular customers ready to try more than gyros
More reasons to come back to Athenian Grill
The best restaurant menus give people a reason to return. Someone might come the first time for a gyro, then come back for a salad, return again for soup, and next time try pastitsio or a pasta dish.
That kind of variety helps turn a one-time visit into a regular habit.
Athenian Grill's official location pages also promote the menu as available for lunch, dinner, takeout, and delivery in Lexington, which means these dishes are not just dine-in specialties. They can also appeal to takeout guests, delivery customers, and office lunch orders.
Athenian Grill is more than gyros
Yes, we love our gyros. But they are only one part of what we do.
If you have never tried our Greek pasta dishes, avgolemono soup, fresh salads, vegetarian options, or gluten-free selections, you are missing some of the most versatile and satisfying choices on the menu.
So next time you are deciding where to eat, think beyond the gyro. Come discover the dishes that many guests still do not know we offer — and see why Athenian Grill can be the right choice for pasta lovers, salad lovers, soup lovers, vegetarians, gluten-free diners, and anyone looking for fresh Greek food with more variety than expected.
FAQ section
Does Athenian Grill have pasta?
Yes. The current menu includes Spaghetti & Cypriot Meatballs, Santorini Chicken Pasta, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Shrimp Pasta, Spaghetti & Marinara, and Pastitsio Plate.
Does Athenian Grill have soup and salad?
Yes. The menu includes Avgolemono Soup, Horiatiki, Greek Garden Salad, and Ilias' Chicken Salad.
Does Athenian Grill have vegetarian options?
Yes. Vegetarian menu items currently include Horiatiki, Greek Garden Salad, Htipiti, Greek Veggie Plate, Spanakopita, Falafel and along with other plant-forward choices.
Does Athenian Grill have gluten-free options?
Yes. The menu currently labels several items gluten free, including Horiatiki, Greek Garden Salad, Tzatziki, Ilias' Chicken Salad, Greek Beef Stew Plate, Roasted Lemon Potatoes, Roasted Veggies, Greek-style green beans, Chicken Skewer and Saffron Basmati Rice.
Is Athenian Grill only known for gyros?
Gyros are a major part of the menu, but the current offerings clearly go beyond that with pasta dishes, soup, salads, vegetarian items, vegan-friendly sides, and gluten-free selections.