Osteria Athena – Italian
Sunlight dances across plates of vibrant caprese and paper-thin beef carpaccio in this inviting sanctuary, where the earthy fragrance of wild mushroom bruschetta sets the stage for a soulful Italian feast. Guests linger over ribbons of hand-cut pappardelle swirled in rich Bolognese and bubbling crocks of golden-crusted lasagna, savoring a warm, convivial atmosphere that captures the timeless charm of a neighborhood osteria.
323 East Broad Street, Athens 30601 https://osteriaathena.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
What to order at Osteria Athena
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Marsala | 4 g | 54 g |
| Seafood Linguine | 24.9 g | 41.1 g |
| Mushroom Bruschetta | 25.6 g | 32.5 g |
| Arugula Salad | 20.9 g | 31.9 g |
| Linguine with Meatballs | 13.7 g | 29.2 g |
| Meatball Appetizer | 10.4 g | 25.6 g |
| Chicken Francese | 34.8 g | 21.8 g |
| Santadi Villa Solaris Vermentino | 1 g | 16.7 g |
| Caprese | 10.7 g | 16.3 g |
| Bruschetta | 41.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Baked Lasagna | 12.3 g | 9.4 g |
| Donna Fugata 'Sur Sur' Grillo | 13.1 g | 8.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the incredibly friendly staff and welcoming owner, who consistently provide an accommodating and unrushed dining experience. Celebrated for its warm service and delicious menu, the restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere that keeps guests returning for multiple visits. Reviewers highlight the consistently high quality of the food and the attentive care shown by the team, noting that the welcoming environment makes every meal feel special.
Menu
Appetizers
- Meatball Appetizer - $14: Three meatballs on a bed of marinara, topped with grated Parmigiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Bruschetta - $17: Crimini, Shitake, & Button mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, chargrilled and topped with feta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio - $22: Thinly sliced eye round, served raw, topped with arugula, shaved parmigiano, capers, pink peppercorns, and citronette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bruschetta - $15: Tuscan grilled bread topped with fresh tomato, garlic, basil, feta cheese, and EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese - $14: Fresh Mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, balsamic vinegar, and EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $6.5: Classic caesar salad with romaine, house-made croutons & shaved parmigiano Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arugula Salad - $6.5: Organic arugula, EVOO, parmigiano shavings, citronette, balsamic reduction drizzle Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Baked Lasagna - $20: Pasta sheets layered with beef bolognese, béchamel, Parmigiano-Reggiano Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Tagliatelle - $24: Fresh semolina pasta ribbons, sauteed in a porcini cream with grilled mushrooms and truffle oil drizzle to finish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pappardelle with Bolognese Sauce - $23: Wide ribbons of fresh semolina pasta, traditional beef ragu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguine with Meatballs - $21: Linguine tossed, marinara, meatballs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Style Caserecce - $23: Rolled pasta links tossed in creamy marinara with sweet Italian sausage and chargrilled wild mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Linguine - $32: Jumbo Atlantic shrimp, North Atlantic crab, capers, lemon, onions, cherry tomatoes served in a creamy Alfredo sauce with linguine Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Marsala - $26: Chicken breast seared and sautéed with wild mushrooms, marsala wine & cream over mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Francese - $25: Breaded chicken breast served over linguine with white wine, lemon juice and cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pistachio Salmon - $28: pistachio pesto crusted salmon sautéed and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
- Additional Meatballs - $2.5
Beverages
- Casa Farive Prosecco - $10: NV, Prosecco Vino Spumante, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Tintero Moscato D'Asti - $22: 2019, Sori Gramelli, Piedmonte DOCG Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bisol Jeio Prosecco Brut - $47: NV, Glera, Valdobbiadene DOC Veneto
- Bisol Jeio Prosecco Rose - $47: NV, Merlot, Pinot Noir, IGT Veneto Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Grosso 'Le Zolle' Frizzante - $48: NV, Frizzante Nebbiolo and Moscato, Piemonte Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Tormaresca Chardonnay - $10: Chardonnay, IGT Puglia Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Villa Sandi Pinot Grigio - $10: Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezia Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cavit Riesling - $10: Riesling, Pavia Lombardy Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Donna Fugata 'Sur Sur' Grillo - $53: Grillo, DOC Sicily Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Santadi Villa Solaris Vermentino - $53: Vermentino, Sardinia Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tenuta di Corte Giacobbe Soave - $53: Garganega, Soave Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tormaresca Rosato 'Calafuria' - $10: Negroamoro, IGT Salento Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Di Majo Norante Cabernet - $10: Cabernet, Molise Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Marchesi de Frescobaldi Chianti - $10: Sangiovese, DOCG Chianti Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Stemmari Pinot Noir - $11: Pinot Noir Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Baron Ricasoli IGT - $10: Sansiovese, Merlot, Cabernet, IGT Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Donna Fugata 'Sherazade' - $53: Nero d'Avola DOC Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Donna Fugata 'Belle Assai' - $65: Frappato, DOC Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello - $155: Sangiovese, DOCG Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Frescobaldi 'Terre More' - $55: 2017, Cabernet, DOC Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Riva Leone Barbaresco - $80: Nebbiolo, DOCG Barbaresco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Riva Leone Barolo - $95: Nebbiolo, DOCG Barolo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Zironda Amarone - $92: delle Valpolicella Corvina Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Corte alla Flora Vino Nobile - $80: Prugnolo Gentile, Montepulciano DOCG Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Recchia Amarone della Valpolicella - $95: Valpolicella Blend, Veneto DOCG Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- G.D. Vajra 'Albe' Barolo - $95: DOCG Barolo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Fantini Farnese Montepulciano - $45: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, DOCG Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Supremus Monte Antico - $80: Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot, Toscano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Antinori Tignanello - $225: Sangiovese, Cabernet, Cab Franc, Toscano Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Creature Comforts Athena - $6: berliner weisse, Athens, GA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Creature Comforts Tropicalia - $6: ipa, Athens, GA Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Peroni - $6: lager, Italy
- Bud Light - $4: lager, TX
- Miller Light - $4: lager, WI
- Stella Artois - $6: lager, Belgium
- Terrapin Golden - $6: blonde ale, Athens, GA Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Osteria Athena
- What is the highest-protein dish at Osteria Athena?
- Chicken Marsala, at roughly 54g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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