Parthenon | Top/ Most Authentic Greek Cuisine in DC • 1989

Pete Gouskos brought the flavors of his native Zakynthos to a Chevy Chase corner in 1989, where saganaki still sizzles tableside and grilled octopus arrives tender from the flame. The mezze spreads are made in-house daily, the lamb falls off the bone, and regulars have been ordering the same dishes for over three decades. It's Greek cooking stripped to its essence—quality ingredients, high heat, nothing fussy—in a cozy room that feels like a neighborhood secret.