Asteria Der Grieche in Magdeburg

We spontaneously visited Asteria on Saturday. The visit to the Christmas market and the weather "forced" us to... At 5 p.m. we asked for a table for two in the already busy restaurant. The friendly staff asked us to wait a moment, the boss looked at the book and said we could stay straight away. We then made a reservation for 6:30 p.m. Shortly before half-past the boss greeted us personally, addressed us directly by name and led us to our table. Small round table, cozy, perfect for 2. The restaurant invites you to linger with its Mediterranean charm. White and with tiled roofs in some areas, pure cosiness. An aperitif came with the menu, which has everything your culinary heart desires. A portion of tzatziki, a grilled sheep's cheese as a starter, a must on every "Greek" visit. The starter arrived at our table promptly and tastefully. DELICIOUS AND PERFECTLY SEASONED. For the main course there was a plate with gyros, souflaki, sousoki, tzatziki and fried potatoes (unfortunately from the deep fryer), but they still tasted good. Food was perfect, gyros were nice and crispy but still very juicy. My wife had gyros with Metaxa sauce and she also loved them. The friendly staff were never intrusive; the service was quick and routine. All in all, this Greek really has everything you could ask for wishes a “Greek” visit. So, off to the “best Greek” in town! We'll be back, then with our children!

Great price-performance ratio. Food was, as usual, super tasty. Despite the full house, the service was super fast and excellent.

Just super top. Highly, highly recommended. Will definitely come back, no questions asked!!!!!

Hearty dishes, generous portions and delicious food. Very good service too. I loved!

From the food to the service everything was wonderful.

The food was super delicious, we were there for lunch and there was even a lunch menu. Great, keep it up.

The ambience and the food convinced us. We'd love to come back.

The Asteria is absolutely recommended! The ambience is both cozy and stylish, so you immediately feel at home. The food was excellent and tasted really delicious. Particularly noteworthy is the attentive and friendly staff. Despite the large crowds, we were served quickly and professionally. An all-round successful evening – we would love to come back!

Delicious food and very nice waiters

We are passing through and stopped here. The food was excellent. So is the service. The store was packed, but you didn't have to wait long for anything. If we are in Magdeburg again, we know where we will go out to eat.

Spontaneously looked for a place to eat and came across this restaurant. It was very busy and after a short wait we were assigned a table. Everyone was very friendly and always with a smile. Rather inconspicuous from the outside, but very nice inside. Food was very good. Highly recommended. It's best to book a table in advance.

Vom Außenanblick her, erst mal nicht besonders ansprechend im Winter! Entpuppt es sich innen als ein helles, grosses trotzdem gemütliches griechisches Restaurant mit vielen kleinen schönen Details! Wir haben sehr lecker gegessen zu angemessenen Preisen und sehr freundlicher Bedienung!!

The food was delicious, the service was a bit tiring 🙄

We were there for the first time based on a recommendation - and to be honest: luckily! Excellent cuisine, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere! Absolutely recommended and convincing performance!! Very, very tasty

My favorite restaurant. Very tasty food and the best Metaxa sauce.

Very good food, great service. Price performance is right.

Nice evening with friends. Food was delicious and staff was very friendly.

I can only recommend this restaurant, the food is very tasty and the service is also very friendly.

Guests had to be entertained outside because there was no free space inside, the lamb chops were very tasty, Always my pleasure

Very nice hotel, spacious clean rooms and friendly staff

Very, very tasty food and good service. It was worth every minute of waiting!

A pleasant atmosphere, coupled with hospitality and delicious food, really a Greek restaurant where I would like to go more often.

Eat and drink deliciously. Price performance is good... always happy again 👍

Very good cuisine, communicative staff responds to requests.👍

Food was delicious. Unfortunately, far too loud. The old facility was more fragmented. Now it has more of a train station character.

Very friendly staff, good value for money. We really enjoyed the food. Gladly again at any time.

Very friendly, quick service, delicious food and good value for money.

Nothing special, but you'll be full

Nice humorous service, smaller portions for bigger money, when the house is full it takes a while to order. Before and after the meal there is a schnapps on the house.

Service and ambience good as always. However, Essen has declined significantly since the change in operator. Rice with a dollop of tomato sauce on it wasn't a hit... food was pretty mediocre. Gyros was very spicy… prices a bit expensive. It used to be better.

Were there for lunch with the daily menu. Food was very good and the price was reasonable.

Super tasty, always good service

The location is great, the atmosphere is very good, the service is good and friendly and the food is standard - nothing special, but not bad either. We liked it.

The food is great there, if you go there for lunch you can get it even cheaper. Unfortunately, drinks are too expensive there. Where you could change something would be to simply leave the spices at the table so that you don't always have to ask for them.

The “premium Greek” that the Asteria was recommended to us as could not meet expectations. The service was professional, but neither personal nor particularly attentive. The starter and main course came without any pause for breath. The food was okay, but obviously prepared and served without any passion. We were full, but fine dining is different. Conclusion: no recommendation - we know better and cheaper Greek restaurants.

Schnelle Abfertigung, das Essen war nicht besonders warm bis auf die frittierten calamari, leider Ringe, TK Kost und das Gyros leider lauwarm. Der Service war nicht sehr freundlich, wir sind viel bessere griechische Restaurants gewohnt.

It was once again a successful evening, THANK YOU

Once again a place that I will not visit again. The price is quite high and the quality of the food is mediocre. My Greek restaurant in Berlin is a good 1/3 cheaper and has significantly better quality. Beer is Krombacher - okay, but boring. Before that they probably had duck stone - hence the lids - that would have comforted me better about my oversalted lamb fillet.

Leider war das Essen lieblos angerichtet , Leber war vorgeformt , Gyros sehr trocken , Tische draußen waren weder dekoriert noch eingedeckt , schnelle Abfertigung, von Gemütlichkeit war keine Spur , wir sind andere griechische Restaurants gewöhnt. Nochmal nicht . Leider ,!

There is only one word: No! Where the positive reviews come from is a mystery to me. My impression in key words: Visit 08/24/24 around 1 p.m. Terrace operation. Zero table decorations. No seat cushions. No ambience. Ordered food. Bottled beer was poured into the glass by the waiter, no more carbonation. After a few moments the appetizer arrived. This half eaten main course. The waiter asked if he had to take it away again. No, leave it alone. Food hot. Taste bland and flat. Cheese not even browned. Left half on. Paid. Waiter angry because no tip. Conclusion: Never again!

A great restaurant with very tasty food. Very child-friendly and fast and friendly service staff. There were 17 of us there and everything went smoothly! We're always happy to come back!

Excelente comida, gran servicio, muy amable y acogedor, sin duda un gran lugar para cenar por un precio razonable.

The food didn't convince us. And especially the rice (normal rice with a dollop of tomato sauce or whatever it was supposed to be) was a joke. We have never experienced anything like this anywhere before. Then you should opt for the fries. I think that would have been the better decision in this case. The gyro was ok, but not great either. We were promised more based on the reviews.

Very friendly staff and we also ate delicious food.

We had our first ever Greek meal here while on an overnight stay, we were tired from travelling, but this restaurant and meal really perked us up, lovely food and very friendly staff 👍👍

So... the two of us were here for the second time and this time we were very disappointed. Predetermined reservations on the terrace, so that you were seated on the sidewalk where the table wobbled (was then corrected) so that 'special' guests could be given priority even without a reservation when they came. My husband's red wine was the same temperature as the heated street. Admittedly, the food came very quickly, but the gratinated gyro was completely salty. When it came time to pay, we were told that the EC device wasn't working. Information that would have been nice in advance. My husband was sent to the bank...it was around the corner. She wasn't. Well, broken EC device can happen... but when my husband came back completely out of breath it suddenly worked again... but no coffee on the house or a normal apology much. We were paid off and it was as if it were our problem and not the house's. Unfortunately, a nice, cozy dinner was not possible here, as you were simply dismissed to make room for the next people. The entire time we were there, the supposedly reserved terrace seats hadn't filled up and you constantly saw people sitting down without reservations who obviously knew the landlord well. Treating regular guests is all well and good, but other paying guests should not be treated with less kindness or appreciation. We certainly won't be regular guests anymore!

Waited well over an hour for food and was ignored. Unapologetic…unbelievable

You can eat well here. Drinks and food arrive quickly. Everything was tasty, there is nothing to complain about here.

Very nice service, the food was very tasty, we would like to come back :-)

I was there for the first time today, the food was very tasty, the staff was very friendly, all in all a nice evening, I would like to come back again.

Had a good meal and a drink at Asteria with birthday guests. It was very nice, thank you very much to the Asteria team

Friendly staff, prompt service. Good menu with moderate prices. The food is tasty and very appetizingly prepared. Recommendation from me. I always like it there.

Now in the summer we sat outside. Fast service and tasty.

Der Grieche liegt in der Altstadt von Magdeburg. Wie immer sind die Speisen geschmacklich sehr gut. Nur sind im Zuge der Inflation die Portionen kleiner geworden. Der gegrillte Ziegenkäse war Dorina, das Bifteki ok. In Summe sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Fazit: Empfehlenswert, wenn auch nicht überdurchschnittlich!

Very tasty, the food comes faster than you can smoke a smoke and everyone is really friendly.

Bereits zum zweiten Mal haben wir hier unser Abendessen genossen. Tisch-Reservation (vor allem an den Wochenenden) ist empfehlenswert. Die Speisen sind lecker, die Portionen grosszügig. Der Service ist zügig unterwegs und sehr freundlich.

We had ordered two seats and we were shown in the open area. Apart from the fact that we were surrounded by cigarette smoke from left and right and from behind and in front, the rest was okay. Next time we would insist on a different place.

The wine didn't taste good at all. Neither the house wine nor the Retsina!

I wanted to have lunch with my partner at short notice and the restaurant “Asteria” in the city center caught our eye. We stopped there and sat down at a table on the outside terrace. Because the weather cooperated accordingly. ☀ The waitress was attentive and quickly brought us the menu, after which we chose drinks and food. Until then everything was fine. When our lunches were brought it all started. My partner chose the gratinated gyros with fried potato slices for lunch, everything was kind of boring and served without love. We would have been happy about a little tzatziki, it's just part of Greek food. The gratinated gyro meat was super dry despite the Metaxa sauce and it became more and more in your mouth. 🙄 It didn't feel good in your mouth and you lost more and more interest in eating. 😬 Then a lot of French fries salt was added to the cheese for gratinating and everything just tasted like this glutamate garbage. 🥴 Now to my dish, I chose the baked souvlaki with Metaxa sauce and the same filling side dish (fried potato slices) as my partner and we also ordered Cretan potatoes. This is actually always our highlight when it comes to Greek food. 😍 In my meal too, the meat was grilled to death and was becoming more and more and then a few words about the Cretan potatoes, which were the same fried potato slices as for our main courses, only that they were spread in warm cheap mayo and then like with our dishes Baked with cheese and lots of cheap French fries salt on top. All I had left was the taste of the glutamate mush in my mouth. Not even the non-alcoholic Hefeweizen could take away the unpleasant taste. Well, sooner or later we'll eat it up. Hunger drove it in. Nevertheless, the disappointment with the prepared food and the rather expensive lunch menu prevails. We explained to the waitress our disappointment and dissatisfaction with the food we received, but the waitress just said that they always prepare it that way and it stayed that way. No self-judgment to be discovered by the staff, no apology or a small gift in the form of a free drink or a dessert. He just brought us the bill and we paid accordingly. After this experience, we will avoid this place forever. If people ask us if this Greek restaurant is good, we will not recommend it. Conclusion from this lunch, clearly a waste of money and not worth a visit. 😔

Food and service very good, unfortunately very loud.

The food was very good and the atmosphere was 100% right.

The service was great and the food was great. Definitely worth it!

Very friendly, delicious food and large selection.

Went to the restaurant for dinner today. I have to say the food was very, very tasty, we sat outside on the beautiful terrace. And the staff is also very nice, friendly and accommodating. There are 5 of us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

Even short-term reservations for lunch were not made, so great! Lunch with my colleagues was very tasty

Everything was okay, service was great, nice and friendly, food was also good, extra requests were implemented without any problems. Side dishes could be a little more. Overall, we were more than full. ;-)

A very nice Greek restaurant. The food is simply great.

I found the food to be very good, especially since the last real Greek one had failed for me. Meat was juicy and the tzatziki was homemade. At least it tasted like that. Nothing burned. We got a table straight away even though it wasn't reserved. If we lived here it would be one of my regular locals.

Everything was great: service, ambience and food. Thank you very much!

There were four of us, everyone got a drink, only one person didn't, ten minutes later. Starter, tzatziki, came without bread and when it finally came, it came with hair in the basket, no appetite for bread. Main course, portions far too small, one person only got their food when everyone else was finished, it was the last time there, it's a shame Elias.

After a long car trip, we were hungry and looking for a dog-friendly restaurant. This is the best place to eat delicious Greek food and they have the kindest, great waiters who have been nice to us and our little dog. Thank you very much for this time, will definitely return.

We are thrilled, especially by the staff, who gave us a place despite the huge crowd and without a reservation. The food came quickly and was very tasty. Thank you for that.

A really great Greek restaurant! The decor made you feel like you were in Greece. There are a lot of tables, but also many waiters who ensure quick service. As a welcome, there was an ouzo liqueur on the house. The menu has everything you could want from a Greek restaurant at normal prices. I chose a mixed platter and was thrilled! My highlight: the gyros! It wasn't dry at all, not greasy and very very flavorful. The tzatziki was also super tasty! We ordered a plate as a starter and it was very plentiful for 2 people. The metaxa sauce was also delicious. The only drawback: there were champions in it that weren't written anywhere. At the end there was an ouzo on the house. Clear recommendation!

Everything is simply great! Top food that is very lovingly prepared, great service and a really, really great boss who always takes time for a chat! Always Asteria *****

Service very friendly and pleasant, bright and attractive Mediterranean interior. If desired, a "short one" was given at the reception and farewell. Recommendations were given when choosing the dishes. Waiting time short to moderate, very tasty prepared food of good quality! We particularly liked the meat preparation - unobtrusively seasoned and still juicy - really very good. Price per dish under €20, very good for the quality. Summary: If you're looking for Greek cuisine at a reasonable price, you're in good hands here. Gladly again!

We were in Magdeburg during the Easter holidays and ate at Asteria one evening. We hadn't reserved a table, but we were there relatively early, so we had no problem getting a nice table. The store is really big. It also became more and more crowded, there was a lot of coming and going. There was an incredible amount of staff on site, and other staff were constantly coming to our table. Most importantly: The food was good and tasty for everyone. The drinks were adequate and the price was right too. If you go there well, you won't go wrong. Recommendation.

Good Greek restaurant in the heart of Magdeburg. Inside you sit in beautiful surroundings reminiscent of Greece. There is also a nice outdoor terrace. The waiters were very attentive and the food was really tasty.

Nice ambience, good and quick service, the food was excellent with just the right portions - we liked it

OMG this is delicious! And I'm only here for 2 days, what a shame! This is almost original to Greece and they are so professional and personable - just great! Thanks!

It was a great evening again, food was delicious and service was great again.... Thank you very much

Very tasty food, nice traditional decoration and good service!

Great food, service great, staff has a lot of humor, price performance, you can't complain, we felt very comfortable and would love to come back

Very nice, tasty, staff very accommodating

Were here with a group of companies and would love to come back again

So you really can't complain about anything here. I had the chicken stir fry, garlic bread and various drinks. As a tall person, you have to keep your head down on the way up. The chicken was okay, the sauce and the croquettes (extra) combined were very good. All in all, recommended without reservation. There were 9 of us here :)

Food is good, but mass-produced and expensive

The restaurant and atmosphere is good and pleasant. Nice attentive staff even if it's a bit hectic. The drinks came quickly and the food was delicious 😋 😋. Can only be recommended. PS. You should pre-order for the weekend.

Sehr freundliches Personal, das sich sehr gut um seine Gäste (auch von größerer Zahl) kümmert. Das Lokal lädt zum verweilen ein, das Essen kommt schnell, macht satt und schmeckt hervorragend. Auch Extrawünsche sind kein Problem. Sehr zu empfehlen.

Bester Grieche der Stadt… Essen lecker, Getränke lecker … Chef begrüßt die Gäste persönlich…familiäre Atmosphäre…immer wieder und nur zu empfehlen

Freundliche Bedienung Die Bestellungen wurden sehr schnell serviert und waren alle samt geschmacksvoll

Unglaublich leckeres Essen, freundlicher Besitzer und Team, tolle Atmosphäre.

Vorab, das Essen ist total lecker und trotz Weihnachtsstress waren alle nett und freundlich. Die zwei Punkte ergeben sich aus der über eine Stunde Wartezeit auf den Hauptgang, kann man machen..... wenn man zwischendurch vielleicht dazu eine Info gibt ..... und die Nachbartische, welche bis zu einer halbe Stunde später kamen, nicht lange vor uns das Essen gehabt hätten. 🙈

Nettes Personal, sauber und gepflegt.

Sehr gutes Lokal mit echt guten Speisen zu vernünftigen Preisen. Unbedingt vorher reservieren!

Das war mal richtig lecker. Konnte nicht aufhören zu essen. Selten so schmackhaftes Gyros gegessen. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Sehr leckere griechische Gerichte. Tolle aufmerksame Bedienungen. Schönes Ambiente. Immer voll- Reservierung empfohlen!

Ist immer sehr voll, Bedienung ist immer sehr freundlich, das Essen ist hervorragend, es ist sehr zu empfehlen , Preis - Leistungsverhältnis sehr gut

Ganz tolle Atmosphäre und leckeres Essen

Super lecker,und das Team nur auf Zack und sehr sympathisch 😁😁😁

Wir haben hier mit einer sehr grossen Gruppe gespeist. Es war beeindruckend, wie der Überblick gehalten wurde. Die gute Laune war ansteckend und zügig ging die Bedienung auch. Das Essen war frisch und saftig zubereitet und schmackhaft.