Bei Helena in Bad Sachsa

Visited Helena and her son for the first time today and it was like an evening with good friends! Charming service, great food and a cozy atmosphere made the evening a completely successful experience. We'll definitely be back! Thank you!

Small family business with delicious food and great hospitality

Absolute recommendation! Here I ate the best leg of lamb with giant white beans. The garlic bread as a starter is also highly recommended. The dishes have that certain something. Very friendly, attentive and warm family business. Intolerances (e.g. gluten intolerance) are also treated with great understanding. We've been there twice on a short trip to the Harz and will definitely come back when we're in the area. Since the number of tables is limited, be sure to reserve!

A successful evening, we received a very friendly welcome. The food and the explanation of the dishes for my wife, who is a vegetarian, were impeccable. Peace and quiet were conveyed while eating. Kudos to the host and a huge thank you to the kitchen. We will meet again.

We have rarely eaten as tasty and fresh as we did here. The meat of the lamb shank fell off the bone on its own, it was so tender. The side dishes are also just great. The gyros also tasted great. Here, love is very important when preparing food. In addition, there is excellent service. Very friendly and particularly authentic. We'll definitely be back! :)

Insanely delicious!! The leg of lamb fell right off the bone. Everything taken care of! We will definitely come back here!

We were on a short vacation in Bad Sachsa and had dinner at Helena's. I've eaten a lot of Greek food and this was by far the best!!! The hosts are very, very friendly and attentive and the food is simply delicious from start to finish. We would be happy to come back!

Best food, great service just makes you feel good Great team mother and son If you miss it, it's your own fault

Fantastic food with fantastic service. Brilliant!

The food is super delicious. Reservation recommended. 👍👌

Cozy restaurant with very tasty food and extremely friendly and courteous service. We would love to come back!

I had the butter-tender leg of lamb -- incredibly good. My wife had a different dish and a special side salad without lactose. Since my wife also wanted the leg of lamb, we went back a few days later. And the owner even remembered the intolerance. We'll be back next time we're in Bad Sachsa. Note: Don't forget to reserve, there aren't many places.

Great ambience and very tasty food

Really highly recommended!!! Totally cozy, entertaining, accommodating, child-friendly and super friendly. Children were taken care of first so that the wait for their meal wasn't too long, while we adults enjoyed our starter. The food is excellent, I have never eaten Greek so well. Mom in the kitchen and the son in the service are both actually priceless. Pre-ordering is a must, just call even if it's still closed, Helena even called back. I've actually never experienced anything like that before. Price per person between 20-30€ [show less]

Be sure to reserve, it's worth it! Super delicious food, very nice service. We'll come back on our next vacation!

Very nice restaurant, very friendly to our child. Food was delicious and the price was also right. You should definitely make a reservation, even if we were able to sneak in. Thank you very much.

We felt very comfortable, great service and delicious food, we would love to come back. Kind regards, Mandy Plum

Great food, super nice service! Gladly again.

Very friendly restaurant. The service was friendly and very attentive. The dishes were very tasty and arrived at the table quickly. Absolutely recommended.

Very tasty food and good friendly service. 100% recommendation 👍

At the end of our stay in Bad Sachsa we received a very hospitable welcome in this small but fine restaurant. Mother (kitchen) and son (service) are a well-rehearsed team and everything was done promptly to our complete satisfaction. The food is highly recommended and didn't take long to arrive. We would definitely like to come back. Children are also welcome there. A little tip, please reserve in good time, the tables are limited and very popular.

Please ignore the 1 star reviews! These are often left as frustration reviews because you are too incompetent to reserve a table. Then you don't have to be surprised if you don't get a spot spontaneously. If you are a non-resident and know that you will be in Bad Sachsa during this period and you want to eat here, then simply reserve a table. We did this too and it was a great evening with very tasty food and great hospitality. The owners (son and mother) know something about their work and are also very warm and friendly. To be honest, I have never experienced such hospitality with such friendliness. The food, dressings and bread are freshly prepared in-house. The food was breathtaking and with the great and cozy atmosphere it was a lovely evening. Here you also have the opportunity as a vegetarian to get delicious food to fill you up. Don't let the bad reviews influence you, trust the 5 star reviews. Make a reservation and you'll have a great evening!

I can only warmly recommend the restaurant Bei Helena! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the food is to die for. The gyros with Metaxa and feta in the oven as well as the rice and fresh salad were really to die for, and the tzatziki with homemade bread was simply incredibly delicious. The service is very, very warm and attentive. We cook with a lot of love here! An absolute must for anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Greek cuisine. We'll definitely be back!

We had dinner at Helena's yesterday and would come back any time! The service is unique and the hospitality gives the restaurant a very special touch. We felt absolutely comfortable and welcome. The food was excellent, especially the Greek “fried potatoes” were amazing. It was a pleasure to meet you - see you next time

Super authentic little shop. Everything we ordered tasted really delicious. Thank you also for the great hospitality. Top 👍🏼

The visit to Helena was the highlight of our wellness weekend! Super delicious food, great service and a nice ambience. Absolutely recommended ♥️

Super tasty, super friendly, value for money. Absolute recommendation

We were welcomed like good friends and felt really comfortable right from the start. The small and fine Greek restaurant is run with a lot of love and idealism. The dishes are very, very tasty and authentic. Everything is freshly prepared. You can see and taste it! Here you can get “premium slow food” instead of loveless “fast food”. Unfortunately, with a little chat with the nice owner, our lovely evening was over too quickly. Due to the limited number of seats in the restaurant, it is recommended to reserve well in advance. The places are in great demand. Thank you for the wonderful evening and the great food. We'd love to come back. P.S.: unfortunately only 5 stars are allowed in the rating, we would like to give 7 stars each 🙂

Super great small and cozy restaurant. Food is 5 star plus and service is very, very good.👍

An authentic restaurant where the guest is truly welcomed as a guest. The exceptionally good food and fair prices round things off. It's nice that people still cook and shop wisely here. Better fresh than from the freezer.

Es war ein wundervoller Abend mit unfassbar herzlichem Service und tollem Essen. Wir kamen an und wurden zu Hause willkommen geheißen. Es gab eine Empfehlung des Tages, diese war wirklich super lecker. Beide Hauptspeisen waren richtig lecker. Unser Kind wurde genauso herzlich empfangen und behandelt wie wir. Auch Ihm hat es sehr gut geschmeckt. Tausend Dank für diesen schönen Abend Ps Denkt an eine Reservierung, da das Lokal nicht riesig ist.

There's nothing more to say than...just good. Service perfect. Food tasted wonderful. Gladly again.

Had dinner at Helena's again, service and food great as always, would love to come back.

A beautiful restaurant that, with a mother in the kitchen and a son in the service, shows how much they love what they do! Greeted with a handshake, always a kind word and with incredibly delicious food you just feel good from start to finish (including the “discussion” that the tip was too much)! Absolute recommendation and a reservation is recommended for good reason! Intolerances are not only addressed but are explicitly asked about! 5 stars through and through (10/5 if possible!) and we look forward to the next visit!

Ein wunderschönes Restaurant, dass mit Mutter in der Küche und Sohn im Service zeigt, wie sehr die beiden lieben was sie tun! Mit Handschlag begrüßt, immer ein nettes Wort und bei unglaublich leckerem Essen fühlt man sich von Anfang bis Ende (inklusive „Diskussion“ dass, das Trinkgeld zu viel sei) einfach nur wohl! Absolute Empfehlung und nicht ohne Grund eine Reservierung empfehlenswert! Auf Unverträglichkeiten wird nicht nur eingegangen sondern es wird explizit danach gefragt! Durch und durch 5 Sterne und wir freuen uns auf den nächsten Besuch!

Super tasty food and always freshly prepared.

Child friendly place, absolutely authentic food. We come together once a year from all over Germany to eat there.

Typical Greek atmosphere restaurant with a very friendly host and good quality food. Very reasonable prices.

Super nice and courteous service. Questions about preferences and exclusions are exemplary.

It was really nice there, we've been there several times now and everything always tasted great, the family is really great. It's really nice that you made it yourself. The tzatziki is really great. In general, everything on the whole is really great! LG really only recommended😋😊

We were there in the summer of '24. It's a small restaurant that appears to be run by mother and son. The daily specials outside the menu were explained to us in detail and very nicely by our son. Individual changes were no problem. The food was excellent and we had a very good time.

Great. A real pleasure. In every way. From the reservation to the welcome from Chris to the brilliant food from Helena. We were on a short vacation, made reservations on site and were thrilled. Without restriction. Very happy again. Thanks Helena and Chris. Top restaurant ❗️

We wanted to have a delicious meal on vacation. You can do that here. The food is very tasty, freshly prepared and fills you up. We had gyros, suflaki, suzuki, tzatziki, herb butter and garlic bread as a starter. It is a small restaurant with a family atmosphere. The service is great. Due to the limited number of tables, we recommend that you simply reserve by telephone in advance. Daily offers, e.g. starters or desserts, are explained and described on site. Everything is very warm and honest, so you just feel welcome. Price/performance ratio is good. We will definitely come back on our next vacation. See you soon :-)

Luckily we got a table! Super tasty, great service! Would come back at any time 😃

I have rarely experienced such a cozy family business with such polite and competent restaurant staff and such good cuisine. Only recommended!

Such a great end to a lovely day of vacation in Bad Sachsa. Warmly welcomed, the 3 grandchildren immediately equipped with extensive painting equipment, the evening developed as one would imagine. Everything was totally relaxed, great service, almost family-like. We felt very comfortable. For food: eaten everything! That says it all. My lamb shank, I assume from Mama Helena, sorry, delicious, well seasoned and buttery soft. Thanks. We'll be back, but we know we have to make a reservation. Just an insider tip. The May family

Nice atmosphere, very accommodating Service, very tasty food. It's a shame that we only discovered this small, fine restaurant today.

Definitely recommended, friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere and of course delicious food

Greek cuisine at a high level paired with a family atmosphere. Very nice service. If you want to eat really good Greek food and enjoy it, this is the place for you.

We were guests on Saturday with 5 people. The quality of the food is fantastic and stands out. The waiter is also very nice. You immediately notice that it is a family-run restaurant. Every time we are in the Harz Mountains.

We had a quiet room, which was okay in size. Unfortunately the mattresses were very sagging and I could feel every single spring. The breakfast was manageable and unfortunately the bread wasn't always fresh. We had dinner once, which was okay. However, I found the price to be quite steep at €19 per person. The staff was consistently friendly. The hotel is quite old and the outdoor area is not very well maintained. There are only three parking spaces directly at the hotel, but there is a large parking lot diagonally opposite the hotel where you can park for a cheap €2 per day.

Always wonderful there. Absolutely recommended, family atmosphere and of course the food is super delicious.

We were greeted very friendly with a handshake. The service, the ambience and the treatment of the guests was exemplary.

A successful evening from start to finish, a super nice and friendly welcome, super delicious, freshly prepared food as well as a great feel-good factor because it is owner-managed, authentic and with passion! Always my pleasure!!! The Shepherds

It was super tasty again😋, thanks to the kitchen and the service for the nice service.

This lovely living room atmosphere restaurant is simply great! booking in advance is really necessary! Mama Helena's cooking skills are out of this world so delicious!! The waiter (Helena's son) is kindness and goodness itself, so genuine friendliness is rare in this day and age. RECOMMENDED!!!!!

A great evening! The gentleman is super nice, we were immediately greeted with a friendly handshake. Unfortunately we didn't get a table outside at the beginning, he was very attentive and when a table became available outside, he came up to us and escorted us out 😍 . We will come back (with reservation 😉). The food is prepared completely fresh and is SUPER DELICIOUS, thanks to the Lord's mother for the cooking skills. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 See you soon 😇

We can only recommend this lovely little restaurant with friendly service

We dined here for our wedding anniversary. The table was lovingly decorated with rose petals to suit the occasion. Chris, who handles the service, is very attentive but not intrusive. He is also available for a little fun or a conversation. So the atmosphere is very familiar. When ordering food, people were explicitly asked about intolerances and dislikes. Now about the food: it was very tasty. Regardless of whether it was garlic bread, a side salad or grilled dishes - we enjoyed everything very much. The Greek-style fried potatoes were a tasty side dish that offered a nice change from the standard Greek side dishes. All in all, it was a very successful and enjoyable evening. Many thanks to Chris and Helena! We'll definitely be back 😉

Truly the best Greek we've ever been to! Very friendly and loving service! Reservations in advance are absolutely necessary, but it's worth it. There are also very tasty vegetarian options. If we are in Bad Sachsa again, we will definitely come back.

Just really great! It has become a tradition for me when my children come to visit that we definitely stop there at some point. Not only is there the most brilliant team of mother and son, but also original Greek cuisine that is second to none. Oh, and the best gyros we've ever eaten❤️

The best Greek we've been to so far. The food is excellent and there are also spontaneous dishes that are not on the menu. The waiter is super friendly and can see immediately whether you would like anything else or whether he can help you. After the first visit, we made another reservation for the next day. Please make sure to reserve. Since it is a two-person operation, only a certain number of tables can be occupied. Regarding the negative reviews written here, I'm not sure whether they wrote the review for the right restaurant or whether they seriously expect that a smaller restaurant will always have room for you without making a reservation. Conclusion: The restaurant is 1000% recommended.

Very tasty food. Good portions, not too many that you can't finish. Also very nice owner.

Very tasty food and friendly service

We returned to Bei Helena after 8 years. It is a super cool and cozy restaurant. The service was very friendly and so was the customer service.

We came to eat here again after 8 years. Very pleasant and friendly owner. Food is super tasty! Definitely worth it!!

Very nice, small restaurant. The food is great and the staff is nice and funny. Highly recommended. Just one thing. Since the restaurant is very small, you should definitely make a reservation.

You may need to book in advance. But after 8 years I came back to eat and still the same nice service. Highly recommended if you are looking for a nice Greek in Bad Sachsa

The service was great and the food was freshly prepared and delicious. The price is of course “high” adapted to the location

Very friendly service, always ready for a nice saying. Great food, can only be recommended.

To book! The locals also eat here. When we arrived on Friday evening just before opening time, there was no room for two people and we could no longer make a reservation for the next evening, but fortunately we could still make a reservation for Sunday evening. The high expectations have been met! The starter we recommended was especially delicious. The food and service are authentically Greek.

Attention, risk of addiction, super delicious food, 100% risk of repetition... A little fun, very good food at fair prices!!! Keep it up 🫶👍👍

Great food and the service is second to none.

An absolutely wonderful experience! We received a warm welcome and the mother-son duo completely enchanted us. Reservations are necessary and allow you to have a wonderful time with Helena. The portion size could be adjusted for younger guests upon request. Due to its popularity, we unfortunately experienced a quite loud group at the neighboring table. Nevertheless, we would like to come back on our next vacation.

****please reserve in advance! Very sought after places***** Dear Helena, dear Chris, nice that you are open again. I missed my oasis of well-being. Every visit as a guest with you is a rest for the soul. Not only your friendly and caring nature, but also the food cooked with love makes you forget the stress of everyday life. I'm already looking forward to Friday.

Unfortunately we were turned away because there was “no space”. Strangely, only one table was occupied. Two tables were not set at all. With a little flexibility, something could certainly have been done. It's a shame actually. Especially for holiday guests who would like to visit the local restaurants.

We visited Bad Sachsa again and of course we visited Helena again. Anyone who appreciates Greek specialties other than in Metaxa sauce and gratinated with cheese has come to the right place. This time we dared to experiment and let the best waiter we know decide what to eat today. All we can say is “It’s spot on” - dare to let the experts decide what you like 😋. Since the restaurant is rather small, you should reserve a table in advance.

Very nice, cozy restaurant with excellent cuisine and very friendly staff. Thank you, keep it up, we'll be happy to come back!

Once again a delicious meal. Hospitably received. We would love to come back again.

A small but fine Greek restaurant. The food is very tasty and the staff is always friendly and attentive. We recommend! However, a table should be reserved in advance as there are a limited number of seats.

A really nice little family-run restaurant. When you made your reservation over the phone, you were greeted warmly straight away. Also when ordering and later eating there was a super nice atmosphere and a very relaxed manner from the waiter. The food was really tasty. The portions are also optimal.

Really great restaurant! We have been there for the third time now, twice we went to the Harz specifically for this dinner. The food is simply delicious. The service, however, is hard to beat.

super nice owner, great food and cheap. Had a very nice evening!

The food here is phenomenal. It reminds me of my holiday in Greece. The best man runs his feet out from under his body for a reason. The food is very good! We ate here twice in one week. Super!

An incredible meal every time and the service is the best you can find in Germany, simply a dream and we are happy to drive 200km again because that makes it all worth it.

Today after 6 years we went back to this restaurant. The only thing which was changed was that our daughter Emma was 6 years older. The food and the hospitality was as good as 6 years ago. Yes you have to make a reservation and pay cash. But it’s worth it 100%.

We ate there twice in a row last week, which I think says it all. Absolute recommendation!!! The food is prepared super fresh and delicious by lovely Helena. The service from Chris is absolutely outstanding. You feel absolutely welcome from the first second and the child-friendliness is also outstanding. We've never had Greek food so good! We are already looking forward to our next vacation and will definitely eat here again!

We were there for the second evening in a row and were once again given a very warm welcome. You just have to feel good here...The food is prepared with a lot of love by Mama Helena and tastes great. Chris manages to make the evening unforgettable with his charm. The two evenings made our vacation perfect. For us it is the best Greek restaurant we have ever been to were. We are already looking forward to a next visit.

Absolutely recommended!!! Child-friendly, the food tasted absolutely top quality. We are here for a few days vacation with our little one. We would love to come back to Bad Sachsa and to Helena for the delicious Greek food!!!! Our absolute top recommendation ;) 10 out of 10 points

We (6 people) were warmly welcomed and the service was very good. The food was fresh and extremely tasty. Price/performance also good. We would have liked fish, but we would have had to order it in advance, but we could find very good alternatives. Be sure to reserve as the dining room is not large. But it's worth a visit and we'll be happy to come back -:)

Hospitable manager. Please note cash only.

Just super delicious. Unfortunately I can only give 5 stars.

Where do I start? A small restaurant where you feel comfortable from the first second. You will be warmly welcomed and looked after. Price performance is top. Everything is fresh, even shortly before the store closes you are informed about ingredients that may not be enough because freshness takes precedence over quantity. It is better to offer the customer alternatives instead of senselessly throwing away food. If you like Greek food you will love everything here. Good Helena still cooks herself and you can tell she's been doing it for a long time. I have never enjoyed such delicious Greek food. Due to the size of the restaurant, we recommend calling and making a reservation one evening in advance. We will definitely come back when we are in the area!!! Thank you for the great evening.

Reservations! The restaurant is very popular and not without reason: we were two adults with two children. We had just walked in the door and were greeted with a friendly “Welcome!” I'm Chris. Your table is already ready.” with painting supplies for the children and a high chair. Courteous, charming and always with a joke on his lips, he made the evening not only for us parents, but also for our children. Our son “I just want to eat here.” The food is fresh, delicious and lovingly prepared. Extra requests are welcome. Price-performance: completely justified! Thanks!

I can only recommend the place. Super friendly service and the mother is a great cook. We'll definitely be back.

We were there for the first time today. Very friendly service, great food and a cozy atmosphere. We'd love to come back.

The food is delicious! And the employees are very friendly! Is highly recommended

De ontvangst was zeer hartelijk. Zelden een handdruk gekregen op restaurant bij het binnenkomen, gaf direct een toffe warme sfeer. Een ruime spijskaart werd ons voorgelegd. De gerechten en drank kwamen vlot aan aan tafel. De zoon was zeer hartelijk en had oog voor de correcte bediening. Eerst mevrouw, dan mijnheer ! De schotels waren meer dan voldoende want we konden niet alles opeten ! Als afsluiter nog een drankje van het huis gekregen en de afrekening wordt graag cash afgerekend. Een Hollands stel had zich hier niet op voorzien en mocht daags nadien alsnog komen afrekenen ! Van vertrouwen in uw klanten gesproken want zij waren geen reguliere klanten.

The best Greek restaurant I've eaten at! It's always a highlight to be guests with Helena and Chris. Can highly recommend the restaurant.

Essen unglaublich lecker, das beste griechische Restaurant in dem ich je war! Große Empfehlung, bitte einkehren! Vegetarische Küche bis hin zu den Klassikern - für jeden ist etwas dabei!