DER LÖWE Becker Gastro GmbH in Essen

The St. Martin's goose was perfect: crispy skin, delicious sauce. Serve with dumplings and red cabbage, really recommended. For dessert there was delicious cherry tiramisu.

Food was wonderful and the prices were okay too. There is also often the option to order a smaller portion.

Food is simply great! This is how pork knuckle should taste!

The boss is unfriendly and some things could be optimized. It's not possible for a group of people to get their main course and the speaker has to ask and then notice that the second course wasn't released.

Delicious food, tasty German. People walk in leather goods and dirndolls. No matter how busy it is, they remain cheerful and correct.

Despite the heavy crowds, the team is focused and tries to do justice to all guests. We were extremely happy and had some fun with the staff. Great restaurant, very good food, can only be recommended. In front of the restaurant you can drink mulled wine in front of a Christmas backdrop. Thank you “Löwe”, we’ll be back. ☺️😉

Very clean and very tasty food. Will stop by again

Enjoy your meal Good service Great atmosphere Keep it up 👍

The food was delicious and the staff friendly. There was a deduction for my wife ordering a large Coke and getting a liter. Maybe you could ask again if you had a liter of cola.

Haxe could only be opened with a saw.

What a great German restaurant We at PVMaersk went here for dinner and drinks on two evenings The schnitzels are great and the atmosphere is really great. The service is alert and you will not be short of anything We enjoyed it Thank you for the opportunity to receive 2 x 50 harbor vouchers during the busiest period

Very nice restaurant where you can enjoy delicious Bavarian food.

A Bavarian beer hall in the middle of Essen. Delicious Bavarian specialties. Dedicated friendly staff.

Like in Bavaria. Wonderful… you just have to go there😉

Very friendly staff and very tasty German food

Bavarian flair with the accompanying food and drinks. In addition, friendly staff who clear the empty plates too quickly when others at the table are still eating. But otherwise everything was delicious and good. Haxe is very good.

Nice brewery with solid food and great service.

Great German bite in the middle of the city of Essen. Everything was fine, with a few minor drawbacks. The sauerkraut was very sweet and the liver cheese very salty. The service walked around in ridiculous quasi Bavarian clothing that undermined their professionalism a bit.

Great ambience, super nice service, good food. Here the gypsy schnitzel is still called gypsy schnitzel.

Had a lovely evening and had a delicious meal. The table was already available for the booked date

5 people sat at my table, the food was either very small or the meat was dry and rock hard. The only good thing was the knuckle. Unfortunately, the service is just as unorganized and rude. You were asked to pass your plate across the entire table with hand signals, drinks were sometimes placed on the table without comment and had to be distributed yourself. On the way out I was confronted about my assessment in front of the whole group. Maybe just think about how such an assessment comes about instead of questioning it.

We were there several times this year. It was always lively, pleasant, friendly, fun. The food has always been of good quality. However, this time, the stimubg was low, the music was quite quiet, the food, apart from the burger, was unfortunately not of good quality and didn't taste great either. The service was friendly and attentive, the interior was still beautiful. Unfortunately not as politicizing as it was at the beginning or middle of 2024.

Typical German restaurant with good beer. The service was efficient and friendly. The food quality wasn't consistent. Schnitzel was very good, nuremberg sausages were goog, leberkase (meatloaf) was like "watery" and not good. I would agree with other comments that sour cabbage and potato pure were mushy. The atmosphere is cheerful

The restaurant atmosphere was nice and the service was attentive. The food was just okay. The pork knuckle was overcooked and the sauerkraut was mushy. The goulash soup was good.

The soup, the main course, and the dessert did not impress. But what bothered me the most was that the service was not attentive and we had to serve everything to her.

Bavarian cuisine and corresponding furnishings. Nice staff. Prices are reasonable.

The restaurant really impressed me! The sauerbraten was excellent – ​​tender, spicy and perfectly seasoned. The service also deserves high praise: the staff was friendly, attentive and the order came quickly. A clear recommendation for everyone who appreciates good food and efficient service!

very good food here. had not made a reservation but were able to join another couple who had not made a reservation either. so tip reservation recommended. very tasty cuts and large glasses of beer. we will definitely come back here again.

Beer, food, atmosphere & service great, we'll be back!

Food ok... service unfortunately slow and the place was too loud

Friendly, tasty, would love to come back

I always enjoy coming here. Good schnitzel and a nice light beer with it.

Very welcoming, great sensory experience, if I return to the region, I will repeat the visit.

I’ve been to this restaurant already three times and I absolutely love it here! Their food is always amazing and the portions are perfect. Absolutely recommend this place if you are in Essen!

We wanted to eat there. Already at reception we encountered completely unmotivated and unfriendly service. We were assigned a table that was very cramped. When asked if there was no other table available, there was no answer. Then we left again. If you don't feel like making sales, then you can leave it alone. There were still enough tables available. There was also no explanation why you couldn't take another table. The fact that another waitress is sitting in front of the entrance and smoking isn't exactly very inviting either. In any case, I don't want to leave my money there. It's a shame, especially these days.

Absolutely cool location, food is very tasty. The beer is delicious

Es war sehr schön. Sehr nettes und freundliches Personal. Immer wieder gerne.

Very tasty freshly tapped beer 🍺, attentive service in traditional costumes, the food was impeccable with a typical Bavarian touch. Everything was great, it's nice that you can easily meet and eat in the middle of Essen city. We'd love to come back.

Schnitzels were a dream. Very good/fast and funny staff. Nice restaurant. We'll definitely come back.

Nice, typical German restaurant/cafe. Good atmosphere. Pleasant service

Nice place but rather poor food. Pork shank not at all tender, lamb fillet quite tasty but tiny portion. Chewy jacket potatoes. Only really good thing was the pumpkin soup of the day.

Very friendly service and delicious food at reasonable prices

Food was okay but not great, service was friendly and nice

Always good here. Top service and super delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere

This is a must go location when you are in Essen! Great atmosphere! Service 4 stars because the speed is lacking when taking our order and serving the dishes. Coincidentally, we were in a hurry. However, the staff was very friendly! In addition, the food was great. Good taste. However, the bratkaroffeln portion could have been a bit larger. We enjoyed it.

Nice ambience and delicious beer, but half the chicken was quite dry.

Excellent brewery and restaurant, a must visit! In this place you can breathe a very German atmosphere and you can taste delicacies such as Krosse Haxe and Nurnbernwurst, with cooked sauerkraut and potatoes. The German dishes are truly delicious and plentiful too! I recommend taking the Dunkel beer which is very good and distinctive. The "spiritousen" are numerous and affordable, and the desserts are good too. Free parking is possible in the nearby areas outside the center and it will take less than 1 minute's walk (200m) to get to the restaurant. Very German staff and beautiful girls! Very interesting account, considering the abundance and typicality of the foods. Advised

Very tasty dishes. The staff is very friendly. 👍

Was mediocre. Only drank one beer

Great food, nice staff Another beautiful day with delicious food

Bavaria in Essen, very beautiful

Super nice service, attentive service. The food was very good. There were 12 of us registered and we were a little late - but it wasn't a problem at all. We were served quickly and the food was served to everyone at the same time

It's not like it was a few years ago to be honest, sorry I personally and my husband didn't like it that much!

Real German restaurant with all that that entails, 1 l beer glass.

In keeping with the Ruhr area, a restaurant with a typical Bavarian ambience. Actually a nice atmosphere, but unlike my companions, I wasn't satisfied with the food. I had 1/2 knuckle with sauerkraut and dumplings. The sauerkraut was good, the dumplings were not and the knuckle was a little spicy (slightly burnt) and tough, the dumplings were ready-made from the cheapest supplier.

We reserved a table for 16 people weeks ago. Unfortunately we sat at 2 different tables. The food also came at different times. Since we only meet once a year, this was absolutely annoying for us. The food was good, plentiful and tasty. Ordering drinks didn't work at all. The waitress was very nice, the one who brought the food and cleared the plates was just rude and unfriendly. Kudos to the kitchen, but unfortunately the rest wasn't okay for us

Rustic atmosphere, good food, decent portions at a reasonable price. Always worth a visit, we will definitely come back!

Catuxa is probably the best worker in germany

Service good Beer good Schnitzel OK Fried potatoes a disaster

Update: October 9th, 2024: Unfortunately it has decreased significantly. During the last visits, the staff seemed less motivated and one got the impression that they were more of a nuisance. The dish praised below was unfortunately taken off the menu and the remaining menu unfortunately no longer convinces me, as the dishes are often over-seasoned or look like warmed-up frozen food and unfortunately sometimes taste like it too. It's a shame how quickly a restaurant can develop like that. I know better alternatives. I hope things get better soon, because Leo is still great for drinking. Original: Went to the Roaring Lion today and despite the food being original, everything was perfect! The staff was quick, very open, attentive and simply warm and the food, which took around 40 minutes due to the occupancy, was also perfect. FYI: The staff warned that it might take some time. But it came quite quickly and was great. The light Löwenbräu also tasted very good and the cappuccino and apple strudel at the end were no worse. I have nothing to complain about and see you as one of the top addresses in downtown Essen! See you next time!

Great atmosphere. Cozy, fast service.

A delicious and beautiful evening... .. just go ...

Food was okay. Potatoes n meat :)) the mac & cheese like dish was good the rest just ok

Had a great night here with some colleagues. Great range of Bavarian dishes, can definitely recommend the cheeae spatzle. Friendly staff and good atmosphere make it easy to recommend.

Food came quickly and was OK. I found the lumberjack steak a bit dry. Service was also quick.

Average place. Staff somewhat not welcoming. Food was very average and it arrived in 5 minutes after ordering - bizarre

Unfortunately the quality has decreased - the hamburgers were unfortunately only lukewarm. Taste, well - we were a little disappointed. Unfortunately the fries were too salty. The kitchen used to be much better. We don't actually know the lion like that. We were disappointed. We are happy to pay €2-3 more per dish and get better quality in return. Too bad Service and ambience are top Unfortunately today the food wasn't as expected 😞

A restaurant with a lot of Bavarian flair. The food is very tasty and rich. The price-performance ratio is right.

Goulash soup is excellent! Must try.

Beer is of course delicious. Local cozy and nice atmosphere. But you don't necessarily have to go there to eat.

Delicious large gypsy schnitzel for the price. I was very satisfied

Definitely recommended. Coherently furnished, great service, very tasty food, large beer garden, great selection!!!

Spontaneous short visit, I was very satisfied. Delicious food and good, friendly service. Gladly again.

A very good Bavarian restaurant. Very tasty food

Craziness! For me it's a blast in Essen. We wanted to go out for a really good German meal and decided on "DER LÖWE" and were really impressed. I ordered the whole knuckle and a pint of beer with it. The beer was nice and tasty and had a good sparkling taste. Then the food came. The pork was super juicy on the inside and super crispy on the outside. The dumplings and sauerkraut also tasted good. Our service was also the best. We sat across from the bar and she said that we should all take a measure so that she doesn't have to walk so much from the bar to our table. She also played a few other jokes with us. Was really wonderful. The ambience was a very classic brewery, that's how it should look, you immediately feel very safe. I can only recommend this restaurant. Everyone who was in Essen should also have been to “DER LÖWE”. Great!

Highly recommended! Atmosphere, the food, the people. I could go there every day :)

Missed the oranges when eating.

Great food, great dessert, great service, and great beer.

Friendly welcome. Communication with staff is great

A very, very tired imitation of a quaint Bavarian restaurant. I don't like to assume to other guests what they feel or perceive, how and where. But anyone who has ever had dinner in Upper Bavaria will certainly notice the difference to Bavarian cuisine. We had grilled meat and cheese spaetzle... well, at least the staff tried hard. It's just not a system restaurant and it's still the uncomfortable Essen city center (the landlord can't do anything about it). Hence the verdict: Better Baldeneysee than Tegernsee.

Very good restaurant. Really Bavarian, the service is great. The food is very good 👍

I've been there several times to drink and everything was great. Today we went to eat there with the whole family for the first time and were extremely disappointed. The knuckle was completely overcooked, the sauerkraut, red cabbage and mashed potatoes were inedible! Endlessly muddy. Very unfortunate. At this point the kitchen is not recommended. After the criticism, the staff didn't say anything like "OK, I'll pass it on."

Food was very tasty! A small note: please briefly mention that a large cola is 1 liter. Way too much. But otherwise delicious!

The food was very tasty and the service was friendly and in a good mood. Everything you should expect when ordering, size of drinks, side dish information is given. Gladly again👍

Good food and affordable! Tasty schnitzel with half a liter of weizen. Old-fashioned tasty, definitely recommended

Food and service as you would expect in a Bavarian style beer garden. Simple, hearty. The ambience of the outdoor dining area is rather dreary due to the surrounding buildings. But you can hide that.

It was delicious and the waiter was very accommodating.

Highly recommended. Delicious Bavarian food

Versatile menu Good friendly service

Exquisite dishes of traditional German cuisine. Excellent service and good atmosphere.

Top service and good food. Any time.

We spontaneously went on a short vacation there and decided on “The Lion”. It really is everything you would expect from a brewery. There is traditional food, served by very friendly waitresses who are beautiful to look at in their traditional costumes. Unfortunately, not all dishes are available in smaller portions. And for the cozy aspect, seat cushions were missing. If these had been there, there would have been another drink. But all in all recommended.👍

Super tasty 😋 The food is delicious and the service is first class!

Great food, fast service and fast service, One star deducted because the portions are a bit small and you don't always feel full. In addition, the opening times are incorrect. Often people close earlier...

Recommended: the schnitzel dish

Locally clean - service attentive - food good & portions good. Edit: Yes, we've been to you 4-5 times now :-) And everything was always great, we'll definitely come back for schnitzel.

New review: “I'm looking forward to stopping by again soon for a knuckle and a pint of beer.” If you have any concerns, speak to the staff emphatically and they will help you. Old review: You can clearly notice the different seasoning. Everyone can judge for themselves whether it is good or bad. In any case, I can recommend a visit. Friendly staff, the outdoor area and the motto go well together, the lion has been there for years for a reason. The portions are quite large, so either a robber's plate or no starter or dessert :-)

I often visit the lion and am thrilled again. The food is great, the staff are very friendly and attentive, and all wishes are fulfilled. You can start your day with a delicious meal and a beer or end the evening with the best! 👍🏻 The price-performance ratio is more than justified, top!

If you're in Essen and want traditional German food & beer, then this is the place for you! The food was excellent and the service was amazing! We will be returning here again when we come to Essen again. Dankeschön to all the chefs & servers for a wonderful time

The food was good and plentiful. But there's a lot missing from the Bavarian restaurant. Nevertheless, the overall impression for us was positive.