Filoxenia in Markkleeberg

The best, the food is delicious. You have to try everything.

We visited the Greek restaurant "Filoxenia," which has a new owner but an old name (we often ate at the old one). Because it was quite busy, we were warned at the beginning that it might take a while, which was fine with us. Unfortunately, the appetizers were completely forgotten, and we had to reorder drinks several times because the servers kept changing and apparently our orders weren't taken. The obligatory Greek salad was minimally portioned, and the main course didn't arrive for an hour(!). Had we known that "it might take a bit longer," meaning an hour-long wait, we would have left immediately... Unfortunately, the meat was also tough, and the gyros in cream sauce (apparently no trace of Metaxa) was more reminiscent of a very sweet tomato sauce, which had little to do with authentic Greek cuisine. Overall, the experience didn't live up to the positive reviews we had read, and disappointingly, we can't recommend it.

I'm always completely satisfied! The chef himself is involved in the service and always gives his best – you notice it right away. Both he and his staff are extremely courteous, friendly, and attentive. Requests are always considered and implemented. The food is not only delicious but also served in more than adequate portions. The welcome is always warm – you simply feel welcome!

Delicious food, friendly service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended!

I was very pleased with my visit to this Filoxenia restaurant. The food was exceptionally delicious, and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting—you immediately feel at home. I'd love to come back!

Always a pleasure! Eating like eating with friends. Great atmosphere, delicious food, friendly staff. Always happy to come back.

Great restaurant with delicious food and very friendly service. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting – I'd love to come back!

Very delicious food, the atmosphere is perfect for a pleasant dinner, and the staff is exceptionally friendly! Nothing to complain about😃

If you're still wondering whether to go, stop thinking and just go! You'll receive a warm welcome upon arrival, and you'll be greeted with a shot of ouzo on the house – it couldn't be better. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff super friendly, and the food? Simply top-notch – fresh, delicious, and made with love. This is exactly what gastronomy should be like. It won't be the last time I'll be there – I absolutely recommend it!

Classic, perfect taste I can only recommend it

Everything is perfect there... I always love coming back. Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, the best and friendliest people there... The service is excellent, and everything runs the way the guests want it.👌👌👌👌

For me one of the best Greek restaurant experiences in Germany so far

We were regular guests of the former operator. The food was always delicious, the staff was like family, everything was perfect and accommodating. Since the new operator took over the restaurant, we have been there twice. The first time, our main course was burnt and half cold. It was very crowded that day... we thought okay, anything can happen. Now the second time I got raw meat, the staff didn't react at all to my comment. An appetizer wasn't brought either, so they said we hadn't ordered anything. There was a “discussion” which we just waved off. Prices have risen and portions are getting smaller. Of course, prices have to be adjusted these days, but portion sizes and quality should not be neglected. Unfortunately, we are generally very disappointed and will not be coming back.

Yes, sometimes it's a little more chaotic than other days, we've noticed that too. But you are constantly improving and making an effort to respond to your guests' wishes, and that is the most important thing for me. You just have to give them a chance and not always compare them with the previous owner. (Prices, size of dishes, etc.) There will definitely be a reason why he gave up the restaurant, in my opinion.

Highly recommended Greek. Delicious food and nice service. With outdoor seating and children's playground.

We really liked the good atmosphere.

The food is cold and no longer tastes good. Starter was also forgotten.

We used to eat there often and enjoyed eating there. However, after the change of operator, the quality of the food deteriorated significantly. We ordered Tiropitakia and got potato croquettes. The baked broccoli in Metaxa sauce was more of a soup with no real taste. Oven feta used to be much tastier. We'll look for a "new" Greek restaurant. Too bad.

Highly recommend this amazing restaurant, the food was on point, very well served, staff members were so friendly and welcoming. Over all my experience there was amazing and for sure I will be back soon 🥰🥰🥰

One of the best experiences I've ever had in a restaurant! The food was exceptional – fresh, full of flavor and prepared with love. Every dish was a pleasant surprise. The service was perfect: very friendly, attentive and warm staff who were always there for us with a smile. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, you immediately feel at home. Thank you, Filoxenia, for turning a simple evening into an unforgettable experience! We'll definitely be back.

Great food, friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere! Everything we tried was delicious. Highly recommend this place for a nice meal out.

Perfect place and perfect people

I am very happy with everything in this restaurant!The staff was extremely friendly,helpful and polite! The food was amazing.I really had a fantastic experience and i will suggest to all my friend to go to Filoxenia.

Absolutely loved this place! Authentic Greek flavors, warm hospitality, and generous portions. Feels like a little slice of Greece right in Germany—highly recommend!

Great atmosphere, shop suitable for all ages, the food was fantastic and the whole "filoxenia" team were all perfect. I recommend and will visit again ❤️❤️❤️

Unfortunately the food isn't that great anymore. The previous owner was much better.

We spontaneously wanted to go out for Greek food again after a long time. The Filoxenia exceeded our expectations. A great atmosphere with very good staff and a very nice boss, great food and really plentiful. Thank you for the successful evening You have won us over as regular guests and we would love to come back.

It was very cool to celebrate youth consecration there

In principle it's a nice atmosphere, but you shouldn't sit near the bowling alley if you want to be comfortable. Lots of staff, but the waiting time for the first drink was long, but that may have been due to the event in the house. However, this is no excuse for cold coffee or forgotten drinks. Also, the double espresso was more of a regular coffee. We were all very happy with the starters. The lamb shank was very good. But the broad beans and the Metaxa sauce were not at all what you expected.

Highly recommended, first bowling and then a good meal.

A Greek place to feel good and linger.

I would like to give Filoxenia my recommendation! After registering by phone at short notice, we got a table for 6 people (+ our little dog 🐕). We were welcomed by a very nice waitress and the boss himself. The selection on the menu is typically Greek cuisine. The food itself was much better than what I'm used to at similar places!!! The "special plate" I chose consisted of several types of meat, each of which was very tasty and, above all, juicy! My five companions were also very satisfied with their selected dishes. We decided to definitely visit Filoxenia again during our week-long vacation!

Very tasty food Super friendly staff

Best time, the food was very tasty, The staff were all lovely and nice

We've known this restaurant for years, but now the owner has changed and the staff is new. We got a table for two without booking. The menu is new and the prices have gone up. The menu is as clear as the portions. Unfortunately, everything was very unseasoned. Of course, there's salt and pepper on the table, but that's not the point. We weren't satisfied and unfortunately won't be coming back. Unfortunately, there wasn't even any music.

Went to eat at Filoxenia today. New owner, and you could definitely notice the difference. New prices 😟, smaller portions 🫢, and no more UR-KROSTITZER 🍺. It was better under the old owner.

We enjoyed staying at Filoxenia and were already well-respected regulars and now we wanted to get a new look after the change of operator. Yes, we received a very friendly welcome, but unfortunately we were given a table in the large hall that was not heated and only slowly became warmer as the number of guests increased. Everything was fine, I told myself there could be worse things and I read through the menu with full anticipation and noticed that the prices had only been adjusted slightly. After the round of ouzo, we were allowed to order our drinks after about 15 minutes. We then immediately ordered our appetizers and food. Two starters (tzatziki and garlic bread) were good, then we chose 4 main courses: leg of lamb with green beans, spaghetti with gyros in metaxa sauce, steak with metaxa sauce and gyro plate... We have already noticed with the delivery of drinks that the waiters were very disorganized in finding the tables where the drinks should go. This continued during the meal so that the food was tasty but the portions didn't match the price. Plus, my daughter's food came about 10 minutes later than ours. Her steak plate had a total of seven pieces of meat and the amount of meat on the gyro plate was no longer a rule of thumb, which wasn't enough for my adult son. The other two dishes were fine. When we received feedback about the food, the waiter laughed it off and said that we were the first to complain about the food. At the end we had to wait another 25 minutes until we could pay, despite having asked three times for the bill. For us, if nothing changes, it would be the last time there...

Unfortunately our visit to this restaurant was a disappointment. The food was far too little for the price, and one of our plates only arrived 10 minutes after the others. We also had to wait a full 25 minutes for the bill. The employees seemed overwhelmed, had no overview and were visibly confused. When we tried to address our concerns directly on site, they were not addressed - instead we were portrayed as the culprits. We were also deliberately made to wait until we could finally pay. The service was much better under the previous owner and the portions were also reasonable. It's a shame that the quality has deteriorated so much.

Very inconspicuous from the outside. Interior super comfortable, top service and outstanding cuisine! I'd love to come back!

Nice resturag, the food is delicious. The service is very friendly.

We finally tested it yesterday and I have to say it was fantastic! The food was delicious and plentiful. The service was super friendly and quick! We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back! Keep it up 😉

We ate there again yesterday because, in our opinion, it is the best Greek restaurant in Markkleeberg. It seems the chef has changed. Unfortunately, the taste and the food deteriorated a lot as a result. The fries were soggy and unsalted, the Metaxa sauce tasted more like cream than anything else, the gyros pieces were huge... etc. Maybe the chef will take note of this criticism. But we probably won't eat there again. Too bad.

Very friendly staff. Food very good and great price.

A clear recommendation! I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but this time I would like to share my opinion. I've been here several times to spend a nice evening with my family and have something delicious to eat. You can tell that there has been a change of operator. There were minor teething problems in the first few days, but these were quickly resolved and everything is running smoothly now. The staff is friendly, polite and attentive - Alex in particular will be remembered positively. The service is quick, the food is delicious, and the portions are just right - you'll definitely be full. The price-performance ratio is also right: a lamb dish with side dishes and salad for under €25 is really fair. Anyone who complains about the prices probably hasn't shopped for a long time. The large hall, which can be booked exclusively for celebrations, is particularly practical. There is also a bowling alley – and at very reasonable prices. Reservations are definitely recommended, especially on Fridays and Saturdays as the restaurant is busy. I can only recommend this restaurant and wish the new operators much success – keep it up!

There was a change of ownership and a significantly shortened card. Hopefully the Filoxenia will stay as good as it has in recent years, we will test it :-)

Unfortunately the operator or the staff has obviously changed. This used to be an absolute insider tip. Large portions, reasonable prices, very good food, friendly and fast service - perfect. Now after the change (in the new year) small portions, high prices (like in downtown Leipzig), good food (but far too little), forgetful and slow service (but friendly). Unfortunately no longer recommended. There's actually no reason to come back here anymore.

Food was very tasty and the service was very nice and very friendly.

Was okay 3/5. Unfortunately the gyros weren't crispy enough. Ouzo too warm.

This was our second time here. Excellent service, very tasty food. Completely satisfied. Definitely coming back

Everything is absolutely delicious

Good ambience, delicious food, typical Greek. Waiting time for food was 2 hours. .Service poor.

The best Greek there is, very good service, food very tasty, always happy.

The best Greek, simply excellent! Always happy🫠

This is the best greek restaurant! from the service and the interior! And the food was everything you could’ve asked for, excellent and exquisite

A typical Greek. The portions are not as big or filling as elsewhere. The taste is typical like any Greek. There was nothing extraordinarily great that I would remember now why I absolutely had to come back. The ambience was quite cool and the staff was friendly and mostly considerate.

Very tasty food, super courteous service, everything was super, highly recommended

We had dinner with 16 people. The food is, typically Greek, good. However, the service is subpar. You are constantly ignored and when the wrong dish was served the waiter was very annoyed. We will make reservations somewhere else for a larger celebration in the future. EDIT: Things are getting worse. Both the quality and the size decrease significantly. That was the last time!

The staff is consistently very friendly and you feel very comfortable as a guest. The food is delicious and despite there being a lot of guests, you don't have to wait long.

Great Greek, very attentive staff, great location and delicious food. Everything at affordable prices.

Even though I arrived at the restaurant 20 minutes before opening time, I received a warm welcome. My request to combine two starters into one was also taken into account. But that was the end of the line. The kitchen and therefore the food were pot. However, reordering required Drinks with 3 service staff and 6 occupied tables up to 6 attempts. I'm now 63 and it was the first Greek where I didn't get a single ouzo on the house. (While the table next door was already offered Dr. 2.) It's a shame, I was looking forward to the evening.

Great restaurant. Is worth a visit.

Nice restaurant, good Greek food at moderate prices and friendly staff.

Had dinner again last night, as always Excellent out of 10 points, there are 12 with 🌟 stars summer in the beer garden

Very good food, very friendly service, great ambience Heart, what more could you want. Spent a very nice birthday at Filoxenia. Thank you very much

Always worth a visit. The food tastes great and the service staff is great. Especially Sakis and his wife 😀

Unfortunately we weren't thrilled with either the food or the restaurant. Too bad

Super nice restaurant, especially in the back area it's so cozy. The food was really tasty and the staff was very friendly. We'll definitely be back :)

Super good Greek food, with very good and friendly service. One of my favorite restaurants in Leipzig

Always beautiful. Delicious food, good prices and great service.

Opening times are wrong...embarrassing in 2024

The food is super tasty, the employees are very nice and attentive. We are happy to recommend the restaurant “Filoxenia”.

Cozy 🇬🇷 with very tasty food and very good service. We would love to come back 👍🇬🇷🙋‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

The price-performance ratio is okay and the food is tasty. The guest room is not ideal, but that is more due to the structure. If you don't come as a larger group, the table offer might be better... Since we can't be counted among the regular guests, that may explain the impression we got that it was a bit neglected at times. But when the service was at our table, he tried to serve us well, no matter which young man was trying to get our table.

Delicious food, nice outdoor seating, nice service and the price/performance ratio is good. Jens

Es ist immer wieder schön. Das Essen schmeckt, es ist eine angenehme Atmosphäre und man fühlt sich willkommen. Wir kommen seit Jahren....

We always enjoy going there. Food delicious, service friendly, ouzo tastes good.

We were a somewhat larger group for a birthday dinner. The food was typically Greek and delicious. Unfortunately, the service negatively overshadowed the food. We were ignored for a long time and had to wait a total of over 1.5 hours for the food. The reason for this was that 2 guests in the group arrived 10 minutes late. In addition, our questions were responded to in a very annoyed manner. Unfortunately, both of the meals I ordered contained milk and this was not marked as an allergen on the menu - really bad for milk allergy sufferers. The food was then replaced with another. Last but not least, the first dish was found on the bill, which we objected to and then received the corrected bill without any apology or anything else. All in all, it's a shame, as the food really wasn't bad.

Very pleasant atmosphere. Food was really good and service was very attentive... Ouzo before and after a meal, which used to be common in Greek restaurants, is now rare... I was very pleasantly surprised

We were more than satisfied. The food and service is great. We'd love to come back. It is important to reserve.

Always super friendly service and the food is absolutely fantastic 👍🏻 again at any time 👍🏻👍🏻

Everything was great, I can only recommend it.

Very nice service 👍 😁☺️ We would also give it 10 stars. The food was also great value for money. We really enjoyed it and can only recommend the restaurant! ☺️

Beautiful beer garden with a “sea view” 😄, very friendly staff, the food was excellent. Will come back.

Very friendly and flexible staff, the food was great and the atmosphere was fantastic. I would happily recommend the restaurant!

Very friendly, great food and just really beautiful there 😊😊

Very nice restaurant, food and service top. We have been guests for several years. Always happy... highly recommended.

Everything is okay and the toilet is always very clean

Great restaurant with very good food at completely acceptable prices. The ambience invites you to linger, you are warmly welcomed and immediately feel at home. Our waiter Sakis(?), I apologize if that's not correct, is a funny and easy-going guy. It may have benefited us that my two companions come to the house more often, but I have no doubt that warmth and hospitality are always very popular there. Clear recommendation from me and see you soon.

We ate here three times in a week's vacation. The food is delicious, the staff is super friendly. Always happy.

Nice place, friendly service, good food.

The food was great. The staff was attentive. I go here more often.

Very good food and always friendly staff. We'd love to come back. We can only report good things.

Dirty shop 8:45 p.m. Kitchen closed according to Google 10:30 p.m. then they should change it

It's always a good idea to eat there. I had nothing but good moments in this restaurant with my sweetheart and their wonderful families. Really a good decision!

Reserved? Question.. No, then the lady turns around and leaves you standing there stupidly... The outside area wasn't opened, but it was probably well attended, no card payment possible, why???? (It was also right at the entrance) that's zero stars!!!

Very friendly service, very good cuisine with a TOP price-performance ratio. Particularly delicious for us: grilled salmon

Very friendly service and the food was great

Delicious food and super nice service Always happy

Very nice and super tasty. Would love to go back and try it out.

We have chosen this location as our favorite restaurant for years. We now belong to the “family” You can forget how to cook with the great food