Gaststätte Sorbas in Bochum

I was there with my mother (she's in a wheelchair). I actually just wanted to check from the outside to see if she could even get in and if there were any seats available. A young man immediately came over and asked if we needed help. Since there were two steps at the entrance, I gladly accepted the help. The food was absolutely delicious. For dessert, we shared a tiramisu, which arrived immediately with two spoons. As we were leaving, the friendly man was already waiting for us and immediately started helping out again. Highly recommended. We were there after a Starlight Express performance.

It was our first and last time there. It was completely overpriced. The food was tasty, but the portions were way too small and the sauce wasn't enough. At just before 8:00, the tiramisu was sold out. We'd been looking forward to it all day. The service was friendly, but we hadn't even finished the appetizer before the main course arrived. By the end of the day, at 8:15 p.m., we were made to feel like we should leave.

It took ages (50 minutes) for the food to be ready, the fries weren't seasoned, the napkin was already used, and the toilet was dirty!

The food was okay. Service left something to be desired—the wait time was about 45 minutes, and the salad didn't arrive until the main course. Official receipts were only issued upon request.

I ate there during a trip and was looked after in a very friendly and courteous manner.

Real Greek with top feta cheese

The food was very tasty, fast service, can be recommended 👍🏼 we would be happy to come back

Good food and nice service! But how you can serve a beer from Dortmund in the vicinity of the best brewery in the world and the Ruhr stadium, VfL my heart only beats for YOU AND for Fiege, remains the secret of the Greek gods!!!😉

Very nice staff, food was very tasty

100% recommendation Very tasty food and very friendly staff

The food is very tasty, plentiful and hot at a reasonable price. The one thing that isn't so nice when sitting outside is the main street. But it only interferes minimally when entertaining.

Very tender rump steak and crispy gyros, good starter platter

Very tasty and right next to the Starlight Express

A small, delicious Greek restaurant. The food was very tasty and the price-performance ratio was also good. The staff is friendly and the service was very quick (in a well-filled restaurant).

Sorry, but the atmosphere seems a little older. Basically 5 stars are not enough for service and food!!! Go and taste for yourself!

The restaurant was recommended to us at the hotel and we were not disappointed - authentic, very tasty food and attentive service. A great start to an unforgettable musical evening

Food was very tasty. Ambience was a bit noisy, but it was also very busy. Service you can't complain about, very friendly and accommodating. The four of us paid €105.

Like so many people, we ate at the Zorbas restaurant before seeing the musical and were a bit skeptical due to the mediocre reviews. Even though a Bochum home football game had ended right before our visit and the restaurant was completely full, the three of us provided excellent service. The food was really exceptionally tasty - I don't know if I've ever eaten so much delicious meat in a Greek restaurant - we had a mixed meat platter and every type of meat was cooked perfectly. No dry gyros, chicken, the beef "grilled to perfection". Thank you for this great restaurant visit 🙏.

It was really very delicious. Good portion size and nice staff. Also nice Mediterranean decor. Great visit, highly recommended. If we come to Bochum again at some point, we will eat here again. :)

Failed brilliantly... Can't say anything positive!! Unfriendly, not flexible, food prepared like on a campsite, sorry, that can be done much better with all competitors!

The food is really good. Went there with 8 people and everyone enjoyed it. The food also came relatively quickly. I had ordered rice with my meal but unfortunately fries were brought. And because we were in a bit of a hurry, I ate them. Were ok too. But you won't really get full. Had gyros gratinated, which was very good.

We were there spontaneously before going to the musical. We had a table near the door. Despite the "double door" there was a very unpleasant draft every time the door opened. We got the wrong drinks, but I couldn't tell because the waitress left so quickly. The side salad was also forgotten... And to top it off, after less than an hour we were asked to pay because we needed the table. Overall, not a cozy atmosphere. The taste was okay. And the food came quickly too. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio is very poor.

Unfortunately we waited over 60 minutes with four children for the almost cold food! We made reservations a few days in advance - we're still sitting here and the kids are still waiting!! The lukewarm food was ok.

If I could give 0* I would. Very bad service, the order wasn't even taken after half an hour (yes, I contacted them several times). The wrong dishes were served and then there was a lot of trouble. We're really not to blame for this. When the glasses were empty, we weren't even asked if we wanted something more to drink (I saved myself having to point it out). The food itself (gyros and souvlaki) was totally dry. Even the specially ordered tzatziki couldn't improve it. Anyone who gives more than one star for the restaurant including service and food has no idea about cuisine.

I felt comfortable very quickly when I walked in. We were under some time pressure and had informed the waitress of this. The restaurant was very busy and yet we only had to wait 15-20 minutes! Great! And I won't say anything about the food now. Come and let yourself be inspired! Thank you very much and see you soon!

Absolutely recommended. Extremely tasty, very good Greek cuisine! Friendly service, everything was great

We were there for the first time. The starters and main courses were very tasty. Side salad was served. Large selection of food and drinks to suit every taste. We were warmly greeted and served. We also sat well. However, we found the prices to be too high considering the value for money. For example, not much sauce and meat for the price, no tzatziki, etc. We weren't asked whether we would like to order any with it or whether we needed ketchup/mayo. There was no schnapps “on the house” or anything else that we often know. The service was mediocre even though the restaurant was only moderately busy. For at least 25 minutes, with empty glasses, no one asked if we would like to drink anything else, even though our plates and the next table had been cleared in the meantime. Otherwise everyone was friendly, but not attentive. The ambience can also be considered mediocre. No quiet background music, little flair, bright lighting, etc. Of course it is our personal opinion and a snapshot. We could also have contacted you about reordering drinks or sauces. However, based on our many years of experience, we expect a different standard in restaurants than in snack bars. In summary, we won't be coming back for now.

We were there with the voucher booklet and were served very friendly. The food was very good and plentiful. Overall, we are very satisfied and can recommend the restaurant.

It should be a cozy evening. With a lot of appetite we went to the restaurant, which had previously only been rated 3.7 points. How could my Greek specialists possibly go wrong? In my opinion - 3.7 is definitely justified. Cool atmosphere, a few Greek statues, no music, no cloakroom. The food was too dry for me, you had to look for the dollop of tzatziki on the plate as well as the typical garlic bread on the menu. The food that was brought didn't correspond to what was ordered - obviously you didn't listen properly. Instead of a small drink, a large one was brought, and instead of rice, fries were brought. I wouldn't recommend visiting this restaurant - it's enough to fill you up, but to experience Greek flair and happiness - it's better to keep looking and then go to the "city center". ... by the way: it wasn't cheap either :(

Super nice and the food was top. We had gyros, skewers and steak. Would love to come back.

We ate at Zorbas today with 6 people and can't understand a 3.7 star rating!!! The food was very, very tasty and the portion was also sufficient! The service was also very good, we were always asked about drinks and whether everything was OK! We were there with the voucher book and even after we mentioned this, we continued to receive excellent service/care. If you don't leave 5 stars here, you apparently can't do it right! We'll definitely be back 😋👍😉 A big compliment to the service and the kitchen! See you next time

We were at Zorbas before our away game. [Just a few meters away from the guest corner] It certainly can't be compared with normal operations due to the crowds. Nevertheless, the team kept a cool head and at some point everyone in the full restaurant had their food and beer. So everything is mastered! 😁 At the next game, a visit here is mandatory again, like in all previous years. ✌️

Today we used the gourmet book and ate at Sorbas for the first time… My expectations weren't really high because of the voucher, as I often had the experience that the dishes were smaller and different... But, not at Zorbas, the portion was large and the food was super tasty. The price-performance ratio was also good because we were able to compare the prices on the menu… We would be happy to come back even without a voucher.

Food good...staff friendly...ambience great...price-performance ratio is good. We'd love to come back.

Great restaurant with humorous service and very good food!!! Always happy again :)

We have 18 people registered for today. And when we got there at the agreed time, the shop was closed. Nobody answered the phone either. Something like that is impossible!!!!

If I'm in Bochum again, I'd love to go back...

We reserved a table for 18 people and were really looking forward to it... and we were rudely assured of a table, but the restaurant was closed when we got there... We tried to call them several times and wrote an email , no reaction at all... we haven't experienced such impudence in a long time... Absolutely not recommended even if the food was good... You should perhaps rethink your concept again...and not make a reservation right away if you can't stick to it. As a little tip... just let me know next time that you don't feel like working. Kind regards, the Over €1,500 that you may have lost

Delicious food and nice service. Only the portions could have been a little larger.

We were just on the Starlight Express and then went to SORBAS. The restaurant is wonderful, nice service and incredibly delicious food. Suuuuuper

A culinary highlight in Bochum! The *Restaurant Sorbas* is a true gem in Bochum! Greek cuisine is served here at the highest level - fresh, aromatic and authentic. The *Meze platters*, the *Souvlaki* and the *Moussaka* are particularly recommended. The fish dishes are also excellent! The ambience is cozy and inviting, with a nice touch of Greek flair. The *service* is friendly, professional and makes you feel comfortable straight away. Whether for a romantic dinner or a meeting with friends – Zorbas always offers a great experience. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend it to everyone! Conclusion: One of the best Sorbas restaurants in Bochum.

We spontaneously went to eat there. Friendly service, food inexpensive and tasty. Would eat there again!! Thank you that it worked spontaneously.

Super nice friendly staff. Food was very tasty. Price-performance ratio is good. If you are in Bochum, this restaurant is highly recommended. I wish you all the best for 2025.

We had Zorba's meal and then went to a Startlight Express performance full and satisfied (only a 5 minute walk!). We were very satisfied in all respects. The waiter was friendly, relaxed and in a good mood, drinks and food were delivered within a reasonable time and were all very tasty. We were there with 6 adults and 5 children, although our children naturally expressed a few extra requests when ordering. These were taken into account completely correctly. The total bill was divided into three partial bills before our eyes using a calculator. There was no printed bill and no ouzo, but that's not relevant to me. So: A clear recommendation from me!

Always happy before the game. Only VfL.

No bread beforehand, no ouzo afterward, like in a fast food restaurant. Less than 5 minutes after ordering, everything was at the table, pretty quickly. Loveless salad and strange dressing.

Always good. And this has been the case for decades.

We stopped there before the football game. The food was brought quickly, although the value for money is questionable. For example, two souflaki skewers with 3 small pieces of onion, a dollop of tzatziki and fries for 16 euros or the portion of tzatziki with 4 small pieces of flatbread for 5 euros are overpriced in my opinion. Especially since the whole atmosphere is more like that of a snack bar. It was okay for our purpose, but otherwise I wouldn't go there again. There are better Greek restaurants where you can also get an ouzo or espresso with the bill. By the way, we didn't see any of that either...

Daughter next door at a concert. Me and my wife stayed there and waited. Location could be made nicer, but you won't get tired of it. Very nice service, food very tasty. We can recommend it.

Simple shop, but very tasty food, the portions are unfortunately not the largest but the quality is very good. I will definitely come again.

Very tasty food. Very friendly atmosphere

Very cozy restaurant with friendly staff. The food was delicious and we would love to come back.

Great mood. Cozy atmosphere, delicious food. We had bifteki & gyros. Baked feta as a starter - a dream! Thank you very much, we'll be back

We ate there on Saturday, luckily we had made a reservation in advance because it was very full... The staff was super friendly, the food came quickly and we all enjoyed it very much. We had a great evening.. Thank you to the whole team 👍🏻

Went there after visiting Starlight Express. Very friendly and also very tasty. I can only recommend it.

The food was great - nothing to complain about. You get what you order and we were very satisfied. Things get difficult when something else (and more expensive) is recorded on the bill and you, as a guest, are then accused of lying. Really not okay and a real shame because it ruins the really good gastronomic experience. (EDIT: You can also see from the restaurant's response: They still claim that the guest is lying. It's a real shame and unpleasant)

Was there last night. Service staff all had different things on, I know them differently😕 But it wasn't that bad, the ouzo was missing and the plates were carelessly prepared. It didn't taste bad, but it wasn't pleasing to the eye

We were in the restaurant after the afternoon performance of the musical Starlight. Even though we didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was full, we weren't turned away. We got the table after about 5 minutes. The service was quick and effective - everyone knew what to do. The wait for the food was absolutely reasonable considering how busy it was. And...the food (starter and dessert) tasted really delicious. It's a shame that we don't live in Bochum - the Sorbas restaurant and its team around Costas would have been our go-to restaurant. Best regards from Bremen

Super tasty 😋, nice staff We'll be back

Very tasty food, super nice service and nice atmosphere!

The worst Greek "restaurant" we have ever eaten at. The side salad was an imposition, the meat was cold. The only thing that was good were the fries. But that's not difficult either. The service was disgraceful. The highlight was how guests at the next table were treated. Completely unprofessional, goodwill is probably a foreign word in this restaurant. We can totally understand the displeasure of the guests, an example of how to ruin the catering industry. We will definitely not visit this location again - as our table neighbors have said.

We were just before a Bundesliga game started, so it was a little hectic. We were still able to order and the food was delicious. We suspect that the salad as well as the ouzo fell victim to stress - a shame, but understandable. The employees were very friendly and tried to cope with the rush. When the game started we were sitting pretty much alone in the restaurant and we were able to take in the nice atmosphere. I think we can recommend the restaurant

Yes, we have now seen for ourselves...on a VFL Bochum match day. We opened there three hours before the game started and as soon as we sat down we were asked what we wanted to eat... what felt like five times in three minutes. It looked as if they wanted to process us quickly for the next guests. Food was ok, although only half the size of comparable Greek restaurants, more like children's plates. But the crowning glory, as already mentioned here in the reviews: 24 instead of 16 large beers were billed... at a unit price of over 5 euros... a proud sum that is “earned”. No agreement can be reached with the service...so to all future visitors: be careful with the bill!

Absolutely great! The Zorbas restaurant is convincing across the board and is one of the best Greek places I've eaten in Germany! The atmosphere is very pleasant and cozy. Comfortable chairs and great furniture. The map is very well laid out and leaves nothing to be desired! The price-performance ratio is also super fair. Here the best quality is combined with great products and authentic dishes. For example, feta made from goat cheese is used here and not the cheap alternative from cow! The food has a great taste and is not swimming in oil like other restaurants or too greasy. Great quality!!! In addition to these great points, the staff is super nice, attentive and helpful! Thank you for the great evening and see you soon!

The food was very tasty, the portions were manageable, and there was no ouzo at the end. But overall it was good, price and performance are still sufficient, would go again.

We were there quite spontaneously because we were staying in a hotel nearby. Despite the full house, they arranged for eight of us to sit at a table. That was really nice. In addition, the food was very tasty and plentiful, the tzatziki was wonderful and there was also a selection of very tasty desserts. And all of this in a great atmosphere, with friendly service and at very reasonable prices. If we are in Bochum again, we would like to come back.

A delicious Greek with great and warm staff :)

Visited the location on a spur of the moment on a Saturday afternoon. With 10 people. Very warm friendly welcome. The service was competent and entertaining. The ordered food was perfectly served to everyone at the same time with the usual waiting time. Everyone said the taste was very good. Reasonable price for good food. Ok, no final schnapps, but we ordered a nice Metaxa. It's tastier anyway. If we are in Bochum again soon, the Greek will be one of the first addresses.

The food was really very good, unfortunately the portions were very small. It was incredibly loud, uncomfortable and restless. Unfortunately, the service was absolutely overwhelmed, long waiting times. I kept forgetting something and the boss came to the table with a calculator to pay.

Great service, friendly staff and very tasty food

Super friendly service!! It was a very nice evening.

Top Greek restaurant, close to the Starlight Express. We arrived at the Moxy Hotel in the evening and were looking for a place to go out to eat for eight. This was made possible for us directly by the waitress in the restaurant. The service was impeccable, we were served immediately and the atmosphere was very familiar. We were able to laugh a lot with the waiter (a very funny guy) and the waiting times were imperceptibly short. Drinks came immediately, the food took about 15-20 minutes (it had to be made first). The quality was excellent, I have rarely had such good Greek food! We would be happy to come back at any time!

Despite being busy, we got a table for 8 people straight away. The service was nice, funny and the food came quickly despite there being a lot of people. Our condition (Costa) was perfect for our group. The food tastes very tasty and is recommended.

We had a lovely time here: the warm and very friendly service, the good food and the fair price. Gladly again at any time.

Once again it has been shown that you should always form your own opinion and not be deterred by average reviews. The food was very tasty, plentiful and came very quickly. The service was very friendly, there was also time for a nice small talk. If we're in the area again, we'd love to come back!

Unfortunately I didn't get any ouzo. Food was good and the waiting time was only 25 minutes despite being full.

Very friendly staff with humor, dog friendly. Delicious food, little waiting time, reasonable prices. We had: tarama salad, fried feta with tomato, olive oil and onions, gyros with tzatziki, fries & salad (with some sheep's cheese!) as well as minced steaks with Ayvar sauce, baked eggplant slices, fries & salad (also with some sheep's cheese). The starter was flatbread. All dishes were sufficient to plenty. The only drawback is no ouzo on the house, as we know it from home.

Small portions for a lot of money.

Very tasty food and a very good semi-dry red house wine, which is not always common elsewhere.

Delicious food, fast and friendly service (although there was a lot going on), reasonable price. Very good!

Was there with my family. My husband and our daughter enjoyed it. I didn't think the food was that great. The tzatziki had no taste, the gyros were well salted, but there was no salt on the fries. The salad was also very watery and tasteless. When it was cleared away, people naturally asked whether it was tasty. When my answer came back with IT WAS OK BUT NOT CONVINCING. There was no reaction either. As a side note, it should be mentioned that it was the first Greek event where there was no nightcap at the end.

A gold mine in the immediate vicinity of the Arena, Starlight Express and Congress Hall. Very crowded, constantly coming and going. Unfortunately, the staff are very abrupt and don't really listen, so the wrong dishes and drinks are served. The tone among the staff was very loud that evening, perhaps the stress was to blame. The meat was very good, the salad was unimaginative and quite oily, the rice was over-seasoned. No nice plate decoration with parsley, hot peppers or an olive. However, it must also be said that we had barely placed the order, the salad plate was in front of us and barely 5 minutes later the grilled plates with rice or fries followed. All in all a better quick service restaurant

The food was again super tasty, the service was quick and courteous. I ate here once 7 years ago and luckily nothing has changed. Keep it up and thank you.

Good service around food - great service, friendly, courteous staff, great food.

The food was delicious and the price was right

We enjoyed it very, very much! Service very quick and friendly. Very short walk to Starlight Express.

Highly recommended - tasty, quick and very friendly staff

We were thrilled with everything. If we come back here, we'll stop by.

The food tasted good. Only the preliminary salad wasn't a hit. The service was friendly but a bit slow. Still within limits. The ambience is visually quite neat and cozy. The only negative thing is the noise when larger groups tell each other their “counter jokes” because there is a lot of noise in the “shed”. Conclusion: Not the best Greek in town but quite solid and highly recommended.

We were here with the voucher book and of course we showed it straight away. The staff knows this too; many guests come here with it. We didn't wait long for drinks after ordering, only my currant juice spritzer was so watered down that it tasted like colored water and the glass was filled with ice cubes. That doesn't work at all. Then came a small salad that was probably just an token salad and hardly tasted like anything. There is no greeting from the kitchen such as bread, olives, herb butter etc. My mixed grill plate was ok in size but instead of Greek rice as stated on the menu, there were only fries on the plate. The skewer was no longer juicy but grilled dry, gyros and minced meatballs were ok, lamb chops were cooked on the roaster with too much oil. At the end, not even an ouzo as usual everywhere else. If guests are treated like this with a voucher book, I'm glad that there is only one voucher. I won't go here again!

The food was very tasty and the service was very friendly.

...The food was very tasty, but what was noticeable was that there was no more ouzo from the house, neither at the beginning of the meal nor at the end. This is new...

Very friendly. Eat delicious, quick and fresh Always my pleasure …

The record is a bit too expensive. The gyros were very well seasoned (too salty) The service was a bit overwhelming.

We visited this place after the Starlight Express. Due to the weather we were able to sit on the beautiful terrace. The food was very tasty and the staff was extremely friendly. All in all, we really enjoyed ourselves there!

Today I would like to add to my review, which is now 6 years old: as you can see from the review, I used to go to Sorbas every now and then when I was in Bochum. After the evaluation several times, but then not for a few years. On Friday September 20th, 2024 it was finally that time again, I was in Bochum again and I had already made my decision the day before that I would go to the Sorbas restaurant. Like many of my visits years ago, I was really impressed. We got a table even without a reservation, the drink (beer) took less than 4 minutes, the salad also came very quickly and the main course was on the table after 20 minutes. Quality: really convincingly good. As I was used to. I rarely eat gyros, as I often had the experience in Stuttgart - either they were too seasoned or dry/on the grill for too long. That's not the case with Zorbas - the gyros are excellent, not overly seasoned, nice and juicy and the stuffed minced steak and the fillet skewer were also great. The rice was juicy, well seasoned, not overcooked - also perfect! The staff was super accommodating, friendly and really quick. The second beer also went very quickly. When I'm back in Bochum I'll definitely come back! ----------- my old review "6 years ago":------------- friendly and very tasty - I'll be back! A few years ago, after a 400km drive, I was looking for something to eat near the hotel and came across Zorbas. Even without a reservation, I got a table straight away and was able to stay seated and drink another beer when I was finished eating. Will definitely come back when I'm in Bochum again. In the meantime I've been there four times and every time: delicious and very friendly! I'm already looking forward to April, because then I'll be there again :-)

The food was very tasty. The service was also nice. The price-performance ratio was very good. 👍🏻 Unfortunately the outside tables could have been cleaner. Therefore the ambience only gets 4 out of 5 🌟

We went there spontaneously on Saturday evening after the Italian restaurant across the street messed up our reservation and got the last free table. The super friendly waiter pointed out to us straight away that it would take a while, but that wasn't actually necessary because it didn't take that long. We all enjoyed it, down-to-earth cuisine with very, very nice staff!

Oh well, It's a better Greek corner snack bar but not a Greek restaurant. The meat was well seasoned, but that's all, completely carelessly prepared, there wasn't any ouzo, not even at the end. No, Greek hospitality looks different.

The reception was a bit very cold, but my souflaki was very good, the Saganaki is particularly recommended. I think no ouzo at the Greek restaurant is a no go and tzatziki also has to be ordered separately, but many people do that now.