Jelena in Emden

Very good cuisine and always friendly

We've eaten there a few times now. Simply top class. Salad bar top, meat of excellent quality. You always eat more than you actually can. Service top. Keep it up. Has become our regular place.

We were there today, I haven't eaten meat like this in a long time, very good quality and the side dishes were very tasty😋. You can tell this is a family business. They are very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice and cozy. Keep it up, we'll be happy to come back. A recommendation is that you should reserve a table in advance.

Everything delicious 😋 and good staff attentive and friendly. It would be advisable to make an appointment in advance.

We were very surprised by the restaurant. We immediately felt at home here. The service was very attentive and nice. When the food was served, another moment of happiness arose. The dishes were prepared with love and skill. The taste was round and harmonious, everything was absolutely delicious. We were there again the next day. Different dishes, but again everything was great. A big compliment also goes to the service. Attentive and always with a smile at work. We'll definitely come back.

Incredibly nice staff. Very friendly and always smiling. We felt at home. Thank you very much and continued success 🥰

I wasn't there. Don't bother me with reviews.

Great food. Nice service. Highly recommended. We wanted to eat at another restaurant, but unfortunately it was closed. We felt really comfortable.

Ate there last Sunday evening on a recommendation (the demands are different). The food was ok, the prices weren't. I don't understand why so many reviewers rave about the salad bar here: little selection, run of the mill. Waited a long time for the main course (glass long empty; salad, which I generally like to have as a side dish, eaten in the meantime. "Everything good? Are you satisfied?" without waiting for an answer...). At some point - we continued to wait for the main course - there was a sudden grab from behind: the now empty salad plate was cleared away and the used cutlery was thrown onto the napkin for further use. Heaven! We also can't understand the positive comments about the ambience: above the table there is a bright spot in absolutely cold white, completely oversized table legs (where should the feet go?), and despite a reservation, there is a cat table right at the door, the handle of which was picked up by those who picked it up : Drafty, constant through traffic. Until that evening, tipping was second nature to me...

Very good food, good portions and the staff is very friendly.

We always enjoy eating here! It tastes great, the owners are very friendly and it's cozy 👍🏻

Super friendly and welcoming. The food was very tasty. The dishes were so beautifully presented. The salad bar is all fresh and plentiful. We are full of praise. You should order a table in advance. Many thanks to the team.

Overwhelmed service, the food was average, the price-performance ratio wasn't right

If you want to treat yourself to really delicious food, this is the right place! I recommend making a reservation as it can get really crowded very quickly! 5*, also for the very lovely employees! Julischka as a nightcap is a must here!

16 euros for a touch of tuna with some greens. Outrageous prices. Salad (iceberg lettuce, some tomatoes and onions) and a little tuna). That is disproportionate to the price. All other dishes are disgraceful in terms of value for money

Sehr leckeres, reichhaltiges Essen. Frisches Salatbuffet und eine freundliche und aufmerksame Bedienung. Toller Abend.

Good food, friendly staff. We really enjoy coming here.

The fish was delicious and cooked really well. The spaghetti was not exceptional. It was cozy inside. The service was very busy with itself, but it was not very disturbing.

A very nice family restaurant. We were served very well. The food is delicious. We will definitely come back when we are in Emden again.

We had a wonderful last evening in Emden, very nice atmosphere with an outdoor terrace, very nice staff. A very friendly family. Plus excellent food. It's rare to get a steak of this quality. Once again the warmest congratulations and all the best for the offspring. 👍👍

We were there yesterday because of the many positive reviews and can only confirm them and definitely recommend the restaurant. We sat outside, but the restaurant also made a very good impression inside. The food was really delicious, especially the Duvjec rice deserves a special mention. We had Serbian bean soup, robber's plate, meatball filled with sheep's cheese, tzatziki and a mixed plate of liver all with salad from the buffet. The portions were quite large and very appetizingly prepared. The service staff were all very friendly and attentive. Keep it up. We will definitely come back when we are in Emden again.

Very friendly service and super delicious food! We'd love to come back!

Very tasty food with a fresh, varied salad buffet. We haven't eaten such delicious fries in a long time. The service is very friendly and extremely attentive. Thank you for the lovely evening.

The best dish in the city, kudos to the chef and the first league

We, as a couple, spontaneously showed up there and although all the tables outside seemed to be reserved, we were allowed to sit outside. Bruschetta, broccoli medalions and shepherd's steak were very tasty and cooked to perfection. The service was good to very good. The ambience is good outside, cozy to rustic inside, where the salad bar can also be found. Prices are ok. Recommended. Oh yes... We were there on Monday, various other restaurants are closed in Emden and the surrounding area, very positive.

Also sorry leider unter aller Kanone es waren Haare am Schnitzel des Sohnes die Surf and Turf Platte für 2 war jetzt leider auch nicht der Knaller Lachs im Mehl versenkt und Tot gegart. Steak steht in der Karte wir grillen auf Lava Stein immer Rosa wünsche werden berücksichtig naja auch hier war es leider durch und nicht genießbar. Sehr schade

We ate here 2 days ago. When we arrived, all the seats outside were occupied (28°C) So we went in, what a great alternative because the restaurant is basically in the basement. It was pleasantly cool here. As a starter we ordered bruschetta. The bread was crispy and there were olives and pepperoni as small side dishes. Main course: Civapcici with fries and red rice. Was delicious. You could also prepare a plate from the salad bar to accompany the dish. schnitzel with fries It was also very tasty and you could also get a salad with this dish. Tagliatelle with salmon This meal also received a very good rating. There were also enough pieces of salmon in the dish. For some others you have to look for them. With a large bottle of water, a cola, a glass of wine and the above-mentioned dishes we paid €60. Quality of the food was very good 👍🏻 The staff was super friendly, very family atmosphere. We will definitely come back and can say that you can eat very well here.

The food was good and plentiful.

A very pretty and quaint restaurant. Rarely have I been able to taste such good Yugoslavian cuisine. Price performance unbeatable

Had dinner here twice. If we hadn't had to leave we would have eaten here for the third or fourth time. Delicious food, very attentive and good value for money. If you want good food in Emden, this is a clear recommendation.

Great restaurant, super friendly, super attentive, super clean, great food, great value for money. Plentiful and very casual😍 I took away a lot of positive impressions. If you want to enjoy very good Mediterranean cuisine with great service in Emden for your money, Jelena is a MUST...

Highly recommended and delicious food. Friendly service and very good value for money! 👍

Update I was here again with my two brothers and both the Gtilktelker and the Cevapcici were able to convince us. 3x5* A very positive surprise. Robber's plate and cevapcici were ordered, everything was very tasty, a decent portion and special requests were fulfilled. We left thrilled and full.

We had dinner with the whole family on Saturday (15 people)...everyone was thrilled and satisfied. We always enjoy coming here. The food is great and the service is always super nice and attentive See you next time

Food tasty but very meaty. Order came extremely quickly, salad hadn't been eaten yet. Service was nice and the atmosphere was quite tranquil

We have been coming to the restaurant for years whenever we are in Emden and celebrated my birthday there two years ago. Everyone was very happy, the food was delicious, the staff was very nice and, above all, they took great care of my granddaughter (6). She was given the food she wanted, not off the menu. We always go there. It's a little tight there but that doesn't matter. Don't take the complaining of a few guests to heart, there are people you can't please. Otherwise you'll probably just go to a chip shop. Carry on as before

Very good food and super friendly staff 🤗 👍 Will definitely come back 🍀

The quality of the food is really excellent. The service is first class, individual and personal. It is a family business. All we can say is: first class.

When I wanted to pay she gave me the bill, which I was allowed to see for 2 seconds then she put it back in her pocket. She gave me back 5 euros less, so she took the bill with her so that I wouldn't mind. Thank you for that, I'll never come to you again, you really need it..... The restaurant is much too small for all the guests and too crowded, the service. The older female was annoyed and unfriendly, the man was very nice... By the way, sitting by the window is torture, right next to a radiator where you get blasted every time you eat...

Had dinner there on our bike tour. Good selection. Great salad buffet. Large portions and tasty. Gladly again

Best cevapcici in town. Fair prices, nice atmosphere. A bit tight...

Good food, slightly old-fashioned decor, all in all a good atmosphere

Very nice and attentive staff. We always feel very comfortable there. The food is always delicious and the atmosphere is very nice. We always enjoy coming to Jelena.

A little loud for me. Otherwise everything is good. Nice, professional, fast and tasty.

Really great, the taste and the service.....great, simply convincing

So tasty, fresh and nice service, absolutely recommended!

The visit left a lasting impression on me. I would recommend the food with a clear conscience.

Nice restaurant, very friendly service. Good selection of food.

We felt very comfortable here with delicious food and very friendly service.

Very friendly family with top service. Delicious salads from the salad bar first, then we had a plate of Mediterranean for 2.

With luck we were able to get 2 places as spontaneouss on a Friday. Reservation is probably recommended! Great, familiar and super friendly service. A very nice and appropriate atmosphere, somehow old school and really good. The food was excellent. The steaks were perfectly cooked and simply incredibly tasty. My wife's minced steak was also very, very good. The price-performance ratio is also very good. I can recommend it without hesitation and without reservation.

I'm happy to give 5 stars because I think it's very good overall. Friendly and courteous staff, very tasty simple food, had cordon bleu and grilled plates. The ambience is a bit rustic but everything is very clean and lovingly decorated. That's why 5 stars from me.

Food was plentiful and okay. The service was friendly but seemed very stressed. I didn't like the ambience that much. I have never experienced this pressure after less than 2 hours in the restaurant to pay even though you had ordered something else. . I won't visit the restaurant again.

We were welcomed and served very nicely. The food was hot and delicious. The espresso after the meal was great - absolutely smooth in taste. Overall very satisfied - that's why we ate here two evenings in a row. The next time we go out to eat in Emden, Jelena will definitely be one of our top choices again!

We took the Jelena record. First of all, there is salad to mix yourself from the salad bar. The Balkan-style food tastes OK but has no unique selling point. Speak for me...when I'm in Emden you can go there, but I wouldn't make the journey to eat from Leer.

Great steaks and a nice salad buffet

Very hospitable! The food was good, but the salad bar didn't convince me - sometimes not everything seemed fresh to me. But I will come again! :)

Wir reisten am 19.08.2023 an und waren Gäste in oben genannten Hotel. Da ist es naheliegend, dass man das Restaurant Jelena besucht. Hier gibt es auch eine Außenbewirtschaftung und Parkplätze sind überall ausreichend vorhanden. Wir waren gespannt, ob sich etwas zu 2019 geändert hatte, aber vorab, es war alles beim alten. Die Räumlichkeiten hatten sich kaum verändert, nettes Personal und gutes Essen. Wir bestellten gefülltes Schweinefilet (Tomate und Käse) mit Tomatenreis und Salatbeilage. Außerdem Hähnchenschnitzel mit Gemüse (frische Pilze, rote Paprika und Zucchini). Wir bekamen unsere Getränke sehr schnell und auf das Essen mussten wir nicht lange warten. Dieses war gut angerichtet. Aufs Haus bekamen wir noch ein Gläschen Pflaumenwein. Fazit: Hier ist alles gut, gerne wieder.

Great restaurant. Cozy, very friendly and the food is simply great👍🏻 always happy to come.

Spontaneously managed to get a seat without making a reservation. Food is a matter of taste, I thought it was delicious👍

Are in Emden for a week. Had dinner at Jelena this evening. Very friendly staff and the food was good too. However, the broccoli was cooked too soft and lacked seasoning. But everything else was good. Recommendation

I've been going to this restaurant for decades, the predecessor was Alt Belgrad but it has remained in the family. All dishes were super delicious! Super nice service! My favorite in Emden when it comes to Mediterranean cuisine.

Sauber, Leckeres Essen/ Gerichte, Perfektes Steak schön saftig 👌 passend dazu leckere Bratkartoffeln. Frische Salatbar, aufmerksame freundliche Bedienung. Tolle Atmosphäre. Wir kommen gerne wieder. 😋

Wie immer super Essen.Nette Bedienung und schönes Ambiente.Immer wieder ein Genuß.

Wir waren hier schon des öfteren und sind jedes Mal sehr zufrieden mit dem sehr freundlichen Service, dem köstlichen wechselnden Salatbuffet und dem sehr leckeren Speisen, wir können es nur empfehlen 😊

Wir waren richtig begeistert! Tolle Leute, tolles Essen super Service! Großes Lob an die Küche! Wir kommen gerne wieder!!!

Einfach lecker 😋. Netter Service.

Absolut genial. Wir hatten dort Weihnachtsfeier heute. Ich persönlich habe ein Steak gegessen und bin absolut begeistert. Es war super lecker und ich kann das Restaurant absolut empfehlen

Wir kommen nicht wieder. Nicht besonders freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Fleisch war sehr gut der Reis jedoch ziemlich weich, wie gekauft, nicht lecker, sehr schade.

Ein gelungener Abend...Das Essen einfach top..5 Sterne.. Wir kommen wieder.

Das Jelena ist ein wirklich gutes Restaurant, mit gutem Essen. Wobei hier das Preis Leistungsverhältnis etwas hinkt. Wir hatten eine Platte für zwei Personen und meine Frau muss sich glutenfrei ernähren. Somit wurde die Reichhaltigkeit der Platte um einiges eingeschränkt. Leider zum unveränderten Preis. Auch hat sich der Preis bei der onlinekarte zur Speisekarte im Laden um einiges verändert. Die Speisen waren im Laden im Schnitt um 3 Euro teurer. Trotz allem kann man im Jelena gut essen.

Super Service, sehr leckeres 😋 Essen ,wir hatten die Grillplatte Sherazade und die war Super!!!!! Top Pommes !!!!

Mega essen super freundliches Personal nur zu empfehlen

War ein schöner Abend mit unseren kleinen. Das Essen war super und es hat allen geschmeckt. Werden auf jeden Fall nochmal dort essen gehen. 💯 Prozentige Empfehlung

Top Top Top Restaurant!!! Zwar ohne Vorbestellung an einem Freitag abend noch einen Tisch für zwei bekommen, aber wer hier gespeißt hat ahnt, das das pures Glück war. Sehr gut geführtes Restaurant, äußerst lecker zubereitete Speisen (Optik und für den Gaumen ). Der gute Service zeichnet sich in seiner Präzision und ohne Hektik aus. Der Abend war ein Genuß!!!

Sehr lecker, gutes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis, leckere Salatbar, nettes Ambiente und freundliche Bedienung. Was will man mehr👍

Nette und freundliche Bedienung . Wir hatten Leber, dünn geschnitten, super weich gebraten, geschmacklich prima. Immer wieder.

Food is very good😀😀😀😀😋😋😋😋friendly staff

5 sterne sind definitiv Zuwenig ... selten so herzlich empfangen worden ... selten so gut Grillteller gegessen... die Pasta mit Lachs und Tomaten ist der Hammer...Bratkartoffeln,Kartoffelpüree etc alles frisch und selbst gemacht .. dafür fahren wir gerne von Aurich nach Emden...

Wer einmal hier essen war, geht nie wieder woanders hin. Gutes Essen im familiären Ambiente.

Wir waren spontan auf der Suche nach einem Restaurant zum Abendessen und sind hier gelandet. Eine etwas verwinkelte und heimelige Gaststätte, sehr gemütlich, sehr sauber und mit guter Hintergrundmusik zum Essen. Man kann aber auch draußen schön sitzen. Das Essen war fantastisch, ebenso der Service und das Ambiente. Das Essen wurde schnell und heiß serviert. Es war schön und appetitlich angerichtet. Das Fleisch und das Gemüse waren auf den Punkt, das Tzaziki war extrem lecker und das Brot dazu war noch warm. Wir wurden zu jedem Gang (Vor- und Hauptspeise) einmal gefragt ob alles in Ordnung ist, der Service war immer freundlich, aufmerksam und präsent. Zum Schluß bekamen wir noch einen Absacker auf‘s Haus. Fazit: Jelena ist absolut empfehlenswert. Sollte man auf keinen Fall verpassen, wenn man in der Gegend ist!

Einfach klasse. Wer in Emden ist, sollte das Restaurant Jelena nicht verpassen. Die Auswahl ist reichlich und das Essen (in meinem Fall der Räuberteller) ist einfach auf dem Punkt. Lecker, ausreichend, toll angerichtet und perfekt gegart. Das Personal ist mega aufmerksam und freundlich. Die Atmosphäre lädt zum Wohlfühlen ein. Wir haben knappe 77€ für 2 Vorspeisen, 2 Hauptgerichte und 5 Getränke bezahlt. Preis-Leistung mega.

Absolut stimmiges Preisleistungsverhältnis, leckeres Essen und freundliches Servicepersonal!

Wir haben bei euch unseren Abend genossen. Es gab ein reichhaltiges Essen was sehr lecker schmeckte. Wir Danken euch und können nur jedem empfehlen hier auch mal zu essen

Tag 3 unserer Radtour ging es Abends zu Jelena. Super gemütlich, super Service lerck Essen plus Salatbar. Mehr geht nicht. Richtig klasse hier. Nur zu empfehlen. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt.

Immer wieder ein Besuch wert. Toller Service. Super leckeres Essen und das Ambiente passt auch. Einfach mega 👍👍👍👍👍

Ein wunderschöne Lokalität. Sehr sauber. Das Personal so was von freundlich und zuvorkommend und gut gekleidet. Der Aussenbereich auch wunderschön. Es gibt ein Salatbüffet,mit sehr viel Auswahl. Das Essen war Spitzenklasse und sehr reichlich. Nur Schade,habe vergessen Fotos zu machen. Aber ich kann diese Lokalität mit besten Wissen und Gewissen weiterempfehlen. Werde dieses Speiselokal immer wieder gerne besuchen,wenn ich dort bin. 😁😁👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Wir hatten mit 9 Personen einen sehr schönen Start ins Wochenende. Es dauerte ein wenig - aber jedem hat das Essen super geschmeckt. Dann wartet man gerne ein paar Minuten länger. 👍👍

War super lecker die Bedienung war sehr nett

Samen met mijn vrouw Jelena hier wezen uiteten. Eten was echt top! Bediening ontzettend vriendelijk en eten was meer dan genoeg!

Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Der Service ist persönlich, umsorgend und herzlich. Nicht zu vergessen das wirklich tolle Essen . Es war soooo lecker! Immer gerne wieder wenn wir aus Hannover in Emden sind.

Klasse Restaurant. Hier geht man gerne Essen

Es ist wie eine Familie sehr sehr lecker und sehr frisch. Die haben sogar eine Salat Bar wo jeder was findet. Das Personal ist der Hammer und auf jeden Fall ist ein Besuch immer wert

Es ist immer sehr frisch,lecker und reichlich. Außerdem gibt es eine Salatbar an der für jeden etwas dabei ist. Super Service sehr familiär. Es ist immer ein besuch wert. 👍👍👍

Essen!? Für das was man bekommt, einfach zu teuer. Besonders die 2 Personen Platten teures Geld für Billigfleisch, bißchen Pommes und kleinen Steinguttopf Gemüsematsch. Sehr gut versalzen.!!! Haben für 4 Personen richtig viel Geld bezahlt und wurden gleich nach dem Essen aufgefordert zu bezahlen und zu gehen, da der Tisch schon wieder reserviert wäre. Auf die Frage hin, ob wir uns dann woanders oder sogar draußen hinsetzen können, kam die Antwort : "Nein, wir sind voll!" Kaffee nach dem Essen? Fehlanzeige! Keen tid. Ich verstehe nicht, wieso so ein Restaurant am Samstag so ein Zulauf hat. Schlechter Koch, unfreundliches Personal und voll mit Einheimischen. Hier zeigt es sich wieder, dass solche Provinzkantinen sich so etwas herausnehmen können, weil kaum Mitbewerber da sind. Gäste ohne ostfriesischen Dialekt bekommen die Unfreundlichkeit ungeschminkt zu spüren. Jelena... Never, ever.

Beste Restaurant in Emden, sehr zu empfehlen das Lokal gemütlich und die ausser Haus Platten find ich auch sehr gut

Sehr leckeres Essen. Wir hatten eine Grillplatte für 2 Personen.

Sehr leckeres Essen und eine sehr nette Bedienung.

Das Personal wirkte sehr angespannt, dort war wohl Missstimmung. Essen war lecker, aber kaum aufgegessen, kam die Bedienung und drängte darauf, das man dann doch zahlen möchte. Das nicht nur bei uns, auch bei den umliegenden Tischen. Wir hätten noch etwas bestellt, aber wenn das so ist, dann doch lieber nicht. Willkommen ist was anderes. Wenn wir nochmal nach Emden kommen, dann gibt es ja noch reichlich Alternativen in Emden.

Wir waren gestern dort im Restaurat. Es war super gemütlich und mega lecker. Das Personal war sehr motiviert und hat jeden Wunsch erfüllt obwohl es recht voll war. Eine Tischteservierung ist empfehlenswert. Wir kommen gerne wieder.