Kalimera in Garbsen

The place is way too big for me, and the crowds and the echo remind me of a cafeteria atmosphere. Of course, the interior is modern, but this restaurant has little in common with a traditional Greek restaurant. The prices are also relatively high.

It was delicious and the atmosphere was lovely. However, the elevator music was a bit tiring after a while.

It is very nice. When you come in, you are greeted by a Hollywood swing. The waiters are friendly and extra requests are taken and accepted. The decoration fits and you feel comfortable. What I already mentioned below under the point “child-friendliness”, children get 2 stamps. One for tzatziki with bread. And the other for an ice cream dessert. There is (as is usual with most Greek restaurants). Bread with tzatziki. The sanitary facilities are clean. I give it 5/5*****

Delicious food, a little more expensive, but really worth it.

Food delicious, portions plentiful, apostle tzatziki on site better than bought.

A company party in our area was therefore very loud. The food was tasty but not much for the price.

Nice ambience and Mediterranean cuisine

An oasis to feel good, you can spend wonderful hours here with wonderful food and a great atmosphere

Absolute rip-off – never again! Four of us were at Kalimera Garbsen on Valentine's Day and thought we could spend a nice evening there with good food. Instead, we were extremely disappointed and feel really cheated! The menu was extremely limited - hardly any choice, but completely exorbitant prices. Nevertheless, we thought that the quality would at least be good. But what came next was an absolute disgrace! The portions were so tiny that you were still hungry after eating, and the quality was subpar. Carelessly prepared, the taste was a disaster – it was just bad. We feel like the restaurant was just out to rip off guests that day. The worst thing is: It's not an isolated case! We used to eat there several times and each time it got worse. But after this evening it is clear to us: We will not set foot in this restaurant again! If you don't want to throw your money out the window, you should definitely give this a wide berth. We can only advise everyone not to eat there!

A little noisy due to the large number of people. Service and food, however, were very good.

The service is very good. Unfortunately, the food has declined significantly, at least as far as numbers 103 and 104 are concerned. Cappuccino was served lukewarm, some of the food was lukewarm, but unfortunately everything had no seasoning. The Bifteki was beef that was briefly grilled, very bland and unfortunately not good in taste. It's a shame that this great restaurant has changed so much. But the bread has still tasted phenomenal for almost 20 years 😀 It remains to be seen whether we will go there again. After today's disappointment, the trend is not likely.

You should never agree to a flat rate for drinks here. The first round of drinks is taken and from then on the service staff don't show up anymore. Agreements are not kept, the agreement was for children to be half the price and in the end the children were charged the full price. It doesn't work like that. Food is simply too overpriced and unfortunately the taste is on the lower side. The ambience is great, but I come here to eat and not to look at the ambience

Inconspicuous from the outside. The ambience inside is really nice. We were greeted nicely. The order was received quickly. For starters we had the garlic pizza and aioli. The garlic pizza was really delicious. Good size, consistently crunchy but juicy. The garlic oil that was served with it was very tasty. The tzatziki was ok, nothing special but tasty. We had the gyros once and the souvlaki plate once. The meat on both plates was very juicy, tender and tasty. Both of us (and the next table) failed the fries. They were far from crispy. However, the tomato sauce served with it was a master class. The side salad was 0-8-15. You could eat it, but it wasn't a typical restaurant salad for me. The yogurt dressing didn't taste like anything. Very unfortunate. The service was nice. However, our empty plates were left standing for 20 minutes. My glass was also empty for a long time and we had to wait a long time to pay. Unfortunately, that somewhat dampened the first impression at the end. Would come again because of the garlic pizza. But he can't get close to our favorite Greeks.

I have been a guest at Kaliimera for years! I always feel very comfortable there and the catering concept is brilliant! Unfortunately, the menu has hardly changed over the years! The portions have become smaller and the prices have increased! Unfortunately, as a vegetarian I have a particularly bad time when I only have to eat a side salad and bread with cheese, pasta and pizza! Maybe think about the continued increase in the number of vegetarians!? After all these years, there should be time for real Greek hospitality, where at least one Uso could be offered as a greeting and another if the order sales were good as a small thank you at the end! Is the Kalimera really that bad that at least one on the house can become standard?

Very good food. Somewhat finer Greek cuisine. Giros is top. No fat and slightly crispy

Today I went to a big breakfast with my little daughter for the first time. You can only take your hat off and say that everything was perfect. On the other hand, Café Del Soul and Bavarium are not recommended at all. So dear people, treat yourself to breakfast on a Sunday at Kalimera. The employees there are also first class.

We have been coming back for 15 years. The price increases in recent years have slowed us down, especially as portions have shrunk. Then the dishes became more generous again, but the quality began to fluctuate. When we didn't meet the tip requirements after eating our lunch, we were sent off like drunks. That was it for us.

The meal was excellent. The dinner was quite good, even though we didn't seem to be noticed. The ambience is very nice. Here you can enjoy great Greek specialists in a good and comfortable way.

All around lovely evening! It couldn't have been better 👍

UPDATE 01/25: Very long waiting times for the main course (1.5-2 hours), quality and portion size have decreased significantly in relation to the price. Food is snack quality just more expensive. Since we had a bad experience on New Year's Eve, we tried again last night and were even more disappointed. Greetings from long-time regulars who have now reoriented themselves to better Greek cuisine and service. Good luck with this new concept.

Dear Kalimeras, thank you very much for the perfect hospitality last Saturday. From the champagne reception to the buffet to dessert, everything was well organized and very tasty. Even if the beer glass somehow always had a hole, we would be happy to come back ;-) Musical greetings from the most beautiful city in the world. DJ TradeMark

Great value for money, staff in a good mood and the food really recommended. We spent 4 hours there and felt very welcome

Very good food, attentive and friendly service, nice atmosphere. Certainly not the last visit.

We spontaneously went for dinner in the early evening. We had baked sheep's cheese and fish pan from the stone oven. Both were very tasty. Nice decor, nice service. We'll be back.

Every time you visit Hanover, it's a must...consistently delicious quality and always friendly staff who recognize you

It was a wonderful evening. I can only recommend it.

Everything is great! Love the atmosphere and the food! It was also well attended during the week. Fun service included ;-) The 3 ladies had a nice evening on December 12th, 2024. Best regards!

Very tasty and good food. Price-performance fits. Attentive staff

We ordered takeaway food. When I got home the lid was opened and the food looked like it was cat food after eating diarrhea. I think the rest is self-explanatory Happy New Year

The best Greek in Hanover. Great service, thank you for the delicious food every time.

We ate there on New Year's Eve, first of all the atmosphere was very nice. Service very friendly. The portions were very small and very expensive considering the price/performance ratio. There was no sheep's cheese in the Bifteki and it was too heavily seasoned. There was really very little gyros, a real shame

Very tasty food and friendly, considerate staff. As good as always

I think it's a very nice restaurant and delicious food. The service and the German language skills of some employees could be better.

Finally a Mediterranean restaurant whose food is not heavy on the stomach. Extremely tasty and high quality products. Unfortunately, something was always forgotten on several visits (drinks, ordered side dishes). Was treated very seriously and therefore no problem.

We had a wonderful Christmas Day. The service and the delicious food were A+ We felt very comfortable. Repeat as soon as possible Many thanks to the very attentive team

It was quite good, but I expected more.

Actually everything is like the competition.

Went to Kalimera for Christmas dinner today. Nice atmosphere and very good service. Friendly and quick service. The food tasted very good.

Quality and service simply outstanding!

as always.., food absolutely top quality.., great atmosphere, very nice staff and have been doing so for many years…..

The food was very tasty. And the staff was very nice and friendly I can only recommend it to everyone.

The ambience is good and nicely decorated just before Christmas, but unfortunately the food was nothing special. We had fries with parmesan (!) as a side dish (that's what it says in the menu)... And it was just industrially produced fries with grated cheese on top, not gratinated or melted, not seasoned. For what reason? I did not understand. There was a lot of staff, but each person was responsible for something different (ordering, drinks, clearing and collecting), so it took a while. In summary it was okay, but nothing more.

Went to this restaurant for the first time. The taste is good, but the portions are far too small. Accordingly, the price-performance ratio is not right. The service wasn't good. It was explicitly stated not to use parsley. Of course parsley was used. When we were finished and got dressed at the table, the table was being cleared away, which was rude.

Price/performance is not right at all. Far too expensive for the portions!!! We ate for €570, plus a tip of €20 and there wasn't even an ouzo!! Absolutely not recommended

The food was very tasty. The service is friendly, but it took a long time (10 minutes) for my drink to arrive, the water and wine were already there. I asked and it's still taking time. Even with our second order we had to wait a long time. It wasn't nice that the empty tables behind us were put together very loudly. I realize that preparations have to be made for the next day, but I would have gone quieter. I didn't like the atmosphere this time.

Everything looks clean, high quality and the food is also delicious

Great food, good ambience, but like everywhere else it is loud, but they did a good job with an acoustic ceiling to dampen the noise a little. What was disastrous is the service. It took forever to serve us more often and in the end it was unfriendly. 2 people and 100€ paid so I don't demand luxury but good service. But I'd love to come back

Enjoy your meal. The fish platter is recommended. She is worth her price. Friendly service.

The food is okay. Nothing special, a bit boring. When it's full it can be very loud.

A nice location. The food is OK. Neither more nor less. The service? Well, yes. I'll write a situation that happened to us there. We were there around lunchtime and ordered our food. When the order was taken by the waitress we only saw that there was a dish on the lunch menu at a much cheaper price. When we pointed out to the service person that we had to change our order accordingly, he just grinned and said that it was no longer possible because he had already taken the order. Sorry. How cheeky was that? Long story short: we finished eating and left after paying. I definitely won't set foot there again after this behavior.

Very good food in a particularly decorated atmosphere! Attentive, friendly service!

We haven't eaten at Kalimera for at least 5 years. We live a little further away. We were super surprised by the facility. A lot has happened. We immediately felt comfortable. We sat at a raised table with a seating area. Totally great. The background noise in the restaurant was perfect. There is music playing, but not too loud. The operation and service is excellent. Finally perfectly trained employees who enjoy their job. Great, that's how it has to be! Food was very good! Class instead of quantity!!! You have to be aware of this when visiting. All in all, we were very impressed with our visit to the restaurant. We'd love to come back. The journey is definitely worth it for us.

Great ambience + delicious Greek cuisine

It costs a little more, but is justified by the ambience and delicious food. Gladly again.

Staff friendly and accommodating. I don't think the price/performance ratio is right for some dishes. But the food is delicious.

As always, we felt very comfortable there...the staff were always very friendly and competent...the food was delicious...thank you again...

Whenever we are nearby on the A7, a break at Kalimera is firmly planned. The Kalimera team is always attentive, no matter how busy. But the cuisine is good and authentic. In summer, the terrace is a nice way to start your holiday.

Very nice Greek restaurant, nice beer garden. Very friendly service, food delicious.

The food and the service (attentive) are very good. The ambience is also very appealing. You're happy to pay a little more.

Super nice service 👍 Excellent food

Leider wurde nicht nachgelegt, das ist sehr schade. Es war ja sonst recht gut gewesen. Entweder günstiger oder einfach die Zeiten ändern. So jedenfalls kann man dieses Branchen nicht weiter empfehlen.

Nice location and delicious food, lamb shank was excellent

We went there for breakfast on Saturday based on a recommendation. We found the atmosphere very nice and the quality of the food impressed us. We would have liked an additional selection of bread. But that is not a criticism of what exists. What was available was still warm and very fresh and very tasty. The volume was OK, but it wasn't very crowded. We will come back and try the hot dishes too.

Rating from (former) regular guests: Today was our last time at Kalimera. We had two main courses, which in themselves were nothing to complain about and were good, above average. The lamb was a little too raw, but a small point deduction for that. However, we had ordered tzatziki, which didn't come, and instead of a baked potato, we ordered some salad, which was promised, but didn't come either. When asked in a friendly manner, the junior manager came and literally said “nothing is free here”. Things then continued even more unfriendly and he said he didn't care if we came back and we could also write a review. We're doing that now too. With the penultimate experience a week ago, today it was too much of a good thing and we say bye bye Kalimera and definitely won't be coming back. We can't remember ever being treated so unkindly in a restaurant. And that too from the boss himself. Everyone can decide for themselves whether they want to support something like that... oh yes, the portions also seem to be shrinking... inflation is noticeable here too.

Heute waren wir zum letzten Mal im Kalimera. Wir hatten zwei Hauptgerichte, die waren an sich nicht zu beanstanden und guter oberer Durchschnitt. Das Lamm war etwas zu roh, dafür ein kleiner Punktabzug. Wir hatten allerdings Tzatziki bestellt, der nicht kam und statt einer Ofenkartoffel etwas Salat, was zugesichert wurde, aber auch nicht kam. Auf freundliche Nachfrage kam dann der Juniorchef und meinte wortwörtlich „es gibt hier nichts umsonst“. Es ging dann noch unfreundlicher weiter und er meinte es sei ihm egal, ob wir wiederkommen und wir könnten auch auch ruhig eine Bewertung schreiben. Das machen wir jetzt auch. Mit der vorletzten Erfahrung vor einer Woche war das heute zuviel des Guten und wir sagen bye bye Kalimera und kommen definitiv nicht wieder. Wir können uns nicht erinnern, in einem Restaurant jemals so unfreundlich behandelt worden zu sein. Und das auch noch vom Chef persönlich. Es darf jeder für sich entscheiden, ob er so etwas unterstützen möchte.. oh ja die Portionen scheinen auch zu schrumpfen.. die Inflation ist auch hier spürbar.

I chose from the lunch menu and was pleasantly surprised at the quality.

Very nice atmosphere. Friendly and nice staff. Mega delicious food. Prices are ok.

Food was very tasty and there was nothing wrong with the service. Visually, the restaurant is simply super cozy and harmoniously furnished. Unfortunately, acoustically it is a complete disaster. It's super loud and noisy, which was very annoying.

The quality of the food and service is roughly comparable to that of a bistro. For example, you take the given plate yourself and then help clear it away. The ambience is visually appealing, but unfortunately the location is also quite loud. But it was the long-haired waiter with the pigtail who took the cake when, quite naturally, he asked if we wanted “tzatziki with it”, which was then charged an extra €6.50 in the end. Absolutely misleading, simply a scam that, for me, devalues ​​the business as a whole to just one star. So, don't be fooled! Oh right. If you think you'll get an ouzo (or anything else) on the house from this Greek restaurant, you're sorely mistaken!

Service very aloof, sometimes unfriendly. My statement that the food was okay was not taken into account. The ambience of the restaurant was great. Food and price performance don't match. There is a lack of spices in the meat and tzatziki.

Wonderful lunch special Always happy, very good quality, friendly service, reasonable pricing

Mit meiner Freundin war ich neulich zum Mittagessen dort. Wir haben aus der Karte Suflaki gewählt. Dazu gab es Pommes. Das Fleisch war von Sehnen und Fett durchzogen. Noch nie habe ich so eine schlechte Qualität in einem griechischen Restaurant bekommen. Wir werden von einem weiteren Besuch erstmal Abstand nehmen.

We were halfway through the capital looking for a good restaurant. The star rating was convincing and in direct competition with fast food giants and well-known chain restaurants, Kalimera is a welcome change. The building and ambience inside and on the restaurant terrace is beautiful and inviting and appears to be of very high quality. There were two of us there and we ordered the bifteki with parmesan fries and the grilled skewer plate with baked potatoes. What seems homemade is ultimately more convenient. The food is served in many small bowls, carelessly arranged. The starter is served with homemade bread without oil or butter, let alone a starter plate. So the bread basket remained almost full. As you can see on the other guests' tables, you only get something from the bread basket when you order the expensive appetizer platter. The quality of the meat was good, the skewer was an eye-catcher, but the food quickly got cold, even if the plate wasn't warmed up. The meat was grilled very dry and the Parmesan fries - a bowl of fries with grated Parmesan - confirm the impression of homemade convenience. The service was nice, but not very accommodating and could be improved. There was no request for a second drink, whether the food was okay or whether you wanted the cards again. When we asked for payment, we remembered that we still had the bowl Greek yogurt with fruit and nuts. With the first order of food and drinks, our table felt like it was already checked off. The prices are clearly too expensive for the quality offered and you pay a surcharge for the expensive investment in the building and ambience. In the end we have 35€ per person. Paid for 2 main courses and 2 drinks and left rather disappointed Given the high prices and the image created, we definitely expected more. Therefore no recommendation below.

Great terrace, good quality food... nice atmosphere... Prices, well...

Excellent food, very friendly service

Very nice atmosphere and good Mediterranean cuisine

You can eat well here, BUT: The drinks are extremely overpriced, €5.20 for a 0.4 drink?? That's really bad. Or €4.20 for a small beer and €3.20 for an espresso. The owners should really think about whether this is fair?! Ambiance is okay, a bit loud and echoey. Thanks to the good food, it's a worthwhile trip, but if necessary, have drinks beforehand and only eat on site :D

Always fantastic! Everyone is friendly and the food is excellent❤️

It's a nice place to have your meals but if you don't speak and understand German you might find it difficult.

Very tasty food. Highly recommended.

The kitchen keeps what is promised on the homepage. I really enjoyed my birthday meal! The service was overwhelmed and inattentive when there was a little more crowd. That's why I unfortunately didn't order any wine for the main course, the little one only got the ketchup he ordered with the almost cold French fries and when it came to the ice cream, unfortunately it wasn't mentioned that it was yoghurt ice cream with pieces of fruit and not fruit ice cream. Nice ambience, modern furnishings, well-kept outside. Children's playground doesn't inspire confidence except for the swing. Unfortunately, we had a table on the terrace right on the aisle, well within earshot of the pass. The service staff speak Greek among themselves. That sounds very unfriendly - now I don't know the language and can't judge whether that's part of the sound of the language or whether it was really unfriendly. We didn't feel well served and for that reason we wouldn't eat there again.

Good selection, excellent food and great service in a nice environment. Even though it was busy, we got a table straight away without a reservation.

Food tastes delicious, service is very friendly. We'll definitely be back.

As always brilliant! Here the “customer” is still king and the food is excellent.

Das 3 Gänge Mittagsmenü bestand aus Melone mit Schinken war O:K das Hauptmenü Couscous mit Marmelade und 2Mini Portionen Fisch beide Menüs sehr sehr trocken nicht essbar Joghurt war O:K

One of the better restaurants I have had the pleasure of visiting. Delicious and atmospheric Fantastic place Pets welcome :)

I was traveling to Hanover on business and ate there with colleagues. I ordered a gyros grill plate and it tasted excellent. Beforehand there was bread with tzatziki and olive oil...it's probably always included. Would definitely eat there again.

The best restaurant in Garbsen. There is not better that I know there.

Went there yesterday for our birthday with 13 people. We asked for the reserved table and were shown outside to the back, but our table was reserved inside. The staff should have managed it and it wasn't so busy yesterday. The service person made a stressed (annoyed) impression. We've had much friendlier experiences. The food didn't all come at the same time and 3 had to wait longer for their food. When we asked the waiter we received an irritated, rude answer. The portions were very manageable. I had salmon and some vegetables that went cold quickly because the plate wasn't warm. The birthday child had a gyro plate with fries and other things, which in my opinion was very carelessly prepared. He said it was all very dry. A large pile of raw, thick onion rings (who eats so many raw onions?), small bowl of fries, gyro meat (dry) and some red sauce - no tzatziki. Definitely could be done a little nicer. (More like a snack bar) The salad beforehand was also a bit disappointing! The starter bowls were also smaller than usual. Conclusion: Personally, I wouldn't eat there again so quickly. It's become more expensive and the portions are smaller.....it's a shame!

The staff was nice but inattentive to the service

Kalimera had been our favorite place for over 10 years. Unfortunately, things have slowed down a lot in the last year. What is different now? What bothers me is that a lot of the service is still under pressure and stress, the music is very loud and totally annoying, but what annoyed me the most was that the quality of the food had unfortunately deteriorated. On the penultimate visit, my husband spoiled his stomach with a Giros plate until he called in sick. On our last visit, our favorite dish, Calamaries (N96), was absolutely inedible, very dry and tough. Calamaries gave the impression that they had already been prepared the day before and thrown into the mess again. I told the waiter (oddly enough, there were at least 3 of them who took turns serving us) - no reaction, unfortunately. Well... dear Kalimerans, I would be very happy if you did something in the direction of quality.

I can only warmly recommend and advise everyone to enjoy high quality products in Kalimera with the best service

We have been eating at kalimera for years. Because it was always delicious, great atmosphere and friendly service. Yesterday was the last time and unfortunately never again. We are so very disappointed... We feel ripped off... We can't get the dishes, open potatoes were always with sauce, the waiter asked us if we would like tzatziki? We got the tzatziki with salad, so you should consider it a starter and eat it straight away. Open potatoes came without sauce and had to be eaten dry... But the worst thing was, the bill said 2 x tzatziki... By the way, 1 small bowl of tzatziki now costs €6.50.... So lunch for two people with only two drinks: €84.40 is quite steep... What a shame.

We gave the restaurant another chance after 4 years, but unfortunately we weren't convinced again. The ambience outside is nice, the menu is very narrow. Starter for 2 people, bread and 6kl. Dips 20€ is already steep. Gyros was more like "crumbly meat". For 2 people, we paid €70, personally I think it's too expensive for a starter and 2x Giros as well as 2 beers and 1kl. Sprite. The terrace would offer more potential. It's a shame that it's not clear whether there are also buffet promotions. Nothing attracts us there anymore.

Good food, value for money is right. Even though all the tables were occupied, it was still possible to have a good conversation. Pleasant atmosphere, attentive staff. Food came in a reasonable time and was very good.

Nice restaurant with seating both inside and outside. Food was very tasty. We'll definitely come back.

very nice service very good staff all very friendly food excellent

For me, the food could have been a little more and overall I found it a bit expensive.

Great Greek restaurant with a large beer garden Very good food, nice location, one point deducted for the fact that the toilet is one floor higher. I didn't see if there was an elevator, I don't know how old people or people with mobility problems get up there.

Very nice ambience, very attentive good service. Great food Price/performance fits