Odyssia in Essen

Very good, tasty food. Would love to come back.

Super delicious food, authentically Greek and freshly prepared. The service was very friendly and attentive. The gyros and souvlaki were particularly highlights. Cozy atmosphere – I’ll definitely be back!

Enjoyment with Greek flair – perhaps a real insider tip! It was our first time in this small, charming Greek restaurant and we loved it! The service was exceptionally friendly and attentive - you feel welcome and in good hands from the first moment. The ambience is lovingly designed and the small details are actually reminiscent of Greece. The interior is a bit cramped and you sit quite close to the other guests, but that also gives the whole thing a bit of the feeling of a convivial evening in a tavern on the Mediterranean. In terms of cuisine, the restaurant stands out from many other Greek restaurants: there is much more here than just the classic Santorini plate. The menu also features surprising and creative dishes that you don't find everywhere - and everything we tried was absolutely delicious! We particularly recommend ordering several starters to share – a real treat and a great way to start the evening. Conclusion: A wonderful restaurant with heart, taste and personality. The repetition factor? Clearly 50% – we will definitely be back! (50% because we don't like sitting close together)

An authentic Greek tavern with friendly family-run owners. Plenty of choice of food and drinks. Despite the restaurant being full, the drinks and food came promptly. Even Greeks eat there, which is a good sign. We enjoyed it. What is, however, a small drawback: fairly high prices (like everywhere else these days), the menus were tattered and needed to be redone. The starter platter for two people (€40) was enough for the seven of us. Everything your heart desires and delicious. My lamb skewer was tender and the gyros were good. The fries were a bit too thick for me, which is of course a matter of taste. The side salad was ok. Leaf lettuce with a piece of tomato and some cucumber with vinegar oil, that would also work better. The tzaziki with the gyros was good. The district in Rüttenscheid is popular, reservations are mandatory.

Amazing Greek food, fresh and delicious and massive portions Unfortunately no English menu but thanks to Google Translate and some friendly locals we managed ok Highly recommend

Fantastic Greek food. Top service and super tasty

We got stranded there by chance and were given a very friendly welcome. The food was world class. The atmosphere is very tastefully decorated. Thank you

I have NEVER had Greek food so good. If I could give six stars I would.

It was very nice and delicious.

Fast and friendly service Gladly again - recommended

The most delicious Greek food in Essen! Always happy to come back

Good restaurant with good prices and nice staff. Only the ambience and the menu could be renewed

Super tasty, friendly and fast! Gladly again!

Excellent Greek cuisine and top service in the heart of Rüttenscheid. We have been guests at the Odyssia several times and always enjoy coming back. The selection of dishes is typically Greek, of excellent quality and with very decent portion sizes. Our favorite is the large appetizer platter for two as in the photo from February 2024. The service is very attentive, unobtrusive and very friendly, you feel very welcome. Since it is located in the middle of Rüttenscheid, parking is an adventure and due to the high occupancy, a reservation is recommended. Update 10.2024 - as can be seen in the second picture, the quality of the mezze plate is consistently excellent. And another big compliment - five of us spontaneously went to the Odyssia on a Friday - even though almost all the tables were occupied and there were only two of the team in service, we got a table and were served reasonably quickly and, as always, very friendly. Simply great, such a service concept!

Greek food, dishes are filling and very good, very rich, you can feel the good taste, and the customer service is excellent. Highly recommended the truth, they have good music and they gave us some snaps before we left.

Very tasty food, great ambience and super warm hosts! We really enjoyed it and would love to come back.

Authentic Greek restaurant with friendly service and very good food. It also offers dishes that are not available in other Greek restaurants. Unfortunately it's a bit noisy and finding a parking space is difficult due to the location.

Very nice *Greek summer house* ambience in white with warm accents and indirect blue lighting. Well coordinated. The service was excellent. Even though it was very full, we still managed to get a seat without a reservation. The appetizers and drinks were good. The main courses too, unfortunately the quality of the meat is somewhat inferior. Gladly again, but then other main courses. The portions were also a bit too big, but you can have the leftovers packed up. And I found the prices a bit excessive.

Food good, service friendly but very rare.

Mal wieder sehr lecker, das Personal wie immer sehr bemüht. Aber ab 19.00, wenn es richtig voll wird, ist es unangenehm laut hier. Auch Gäste, die aus verschiedenen Gründen, am Eingang auf irgendwas warten fallen unangenehm auf. Fühlt sich an wie Haltestelle oder Bahnhof. Wie man das anders lösen kann weiß ich nicht. Gemütlich ist leider anders.

Best restaurant in every way! Simply top!

We had the pleasure of dining with you and can highly recommend it! The food was simply great – really tasty! It's a shame there's no Mythos beer on tap, but there's absolutely nothing to complain about in terms of price. We'll definitely be back!

Super freundliches Team. Köstliches Essen. Grosse Portionen. Was will man mehr? Wir kommen wieder.. 😋

As always, it was great with you. Thank you for the great evening. We'll be back soon.

Very friendly and attentive staff. The food was really tasty and of good quality. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

Super great staff, delicious food and nice atmosphere. Absolutely recommended, we had a very nice evening

The ambience is nice, but unfortunately the gyros were far too dry. Last time it was much tastier and juicy. At almost 17 euros you can't ask for good gyros? The older gentleman didn't want to let us finish the cappuccino we had taken with us, which was still two sips full in the restaurant...sorry?

Typical Greek restaurant. Starters and main course really tasty! Nice atmosphere and decent service. I will come back!

Very nice shop. The food is typically Greek and, as usual with the Greeks, you get decent food on your plate. I can recommend.

Today I ordered chicken breast fillet with vegetable rice for the first time, with a sauce on it. Plus a bowl of salad 🤤. I couldn't get enough of it. My order took a while, but it shows that the chef makes the effort to prepare the food carefully. I will come again.

Simply a place like Greece! You feel like a guest! Everyone is very friendly, customer oriented! The food is consistently, very good quality. It was like that during Corona and it still is like that now! All that's missing is the blue sky and the sound of the sea! WE ALWAYS LIKE TO COME BACK! Thank you for this Rüttenscheider JUWEL. And this has been the case for many years! Please let it stay that way! Thanks! Andreas Christian Jurk

We were there for dinner, the atmosphere was good! Unfortunately, that was also the most positive thing. The starter, shrimp in butter and garlic, was 3! Individual shrimps for €12.90 we found that to be cheeky. The oil for the fries later at the gyros needed to be changed urgently and tasted old, the portions were actually large as many people have described here, but you don't get any use out of it if it doesn't taste good. We were charged individually for each change in order, for example I didn't want Metaxa sauce, which cost an extra €2.5. Ketchup for the fries was also charged at €1. Absolutely petty.

Even though the place was full, we didn't have to wait long for our drinks and food. It is advisable to reserve a table in advance. Conclusion: Good food, courteous and friendly service. We'll be back!

Super tasty food, even though the place was full we were able to order quickly and got our food quickly. Food was very tasty

We were there spontaneously. Room for 2? No problem! Staff is very nice and food was delicious. Unfortunately, portions were manageable.

A real insider tip... super tasty, large portions and great service. You feel really comfortable. Reservation is a very good idea! And there are only a few parking spaces. There are high chairs for children and the toilets are very clean. Thank you for the lovely evening

Food was tasty but very powerful. Service was nice, but could have earned more 😉

Nice restaurant, with nice and attentive service staff. The food was very tasty and plentiful. The ouzo at the end is mild and delicious 😋 We'll definitely be back!

A really nice restaurant right near the Rü. The two of us shared a small selection of vegetarian starters. It was really delicious and we really enjoyed it. The staff was also really extremely nice and friendly, keep it up ☺️

Meat super tender. A heap of tzatziki on the side and it would be perfect. Gladly again.

Great food - excellent service! The place is really good and highly recommended!

Wonderful hearty food, whether with meat or vegan. Everyone at the table was happy here!

Sehr nettes Ambiente, prima Essen, nette Wirte, geschmackvolle Innenausstattung! Sehr gerne wieder, nämlich heute Abend!

The food is still good. But not enough service, it was totally full on a Wednesday, the two waitresses were totally stressed, you could tell.

Very tasty and can only be recommended

Four of us had dinner there in the evening, the food was very good and the service was just as good. Each of us had different dishes, I had a fish plate for myself. Everything was very tasty and to the point. We would be happy to come back.

Great dinner at Odyssia. Great service and delicious food. I recommand it.

A Greek restaurant at its best. A very nice selection of starters and main courses. Very good Greek wines. The service is very friendly and charming. We were there three times in one week. Very unusual for us, but it was really great.

Great atmosphere, very attentive and friendly staff. The food was very good and it was a successful evening for us.

Food was just really delicious.

It can be that simple. Food really good. Staff really nice, even though it was very busy. What more could you want? I'd love to come back. Really good. Keep it up.

We were there on Saturday. The food is super tasty and a good selection. Prices are also reasonable. The restaurant is always very busy, so booking in advance is recommended. The portions are, as is typical at Greek restaurants, quite generous, which is why I had my leftovers packed up this time. Unfortunately, I didn't look at what was packed on site because I was a bit "stinky" afterwards. I was “only” packed with my meat, even though I still had more than a good handful of fries on my plate. We even collected the fries from our three plates on my plate so that they could be packed too. A bit disappointing if you want all your leftovers packed up and taken with you. That's why I'm deducting a star.

We ate there again yesterday. The restaurant is highly recommended for its ambience, food and super friendly staff.

Griechische Gastfreundschaft mit veredelter griechischer Küche. Hier gilt nicht Menge, sondern Qualität! Schöner Innenbereich und angenehme Aussen-Gastronomie. Beinahe wie in Griechenland - Und das in Essen-Rüttenscheid! Unbedingt zu empfehlen!

Food was okay, but I asked for my food to be cooked through, which unfortunately wasn't the case. I wasn't satisfied with the portion. 2/4 were satisfied. The service was very friendly, but they could have been a little more attentive.

Very friendly staff and good food. We'd love to come back.

Excellent Greek food, their dishes are actually a bit too copious so a lot of it ends up in the trash, it can also be quite busy so you sometimes have to be patient to get a table

Another chance visit. We took our daughter to the concert and were looking for a Greek restaurant. We looked at the reviews and didn't regret our decision for the Odyssia. Very nice service and very good food. Crisp, fresh salad. Meat crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Highly recommended.

Very satisfied) Nice atmosphere Friendly staff delicious food We are excited.

Good food, nice service. We were satisfied

Very good kitchen and great furnishings 👍

Great food and top service. 👍Always happy 👍😃

Kind. good food with a suitable price-performance ratio

Good Greek cuisine, but higher price segment.

Like a little holiday in Greece, exceptionally excellent selection of Greek cuisine, great ambience.

Authenticity in people, cuisine and ambience. Holiday feeling on the street in Rüttenscheid. Super tasty on top of that. There's obviously a lot of heart in it!

A real Greek outside of Hellas. Super nice service, very appealing atmosphere. Excellent, super tasty dishes. Meses, great, the mashed potatoes with capers are world class. Full marks couldn't be better in D. A must visit on my next stay in Essen.

Let's talk about the very good first. Inconspicuous from the outside, but from the inside you feel like you're in a restaurant on the coast of Greece. The interior design is simple but with Greek elements. The service is appropriately dressed in white robes and is really very nice and accommodating. The food is good but not breathtaking, it's solid. A little expensive, but the portions are also very large. There is also a house menu with current dishes, but also a normal menu. At the end we were offered a free schnapps.

Delicious Greek cuisine, very friendly service! Always my pleasure! Beautiful now with an outdoor area too!

Das Restaurant ist ok. Das Essen ist einwandfrei. Der Service recht unaufmerksam. Die Preise recht hoch für das, was geboten wird. Die Tische sind recht eng gestellt. Alles in allem: ohne Wiedererkennungswert. Kann man machen, muss man aber nicht .

Enthusiastic and fast staff who serve a passionately prepared Greek meal. Highly recommended

Gutes günstiges Restaurant in Rüttigscheid. 6 Personen freundlich und lecker gegessen. Besitzer und Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Essen sehr gut. Alle 6 bekamen gleichzeitig das Essen. Gerne kommen wir wieder.

Very good Greek restaurant! Food very good, service very good, ambience very good! The restaurant is highly recommended! We'd love to come back.. ☺️☺️☺️☺️

Tolles Griechisches Restaurant in typischer Atmosphäre. Nette Besitzer und das Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen kam schnell und für 6 Personen gleichzeitig an den Tisch. Essen war sehr gut und lecker. Alle waren sehr zufrieden und die Preise waren nicht überteuert. Kommen gerne wieder.

Delicious lamb cooked in pan, friendly and hospitable service.

Thank you for a very, very nice family evening. Food and service were great. We'd love to come back.

Good authentic Greek, highly recommended

A pearl for Rüttenscheid. Perfectly organized and incredibly nice hosts. And what excites me as a lover of "real" Greek cuisine: there are not only (but also) the Germanized grill dishes, but also a plentiful and extremely tasty selection of authentic dishes (casseroles, oven dishes) ... and on top of that, very original own creations . But be careful: the Odyssia has earned a very good reputation - at peak times nothing works without a reservation.

It was really very good for food. I had eaten moussaka. And I have to say it was the best thing I've had in a long time. Ideal portion size for hungry people. I can only recommend him and a visit can't hurt.

Simply a really great restaurant, the food is very, very tasty 😋. The entire staff is very nice and accommodating. We feel very welcome and comfortable here. A visit will be worth it in any case.

A lovely evening with nice service and delicious food.

Found the location through a visit to the trade fair and a Google search. So go there and come in spontaneously. Very friendly welcome and seated straight away. Card came promptly. Very nice selection and something for every taste. Drinks were brought very quickly and orders were taken. The food arrived in no time. Well prepared and completely sufficient. In terms of taste, it was really a highlight. So far my best restaurant for Greek food. Meat was cooked to perfection, very juicy and, as mentioned, the taste was amazing. Price performance and service match 100% here. Conclusion: If you want to eat well in Essen, you can't miss this location - a must visit.

Has nothing to do with Greece !!! No "GREEK" atmosphere, no Greek music, no Greek decor. Just as the German imagines a Greek restaurant with TEDI accessories, bimbam off the shelf. Greek cuisine how to attract tourists on the islands, for example. Side salad a few green leaves with dressing. Feta, olives nil. A slice of baked feta 9.90 euros!???? Had turkey schnitzel. Tough to the end, zero taste. A shoe sole. Carelessly poured light fries on top that were still “warm”. After complaining about this eating, sorry, the meat was dissected on my plate by the waiter. Reason, don't be tough. No apology, no drink or small dessert to make up for it. You don't need it! Prices are consistently excessive. Hardly any dishes under 25 euros. E.g. baby calamari dish 40 euros. Bad food, high prices, slow staff. I had to avoid drinking beer with my meal otherwise I would have eaten dry. I've been a Greece fan for 45 years. This "restaurant" NEVER sees me anymore.

Very tasty food with quick preparation and friendly service. This is how every Greek restaurant should be run.

Very, very nice waiters. The food came very quickly and was well warm. All this despite it being very crowded. Really great. The ambience was okay. I thought the decoration was really nice, only the tiles seemed a bit out of date to me. But that is certainly a matter of taste. I had a meat plate with different dishes. Unfortunately there was varying quality here. The gyros and the souvlaki skewer were great. The skewer was really juicy and tasty. Rarely have I had such good souvlaki. Unfortunately the minced steak was very dry. The chicken was also slightly dry, but still okay. That was only very brief and I can forgive that. If the food had been a little better, it would have been 5 stars. So there is still potential for improvement.

Eaten well! Large menu, we were shocked because that could mean something, but excellently prepared and certainly quick enough. cozy atmosphere in the restaurant and professional service, with an eye for the guest!

Very tasty food, friendly and attentive service, gladly again.

Courteous service, responsive to the wishes of visitors,👍

Very good quality of food. Service is great and the price/performance ratio is just right

We ate there a week ago - it was wonderful! From the service to the food, everything was perfect :-)

My favorite Greek restaurant in Rüttenscheid for years. Friendly hosts, a wide range of food and very good quality.

Tolle griechische Spezialitäten und Steaks.

Das beste Griechische Restaurant in Essen und Umgebung. Service absolut Perfekt das Essen Mega .

Sehr freundliches Personal und gutes Essen

Essen war sehr lecker...fast authentisch griechisch...nicht die typische gemischten Teller

Erg goed eten, aardig personeel, leuk ingericht en prima prijs.

Sehr schöne Lokalität freundliches Personal und leckeres Essen Was will man mehr

Kann ich nur empfehlen, gerne wieder

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Top Service und sehr große Auswahl an Gerichten. Preislich auch top und die Portion fand ich sehr angemessen für den Preis. (Tigania kotopoulo/ hühnergeschnätzeltes im pfännchen) Sowohl Vorspeise als auch Hauptspeise sehr sehr Lecker. Nur zu empfehlen