Podium in Gera

We were here for the 40th class reunion. The service was very friendly and remained so until the end, even though we weren't an easy bunch. The food is delicious. Here you can find vegetarian dishes as well as dishes for meat eaters. Highly recommended.

I can't remember the last time I ate so badly. I won't be coming back, sorry, that's disrespectful to guests.

A bit dark but modern. Monday is schnitzel day.

We visit once a year and always eat there. No matter how busy it is, you don't have to wait long for your order, the taste is always very good, it's also visually attractive, you're never left high and dry. So really great

The food is quite tasty, especially the citizens. But the staff seems increasingly unfriendly whether on site or on the phone, they seem annoyed. I actually liked eating here but that puts me off.

The food was good and plentiful for a good price. Unfortunately it took quite a long time for the drinks and food to arrive

I highly recommend it, we went here for 2 weeks as a school for dinner and there was a really large selection, a wide range of specialties, always tasty, especially if you didn't have room in your stomach, so they could pack it for you. Just top for me! The service is very pleasant and they also serve in English.

We haven't been there for a long time and were pleasantly surprised! Very great restaurant with a nice atmosphere... Only the Rostbrätel was very small! 😉

The lumberjack schnitzel, the gypsy schnitzel on schnitzel day, and the Chrispy chicken burger are my favorite dishes. Fast and nice staff. In summer there are still outdoor spaces, in winter and autumn there is still indoor space on the upper level.

Nice ambience, service also okay, but the price/performance ratio is not right. A tea, a café, a piece of cake and a Kaiserschmarrn with 10 pieces €28

The food itself was delicious, but we got the wrong order that was more expensive and the fact that you get a paper plate with aluminum foil as take-away packaging and paid 70 cents for it is really a scandal.

Ate the podium burger, very tasty

Already a classic in Gera. Unfortunately always loud and sometimes drafty. Food is good and solid.

Unfriendly. You are brushed off at the door. Probably too few and overworked staff

Unfortunately, the service was an absolute failure... Unfriendly, waiting times felt like an eternity, despite there being little restaurant business. It's a shame because the atmosphere deserves 5 stars.

As always, delicious food and friendly staff.

The lunch menu is priced accordingly and varied. It is very busy and used by many guests. The outdoor dining is very well received by guests. The service staff is very attentive and very hardworking. As a critical comment, I would like to say that there is still a lot of room for improvement in the way the food is presented. If the meal combination is appropriate and cocktail tomatoes and rocket are included, the chef should use them as a highlight. The eye eats too. All in is not always modern.

Price-performance ratio, service and ambience are top. I'm at the podium very often, it's my absolute favorite restaurant in Gera. The menu is very extensive and the food is always tasty. The service staff is friendly and very quick. The ambience of the restaurant is very appealing and distinctive.

The homemade lemonades at Podium are always a real highlight for me when I come to Gera. Not too sweet, refreshingly fruity and delicious. The schnitzel was tender and crispy, the fries were warm and the vegetables were crunchy. The price is also absolutely reasonable for the portion size. I look forward to my next visit!

The service was A1. The food tasted good and was plentiful.

We two girls meet regularly and test the restaurants in Gera every now and then... We haven't been here for a long time and unfortunately we won't be coming back anytime soon... In itself, the ambience (we sat outside) is quite suitable for city life, and the outside area is also completely barrier-free, great 👍🏻 Unfortunately the girls from the service are really bad, sorry… They seem bored, sometimes even annoyed, then we weren't told at first that only the small menu is valid between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. I also think it's suboptimal, but well then, with the small selection, everything should be okay with the food be, unfortunately not that either... It just looked unloving, the side salad is ridiculous and unfortunately the schnitzel was too dry (because it was in the oil for too long (even the champis couldn't completely hide the dark... Considering the quantity and the very good price, you can't say that it's 100% right... With a little more love for the food, it will certainly be better, but unfortunately our food looked like the way the waitress did her job … We were initially surprised that the beer garden wasn't well attended at 3 p.m., but probably the food is just not good at that time... It's a shame, there's competition at the train station, Down Town is actually the better choice to spend your money in the beer garden... P.S.: Even a beer mat will have to be disposed of at some point, not because it has edges, but if the drinks from some of its predecessors are visibly immortalized on it, they should no longer be given out to guests...

The podium in Gera is an absolute insider tip! I was there recently and absolutely loved it. The ambience is modern and inviting, perfect for a cozy evening or special occasions. The furnishings are stylish and you immediately feel at home. The service was first class. The staff is not only friendly and attentive, but also very competent and courteous. You can tell that there are real professionals at work here who do their job with passion. The menu offers a wide selection of delicious dishes prepared with great attention to detail. The quality of the ingredients and the creative presentation of the dishes are remarkable. The seasonal specialties in particular are a highlight and highly recommended. The drinks menu also leaves nothing to be desired. Whether fine wines, unusual cocktails or classic drinks – there is something for every taste here. For me, the podium is one of the best addresses in Gera. Whether for a romantic dinner, a convivial evening with friends or a larger celebration - everything is just right here. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Very nice restaurant, in the middle of the city of Gera. Food very good. No long wait until the food is on the table. We'd love to come back.

Was there for the first time, you can sit inside and outside. Food was very good, service was quick and friendly. I'd love to come back. 😃😃👍👍

Food is good and price/performance there is nothing to complain about. Table reservation is an advantage. Service is friendly and attentive. We will be back.

Nice coffee or restaurant in the middle of the city center, easy to reach. Food is appealing and reasonably priced.

Very tasty, everything couldn't be better

We were there quite spontaneously and even managed to get a seat. Whether we had read that you should reserve. The restaurant was great, the service was friendly and the food came very quickly. Regarding the food, I have to say it was very top and very tasty. The schnitzel was really good and the potato with bacon was delicious. In addition, the atmosphere is very nice and the restaurant is easily accessible in the city. I highly recommend it. Above all, the prices are really cheap for the portions you get.

On our trip we made a short stop in Gera and came across the restaurant and I'm really glad we were there. The food is fantastic both in taste and value for money. I had the XXL schnitzel, which tasted excellent. The breading was crispy and the schnitzel itself was very juicy. The seasoning was also just right. For drinks, I can recommend the homemade lemonade. All in all, I'm very satisfied and will definitely stop by again when I'm in Gera again.

Nous avons trouvé deux restaurants dans ce ville déserte- Gera. Un à coté d’autre. Nous avons choisi Podium, 15 minutes d’attente pour commander une bière. Les serveuses défilent sans nous capter ou plutôt sans volonté à s’approcher, au moins 3. Un bon quart d’heure passé à table côté rue, en vain. Nous sommes parties. Tant pis.

Eaten quickly and well. Staff very friendly.

Little vegetarian/vegan food selection. Friendly service, very nice atmosphere inside.

Moderate prices and a nice menu, great location, nice service

Unfortunately payment by credit card is not possible otherwise 5 stars. Edit, unfortunately one more star deducted because there are only soft drinks in bottles and no longer large drinks. Otherwise highly recommended in terms of food. You may need to reserve in advance. Some of them are really well attended.

Fijne bediening en ruime keus uit div gerechten prijs kwaliteit verhoudingen zijn goed afgestemd mooi terras zeker aanrader

The food tasted very good. The service was competent. It was well attended and there was real life here. You could follow the current European Championship football games on the TV on site. I enjoy coming here to the podium with friends and family.

Great food and service. Everything fits there. Price performance is top. Here the food is freshly cooked, not the ready-made food like in other restaurants.

Everything was good, but there was no kebab

It was very tasty, large portions and the food was on the table very quickly, as were the drinks. Price is great too!

Large restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. Centrally located in the center of Gera. Parking garage right next door. Food and service very good. Can be recommended.

Wir haben sehr schön draußen gesessen und wurden reserviert freundlich, aber schnell und aufmerksam bedient. Toll dass man beim Essen verschiedene Größen bestellen kann, für mich war das mittlere Schnitzel noch zu groß. Zubereitung und Geschmack war top, alles bestens angerichtet. Werden sicher wiederkommen 👍

Nice service, fast service and good food.

We were at Podium on Schnitzel Day and the value for money and service were good. (just under 10 for different schnitzel dishes) The portion sizes are absolutely fine. There is always something for different tastes on the promotional days too. Gladly again. 👍🏼

Such delicious food I have to say I really recommend the place

Always recommended. A great kitchen and excellent service. A top address in Gera.

The food is very tasty and the price/performance ratio is right. We had the schnitzel twice. Once in normal size and once the XXL schnitzel. The homemade lemonade is also very refreshing. We can recommend the restaurant. :-)

Top ambience, good value for money, very good tasting food. The toilets are a bit difficult to reach; unfortunately they are located on the upper floor. Difficult to reach via the stairs for people with disabilities. Stars are deducted for not accepting a (e.g. Visa) credit card. Sure, the year is 1924...

Food was great. Staff very friendly.

Very tasty, very quick, very friendly. Thanks for that.

A great place for lunch or a coffee during the break. Thanks to its location right on the shopping street, it's easy to reach and during the day you can get a table quickly even without a reservation. The food is good and moderately priced.

Always nice to see Anja and Nancy.

Food was good. Service very nice. Personally, I just found it very loud.

We would have liked to eat something but the kitchen wasn't even offering a snack

We used to go there very often when I was visiting Gera, usually in the evenings. We always got a seat, the food and drinks were absolutely right in terms of price and the portions were really plentiful.

Delicious food, great service, fair prices.

A very nice restaurant. Great ambience. You can still get a table even if you haven't made a reservation. The service is very friendly. There is a wide variety of food, at affordable prices. It was very delicious. The portions are also enough to fill you up. You can pay by card or cash. I will definitely come back and can recommend it to everyone.

Very good cuisine, good value for money and very nice staff, recommended!

The food was very bad today. My favorite dish on the panel today was just disastrous. The meat was burnt and dry. I have been served and will no longer be a guest in this restaurant for the time being. Despite complaints, no discount would be granted.

Wir waren am 27.04. mit 7 Personen dort und hatten reserviert. Bereits bei der Reservierung hieß es, Plätze nur noch oben. Alle anderen Plätze bereits reserviert. Das war für uns kein Problem. Als wir am 27.04. ankamen wurde uns sehr unfreundlich mitgeteilt, dass unsere Reservierung am 26.04. war und wir nicht gekommen wären. Weshalb sollten wir am 26.04. reservieren, wenn wir am 27.04. erst da sein können??? Von der sehr unfreundlichen „Dame“ hieß es dann, wir könnten lediglich noch draußen sitzen. Alles andere sei voll! Wir überlegten kurz, bis der Spruch der unfreundlichen Person kam „entweder sie setzen sich jetzt nach draußen oder gehen“. Absolut unterste Schublade. Erst nach dem Hinweis, dass bereits bei Reservierung der Hinweis kam, wir müssten oben sitzen, durften wir in die obere Etage. Oben angekommen wussten wir, weshalb die Dame so unfreundlich war. Die oberste Etage wollte sie. Laut dort stehendem Schild, geschlossen halten. Wohl aus Faulheit oder Angst vor Umsatz?!? Die Bedienung die wir dann hatten war dafür um so freundlicher und Serviceorientiert. Essen war gut. Nicht sehr gut, da die Bratkartoffeln zu hart waren und lediglich kurz im Öl/Fett geschwenkt. Mit Bratkartoffeln hatten diese nichts zu tun.

We were there on April 27th. There were 7 people there and we had reserved. When we made the reservation it was said that there would only be places at the top. All other places already reserved. That wasn't a problem for us. When we arrived on April 27th. When we arrived we were told in a very unfriendly manner that our reservation was on April 26th. was and we wouldn't have come. Why should we? April 26th reserve when we arrive on April 27th. can only be there??? The very unfriendly “lady” then said that we could only sit outside. Everything else was full! We thought about it for a moment until the unfriendly person said "either sit outside or leave". Absolutely bottom drawer. Only after being told that we had to sit upstairs when we made the reservation were we allowed to go to the upper floor. When we got to the top we knew why the lady was so unfriendly. She wanted the top floor. According to the sign there, keep closed. Probably out of laziness or fear of sales?!? The service we then had was even more friendly and service-oriented. Food was good. Not very good, as the fried potatoes were too hard and had only been briefly tossed in oil/fat. These had nothing to do with fried potatoes.

Podium is always a good base if you want to eat well and inexpensively. You shouldn't expect top-class gastronomy, but the food is tasty and the portions are plentiful and the price is really okay. A reservation is recommended.

Neben der Qualität der Gerichte und der fairen Preise, schätzen wir an diesem Lokal, dass man nahezu immer einen Platz bekommt. Hier kann man also auch mal spontan einkehren.

Everything perfect! But please order in advance (especially on weekends).

An excellent beef steak - absolutely delicious! Unfortunately there were only seats available at the counter...

Very friendly staff. The rump steaks are a hit. However, after 5 years you should finally renew the menu with other dishes.

Rich selection of food and drinks, schnitzel in different sizes and side dishes to choose from

Always delicious! Value for money 👍 Look like in the cinema 😂

Very good restaurant with a great ambience and incredibly tasty food at very solid prices. The service was very nice and accommodating. Unfortunately we only managed our starter, but the friendly waitress let us pack the rest and we were able to enjoy the food the next day.

The quality of the food wasn't perfect; it seemed suspiciously like it had been frozen, especially the baked shepherd's cheese. But the portions were really big! Good price-performance ratio

It was a cozy evening with friendly service and delicious food.

Unfortunately, not many restaurants are open on Monday. That's why we were chosen for the podium. It's just a good thing our visit was canceled. Our conclusion: I would rather cook at home. Unfortunately I can't write any more about it.

The atmosphere is very modern and chic. The conditions seemed rather uninteresting to me. Drinks were ok.

Very good service, very good inexpensive selection of food and drinks. Everything was great 👍

The Podium is a larger, yet cozy restaurant with delicious food and friendly service.

Great food delicious 😋. Service was super nice. And cheap food too. We'd love to come back

Top service, super tasty food and great value for money

I'm really excited about the salad with grilled vegetables...thank you to the team at the podium for keeping the good mood in a packed restaurant and being very friendly to all the guests...hats off to them, they really have strong nerves!!!👏 👏👏

Very tasty food, good value for money, great service! Highly Recommended!

I visit the podium quite often. It has a very good selection of food. Unfortunately, one after another, my favorite foods were eliminated. 😂 Yesterday we had BBQ ribs with a baked potato. It was delicious. The ice cream also has to be there again somehow.

Just great. The milkshakes are absolutely amazing. I can only recommend the fried potatoes and schnitzel. The waitresses are very nice. It's also great that there is a changing station for babies and high chairs anyway. We'll definitely be happy to come back.

Very nice staff and friendly, the food was very tasty 😋

Always recommended. Great price-performance ratio.

Always recommended, very good price-performance ratio, delicious food...

Have eaten here twice now. Once outside and once inside. Great selection of food. Today we had burgers and house lemonade. Friendly staff. Well suited for families or groups 🤰

I've eaten here several times, everything tastes great and the atmosphere is very nice. We wanted to come to my sister's 18th birthday today, I called and I was really looking forward to it. They advertise with the following sentence: “We are happy to accept your reservation” Apparently not “gladly”. I was greeted on the phone extremely bored, I asked if there was still a seat available, I hadn't even finished my sentence, I immediately received an annoyed “NO” and was immediately hung up without any further words. Simply cheeky, I work in the catering industry myself and I know that it can be tiring, but there should still be a certain amount of friendliness. Definitely going to get rid of our money somewhere else.

The most approachable dining establishment in Gera. Everyone will find something on the menu and somehow everything, whether schnitzel, pasta, gratins or burgers, always tastes delicious. When the weather is right, the outdoor area invites you to linger.

Nice atmosphere, service and food is also tasty

So far I have always found the podium to be solidly mediocre. Food, service all average - but completely fine. On Friday I went out to eat again with my son and was pleasantly surprised across the board. The service was very attentive and friendly, the food not only came quickly but was very tasty and absolutely nothing to complain about for the price. One little thing wasn't very nice, the card was totally sticky. We told the lady from service this and she took the card straight away. If the level continues like this, I will definitely eat more regularly again.

Here we still cook in the classic way in a pan, absolutely delicious, not from the deep fryer but everything fresh. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 PS: The schnitzel was huge 💪🏼

Fast service, friendly, food very tasty.

Very nice restaurant over two floors, service took a while because there are a lot of guests there, especially in the evenings and weekends. When there are a lot of guests, the place seems restless and the acoustics are not good. But the food is still great and you feel welcome. I would recommend reservations for the weekends.

Always friendly service, varied menu, good value for money, but the rum steak was disappointing for the third time and was not taken back. A pity

At Christmas time, pure stress, the Christmas market starts right before the door. Nothing was possible without prior notice, but that's normal on days like this. Still a friendly and nice staff.

Schönes Ambiente. Etwas laut. Leckeres Essen. Sehr nettes Personal.

Gutes Essen, freundliches Personal und saubere Toiletten. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder 🥰

Viel Auswahl, leckeres Essen und auch sehr nettes Personal. Komme gerne wieder!

Echt tolles Lokal. Leckeres Essen, nette Bedienung und wirklich humane Preise. Waren mit dem Flugverein hier essen mit etwa 15 Leuten und haben sogar alle zeitgleich und schnell unser Essen bekommen, trotz vielen Gästen. Hatte ein Schnitzel, da kann man sogar wählen ob klein oder groß und zwischen mehreren verschiedenen Beilagen. Da kommt man gerne wieder.

Sehr freundlich und auch sehr gutes Essen

Gutes preiswertes Essen und nette Bedienung.

Gute Thüringer Küche zu vernünftigen Preisen.