Restaurant Aphrodite in Essen

We had been circling the store on our walks for years. “You should go in there too.” Today was the day. You shouldn't expect fine dining or modern furnishings here. What you can expect is solid Greek cuisine, very nice staff, an ouzo on the house and very, very fair prices. We'll be back.

One of our favorite Greeks for several years. Very nice staff who are always in a good mood. Short waiting times for food and always delicious!!!

For the ugly city of Essen, the interior is surprisingly nicely decorated, good food at very fair prices. One of the few restaurants where greed inflation hasn't yet taken hold!

Very tasty food at reasonable prices. Simple furnishings but OK. Nice staff.

Very nice boss, always with a joke. The food is great and so are the portions. When it's full, the place is noisy. But I still go there again and again.

This is the best Greek restaurant I've ever eaten at. Great food, great service (friendly and helpful) and a short waiting time. Extremely good and recommended!

Very tasty but parking is a disaster

Yes, nice service and good food. Everything is consistent all around.

Classic Greek restaurant. Very tasty food. Friendly staff. Great.😄

It was a very nice evening, with very tasty food and great service!

Very friendly staff, very good food. We were very excited.

Absolutely recommended! Excellent quality and very warm service from Vangelis and his team, we will be back!

Stopped in spontaneously last night without a reservation. Very friendly, warm welcome and service. Good and varied Greek and also typical German dishes on the menu. Food was absolutely top and very tasty 😋. Price/performance simply put 👍👍👍👍👍.... It is also possible to order and pick up food by phone. Beautiful and sensible alternative to the classic delivery services of other standard providers. Summary......Will definitely come back.....🙂

Schneller freundlicher Service. Von der Vorspeise bis zum Service alles top! Leider waren Dinge wie Zwiebeln nicht auf dem jeweiligen Gericht ausgewiesen (Unverträglichkeit) und daher nicht (für jeden) essbar. Darauf hingewiesen hat der Kellner mehrere Probleme diesbezüglich erwähnt und einsichtig reagiert. Ob sich was ändert weiß man nicht. Empfehlen würde ich das Restaurant trotzdem auf jeden Fall!

Kellner top, aber der Chef der anfängt mit einem zu diskutieren wenn man Sachen auf seinem Teller bekommt die nicht auf der Karte stehen. Der Chef der versucht einen zu erzählen das man dumm ist und sowas nicht weiß. Eigentlich 1 Stern zu viel für so ein respektloses Verhalten. Nie wieder

Das Personal ist super freundlich gewesen. Vorspeise hat auch geschmeckt. Jedoch gibt es von mir nur 2 Sterne. Der Chefkoch ist unfassbar unfreundlich gewesen, als man ihn darauf angesprochen hat, dass Gerichte in der Menükarte Zutaten enthalten haben die nicht drauf standen. Der Chef ließ nicht mit sich reden, würde sehr patzig und war nicht mal in der Lage seinen Fehler einzugestehen. Es gibt genug Menschen die allergisch sind , oder bestimmte Lebensmittel einfach nicht vertragen. Einfach nur frech.

Our absolute favorite Greek restaurant in Essen. The quality is always top, the service is super attentive and always friendly. We love being there and have spent many wonderful evenings in this restaurant (including the marriage proposal in 2012 🥰❤️🥰) Thanks!!!

Very good value for money. Friendly service.

The best Greek restaurant in Germany. The food, the staff and the boss are simply fantastic. For years there has been the typical feeling of coming home to friends. In addition, the price-performance ratio is 100% right. See for yourself. Thank you very much and definitely see you soon. Always my pleasure. Yammas.

Super good selection, fast and friendly service

Food really great! Price-performance very good!

Mega restaurant with very friendly staff and always good food. Price/performance ratio is perfect even for those with limited budgets. We like to eat here often

A long-established restaurant. Family and friendly. We were here on Boxing Day and our second time visiting. You immediately notice that it is visited by many satisfied regular guests who are warmly welcomed and served. Just as we were greeted and served in a very friendly and courteous manner. The order begins with the drink, followed by the food order. The food is served in a really big enough portion with good quality. In my opinion, the price and performance ratio is perfect. And it's better to be served a portion that fills you up and from which nothing has to be thrown away, than to have masses of food end up on your plate that, in the worst case, won't be eaten and will probably end up in the trash. Quality over quantity. It takes a reasonable amount of time from ordering to serving. (Price per person refers to starter plus main course and drinks.) It is important to know that the restaurant does not have its own parking spaces due to its location. So you may have to walk a few meters because you don't always have the opportunity to park right in front of the door. If you live in the area, you can definitely get there on foot, as some regulars who live in the neighborhood probably do. In any case, we would love to come back!

Rustic Greek restaurant with great food and friendly staff. Always a recommendation.

Super tasty, very happy and accommodating if you have any intolerances. Always my pleasure

We really enjoy eating there. We just feel comfortable there. Very good food and cheap. The staff and Vangelies are great.

The decor is reminiscent of the 80s. Unfortunately, the restaurant is relatively narrow, so you can easily hear the conversations of the neighboring tables. Unfortunately the food is below average. The fries are thin and unsalted, the portion of rice is as small as an expresso cup and the meat dishes taste bland, the gyros in particular have unfortunately always had soggy, greasy spots. The salad comes separately on a plate as a starter, unfortunately that too has no positives Special features, not even a dressing is available. The price is very cheap. The staff is friendly and you get a free ouzo as a welcome.

I felt comfortable in the restaurant and the waitresses were very friendly. Unfortunately I was a bit disappointed with the food. I had the gyro plate Aphrodite - the salad was little as was the rice among the fries, which were not salted and the meat was unfortunately very fatty. Maybe dry other dishes are better - I would personally advise against this one.

I've loved the food and the owners for years.

Very good fish platter (No. 124) eaten for 2. Traditional Greek restaurant with fair prices. Greek yogurt with honey and nuts very tasty, also the figs. Restaurant is recommended.

Everything's great, I should just go there.

Four of us arrived unexpectedly around 8:15 p.m. on Monday 4 weeks ago - after half a day of moving. Everything in the front room was occupied. We were greeted very friendly and asked to wait a bit. After about 5-8 minutes we had a table. Delicious food (gyros, mixed plates, lamb crowns and grilled plates, as well as 1 starter). It really tasted very good, plentiful and good price. Very attentive petsonal.

Good and cheap. Good service in a cozy atmosphere.

Very friendly, fast service and the food tasted good at reasonable prices

Food top Prices top Always my pleasure

Clean, nice restaurant with a nice ambience. Service was good, as was the food. My main course could have been a little more generous in terms of portion, but it was okay and tasty. Small drawback that you should pay attention to... the prices on the menu are great, but they are also stated without fairytale tax. That's why I ended up with almost €6 more on the receipt than expected. All in all, a nice visit. You'll be happy to come back.

Very, very tasty food, great service... Pleasant prices... Thank you for the great time..

Went there for the first time today. The grill plate was very tasty. The fries didn't taste that good and seemed cheap. Otherwise everything is good

We have been regular guests there for many years. The food is delicious and the staff is very nice. Unfortunately, the portions are getting smaller and smaller, the pepperoni is now missing from the salad, there is no longer any parsley in the side dishes and today there was no ouzo before the meal - otherwise always the standard! It's a shame, but apparently times aren't getting any easier for restaurants like this.

Very good Greek. Everything very well prepared.

Catastrophe I was there because of the reviews??? That has to be a fake. Totally high quality going on there. Starter of grape leaves with minced meat. Mince still frozen in the middle. Stuff served in the microwave. Great 🔨 and there was hollandaise sauce with that??? A it doesn't go well with grape leaves at all b something like that has no place at all with the Greek. The main course is loveless, tasteless and 0 quality.. To be honest... every mmes stall has more steel. That has nothing to do with a restaurant. zero. half a grill plate and leave half a turkey schnitzel...I'm really wondering 4 star review who seriously gave this one???

We've been eating here every now and then for years and are really very satisfied. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the price-performance ratio is very good. Keep it up 😃

Personale non particolarmente affabile. Il cibo normale ma nessun accenno alla parole ospitalità. Abbiamo aggiungo un caffè dopo che abbiamo mangiato in 4 e ci hanno fatti tonare perchè mancavano 10 centesimi, Si trova di meglio nella stessa città

We've been eating here every now and then for years and are really very satisfied. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the price-performance ratio is very good. Keep it up 😃

We have been here several times to eat. The food is very tasty and the staff is extremely nice and accommodating. The last time we sat in the winter garden. Unfortunately, this doesn't fit with the rest of the impression and urgently needs renovation. Likewise, the hallway and the stairs to the toilet and the winter garden leave a lot to be desired.

Price performance... top. Service...very friendly...here you are a guest. Meal for 3 people (baked gyros, steak and fillet plate + drinks) Any time.

Was recommended to us, really delicious and super cheap, the bedside table is nothing crazy but the normal dishes are great

I had the feeling of being a very personal guest of the house, even though I was there completely by chance and for the first time.

Food was ok. A bit carelessly done. However, the starter salad actually didn't taste like anything.

Great taste, very attentive staff, a nice boss. All around a great evening. We recommend. I don't know of a better Greek restaurant in Essen.

Top! We were passing through otherwise we would come more often. A Greek restaurant the way you like it. Friendly people and very good food. Price/performance is okay, the quality is beyond any doubt, great! Go there and feel good!

Also easy to reach by public transport. The food was good and plentiful. The service was attentive.

Great authentic Greek restaurant. All meats were on point, juicy and not too dry. A really great tzatziki with super delicious bread. And all at really good prices. We are in love and will definitely be back!

Very good food for a good price. Evangeli is an excellent host

Really don’t get why this place has so many good reviews. Food is mediocre and not worth a visit although it’s a cute family run restaurant with nice services.

This is the best restaurant in Essen!!! Delicious, cheap, perfect. Staff super friendly.

Very attentive and friendly service. The food was very tasty and the prices are absolutely great

Were there for the first time. Big restaurant. Ambience typically 'Greek'. You like it or not. We thought it was OK. The service was extremely good and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was good and tasted good. I'd be happy to go again

Delicious food and attentive service

I was in the restaurant today with my father. I can't say anything negative about the service. Friendly family business. Unfortunately the quality of the food was subpar. We can't understand why there are so many positive reviews here. We all know Greek ones Restaurants in the south of Essen but unfortunately that was absolutely not possible.. not recommended.. Every chip shop is significantly better.. Sorry.. Ambience also a disaster.. Stopped in the 80s...

Absolute hit. Fresh hot food and the prices are amazing. It's been a long time since I've had such a good price-performance ratio. Service also great. Always my pleasure...

At Aphrodite I recommend the very tasty “Soúvla Féta” (pork fillet stuffed with feta cheese on a skewer). If you have an appetite for Greek meat dishes, this is the place to eat. Nice service and suitable ambience included. Attached is a picture of the dish we ordered.

Very tasty food and very good meat! The salad with the dishes tastes good and is fresh. Tzatziki very good! Gladly again

Das Essen und die Preise sind zu empfehlen. Die Bedienung war stets aufmerksam und zügig. Gerne wieder.

Seit Jahren das beste griechische Restaurant im Umfeld von 45130 Essen. Lecker, freundlich, flott und preiswert!

Gutes Essen, gut vorbereitet, schmackhaft, günstige Preise, tolle Bedienung, was will man mehr.

Schon Jahre lang Stammkunden. Kann ich nur empfehlen

Gutes Preis Leistung Verhältnis.

Zeer goed en heel betaalbaar. Gezellige zaak met vlotte bediening. Eten was prima, niet te zout en ruime porties. Alles prima in orde tot de toiletten toe, deze waren erg schoon.

Toller Abend mit gutem Wein und super leckeren Essen. Der Service war aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Preis ist günstig.

Sehr lecker, aufmerksame, freundliche und humorvolle Bedienung, absolut angemessene Preisgestaltung, sehr empfehlenswert

Von außen etwas unscheinbar. Wir haben aber sehr lecker gegessen mit viel Gemüse, frischem Salat und gutem Fisch. Alles zum fairen Preis.

Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich, waren erst mit telefonischer Vorankündigung etwa eine Stunde vor Geschäftsschluss da, zum Glück hatte die Küche noch geöffnet! Das Essen war schnell und frisch zubereitet, die die Fleisch Portionen üppig und lecker gewürzt! Getränkepreise erstaunlich günstig im Vergleich zu manch anderen. Einzige Mankos: Pommes Portion war so klein, dass ich nach bestellt habe. Bei den günstigen Preisen aber kein großes Manko, dafür waren die sehr lecker! Und die Metaxa Soße könnte was kräftiger sein. Wir würden wieder hin gehen, Aphrodite ist sehr zu empfehlen! Die Parkplätze in der Gegend sind aber sehr rar, ich empfehle eine Anreise mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln.

Wir waren mit 5 Personen dort. Bemerkenswert war, dass der Kellner wusste, wer was bestellt hatte. Das findet man ja nicht mehr überall. Alle Gerichte waren ganz ausgezeichnet. Trotz Vorspeisen und Nachtisch war die Rechnung sehr moderat. Absolut empfehlenswertes Restaurant.

Erste mal mit 2 Freunde reserviert und besucht. Sehr gemütlich und authentisch. Bedienung höflich und Chef gut drauf....Essen war sehr gut und preiswert....Ouzo aufs Haus...ein Punkt Abzug wegen Parkplatzmangel..... Und auch heute wieder top Service... witzig und trinkt gern auch ein am Tisch mit...ein absoluter positive Eindruck! 4,5sterne Nach einer Sommerpause wieder da.... freundschaftlicher wilkommensgruss vom Chef...Service und Essen top...und günstig...gerne bald wieder! Wieder da...immer was anderes aus der Karte bestellt... Betreiber ein echter Gastgeber... Bedienung flitzt hin und her aber gekonnt und professionell! Wieder ein Genuss zur zweit.... Reservierung ist eine Empfehlung! Wieder wie immer...(fast) alles sehr lecker und reichlich...nur die Pfeffersauce schmeckt nach nix...wie eine wässerige Bratensauce!! Schade...kostet zwar nur €1,50 aber ich würde lieber mehr bezahlen für eine richtige Sauce!

Sehr leckeres Essen zu fairen Preisen. Große Auswahl auf der Karte. Sehr freundliches Personal. Wir werden sicherlich wieder dort hin gehen.

Sehr nettes Lokal. Super freundliches Personal Günstige Preise und trotzdem sehr lecker.

Sehr nette Wirtsleute, zuvorkommender Service, sehr leckeres Essen. 😋

Sehr gute Qualität der Speisen, Steak war hervorragend und auf den Punkt. Service schnell und sehr freundlich. Klare Empfehlung 👍

Schönes Ambiente und guter Service. Die Portionen sind aus meiner Sicht recht klein. Veganes Essen wird auf Wunsch zubereitet. Siehe Foto.

Sehr leckeres griechisches Restaurant. Ich finde den Service und Ambiente etwas altbacken aber hat doch wieder Charme. Besonders ist der familiäre Flair und das Essen hervorzuheben. Der Chef dreht hier nicht seine runde und grüßt seine Gäste. Die Karte ist super fleischlastig aber dafür mit großer Auswahl. Mein Tipp in essen

Großes Lob, wirklich. Sehr lecker, fix, zuvorkommend und preislich echt klasse! Das beste griechische Restaurant mit total herzlichen Mitarbeitenden :-)

Werde heute wieder dort essen:)

Wenn es gegrillte Babycalamari gegeben hätte, wären es sogar 5 Sterne geworden 💓

Preisleistungsverhältnis stimmt. Geschmacklich einfach klasse.

Ein gutes, typisch griechisches Restaurant. Das Essen ist lecker und der Service sehr freundlich.

Sehr schönes Ambiente mit der uns bekannten Landestypischen Einrichtung. Sehr aufmerksames freundliches Personal. Das Essen war sehr schmackhaft und die Portionen ausreichend (man wird gut satt und muss nicht die Hälfte zurück geben). Alles in allem hatten wir zwei gelungene Abende hintereinander und hoffen schon bald mal wieder vorbei zu kommen. Uneingeschränkt Empfehlung 👍

Sehr schlechtes Essen. Wir können die guten Rezensionen absolut nicht nachvollziehen .

Ein tolles authentisches griechisches Restaurant mit leckeren Speisen.

En virkelig prisvenlig restaurant. 22€ for en mørbradbøf og 23€ for deres dyreste vin. Personalet var super søde. Der var en rolig og hygge stemning på restauranten

Sehr leckeres Essen, freundliches Personal

Gehe hier regelmäßig essen, wurde noch nie enttäuscht. Sehr freundliches Personal. Kann ich nur empfehlen.

Wir wohnen zwar um die Ecke, sind aber mit unser Besuch aus Hamburg zum Abendessen zum Restaurant gewesen. Das Essen war qualitativ hochwertig, sehr schnell und freundlich serviert. Super Atmosphäre und Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Sehr gern wieder!

Wir waren wieder einmal rundum begeistert. Hier wird man mit Charme, Witz und einem stets freundlichen Lächeln begrüßt und bewirtet. Das Essen ist hervorragend. Es stimmt einfach alles. Gerne gibt man da die volle Punktzahl. Herzlichen Dank. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Preis-Leistung sehr gut, schnelle und freundliche Bedienung. Qualität der Speisen gut bis sehr gut. Klare Empfehlung!

Umfangreiche landestypische Speisekarte Der Fisch ist sehr empfehlenswert. Das griechische Ambiente hat mir gefallen. Dazu passend …. Eine Portion Urlaub in Griechenland:) 🇬🇷

Leckeres Essen in toller Ambiente. Obwohl das Restaurant sehr voll war, hatte man nicht den Eindruck. Die Mitarbeiter sehr höflich und zuvorkommend. Wartezeiten auf die Speisen absolut angemessen. Zwischen Vor- und Hauptspeise genau richtige Servierzeit. Und vor allen Dingen nicht, wie in fast jedem Restaurant, überteuert. Hier stimmt absolut das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Dieses Restaurant ist absolut zu empfehlen.

Gut, günstiges Essen und flotter Service.

Sehr schönes und gutes Griechisches Restaurant

War sehr lecker, sehr schnell obwohl recht voll. Und jetzt das Beste: Preise sind wie vor Corona! Dafür Portionen etwas kleiner aber empfinde ich nicht als schlimm da man nie komplett aufisst. Komme safe wieder. Ambiente ist halt old school, aber tut dem Ganzen keinen Abbruch.