Restaurant Hügoloss in Essen

Childhood memories come true here. We were always there with my dad, so I've known the restaurant for a long time. The service is always friendly, the food is delicious, the view is great, and our own parking spaces make traveling by car easier. Fairly priced. Afterwards you can take a nice walk along Lake Baldeney. Always my pleasure!

There are new starters and the kitchen deserves high praise. People like to eat like they do in Greece.

Restaurant with a beautiful view of the lake. Very dedicated, nice staff. Parking space available. Pier nearby. The food came quickly. Price performance good. The interior could be a little more comfortable.

Hello, we treated ourselves to a beer and a bruschetta here. The bruschetta was really delicious. The service was nice and friendly and the view was great.

Food delicious, service good. We were complimented away from a "reserved" table, which then remained empty for the hour and a half of our stay.

Nice restaurant, nice service, good food at fair prices. That's how it should be.

Food and service: underground. Especially the food. Ambiance: Three stars because of the lake. However, the place wasn't particularly clean.

Das Restaurant war mal eine gute Location. Ein schöner Blick auf den Baldeneysee mit normaler Gyrosküche. Der Service war auch damals schon langsam und ineffizient. Aber jetzt?!? Der Service gewohnt schlecht und das Essen auch. Inzischen kann man hier nicht mal mehr Gyros - das nun jede Imbissbude hinbekommt! - essen. Ein totaler Griff ins ... .

Very tasty, great view and location. Nice people and fair prices.

The Greek restaurant is right down the path to Villa Hügel and at Villa Hügel train station. . In summer you certainly have a beautiful view of Lake Baldeney. 🧑‍🚀It is well attended and probably🪑🪑🪑🪑popular. The furnishings are simple. The waiters are friendly, unlike before, and the menu is brilliant. My girlfriend ate salmon and I ate gyros. I wanted baked potaetos with the gyros, but the waiter was horrified. It had to be 🍟. The salmon was missing the dill and was very spartan. The salad was low and not tasty. We both drank a rhubarb spritzer, which tasted quite good and was chilled. The audience was pleasant. But other than its location, it has nothing that makes it special for me personally. The price/performance ratio is absolutely okay. Unfortunately it can't be my favorite restaurant. There are other Greek restaurants that also specialize in this and also have simple but Greek decor. But the location is great, and if you like being there and eating, then it's good. Everyone has their own experience.,🍺

..was pretty GOOD..but before Corona the prices were still top..price was way down, and quality was way up there

Very tasty and very friendly staff. Too dark for me personally in the evening

Good views, great ambience, just too loud like in a hall, comfortable conversation is not possible.

Very friendly staff. Very tasty food. There were 16 of us and we all had our food in less than 45 minutes. including choice of food and ordering. Since there was no side salad due to delivery difficulties, we were provided with cake at the house's expense...also great in terms of price

The service is really nice and attentive, the food is really delicious. And all with this view, we can absolutely recommend it.

What a disappointment. Admittedly, we haven't been here in a while, but we enjoyed our family wedding dinner there 5 years ago. Went here once in the meantime and it wasn't so good anymore. Now the food is takeout quality, sorry. Small portion, meat quality ok but not good. Fries crispy on the outside, half raw on the inside. Metaxa sauce bland and rather neutral in taste. Non-carbonated Sprite. Cheap cutlery and plates. Really, really, really sad. Service but very hard Addendum: We found out that it is no longer run by Greeks as the original owner unfortunately passed away a few years ago.

It's not what it used to be. Had diarrhea after eating.

Quite expensive, food is okay. View great.

Hügoloss is always worth a visit. Great scenery, super friendly staff and good food. You shouldn't miss it👌😎

Terrible ! You eat better in every chip shop. Service very listless and unfriendly. Broken glasses, tables not set and sticky, everything very run down. There were no beer mats, which means our table was wet and the drinks slipped around on the crooked tables. Bad campsite atmosphere. The side vegetable was broccoli. Very Greek! Tzatziki from the Metro bucket. There was no ouzo with the bill - I know it differently. It was my first time here and I won't be coming back.

Absolute, repeated disaster of the store. The service staff cannot be surpassed in terms of unfriendliness and ignorance. After 40 minutes no drink and no menu. After the third visit, the waiter asks the table if we want something to drink. When asked: “Can we order something?” Answer: "No"! He probably thought that was funny... We then rushed off with a 6-man reservation and spent a lovely evening in the South Tyrolean Stuben. Never again! https://www.dentalzentrum-essen.de/de/

Underground service. The waitress pays no attention to the guests. New drinks could not be ordered. Even after making eye contact and waving, no one wanted to take any more orders. Even to pay you had to wait until you got up and went to the counter. This service was evident at every table. I would also like to mention that the restaurant was not full. However, the food was okay.

Waiter tip top! Very funny... Cool atmosphere always a pleasure

You don't come here for the good food but for the view. Since we had an appetizer we had to wait a long time for the food. The food was moderately modest but the prices were impressive.

The location is great. The food was good but there should have been more decoration on the plate. There is still room for improvement here. The eye also enjoys it. More attention to detail would be good.

Okay, but I'd rather go to my favorite restaurant

Very tasty Greek cuisine, attentive service and a beautiful view of Lake Baldeney - what more could you want.

Our visit to Hügoloss was a successful evening. Although we came during the week without a reservation, we easily got a place on the beautiful terrace with a wonderful view of Lake Baldeney. A real plus point, the view is great. The service was friendly and attentive. Our orders were taken quickly and the food came to the table without a long wait. The food itself was very good and the portions were generous. As far as value for money goes, we found it reasonable. A little tip: On the weekend, I would definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, as the restaurant is sure to be fully booked quickly due to the great location. According to the homepage, reservations should be made two days in advance. Overall, I can highly recommend it – be it for a relaxed evening for two or a meeting with friends.

In January I reserved a table for August due to a special event. We were assigned the last table in the plump ☀️. When we wanted to exchange it we were treated very rudely and rudely. We should find someone else Everyone had reservations. I pointed out that we had already made a reservation in January and then we were allowed to go to another table in the shade. From then on the waiter was very unfriendly. When we ordered a cocktail and wanted to play a little cards while we were there, we were forbidden to do so. Would not be allowed in restaurants. All in all a nice location with a great view. Unfortunately mediocre food and very unfriendly staff. Not recommended.Unfortunately!

Parking is just a problem. However, good access by S-Bahn.

Great view of Lake Baldeney from the terrace. Good service. Food delicious too!

The view is of course beautiful. However, the food is more than bad. As soon as you see the plates you can tell how little effort has been put into them, there's nothing that catches the eye. Food doesn't really taste good, I'm used to something different from Greek. Not really fresh. But I think the service is even worse. Totally unfriendly, the people who work there don't care at all. You get the feeling that as a guest you are more of a nuisance than someone trying to get rid of you. The people who work there are anything but warm. Never again ! I don't understand the good reviews here at all, everyone in our circle of friends feels the same way!

Great restaurant with a great view of Lake Baldeney

Nice Greek restaurant with great views. The food is typical Greek standard, the portions are generous and tasty. The prices are fair and the price-performance ratio is right. The wonderful view is particularly impressive. Overall, a recommendable restaurant with down-to-earth Greek cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

Very clean, friendly, great view Food was also very good

The food was good. Greek cuisine and a few extras. The Metaxa sauce was really good, I can only recommend it. Nice staff and a nice view over the lake. The food is good value for money, the drinks are a bit expensive. Unfortunately, ketchup and mayo come in sachets.

Very nice restaurant. Food is delicious.

The location is great with attentive service. Food is good, although the selection of vegetarian dishes could be better.

Das Restaurant bietet einen tollen Blick auf den Baldeneysee. Das war es dann mit dem Positiven. Der Service ist nicht wirklich vorhanden. Extras wie z.B. Reis und Pommes als Beilage ging nicht. Ich musste mich entscheiden. Wir sind vom Griechen ebenfalls gewöhnt einen Ouzo zu bekommen, auch hier Fehlanzeige. Das Essen war wirklich grottig. Der Gyrosteller beim Brückengrill ist deutlich besser als in diesem Restaurant. Ich würde fast sagen, dass es der schlechteste Grieche ist, den ich überhaupt besuchg habe. Zusätzlich alles sehr lieblos. Der Spielplatz ist sehr ungepflegt. Komplett zugewachse. Den Kindern reicht das Unkraut bis über die Knie. Wir kommen garantiert nicht wieder.

We were very disappointed. For years we enjoyed being guests in the Hügoloss restaurant with its fantastic view over Lake Baldeney, as the food, service and ambience were more than very good. We don't know if there has been a change of ownership, but last night it was just the opposite, unfortunately. When we arrived, we were rudely directed to a table by a "service employee" ("you can look for yourself"). Visually, this employee was anything but appealing (shorts, baggy shirt, dirty apron). The food came quickly, the meat was well fried, but everything had no taste or spices, we had to ask for salt/pepper, ketchup/mayonnaise were just thrown on the table in sachets; The way it was presented was completely careless, so we didn't finish it!!!!! The music in the main room was no longer of Greek origin at all, we felt more like we were in a gym with the boom-bum beat, terrible! It's a shame that such a beautiful restaurant is giving up its flair and therefore sales. Otherwise you had to make a reservation to get a table, yesterday it was almost empty.

The dishes are rich and very tasty. The service is very nice and attentive. I would be happy to come back.

Very tasty food with a wonderful view of Lake Baldeney from the terrace. The prices are (still) reasonable. Only the drinks service (ask when the glass is empty) could be better.

good food with a view of Lake Baldeney

Everything was great, the food was great, the service was also great, the price was absolutely right

It was a bit like a "big chip shop with a nice view"... and unfortunately the food left a lot to be desired for the money. It was my first time there and I was really disappointed 🙁

The stay at the restaurant was a pleasant surprise for our family. This is probably the best cuisine in Essen. Good quality food, very appetizing, tasty. I want to go back to this place.

Food was good but could be a little cheaper

Nice view but the price-performance ratio is no longer right. We used to go there often.

A nice, bright Greek restaurant with delicious food and a great view of Lake Baldeney. The service is very attentive and tries to fulfill all wishes.

Delicious food, fast and friendly service.

Für das schlechte Essen, den nicht vorhandenen Service und die billige Einrichtung ist jeder Euro zuviel!! Gyros mit Knochen (keine Entschuldigung) ist normal hier, meinte der Ober!!?? Echt unterirdisch!! Nie wieder!!

Really good Greek restaurant! With a great ambience up on the slope above Lake Baldeney with a view of it. Very accommodating and friendly staff, as you would expect from the Greeks. Food is great! Very authentic Greek cuisine very very tasty! The furnishings in the ambience are a bit old (awnings, etc.) which is why only 4 stars here 🌟 otherwise the Hügoloss is worth every good star given here!

Were there today, unfortunately a reservation was not possible because the phone was broken. The table facing the lake only worked in the second row. But it was ok. The food was great and the staff was also very quick and friendly.

Wonderful view of the lake. Delicious food to the point. The service was terrific.

Quite good! The food was very tasty and plentiful. I found the service to be a bit slow (even though there wasn't much going on) and somehow not really noticeable (you can see well or badly). But still feel free to come back! The location on the lake is really great, especially when the weather is good.

LOTS of food, lot of flavour. Service all afternoon in a week day.

The ambience and view are of course wonderful! Starter plate for 22€ but completely overpriced for what is on offer, I can only advise against it. The main courses were all OK and tasty, but overall not a highlight.

The quality of the food drops a bit.

Very nice restaurant above Lake Baldeney. Very warm and attentive staff, the food is fresh and very tasty. Very nice atmosphere and great view.

The restaurant is beautifully located on a hill on Lake Baldeney. The welcome is very nice and friendly, the staff is attentive. The food tastes fresh and tasty and the price-performance ratio is right. All in all, a recommended restaurant.

I don't understand all the good reviews at all. I can remember that this restaurant offered a better quality of food a few years ago, but I would say that for a long time now it has only thrived on the great location above Lake Baldeney with a very beautiful view. But that was about it. Some of the food is at the lowest level. The meat is dry and tough. Sometimes very over-seasoned. Overall, the dishes are presented very carelessly. In addition, the labeling of allergens is a catastrophe!!! This urgently needs to be improved. I think I'll soon prefer to sit in a dark restaurant in the basement with no view - if that's what I like. In any case, there are some much better Greek restaurants than this one.

Unfortunately I didn't like the food at all, the gyros were pretty dry and the bifteki wasn't cooked through. Food used to be better. Staff is very friendly. Ambience rather simple, not really comfortable.

Unfortunately I didn't like the food at all. The gratinated gyro was very salty and dry. I don't find the ambience very inviting - it's rather practically furnished. But the staff was very nice.

We have been customers of Hügoloss for years, everything is great and we often eat the chicken dishes or sometimes the rump steak. Service great, atmosphere great. Even a small play area on the terrace for the children. The view is awesome anyway

The food is so well... I had the beef liver. There were no fried onions, just a little fried and packed in sauce. The liver tasted ok, but the quality was rather poor. The staff was friendly. The view over Lake Baldeney is very nice. Otherwise it was pretty simple, but we also sat outside.

Wir waren mit 8 Personen im Hügoloss und waren einstimmig der Meinung, dass wir schon lange nicht mehr so schlecht gegessen haben. Nachdem wir die Getränke bekommen hatten, wurde das Essen aufgenommen. Der Mitarbeiter war absolut unfreundlich und hat einen Gast aus unserer Gruppe barsch angesprochen, da dieser sich noch nicht für ein Gericht entschieden hatte. Das Essen war sehr schlecht. Die Einrichtung im Restaurant darüber hinaus lieblos und ungemütlich.

Great super delicious food! 👌🏻Super nice service staff, Greeks, they have it! Great view of Lake Baldeney. Ambience very, very nice, only some things need repair.

Magnificent view of Lake Baldeney. The meat is grilled there. In our opinion, the portions have become a little smaller. Or it was because we were there for lunch during the week.

As always,xgreat view, first class food and nice waiter

My husband and I spent our birthday there in 2020 with several guests. The table was beautifully set up, really celebratory. Our main waiter, Efthemios (?) was very attentive and friendly! The food, as always, was delicious and everyone received their dishes at the same time! All the other waiters are always very friendly. Every time we are very satisfied and go home with a smile! See you next time in just under 2 weeks 😊🇬🇷🇩🇪!!! Update June 1, 2024: Were there again yesterday for the 6th time. I wanted salmon fillet Solomos, but with a baked potato. We had to pay 8.70 (!!!!) for the baked potato in addition to the 23.50 euros for the salmon fillet because it is no longer a normal side dish. I immediately leaned on it. That's usury! Nope, what great times those were when Yanni Kokkinidis still managed the restaurant! In addition, the side panels on the large terrace were down, even though the weather was nice and dry! That's why smoking should no longer be allowed there. Ok, I understand that IN the restaurant, but not outside on the terrace! So you probably have 6 fewer regular guests. In general, the restaurant wasn't well attended for a Friday evening!

Very (child) friendly service. Delicious food. Small meals are also possible. Flexible response to children's wishes. Nice view of the lake. We were once again very satisfied.

Unfortunately, the second time I had diarrhea after eating at Hügoloss. Last night it was beef liver. The restaurant thrives on its location. The side salad has shrunk to the size of a (child's) hand - just iceberg lettuce, a quarter of a tomato and a green pepper. The quality used to be significantly better.

The food was okay but the way it looked on the plate was as if my 2 year old grandchild had served it.

Location, location, location...! The view of the Baldeneysee lake is unique. The ambience has the charm of a garden furniture exhibition, but is well thought out. The food and service are just average and therefore marginally priced.

Unfortunately, really underground! I'll start with the ambience, that's the first thing that catches your eye negatively. The restaurant has a great location with a view of the lake, but that's about it. The tables are completely bare, completely loveless, no flowers, no candles, places not set but the cutlery in containers. Even when you sit there are no placemats or anything like that laid out so that a bit of a feel-good atmosphere could be created. Zero stars for this. We continue with the service: Completely confused. Cheaply printed menus are not given in the hand but rather placed on the table. In our case, the staff unfortunately had no idea who of the people at the table had already ordered drinks and simply walked away, so unfortunately they had to leave several times. Friendliness wasn't really part of it either, so there are no service staff working here who particularly love their job, I would say. Zero stars. What was really disappointing was the food, which was at best cafeteria level. Side salad = three leaves of iceberg, a quarter of a tomato, a slice of cucumber, poured over with the ready-made dressing. Deep fried calamari = totally rubbery, impossible to bite through, not crispy at all. Vegetables as a side dish = frozen imperial vegetables, which really has NOTHING to do with Greek cuisine! Zsatziki from the big Metro bucket. There were hardly any eggplants in the moussaka. Everything was done carelessly. I've seen reviews here with photos in which at least a few herbs were sprinkled over the plates for the eye, we didn't have anything like that in any of our dishes. A disaster! I have to note that the cheapest prices should have been a warning to me in advance, because at this top location the quality inevitably suffers at 14-19 euros per dish. But I didn't expect something like that. I definitely cannot recommend this restaurant.

Leider wirklich unterirdisch! Ich beginne mal mit dem Ambiente, das ist das erst was einem negativ ins Auge sticht. Das Restaurant hat eine tolle Lage mit Blick auf den See, das war es dann aber auch schon an positiv Nennenswertem. Die Tische sind komplett kahl, völlig lieblos, keine Blumen, keine Kerzen, Plätze nicht eingedeckt sondern das Besteck in Behältern. Auch wenn man sitzt werden keine Platzdeckchen o.ä. ausgelegt so dass ein bisschen Wohlfühlatmosphäre entstehen könnte. Hierfür null Sterne. Weiter geht es mit dem Service: Völlig konfus. Billig gedruckte Speisekarten werden nicht in die Hand gegeben sondern auf den Tisch gelegt. Das Personal hatte in unserem Fall leider keinen Überblick darüber, wer von den Personen am Tisch schon Getränke bestellt hat und ging einfach weg, so mussten sie dann leider mehrfach gehen. Freundlichkeit war jetzt auch nicht so richtig mit dabei, also hier arbeiten keine Servicekräfte die ihren Job besonders lieben, behaupte ich mal. Null Sterne. Wirklich enttäuschend war aber vor allem das Essen, das allerhöchstens Kantinen-Niveau hatte. Beilagensalat = drei Blätter Eisberg, eine viertel Tomate, eine Scheibe Gurke, überschüttet mit fertigen Dressing. Frittierte Calamares = totales Gummi, nicht durchbeißbar, überhaupt nicht knusprig. Gemüse als Beilage = TK Kaisergemüse, was mit griechischer Küche wirklich NICHTS zu tun hat! Zsaziki aus dem großen Metro Eimer. In der Moussaka waren Auberginen kaum auffindbar. Alles lieblos angerichtet. Ich habe hier Rezensionen mit Fotos gesehen, auf denen zumindest ein paar Kräuter über die Teller gestreut waren fürs Aug, so etwas gab es bei uns bei keinem der Gerichte. Eine Katastrophe! Ich muss anmerken, dass die günstigsten Preise mir im Vorfeld eine Warnung hätten sein müssen, denn bei dieser Top Lage muss bei 14-19 Euro pro Gericht die Qualität zwangsläufig leiden. Aber so etwas hatte ich nicht erwartet. Ich kann dieses Restaurant definitiv nicht empfehlen.

Fantastic view, fast, friendly service and good food. Access is a bit hidden but easy with navigation, although not barrier-free. Interesting location with a suitable price/performance ratio.

Nice view of the lake, nice staff! Somewhat small portions, but tasted good

I went there with my son after visiting Villa Hügel! The food is very tasty and the service is good too! At the beginning we waited a little longer for our drinks! After visiting Villa Hügel, I can highly recommend this restaurant!

Very nice view, friendly staff, the food is just mediocre.

Beautiful view, delicious food and friendly service.

I was there today with my wife and we were very satisfied

You can already smell the scent of freshly grilled delicacies outside. We were lucky to get a place for two at the weekend, so reserve early. The service is very quick and friendly. Just try the memory card. Unfortunately we were too hungry to take photos of the food, but the restaurant is right next to the train station.

The food is good, the ambience is good too. Unfortunately the employees are somehow unfriendly. Maybe it just came across that way, but we found the service to be rather unfriendly.

I ordered squid, very tasty. Nice view and affordable prices. I would love to come again. Thank you.

A gentleman from the service, quite a stable person, rudeness personified!!! Complains to the guests and has zero understanding for parents of babies!!!!! Food and service from the previous owner will not be continued under any circumstances!!!

We wanted to eat there on Thursdays at 8 p.m. and would be sent home because the kitchen was already closed. The time before, the restaurant was simply closed, even though we had reserved online (with confirmation). There was nowhere on the internet that the restaurant was closed that day. We don't go there anymore.

Excellent lamb chops and wine, we recommend

Very nice panoramic view of Lake Baldeney. Prices are okay, my husband was impressed by the tenderness of the meat, which is prepared on the charcoal grill. Parking is available, although not excessive. Ambience clean, but could be modernized here and there. There is currently no changing table, but a new one is coming.

Loveless furnishings, carelessly served food, careless service. I don't have to go there again. A pity!

A very atmospheric place. Delicious draft beer! I recommend!!!

I don't have to go to Baldeneysee for the money, fries with liver and a little bit of salad, and non-alcoholic wheat instead of normal, which would be claimed "is normal or"🙈😔😤

Located above the Baldeneysee on the Essen Hügel S-Bahn, the outside tables offer a beautiful view of the Baldeneysee. Traditional menu and pleasant atmosphere. Visible barbecue area and separate common room if necessary.

great restaurant right on the Ruhr

Staff is friendly and relaxed. That tasted very good. The view of the lake is great. Price performance is good. I'll be back and can recommend the restaurant.

Sehr nette, schnelle und aufmerksame Bedienung. Das Essen wie immer lecker und reichlich Metaxasosse, sehr zu empfehlen ebenso die frischen Salate.

Wir waren die letzten Jahre vor Eigentümerwechsel oft und gerne im Hügoloss. Als wir im Januar nun an einem Mittwochnachmittag hier ankamen, machte das Restaurant einen geschlossenen Eindruck, kein Auto auf dem Parkplatz, kein Hinweis darauf, dass es geöffnet hat (eine einfache Kreidetafel an der Treppe unten würde reichen), die Türen oben im Eingangsbereich waren sämtlich geschlossen. Wir haben es trotzdem gewagt und waren während unseres Aufenthaltes die einzigen Gäste in dem riesigen Restaurant!! Bei Betreten des Lokals konnte sich das herumstehende Personal gerade mal ein missmutiges "Hallo" entlocken. Wir suchten uns selber einen Tisch. Was uns sofort optisch im Vergleich zu früher auffiel, war die Kantinenatmosphäre von nackten Holztischen ohne Tischdecke oder anderweitige Eindeckung. Das Essen war soweit gut und reichlich (dafür habe ich die zwei von fünf Punkten vergeben), aber recht lieblos auf dem Teller angerichtet. Pommes und Fleisch eben. Eine kleine Salatgarnitur auf dem Teller würde für's Auge etwas her machen. Insgesamt wurde im Vergleich zu früher vieles eingespart, von den Tischdecken über die Oliven im Vorweg-Salat angefangen bis hin zum Begrüßungsschnaps. Von früher waren wir ein gutgelauntes, engagiertes und aufmerksames Serviceteam gewöhnt, das schon mal den ein oder anderen lockeren Spruch auf den Lippen hatte. Man kannte sich. Nun sieht man in brummelige, mißmutige Gesichter. Es wurde nicht gefragt, ob man noch ein zweites Getränk oder ein Dessert haben möchte, gerade mal ein "Hat es geschmeckt?" hat sich der Chef abringen können. Die beanstandeten Toiletten haben wir nicht aufgesucht, werden das aber bei Gelegenheit noch einmal testen. Wenn der Service weiter so mit den Gästen agiert, gebe ich dem ganzen Lokal nicht zwei Saisons bis es an die Wand gefahren sein wird, was schade wäre um ein in die Jahre gekommenes, ehemals erstklassiges Restaurant in bester Lage und mit Top-Aussicht auf den Baldeneysee.

Given another chance, Restaurant cold and empty, we didn't order olives for a week because of the supplier. Drinks on the table without a tablecloth and without a beer mat. When we ordered a fish platter for 52 euros, can we use something else instead of the calamari, no, not possible. Served on a cold plate without a warming plate. So eat and pay faster. Oh well, the restaurant also saves itself on a welcome or closing ouzo. So the restaurant should be renamed a rest house, there is no trace of hospitality here. It's a shame what has become of a really great restaurant. 02/02/2024

The nice thing about this restaurant is the location and view of Lake Baldeney. The decor is simple and the food is good. We'd love to come back.

Excellent environment and service. Highly recommended...