Restaurant Merlin in Backnang

Very tasty food, very attentive and friendly service. No long wait.

Great restaurant with very good cuisine, nice ambience and lots of different events. Always with great live music!

Super delicious food. The service was super friendly. We'd love to come back.

Many thanks to Taki and Geli for the fantastic organization of my birthday party. A huge thumbs up to the kitchen; the food was phenomenal. Delicious Greek appetizer platters for everyone and a very extensive selection of main courses. Thanks to Dorian and the team for the very friendly and attentive service. The winter garden was beautifully and festively decorated, including personalized menus. It was a very pleasant and intimate atmosphere. Everyone immediately felt at home. And last but not least – we caught the disco fox evening, so we were able to dance to our heart's content with our guests. All in all, a truly lovely and successful celebration.

I rate today's International Women's Day (03/08/2025) and am extremely disappointed. Our service lady was great, unfortunately she and all the other waitresses were just chased away by the unfriendly and tactless junior boss. After the first incorrect delivery of our table, all he said was, "It's getting off to a good start!" Unpleasant all evening long! The DJ this evening should better play at birthday parties with a given playlist. Zero response to guests and unfortunately very unsuitable for SUCH AN EVENING :-(

The staff is very friendly and we were given good advice when choosing the dishes. I rarely give 5 stars in the first review, but this restaurant and its staff deserve it. It was our first time here, but we'll be back.

For almost a year now, Merlin has had the “Language Table” of the Backnang/Chelmsford partnership association, in English. Not only are we always greeted and welcomed in a friendly, good-humored manner and often even in English, even in the most hustle and bustle, Taki and the team show the greatest service skills. And even though things can get hot and loud here (which the beautifully designed rooms are certainly not always ideal for), the food and drinks always come promptly and of consistently good quality. At this point, just a big thank you for the highly professional handling from appointment to appointment, it just makes things fun. All employees have their hearts in the right place, the service is good, so is the interpersonal relationship and every employee has a relaxed saying on their lips. I really feel comfortable in this restaurant!

Delicious food, fast service, nice environment, very nice shop. Only recommended.

We had reserved the new OASE room for a private celebration. A MEGA brilliant event location including music/light system (you can bring your own DJ). The furnishings can be designed to suit the occasion and of course there are also food and drinks for the event, according to the client's wishes (we had a Greek starter, main and dessert buffet, which was delicious, plentiful and beautifully presented ). The food and service were top - we and our guests felt very comfortable! Many thanks to Geli, Taki and the whole Merlin team!

Very nice restaurant, cozy. Our waitress from table 22 on January 17, 2025 at 6 p.m. was great, in a good mood and very personable. The food was delicious 👍🏼 Meat very juicy and very well seasoned. Keep it up 👍🏼 We'll be back ☺️

Food was good. Portion good. Service good.

We were there to celebrate New Year's Eve. We booked a three-course menu in buffet form and were totally disappointed. Buffet would be set up in a small room. Food was cold, shabby and didn't taste good at all. People were looking forward to it and didn't sit during the day, people who were sitting in other rooms got the rest, everything good was already taken by the guests in the buffet room. I always stood in front of empty tubs. After 11 p.m. there was nothing left to eat or nibble (it's New Year's Eve!). A restaurant must be able to offer nuts and salt stands to people. Drinks are overpriced. Lots of people, very small dance floors. After midnight, strange people in jackets and drinks came onto the dance floor. The owner is stressed and unfriendly. Buy a decent fully automatic coffee machine that can prepare all types of coffee. If you're going to rip off like that. I don't want to celebrate New Year's Eve there again.

I was here as a guest for a wedding. The food was delicious and the staff was excellent. Nothing was missing. The atmosphere was very pleasant and we had a great time celebrating.

Really great, we ate there as a family on Boxing Day evening. We were warmly welcomed and the service was super attentive, friendly and quick. The food came to the table nice and hot and tasted great. Grilled squid, gyros gratinated with Metaxa sauce, turkey schnitzel and. Gyros. Everything was really delicious. The pita with tzatziki as a starter was really extremely good. Gladly again :-)

I was invited to the Christmas party there. It's very beautiful there. The staff is very friendly and responds to requests. I can only recommend a visit

Hello Geli, Taki and Merlin team, Thank you very much for the great organization, advice, support, the delicious food (party and buffet for 40 people), the cool location and the uniquely great service. All guests were also more than satisfied and enthusiastic. It will remain a wonderful memory for all of us. You are simply GREAT. Many greetings to the whole team and thanks for the wonderful and warm service. The DJ was also great...!!!

The food was delicious, the evening was real and fun. Always a pleasure.

Taki has had the Merlin for about 25 years. Here you get very tasty food, a large selection, and you can also dance in the evening.

Der Service ist wirklich perfekt. Man versucht auch Sonderwünsche zu erfüllen. Der Vorspeisenteller hatte alles was nach Griechenland schmeckt. Dazu leckeres Brot. Das Hauptgericht war schön dekoriert und schmeckte sehr gut. Einzig die Leber war zu hart und blieb auf dem Teller. Wir haben einen schönen Abend verbracht.

Absolute disaster again. Table was reserved for dinner at 8 p.m. For the second time in a year, the food was a total failure. We had to wait over 90 minutes!!! Wait for a gyro with fries. In the end we canceled and left. The boss says you should come earlier or just wait. That doesn't work at all. We will never visit the Merlin again.

Wedding celebrated at Merlin on September 14th, 2024. Absolutely top service, we had no wedding stress and absolutely everything was taken care of. The food was absolutely amazing, our wedding guests were thrilled. The service (2 people) was unbeatable! The next festival is definitely coming👍👍👍🤩🤩🤩

Very good, friendly service, good selection of dishes. Good value for money, decent portions and nicely presented. Only recommended.

The first thing you should do is update your online menu. It has nothing to do with the local prices. We drove 40km, as I remembered from earlier that there was delicious food there. Far from it, it had nothing to do with the kitchen from before. We ordered grilled calamari (2x) and once fresh calamari rings (more like frozen) with grilled vegetables (the vegetables were a Wirtz - 1 krischhtomato, 1 small slice of eggplant, 1 small champion and two small pepperoni (full of seeds), for My understanding was that it was in no way a grilled vegetable, plus a Greek salad that didn't deserve the name. We looked in vain for the oregano and the taste, which unfortunately wasn't there. The tomatoes were light and tasteless, that was the only thing that tasted good was the bread. During the meal we were besieged by lard flies and it was not possible to eat in peace. The problem seemed to be known because the waiter came with a container that had a substance in it that was set on fire and smoke was created. We were literally blown away. Everything was very disappointing and far too expensive for this quality. We won't be back!

Why 5 stars There are better and slightly better restaurants, yes, that's true. The. Food is good to very good, definitely not a star restaurant BUT The price/performance ratio is almost unbeatable, this quality for the price is therefore 5 stars

We felt very comfortable in the Merlin. Relaxed atmosphere, cool location and the service is really, really good. We have to particularly highlight Bella here: cheeky, personable, courteous. This is how you imagine good service! We'll definitely be back 🫶

Very good service great atmosphere. Bella served and looked after us very friendly

Was there for Halloween, it was fun. There are always good events going on too.

Great food, dishes are also changed for vegetarians 😊so that it fits 👌

Food is delicious. The space is very large. The waitresses are nice and accommodating

Always find it good here. Good, attentive service, good food. I like being here

Fabulous gyros, you'll have to search for a long time to find something comparable! Ingenious super friendly chef and extremely hard-working staff Was a great experience

Great location. Whether for dinner, dancing at an event or just a cocktail. Service is always super friendly and quick. The food is always delicious, whether for lunch or in the evening.

This time we had to wait more than an hour for food. This is unacceptable. Staff seemed overwhelmed, the ordering software didn't work as it should. The boss would rather be on the dance floor than run the show. Needs improvement! Hope that was a blip, come back again.

Nice restaurant and delicious food

Great service, delicious food in a nice atmosphere. What more do you want? Top

Good Greek cuisine, also something for the lunch break! Disco is well attended and also for over 40s.

Nice atmosphere, very friendly service and good food. Prices OK Live music is optimal, not too loud, not too quiet (10€ entry per person). A lovely evening, would love to come back!

Great atmosphere, very nice service, but unfortunately the prices are a bit too expensive.

We had our Christmas party here! Great service, very tasty starters and the main course was at star chef level.

Excellent service - friendly and attentive staff! Always my pleasure!

We were at Eshmen for a crime dinner in the restaurant. The food was basically very good but only lukewarm. There was pumpkin cream soup, sirloin and apple tiramusu for dessert. All dishes were very tasty and spicy. Unfortunately the loin was only lukewarm.

Super Lokation, prima Essen, tolles Ambiente, super nettes Personal und klasse Cocktails....😉 Immer wieder einen Ausflug wert! Sehr zu empfehlen!!!!!

Seit Jahren gleichbleibend Top. Essen hervorragend. Top Auswahl an Tagesessen zu einem sehr gutem Preis Leistungs Verhältnis. Alles Bestens.

Absolut super Essen .. alles frisch.. super Extravaganter sehr netter Service der seinesgleichen sucht .. besser geht nicht

Gemütliche Lokation, freundlicher Service, Essen lecker. Gerne wieder!

Immer wieder gerne. Griechische und internationale Küche.

Gehe seit einiger Zeit regelmäßig mit meinem Junior essen. Das ist unsere Quality-Time. 😉 Haben mittlerweile das Merlin als unsere erste Anlaufstelle auserkoren. Bei ihm gibt es (eigentlich fast immer) Käsespätzle. Die sind mega. Und ich probiere mich tatsächlich durch die Karte durch. Alles war super bisher... gefüllte Paprikaschoten, Schnitzel mit Pita und Tzatziki, Gyros mit Grillgemüse... Fantastisch. Das ganze Team ist super gut drauf und sympathisch. Macht weiter so. 🙂

Ich habe heute einen sagenhaft guten Veggie - Vorspeisenteller bekommen. Sooo lecker! Auf der Karte steht klein, aber es war eine richtig große Portion. Die Bedienung sehr freundlich, Sonderwünsche wurden gern berücksichtigt. Wir kommen bestimmt wieder!

Гарне місце, смачна їжа та веселий відпочинок. Дякую.

Essen gut, Service gut, alles gut. Jederzeit wieder.

Sehr schöne location mit aussenbereich in traumhaften Ambiente..Tolles Essen, freundliches Personal...super Service ...

• sehr viel Fläche, viele Sitzplätze • schönes Ambiente draußen, auch die grüne Beleuchtung • Gläser waren beide schmutzig, haben wir reklamiert und wieder nicht so saubere erhalten • Karte wurde aufgrund Abwesenheit der Köche minimiert bzw. reduziert, sollte anders geplant werden • der Schafskäse war mir persönlich zu weich außen und war wie in der Mikrowelle erhitzt, das Tzatziki etwas zu wenig geschmackvoll

Wegen Urlaubszeit dauerte es über eine Stunde bis das versalzene Essen kam. Als wir uns beschwerten, hab es die pampige Antwort " Sie können das Essen ja abbestellen" Danke das war's. Der DJ war auch nicht so prall und die Akkustick taugt nicht. Da muss ich nicht noch mal hin.

Sehr leckeres Essen und sehr guter Service. Man sitzt zwar an einer Straße, die ist aber wenig befahren. Unter Palmen und Olivenbäumen ist es sehr gemütlich. Immer wieder gerne.

Das Ambiente Aussen ist nicht das schönste, es erinnert mehr an eine Kneipe als an ein Restaurant, Innen hingegen war es sehr schön. Das es war sehr lecker bei kurzer geringer Wartezeit. Services war sehr nett und aufmerksam.

Sehr gut fas Essen ,kommen definitiv wieder,macht so weiter

Tolles Lokal, Essen mediterran, der beste gegrillte Octopus, den ich bisher gegessen habe, sehr guter Service

Nettes Team, schönes Ambiente, sehr gutes Essen, Preise angemessen…. Top!

Tolles Restaurant, gutes Essen und man muss nicht zu lange warten.

Super gutes Essen, sehr sehr nette Bedienung. Ich freu mich auf ein nächstes Mal.

Alles bestens,gerne wieder. Service sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, Essen super lecker.

Einfach Top. Gutes Essen und guter Service.

Jedes Mal super gut. Danke!!!😊👍

Insbesondere der Biergarten ist toll.

Super leckeres Essen, man kann draußen sitzen. Sehr freundliches Personal.

Die Auswahl an Tagesessen ist vielfältig. Leider passt Ambiente und Service nicht dazu. Um 13:35 Uhr wurde die Deko der Tische abgeräumt, aber keine leeren Teller. Die Kleidung der Mitarbeiter erinnert eher an Baustellen als an eine Gastronomie.

Waren zu einer Besprechung dort. Zentral gelegen. Super Service.

Sehr lecker, sehr freundlich und drinnen und draußen eine tolle Location

Heute mal ohne tanzen hier etwas gegessen. War richtig lecker.

Wir hatten am 01.04.2023 eine große Geburtstagsparty mit ungefähr 80 Gästen und der Band White Water. Das Merlin-Team ist/war Spitze. Es hat alles super geklappt. Die Gäste waren begeistert und so mancher wird wieder kommen. Das Merlin ist in jeder Hinsicht zu empfehlen, egal ob nur zum Essen oder feiern mit Musik. Vielen Dank an Taki und Geli und euer Team. Es war toll und Ihr seid toll. Weiter so... wir freuen uns schon jetzt auf unseren nächsten Besuch im Merlin. Heike und Reinald.

Essen und Service ist einfach klasse ! Waren zur Geburtstagsfeier hier Bedenkenlos weiter zu empfehlen

Tolle griechische Küche! Preis- / Leistung passt! Freundliche Bedienung

Klasse Location mit vielen Events, prima Essen und erstklassigen Gastgebern! Immer gerne wieder! 5-Sterne Empfehlung!

Essen kann gut sein, hat aber häufig auch Imbiss-Qualität. Manchmal ist das Essen kalt und immer sehr fettig. Für Vegetarier gibt es praktisch nichts. Im Sommer kann man schon draußen sitzen, im Winter sitzt man nicht so schön innen. Das gesamte Personal ist immer sehr freundlich. Insgesamt mäßig.

Besonderes empfehlenswert sind die Fischgerichte und Meeresspeisen! Sehr nette Bedienung und gute Musik!

Wir haben heute Mittagstisch gegessen. Gemüsepfanne mit Feta und großer gemischter Salat. Alles sehr lecker und frisch. Mit 7,90 für ein Mittagsteller nicht billig, dafür aber alles frisch. Der Ober war sehr flott und höflich. Leider war von 13 Gerichten nur eines Vegetarisch....

Leider war diese Empfehlung ein Reinfall. Optisch schöner Biergarten. Leider an einer Hauptdurchgangsstrasse. Der ewig rauchende Chef, begrüsste uns freundlich. Der Kellner, der nicht so gut deutsch sprach, nahm die Bestellung auf. Klassikergrillpfanne, 16,90. Das Grauen. Essen kam auf einem Teller. Giros zäh, labberig und kalt. Susucki sahen alt und nur aufgewärmt aus. Spiess bestand wohl aus fettem Speck. Grillkartoffel mehlig und ungewürzt. Salatblatt fertig. Lieblos und geschmacklich mies angerichtet. Dann Schicht Wechsel. Der junge Kellner hatte leider von Warenkunde und Übergabe keine Ahnung. Die Rechnung wurde gezahlt. Keine Nachfrage, ob es geschmeckt hat, kein nettes Wort, kein Uso. Das Lokal hat keinen Flair, kein Niveau, einmal und nie wieder. Preis / Leistung passen auf gar keinen Fall