Restaurant Olive in Bonn

It's a top Greek restaurant, has a varied menu and is very tasty!

The grilled sea bream was a dream with its olive oil and lemon sauce, as were the roasted potatoes and salad. A very pleasant restaurant with a good atmosphere and an idyllic outdoor area. And all at an excellent price-performance ratio.

The tzatziki and moussaka are delicious.

The location is beautiful—under a large tree that immediately reminded me of a village square in Greece! The service was very friendly, and we were surprised with little treats both at the beginning and end of the meal. During the meal, we tried chicken and lamb skewers—both were delicious and served with freshly cut fries. The ingredients were really of very good quality. The dakos salad was a bit different from the traditional recipe—it could have used more feta and tomatoes. Overall, I found the food very close to authentic Greek food (as a Greek, I can attest to this), and we will definitely be back!

Sometimes you have to listen to your gut feeling. We had tried to reserve a table by email days in advance. Unfortunately, we didn't get a response. (But that can get lost in the daily grind). So we reserved a table by phone. When we arrived, our table wasn't available yet, or rather, we got the impression that no table had been reserved for us. So we stood around a bit helplessly at first, until we took the initiative and sat down at a free table, as the waiters had apparently forgotten about us. After that, we had to wait a while until a waiter cleared and cleaned the table. We were seriously considering leaving. Our order was taken relatively quickly, and the welcome from the kitchen was served. Then the long wait began again. Only after asking did we at least get our drinks after 30 minutes. The food itself was delicious, but could have been seasoned better. Too bad, we had expected more.

We were thrilled with the food and the truly excellent service. The starters were fantastic—a varied selection, very tasty, and plentiful. The main courses were also very tasty. We'll definitely be back.

I'm sorry, but customer service and friendliness look different. We sat there for over two hours, after an hour and a half we got our drinks, and after two hours we still hadn't had our food, not even an appetizer. The waiters kept blaming each other; none of them were able to give us any information about our order. We got up afterward and ate at a Turkish restaurant 200 meters away. Never again, I've never seen anything like it in my life, what a shame. I don't recommend this restaurant.

July 11, 2025, 11:40 a.m. Never again, a disaster. The worst experience in my 30 years in Germany, from the entire staff, the chef, and the receptionist, who called herself the boss, was arrogant and unprofessional. The food had no taste, the meat was all slimy, dry, unseasoned, and a waste of money.

We were at the restaurant with 15 people (pre-reservations). Everything was prepared, the service was good, and everyone enjoyed the food! Definitely recommended!

We had a wonderful meal! The best Taramas I've ever eaten! Very authentic Greek cuisine, top-notch service! Great starters, all fresh and homemade. You can't ask for more! They also serve Greek beer on tap and Greek wine. We had various starters, all highly recommended, along with beer and wine... and to finish, we had ouzo on the house! I should also mention the chicken skewer, my husband said; it was super tender and perfectly seasoned! We'd love to come back. Efcharisto!

Maybe we were just having a bad day, but aside from the treatment, we were given the starter with the main course, served cold skewers, and when a side dish was out, the kitchen chose another one. Perhaps there should be a few fewer tables outside so that customers can be served properly. The dissatisfaction of the guests was palpable around us. It's a shame.

Relaxed atmosphere and fresh, summery food - a recommendation!

I was fascinated by the chicken

Authentic Greek food. The owner and his lovely daughter work tirelessly and are always friendly and accommodating. The quality and preparation are identical to the traditional Greek fare. In other words, home cooking! I hope we can enjoy this special cuisine for many years to come. 🇬🇷💙

Here you'll find traditional Greek cuisine. Everything is freshly prepared. In summer, you can sit outside under the trees—highly recommended.

A real insider tip in Bonn! Very, very good food at fair prices! Family-run business! With typical Greek hospitality! We will definitely be back! Although every table was full (reservations are a good idea), the service was excellent! My wife and I were very satisfied!

A restaurant where the chef is fully involved. He's very knowledgeable about wine selection and very friendly. Everything is delicious.

This place really is like a little slice of Greece. Surely the best thing in Bonn - I can imagine I’m far away. The food and outdoor location are both very special - a place to keep returning to.

Extremely delicious and healthy food. Very attentive, funny, and cheerful waiter! We'd happily return!😊

The food tastes very good, the restaurant is beautifully located with plenty of outdoor seating. I only gave it 4 stars because we had to wait an hour for our food. Perhaps they could hire someone else to get the food to the table faster, if the current job market allows. I highly recommend it.

Super delicious and extremely friendly service!

Very tasty food & super friendly service!

Very tasty food, attentive staff, and a lovely atmosphere. 😊

Very friendly staff, delicious food, and great area to connect with friends and have fun

A very nice, cozy restaurant with great staff and delicious food. We reserved a table, as there's not much space inside. We'll definitely be back.

We were a larger group of 14 people and had also pre-ordered food. Everything went perfectly, and the various dishes were all delicious.

It was a thoroughly positive experience! We were greeted with the kind of hospitality you'd expect from Greece. We received a welcome from the kitchen to start the meal and another for dessert – both absolutely delicious! Authentic Greek cuisine is served here, and the flavors are amazing. The portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. There were five of us here, and we were all very satisfied. We'll definitely be back! A great addition to Bonn!

So, the food was amazing. In short, the meat was tender, flavorful, and fresh. The potatoes were fresh and hand-cut and were excellent. And I read a comment here that the beetroot pasta salad wasn't tasty? That person has zero taste, and their palate must have been ruined by ready-made pizza and fried fries, because for me, it was amazing—few ingredients yet high-quality. ❤️

Wonderful restaurant! We were there a week ago. Despite the small room inside, the atmosphere was just super, everything was homely and the staff was very friendly. I was personally captivated by the Moussaka - a Greek national dish, and the grilled fish was great. We left a tip, we wish the restaurant prosperity and success. I recommend it

You could eat your fill of the appetizers alone.

Excellent food and very attentive and friendly service! We felt very comfortable and will definitely return to this restaurant for any future visit to Bonn! Highly recommended!

It is OK, nowhere in Germany so far has any great dishes, so everything is relative. But the day we were there (Tuesday 18:00) it was so full, the service was as if everything was coming from Greece. And to pay our bills (German style of course everyone separately and everyone at every other table!) It took an hour at least just to pay. So in the end did not really worth it. Would not be in my future restaurant list definitely.

A small restaurant with a very warm welcome from the owner. Reservations are recommended, as word has long since spread about the delicious, homemade food and the pleasant atmosphere with a relaxed clientele. Moussaka, tzatziki, stuffed eggplant, all very delicious. The shrimp appetizer could have been a bit more seasoned for my taste, but all in all, we were extremely satisfied! We'll definitely book a table here again on our next visit to Bonn!

Although it's the first Greek restaurant that doesn't have gyros on the menu, the food was exceptionally good. Give it a try!

We went there spontaneously for the second time today and were given a friendly welcome.

Excellent food and service! Highly recommended for an amazing and authentic Greek culinary experience!

Great homemade food. Friendly host. The tzatziki was excellent. Refreshingly different.

The food was freshly prepared, very good, the staff was friendly, and everything was clean and tidy. One small caveat: We sat outside, and the wind was quite strong due to the layout of the buildings. Bring a sweater.

I can't confirm the positive reviews so far. The portions were very small, the meat was dry, and only moderately seasoned. The service was polite but completely overwhelmed. Overall, not recommended!

Greek restaurant - the decor and menu feel like they're from the early 70s. The food is affordable and acceptable. The restaurant could use a renovation, and the kitchen could use some updates.

The food is very good and the staff is friendly. The children can play well, and you have a good overview of them. (Highly recommended)

A very nice, typically noisy Greek restaurant with very friendly, uncomplicated service, who have a great solution for everything. The food was delicious—highly recommended.

A nice Greek restaurant with many well-known classic Mediterranean dishes. The restaurant is easy to reach and has plenty of seating, making it ideal for groups. The outdoor area, in particular, offers plenty of shade in the summer. During our visit, the restaurant and outdoor area were quite busy. Unfortunately, this was noticeable in the service. But hats off to the server, what he accomplished deserves recognition. He was clearly trying hard, yet courteous and friendly. It's fine that one or two things were forgotten. Nevertheless, the service worked quickly. In my opinion, the quality of the food could be improved. Everything is fresh and prepared from scratch, but it lacks that famous flair... More courage with the seasoning! Overall, I recommend the Olive, and I'll definitely be back.

Very friendly service and very tasty food. The portions were perfect.

"Very tasty and authentic Greek food! The service was friendly and attentive. I come from Cologne and went there specifically because of a friend's recommendation - and it was absolutely worth it. Clear recommendation for everyone who loves good Greek food!"

I can't understand these reviews here. It was our first time there and the reception was initially friendly. The “greetings from the kitchen” included pasta salad! The taste wasn't outstanding and I didn't think it was a good start for a restaurant that advertises local, high-quality food. Unfortunately, the main course was also not convincing; it could have been prepared better by a “normal” housewife. Unfortunately, last but not least, the whole meal was covered in dried oregano. It's a shame ☹️ We were very disappointed, we probably won't have a second visit.

The quality of the food was good, it was very busy on the weekend, good thing I booked in advance!

Food was good. Operation very chaotic. Atmosphere was rushed.

I really loved the Olive restaurant in Bonn! The food was excellent, especially the Pastitsio. I've been looking for a good pastitsio since my last vacation in Greece - and I finally found it here! It tasted exactly how I wanted it to. The tzatziki was also fantastic, super creamy and spicy. We sat outside, which was really nice given the evening atmosphere. The only negative: we had to wait almost 35 minutes before we could start ordering. But the excellent food and the otherwise very friendly service quickly made up for it. In short: If you want really good Greek food in Bonn, you should go to the Olive restaurant.

A waiter had allowed us to sit outside, so we did. Unfortunately we waited for over 20 minutes to be served, neither drinks nor food were taken. After over 20 minutes of calling for a waitress, we were finally served. Some of the food came cold and the waiting times were a little longer than in other restaurants. In itself a nice atmosphere but the service was very disappointing as I am also a waiter and I don't let customers wait 20+ minutes for drinks and food.

Good Greek restaurant with warm service.

Everything was great, highly recommended. We'd love to come back.

I'm having a bit of a hard time with three stars, but waiting almost 40 minutes for the food, then being relatively cold even though the restaurant wasn't that full, is too much. But it was tasty, and the waiter (boss?) was super nice. Price was okay at 45.-

Very good food, we had a nice evening. Nice staff

Very nice host, good food, recommended

Food below average. The manager of the restaurant is not very friendly.

One of the best places to eat in Bonn

Super delicious! First Greek to make juicy chicken skewers. Staff very nice and familiar. Gladly again!

We discovered this place by chance and absolutely loved it. The service was perfect. We were treated extremely friendly by the owner and his daughter. The food was excellent. I ate the best moussaka in my life and the Easter kid was also delicious. The dishes taste like they were cooked by mom (I was told it was dad). On our next visit to Bonn, the Olive restaurant will be part of the program for us.

Bad service, long waiting times, mediocre food. Unfortunately not enough for a second time.

One star is still too many. Unfortunately not recommended. More guests are accepted than can be served. It is not possible to eat within two hours. The leftover food is disposed of in the Gastrsum and if you pay by card, you stand directly in front of the often-open trash can with the leftover food.

The food is very tasty, the service is good and the prices are fair. We always enjoy going there!

We often come here at lunchtime when we are in town. The owner is always so welcoming and the food tastes great. The portions are generous! There are also particularly fine Greek dishes here (e.g. rabbit, fish, pastitio), which you won't find anywhere else! In addition, there is always a small, changing starter on the house, and a Greek beer or ouzo is also served here! When the weather is good, you can eat outside on the terrace, sheltered and shaded under a tree. Inside, the restaurant is also very cozy and inviting. See you again very soon!

Great food, we combined a mix of appetizers and got really all kinds of things, we received them right away, and the main dishes are also up to par.

Well, pretty tight and uncomfortable

Classical Greek. The boss serves himself. Everything is exactly as you would expect. Thanks

Nice food and service but a bit long

good Greek food, next to the church you can sit outside to eat. The menu is clear, the food is very good, everything with olive oil or good sunflower oil. We got a small soup on the house, we came without a reservation and it's difficult because there are a lot of reservations. But we still had 2 hours until we had to leave.

Totally dry bread, unfortunately meat was tough. Unfortunately, the simplest dishes didn't taste good.

Very simple furnishings. There was a lot of hustle and bustle in the room and it was very loud. The food was simple and not very tasty. The price on the menu was cheap but not appropriate for the food and ambience.

I usually eat in Greek restaurants with a larger selection and better quality food BUT the prices are also much higher there.

Restaurant Olive in Brüdergasse – A little piece of Greece in the heart of the city! We had a wonderful evening in the Olive restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious – fresh, authentic and prepared with a lot of love. The family atmosphere and the incredibly friendly, courteous service almost make you forget that you are not really in Greece. The spirit of Greek hospitality can clearly be felt here. We were particularly impressed by the high quality of the food, which is really worth every visit. A little tip: you should definitely make a reservation on the weekend as there isn't a lot of space. But the effort is definitely worth it! We'll definitely be back.

Excellent authentic cuisine, absolutely recommended!

The ambience was very nice, the service was great and the food was excellent 😍 We will definitely come back!!!!!

We spontaneously decided to eat there and were pleasantly surprised, the food was very tasty, the staff was great, go there and see for yourself.

After a day in Bonn, from Maastricht, we had dinner at Restaurant Olive. We ordered Meze and it was very good and tasty. It was nice that there was still a table available for us. Nice people, good food, good location. If we go to Bonn again, we will definitely have a bite to eat at this restaurant again. 👍

Even in Greece I haven't had such delicious food! Perfect flavors, fresh ingredients and authentic taste - every dish was a delight. Plus warm service that rounds off the experience. I'll definitely be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very friendly, courteous waiter; nice restaurant with very good food!

Wonderful authentic Greek food with fantastic service!

Good restaurant with very friendly staff and delicious food. It's not particularly big and it's a bit cramped, but the quality makes up for it all. U.Ri. ™

Today we are in Bonn and we want to try Greek cuisine, a guarantee, we were completely satisfied.

Even though we came spontaneously on a Saturday evening, the boss personally did everything he could to accommodate us anyway.❤️ That was really very kind of him and his team. The fact that there is such a lot of activity there speaks for itself: the food is simply delicious and authentically Greek. We'd love to come back - next time with a prior reservation.😉

Really successful all around! Highly recommended.

Really authentic and convincing Greek cuisine that stands out from many other Greek restaurants that are more reminiscent of a snack bar. You immediately feel comfortable and welcome. The boss in particular looks after his guests very carefully; you can feel that he runs his restaurant with heart and soul. The dishes were excellent across the board, whether tzatziki, fish roe and eggplant salad as starters or the main courses of moussaká and grilled mackerel, which the host even filleted at the table upon request. There are also three beers on tap and a large selection of wines, both by the glass and in bottles at a fair price. The premium retsina from Davaris was the best retsina we have ever drunk, a really convincing, harmonious wine with perfectly integrated resin notes and beautiful fruit. Many thanks to the whole team around the lovely host Mr. Karamis. We'll be back!

Popular eatery with authentic Greek food. Good service. Kind of loud

Cozy restaurant with a great atmosphere. Delicious food and drinks. Very good service.

We were there with the family. Everyone found something to their liking. The starters were delicious.

Great meal, very friendly staff

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, the service was a complete disaster! You had to beg for a bottle of wine or water and plates weren't cleared away. However, bifteki were a dream, as was beef ragou. If you want to eat well, you shouldn't go to Olive.

Great food, friendly service and very authentic 👍

On the weekend it was very crowded and the tables were crowded. Nevertheless, everything went well and the food was excellent. I have rarely eaten such a good sea bream. My eggplant puree was also excellent.

I've eaten here several times with my partner and today was alone for the first time. I immediately felt comfortable and like I was on vacation. The owner welcomes you warmly and personally. The food is consistently very tasty and freshly homemade, even the baklava that is still lukewarm! I can only warmly recommend Olive and will come back often.

At short notice we decided on the Restaurant Olive today and were immediately impressed. It offers particularly good authentic Greek cuisine that doesn't offer the usual fare. The starters such as zucchini fritters and fried eggplant are delicious, as are the moussaka and bifteki. There are delicious open red wines and water at fair prices. As a greeting from the kitchen, there was a small bean soup and a small dessert on the bill. Thank you for that. Unfortunately, we can rarely come there to eat because we live in Bavaria. But we'd love to come back.

The food is always delicious and authentically Greek. I can recommend the olive to everyone with a clear conscience!

Were there for the first time today and are simply thrilled! If you want homemade Greek enjoyment far beyond gyros and grilled dishes, this is the right place for you. Be sure to book a seat in advance and enjoy the friendly, family atmosphere.

We ate on the evening of January 1st ... impossible to find another place open and with a very high quality of products, the very kind owner and the vegetables, sauces, fish and desserts of excellent quality!

Really great, stands out from ordinary Greeks

Authentic, delicious, cozy.- The Olive is almost as much of a tradition among the people of Bonn as a Rhenish pub. You wait to get a table, you are ready to find comfort in a small space: you enjoy the Greek flair of a Bonn pub. The Taramas is delicious and can practically hold a candle to the one in the “stage”. The prawns in garlic dip are great. For some unknown reason, I was advised against lamb chops in favor of lamb skewers: tasty, but the potatoes were a bit elastic and could be seen everywhere on the tables around me. The grilled mackerel was too dark on the outside, but OK, and the dip was too runny. Conclusion: Quite recommended!

Original food like in Greece. Super lovely and attentive waitresses/owners! We really enjoyed it and we will definitely come back. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Small but incredibly charming restaurant. Food, service and ambience are very, very good. Everything on the table in time and incredibly delicious.