Taverna Eleon in Düsseldorf

Wir hatten gestern in der Taverna Eleon ein exzellentes Abendessen, das von Geschmack und Qualität aus unserer Sicht nicht zu toppen war. Ob Calamari Psito, Bifteki Gemisto, Choriatiki, Dolmadakia, Tsatsiki.... alle Speisen mundeten einfach nur großartig. Ein besonderer Dank gilt deshalb dem Koch! Auch die Atmosphäre, u.a. hervorgerufen durch Gestaltung sowie Einrichtung des Raumes, ließ uns an eine typisch griechische Taverne denken und entführte uns für kurze Zeit in eine Auszeit vom Alltag. Die Bedienung war ausgesprochen aufmerksam und freundlich. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist vollkommen in Ordnung. Es empfiehlt sich, eine Platzreservierung vorzunehmen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall gerne wieder!!!!

Finally an original Greek! No mountains of meat, but a diverse selection of smaller and larger dishes that you can put together and share as you wish.

You put together the meal from lots of little things, which means, for example, there is no salad or side dishes with meat dishes. You choose all of this yourself. There are also good wines and Ouzo Veto. You should definitely make a reservation because it fills up quickly at 5 p.m.

Delicious food, nice service. Only the tables could be larger for all the small, delicious starter dishes

Friendly, large portions, large selection, a bit noisy, Moderate prices

Super tasty food and very good service

Went again to my favorite Greek restaurant in Düsseldorf. Birthday family dinner. Once again delivered perfectly. Food very authentic and with a lot of craftsmanship. Service top. Price performance fits. Highly recommended

Excellent, personable service. Good wine, ambience clean and yet cozy. The food is of excellent quality. Not our last visit!

The food was quite good, a bit expensive for its quality. What is worth is the lamb in the oven and the sausages. The bottle of wine was average quality, could have better labels. In the yogurt, the pie could have been warm and baked.

Das ist mal kein Akropolis-Grieche, wo es nur den üblichen Bifteki-Souvlaki-Zaziki-Mist gibt, das ist authentisch, kreativ und einfach nur lecker!

As for German conditions, very good. I would recommend. Also very nice quiet corner, with lots of tables outside. I really liked it

For me this is the BEST Greek in all of Düsseldorf 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

The waiter was rude and told us we had to leave at 7:30pm even though we had a reservation. He almost called me a liar when I told him that we weren't informed on the phone that we had to leave at 7:30 p.m. Die Qualität des Essens war unterdurchschnittlich und der Service war im Allgemeinen schlecht. I don't recommend it.

Der Kellner war unhöflich und sagte uns, dass wir um 19:30 Uhr gehen müssten, obwohl wir eine Reservierung hatten. Er hat mich fast als Lügner bezeichnet, als ich ihm sagte, dass wir am Telefon nicht darüber informiert wurden, dass wir um 19:30 Uhr gehen mussten. Die Qualität des Essens war unterdurchschnittlich und der Service war im Allgemeinen schlecht. Ich empfehle es nicht.

The restaurant is nice and the food is terrible. Gyros were extremely dry and tasted like raccoon cake. Kalamair was comparable to my grandma's garden groks and tasted the same 🤮🤢 Pita bread stolen from the ducks and tzatziki taste expired around 1997 Cash only ???? And the waiter was very sleazy and pushy/rude Not recommended this “Greek” 😅

Friendly and attentive staff. Despite the group being quite large, all the dishes were there at the same time. Price/performance is also absolutely fair. Happy to come back :)

Update 07/24: Food was a disaster. Super fatty meat. Soggy fries and a salad that was barely edible. A pity. Maybe we were just unlucky. Old experience: Food was great. Pulled Gyros. Really good. Prices are completely ok. And the service friendly. Space on the street is semi cool. But it doesn't really bother you. Gladly again.

Very nice and cozy tavern and very tasty food! 5 Stars!! Clear recommendation

My partner and I recently dined at this restaurant and to be honest, the chicken schnitzel is a dish I can definitely recommend. I also chose the beetroot salad, which also tasted very good and the portions were absolutely sufficient. The restaurant served bread and asked if we would like more bread. The service is very attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is rustic and cozy. If we are in Düsseldorf again, we will definitely come here again, but then with a reservation.

The food, service and also the ambience are truly Greek, although more so due to the noise, which is of course what characterizes a tavern. Prices are far too high, probably caused by the fact that it is located in Düsseldorf's most affluent inner city district. You can take everything from people, because they have it. 😁 So nothing for hungry people who love Greek cuisine and of course those who are nostalgic for Greece. Set up as a Greek tapas bar. Anyone who knows Greece knows that there used to be a small snack with every drink. There are small snacks here for a lot of money. And of course the drinks are not included either. 😏 You can do that, then you'd rather go back to the corner Greek restaurant or make the tzatziki yourself.

Anyone who loves original Greek cuisine will be thrilled. Great menu, great quality and very nice service. We will be back

We spontaneously chose this restaurant and were impressed by the decor, the pictures and the many great reviews. People often tend to dismiss some poorer reviews as exceptions to the rule. We were taught otherwise. The waitress tried hard but was unable to provide more detailed information about some dishes when asked. The food was beautifully prepared, but pita, for example, was served sparingly. Unfortunately, neither fish nor meat was convincing in terms of taste. The ingredients didn't seem to be of good quality and the prices for them were exorbitant. The fatty beef tasted very intense, the cheese tasted like mutton. The fish had an unpleasant muddy aftertaste. The sauce served with it was certainly not freshly prepared. There are numerous Greeks in Düsseldorf who offer fresher cuisine and better service.

The meze are all super tasty 😋 There is plenty of choice for vegetarians too. We were able to sit outside and for my taste the small, colorful wooden tables provide exactly the ambience that reminds me of a tavern in Greece. It is advisable to reserve in advance!

We had dinner there last night. The food is ok but what's not good is the outrageous service. This upscale restaurant is cash only and there is no sign of this anywhere at the entrance. We were very surprised and expressed our displeasure on the way out. The long-haired owner then followed us and insulted us in the worst possible way. We left over 100 euros to be insulted and insulted afterwards 😡😡😡 A restaurant in 2024 without card payment leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Especially when there is supposedly a small note only on the menu. Threats and insults just because you criticize. Shows how low-class this restaurant is.

CASH ONLY MEANS ILLEGAL BUSINESS!! THE WORST SERVICE AND MOST UNFRIENDLY SERVICE THAT YOU CAN EVER EXPERIENCE.

AVOID THIS RESTAURANT. Shame that business owners ruin their team’s work by trying to run illegal business by accepting ONLY CASH. There was only one gentleman who was nice and made us feel welcomed, but the other guys were rude, unwelcoming and think that they are doing you a favour by having you at the restaurant.

Food average, very small portions, very expensive! Unacceptable behavior of the person in charge. Average food, very small portions, very expensive! Inakzeptables Verhalten des Wirtshausbetreibers.

AVOID THIS RESTAURANT. It's a shame that business owners are ruining their team's work by trying to do illegal business by ONLY accepting CASH. There was only one gentleman who was nice and made us feel welcome, but the others were rude, dismissive and think they are doing you a favor by inviting you to the restaurant.

An insider tip. It would be too easy to say the best Greek restaurant I've ever eaten at. Because it associates the typical German Greek with Mykonos platter and dead grilled meat. That's not what you expect here. There are many small and absolutely exceptional, good dishes here that you have never heard of, let alone tasted. And each one is a poem in itself. Here you order two to three dishes per person and indulge in the shared pleasures. People sit close together, it's loud and always full. Reservations are necessary and are best done outside. An experience and worth a trip.

Bad! Really bad service. Rude, and very smelly on the terrace. But don't worry, you'll get the bill.

Good welcome, friendly and prompt service, very tasty food and drinks, special approach to Greek food.

The food is very good! Everything we chose was delicious. It was very crowded and then it got extremely loud in the store. That's why we left at some point because the noise was enormous.

A visit to the taverna is always a real highlight. The food is super tasty and fully meets my expectations. Every dish is lovingly prepared and has an authentic taste – simply delicious! The service was also outstanding. The staff is not only very nice, but also attentive and always strives to provide guests with a great experience. Her warm and friendly manner makes the visit particularly pleasant. A small downside is the noise in the full restaurant. Due to the space available, it can get a bit too loud, which sometimes makes communication at the table difficult. Nevertheless, the lively atmosphere contributes to a warm, pleasant and friendly atmosphere that characterized the entire evening. It's best to order an extra bottle of white wine and talk a little louder - hehe. Overall, Taverna Eleon is my favorite Greek place. an absolute recommendation for anyone who values ​​excellent food and friendly service.

Congratulations to Efstratios and his team, very attentive, friendly and calm. The dishes were top, fries, chicken skewers, sardines and wine recommendation deserved 5 stars.

Sensational Greek-style tapas. Absolutely top value for money! A must for anyone who likes Greek food!

Absolute recommendation Everything here is freshly prepared and of excellent quality It is therefore not surprising that it is always packed here, so we recommend making a reservation. We always like to come back...

All good except few pieces of lamb meat were raw. Waitress was great offered to change (i did jot take it), but waiter i paid bill to was extremely rude and arrogant. Worst greek restaurant I had been to. Shame i did not take pictures as did not want to leave bad review, but kelner 3 encouraged me with his rudeness (dark hair guy around 50 - note for owner)

An authentic Greek restaurant, we really liked the chiporo and the souffléki

All perfect.. untill the end when credit card was NOT accepted

Definitely the best Greek food around. Always full and therefore always relatively loud due to the rooms. Still always great.

Wir waren jetzt schon öfters hier und es war immer fantastisch! Der Service ist immer aufmerksam und freundlich und das Essen ist wirklich sehr gut ( mein persönliches Highlight ist immer der Oktopus) Was hier mehr als Fair ist, ist definitiv der Preis! Es könnte für diese Qualität definitiv auch ein wenig hochpreisiger sein.

Food and service was top. The price-performance ratio was also great. Unfortunately, it was a bit noisy in the restaurant, so it wasn't possible to have a comfortable conversation.

Great cousine, good service. Only area of improvement: not accepting credit cards

Very comfortable and the price-performance ratio is absolutely right here. Everything is fresh and homemade (tzatziki, fries, bread). I also had the fried sea bream, which tasted excellent. The Sauvignon Blanc was also very good and the service was very friendly and welcoming.

Having just arrived in the city, it was the restaurant opposite our hotel. Very busy and full of locals. One of the waiters though it was appropriate to ridicule us in front of his local clientele, I'm not precious, but I thought it was a bit rude! It was late and I was hungry, so what saved him was the delicious food that was served.

Very tasty food and atmosphere. Definitely try the lamb shops and the octopus The only point of criticism: it echoes a lot inside and is very loud

Food really wasn't that good, my Greek wife was more shocked than thrilled. €9.50 for 2 souvlaki and half a slice of pita bread plus the meat was really not good. Service rather annoyed and not friendly. There are better taverns in Düsseldorf.

The food was very average to bad, the souvlaki was not that tasty and was accompanied by absolutely nothing, just two pieces of souvlaki, as well as the burger, which was as if they threw it on the plate and served it. The service should have been more kind and smiling because that's the only way you keep the customer and not with your face and with all this it spoils the atmosphere the first time we went and it was also the last. Our destination was Taverna Savvas but it opened at 6 pm when I opened Google and saw eleon and we went for test but it should fix a lot of things

Delicious food and friendly service

Delicious food, but unfortunately only cash payment.

The chairs on the terrace are a bit uncomfortable, but the atmosphere, the service, the friendliness and, above all, the food are excellent. If I'm in Düsseldorf again, I'll happily eat there again.

A tavern like in Greece. Super tasty food in a good atmosphere, friendly service, at a reasonable price.

Super tasty food (we ate starters and the pulled gyros). Nice service.

Best Greek food I've ever had outside of Greece Like a day of vacation with incredibly friendly, great hosts.

Creative Greek food. Very authentically decorated. A little loud, but that's part of it. I'd love to come back.

Attentive service, authentic ambience, delicious food, the bill wasn't excessive, parking nearby - what more could you want

The manager of the store spoke very badly to us. We didn't speak German and didn't understand that payment is cash only. He wanted to get the police to come for €62. My girlfriend was very upset I had to go get cash and go again to pay them. Like a shop that is not very noisy and you get a headache from the noise. I wouldn't recommend it as a first choice

They don't deserve any stars and I wonder how this shop is still in business! Unacceptable staff unacceptable service when it was time to pay they informed us that we could only pay with cash and that it was written on the menu down in the fine print! Unacceptable they should let you know where to sit! They threatened to call the police! We only had a card and no cash on us! As a result my husband had to go to the hotel where we had our things and I had to stay at the restaurant! They did not respect my condition! They are unacceptable! And I put the one star because there is no other way! Children away from the store are unacceptable!

Δεν αξίζουν κανένα αστέρι και απορώ πως αυτό το μαγαζί δουλεύει ακόμα! Απαράδεκτοι το προσωπικό απαράδεκτη εξυπηρέτηση όταν ήρθε η ώρα της πληρωμής μας ενημέρωσε ότι μόνο με μετρητά μπορούσαμε να πληρώσουμε και ότι το έγραφε στο μενού κάτω στα ψιλά γράμματα! Απαράδεκτοι θα έπρεπε να σε ενημερώσουν με το που καθίσεις! Μας απειλούσαν ότι θα καλέσουν την αστυνομία! Εμείς είχαμε μόνο κάρτα και όχι μετρητά πάνω μας! Με αποτέλεσμα ο σύζυγος μου να αναγκαστεί να πάει στο ξενοδοχείο που είχαμε τα πράγματα μας και εγώ να παραμείνω στο εστιατόριο! Δεν σεβάστηκαν τη κατάσταση μου! Είναι απαράδεκτοι! Και το ένα αστέρι το βάζω γιατί δεν γίνεται διαφορετικά! Παιδιά μακριά από το μαγαζί είναι απαράδεκτοι!

Der erste Eindruck bei Reservierung am Telefon war sehr freundlich. Vor Ort fühlten wir uns sehr willkommen und wir bekamen einen schönen Tisch draußen. Der Service war sehr gut und wie waren glaube ich die einzigen Gäste die keine Stammgäste waren. Die Speisen war wirklich hervorragend angerichtet und sehr sehr gut. Es hat sich gelohnt extra 30 km zu fahren

We were there on Tuesday. The dishes must be ordered individually (as a kind of tapas). In total we had 11 small plates with a variety of delicacies for 6 people. For me personally, the pulled gyros were the highlight. All other dishes we ordered were also very good. Unfortunately, we have to deduct 3 stars for the ambience because we had reserved a table outside by phone in advance, but then had to sit in the restaurant on site. Small note to the service: Despite a good tip, we were forgotten at the end of the Ouzo round. Please think about that next time. :-)

Full points. Starter (beetroot salad) super fresh and crunchy. Main course (sliced ​​chicken with lemon) really world class. In addition, super nice service and a rustic, but cozy, atmosphere. It's been a long time since I've had such a good Greek meal. Really stands out from all the other stores in the area. Absolute recommendation

You should take a look at the website before visiting this restaurant because it is not clear what payment options are available as you can only pay with cash. The food was mediocre. Service was unevenly friendly. It was the first and last time for us.

Mediterranean Greek cuisine. Away from the typical adapted cuisine with gyros, souvlaki and co. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. Authentic dishes. Reservations are recommended as it is always busy.

So delicious. Each ingredient is served individually. This means you can share a meal with several people. Class !

I have visited several times and have always been satisfied. The food is very authentic and the taste of the meze is really excellent. From fish, meat to vegetarian dishes, everything is well seasoned and tastes good 👍🏻 We like to sit outside, especially in warmer temperatures; the tables in the restaurant are sometimes a little too close to each other for us. But all in all great and we would love to come back! Clear recommendation 😊 (Don't forget to reserve, without it is often difficult and bring cash! No card payment possible)

Been there for the first time, but definitely not the last. Food was very tasty and freshly prepared. Price ratio 1A. Everything was right! Finally a Greek restaurant that really offers Greek cuisine! The only drawback was the music was missing...

Way too loud, there was no food because it was written down incorrectly when ordering and that wasn't too little either. Small 0.2 liter bottles in the restaurant were also really bad

Tastiest souvlaki I've ever had!

I was there with two friends and the food was top quality and prepared with love. Everything was delicious and seasoned great. I love the concept of sharing because you can try out so many things. The service was so warm and quick. Even if you sometimes read in the comments it would be too loud... definitely not too loud. It's just lively and full (even in the middle of the week). That's exactly the atmosphere I want on a Greek evening like this. Just a bit of holiday feeling. Thank you for the great evening

The food is delicious and there is a lot to choose from (also for vegetarians). The big disadvantage is that even though someone has reserved a table...You only have 1 hour and 30 minutes to eat...You can't stay longer! When you go out to eat, he doesn't want to constantly look at the clock and is generally under time pressure. I just think it's outrageous to simply send away customers who came to eat and wanted to have a nice evening! It's not inviting at all!

We have been to the tavern several times and unfortunately found that both the quality and quantity have decreased enormously (within the last year). Quantity wouldn't be as bad if the quality was still good. Unfortunately, the food is no longer reminiscent of authentic, good Greek cuisine (I'm Greek myself), but rather attempts are made to make a profit as much as possible and to be extravagant (but the food just doesn't taste as good anymore). It used to be much more authentic because of all the Greek occupation. Hardly any Greeks work there now. In addition, you can only reserve in time slots. This means that if you arrive at 6 p.m., you have to vacate the place for the next guests at 8 p.m. So that we don't have any stress, we made reservations from 8 p.m. By the time the food came to our table (I have to say we chatted a bit before ordering and it took a long time to prepare) it was almost half past ten. At 10 o'clock (even though the food wasn't even close to being eaten yet ) we were asked to vacate the table (we could have moved the table inside, which we didn't want to do given the good weather). Apparently it's up to the neighbors who then complain, but a short notice in advance (that we only have half an hour to eat) would definitely have been nice. This didn't seem to be a problem last summer. All in all, it was a rather stressful experience and you have the feeling that you were being processed as profitably as possible. We're not going there anymore.

Very tasty mezze that fills you up really quickly! Lots of vegetarian choices! It's a bit loud and cramped, but absolutely beautiful!

Ópos pánta, fantastikí kouzína, i kardiá kai i psychí mou eínai se armonía me tin evimería mou, sas efcharistó gia aftó

Das Essen ausgezeichnet, leider kam nach dem Essen und einem weiteren Getränk unaufgefordert die Rechnung ,wir zahlten und mussten dieses wirklich schöne Lokal verlassen.

Very good food, very understanding and supportive when dealing with children, nicely decorated. Very attentive service and quick cuisine.

Generous Greek tapas, delicious dips and dishes, good wines. We've been there twice and have never regretted it. Very attentive service.

The waiters in the restaurant keep the tip and without being able to tell you

What you need to know: Parking is almost impossible in the area. So far only cash payment is possible (very annoying!). It's incredibly loud, definitely not a place for a romantic evening. Advance reservation is recommended. Nevertheless: GO, it's worth it!

Update: came again after few months, as amazing as I remembered. This should really be considered a must in dusseldorf. Second time here unfortunately... I wish we had come more often. All what we tried was super good and my top reccomendations are the moussaka (revisited), Jung bull ragout and Lamm baked in baking paper.. the meat was falling off the bone, it was amazing! Service is very friendly but sometimes you can feel a bit forgotten.

Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was very tasty. We had the skewers, calamari, moussaka, fried zucchini, a stew and much more. We tried a lot and there was something delicious for every palate. I would highly recommend it. A little tip: make sure you reserve in advance. Enjoy it there, it's worth it.

Autentica cucina greca, ottimo servizio!!! Authentic Greek flavors!!! Authentische griechische Küche AND Super-Service

It was excellent in all areas. We'll definitely come more often from now on.

A really great Greek meze restaurant (Greek tapas). Fresh, tasty, good portions. The lamb crowns in particular are unbeatable! Great atmosphere, very nice staff, also great Greek wines! But you always have to make a reservation because it is always full in the evenings, especially on weekends.

Everything tasted very tasty, thank you very much. P.S. The menu is unusually confusing

It was really tasty, a great atmosphere and very good service. Excellent, high-quality Greek cuisine cooked with a lot of love (including attention to detail) and authenticity. The wines are also very good and there is something for everyone. The price-performance ratio is absolutely right. I would love to eat there every day. I love it 🩵🩵🩵

Unfortunately I didn't take any photos today... but it was excellent as always... keep it up!!! LG Anka and Jochen Bahr

You will not find a more authentic Greek restaurant in this area. The atmosphere is buzzing in this smallish restaurant, staff is super friendly and serviceminded. Never afraid to give you great recommendations and friendly smalltalk and service. Food will arrive quickly and is super tasty. I had some fish and octopus, plus a great dessert. Fully recommend this restaurant so much that I am tempted to book the same hotel very close to it, just to come back another time. A must try this side of Düsseldorf

Local spot with very friendly staff, even towards 'tourists'. The food was truly Greek and super tasty!! Prices normal. So definitely recommended! Only downside: Cash only!! So collect money in advance.

Very delicious Greek food and very pleasant atmosphere. Parking there is impossible, it is better to arrive by public transport.

We wanted to eat delicious food on our parent-free evening. The waiter first said there was no space left. OK. When we were outside the waiter sprinted after us and gave us a table👍🏻. In addition to the really good food, we thought the service was really great. When we were in a frenzy to order, we were kindly informed that we were ordering too much. We gratefully accepted this. Conclusion....Honest and very authentic shop. And really really tasty.....

By far the best Greek place I've ever eaten at. The taramosalata is to die for, the baguette is always fresh and tasty, the wines are good, the meat is tender and the seasoning is perfect. Here every dish is truly a poem 😍.

Very good food, great service and a bit noisy 😉

I visited the tavern with some friends. Since we had not made a table reservation, we received a not so friendly service from the manager. The other employees were polite and served us even though we had been given a limit to sit for an hour. The food portions are quite small for their prices and when we left and waved goodbye there was no response. Nevertheless, the food was quite tasty, the atmosphere in the shop is also nice, the lighting and decorations attract the customer. But I won't go again because a Greek taverna cannot lack hospitality.

Erste Mal dort gewesen Lecker gegessen Personal freundlich Nur Glas noch nicht leer, da wurde man schon gefragt ob man noch einen Wein möchte.... Aber ich komme trotzdem gerne wieder

Authentic Greek food! Super friendly stuff! All recommendations for pork suvlaki!

Toller Service und das Lamm im Backpapier ist der Hammer. Wir kommen wieder.

Ein sehr nettes Restaurant wo das Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis 100 % stimmt. Mezes sind sehr lecker , die Portionen sehr großzügig. Das war bestimmt nicht der erste Besuch.Weiter so!

Grieks restaurant net over hotel Indigo in Düsseldorf. Niet heel groot maar druk bezocht. Ambient in Griekse stijl, eenvoudig maar proper. Personeel heel vriendelijk. Uitgebreid keuze menu en heel lekker en verzorgd eten. Dit alles aan een redelijke prijs. De volgende keer in Düsseldorf gaan we daar terug eten.