Ypsilon Restaurant in Essen

Super nice service. Delicious dishes. Fair prices. Great ambience.

We were there again recently with five people, ordered the same dishes as on our previous visits and this time we were really shocked by the small portions. There were just two forks of gyros on the ouzo plate and very few fries, previous times there were significantly more. Exactly the same tragedy on the Ypsilon plate and the Anamikta apo to Grill plate. We hope that this was a negative exception and that next time we get reasonable portions so that you are full! The taste remained good, and the Bernaise sauce and Café de Paris sauce were also very tasty and plentiful. The tzatziki and saganaki are also very good. However, the wheat beer could have been chilled much better, unfortunately on all visits it wasn't really cold and therefore didn't taste that good. Update: Were there recently for lunch and had the grill plate. Super tasty, grilled to perfection and a really good portion. Overall it was also significantly quieter than in the evening. However, again the beer wasn't really cold, which we have complained about on all our visits in the past. This really needs to be improved urgently!!!

The food was great, the portions were large and everything was very hot, so you could eat every last piece of meat warm. Cooking points were wonderful and the meat was delicious. Unfortunately they forgot the gyros and onions on my Ypsilon plate. When I noticed this, they politely apologized and gave me the portion, which felt like it was triple the size. I thought that was absolutely fine. Nevertheless, the service could be a little more confident in order to get a 5-star rating. With a bill of 115 euros, I think you could buy an ouzo on the house. At least somewhere else I'm used to accidentally getting drunk after eating because the Greeks are welcoming and hospitable. In summary: food great, service okay, but not special. You can still recommend it with a clear conscience and go there again.

Very good food, nice service staff, very friendly, you feel very comfortable as a guest

Yesterday we went to the Christmas market in Essen-Steele and my granddaughter and I urgently had to go to the toilet. I then asked in the restaurant if we could use the toilet. The employee said of course. When we went out again I wanted to give a little something, the other employee said that wasn't necessary. I have rarely experienced something so friendly and accommodating. Really great! Thanks again.

So the food was simply delicious. I don't think I've ever eaten so well at a Greek restaurant. Unfortunately the service is a disaster. I think it's because there aren't enough people and everyone takes orders at some point. I hope it gets better and I would like to come back.

We celebrated our 50th birthday here yesterday and I have to say we were not disappointed. Quite the opposite. Although we discussed the process in the restaurant months ago and didn't contact them again in advance to see if everything was working, everything worked smoothly. The tables were lovingly set and the service staff did everything they could to make this evening an unforgettable get-together. The food was great, the starters with the fresh, still warm baguette were a culinary delight. All in all, if we would give six stars for the service alone, that would be possible. Thanks again.

Salad was already brown, no attention was paid to the fact that something had to be cleared away. Unfortunately the food was seasoned too loosely.

I had lunch at Ypsilon with 18 guests after a funeral service. Everyone enjoyed it very much! Special requests were taken into account. They treated us considerately. Performance-price was very good. Thank you again!

The food was delicious and very digestible. The service was also excellent and very friendly. I'd love to come back.

Very friendly waiters... Service but a lot of room for improvement... Then you could order more than one drink. Unfortunately not very attentive. Food only lukewarm, gyros were greasy, table sticky even though the waiter had wiped it...

To be honest, I can't really understand the hype surrounding this place! The positive thing is the location and that the restaurant is much larger and nicer than it looks from the main entrance. The winter garden is of course the highlight and you can sit very comfortably here. The service is really top! Very friendly, attentive and fun to have. You can imagine from the many good reviews that it is very well attended. We were there in July 2024 because my friend wanted to celebrate her birthday in a small group. We were there with 6 people and full of anticipation, as Ypsilon also has some fans among our neighbors. I'll start with the drinks. Soft drinks, such as cola, etc., weren't really cold and somehow lacked some carbon dioxide. It was as if the Coke had been sitting somewhere for an hour, but the reorder was the same. What was positive was that no ice was added. The food was good, but not great either! The fries weren't crispy, just kind of mushy. The meat, which is the main thing in Greek cuisine, was quite dry. There were unusually few gyros on the grill plates that my friend and I ordered. We know this differently from Greek restaurants. My father ordered liver and yes, that is indeed not easy and not everyone can do it. The liver was very thin and tough, making it hardly edible. The rest of the food was fine, apart from the fact that the fries weren't crispy! But then the sweet conclusion is forgiving: chocolate cake with a liquid center. But tellingly, it was the first time I ordered dessert from a Greek restaurant. Actually, you feel full after eating. It's a shame, somehow we expected more from the Ypsilon restaurant...

Nice people, delicious food, a bit expensive but worth it. It's OK

Very tasty, a bit full, of course logical. Unfortunately it's a bit loud, but if there are a lot of people there, maybe just switch off the hearing aids next time.

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, good service

Super delicious food, very friendly staff and first class service even if the restaurant is packed, I can only recommend keep it up people 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Table reserved but others got it in the middle of the room....no beer mats.....you had to constantly run after the waiters.....full tables were not cleared promptly and no attention was paid to full glasses....tables were smeared ....no tablecloths....floors full of spills....food not worthy of a restaurant...too few sanitary facilities that are not maintained....much too crowded, the main thing is sales....much too loud.. ..talking to each other almost impossible......no bread as a starter and rude staff....the previous owner was good...the current one is not.....Never again unanimously from 7 people....absolutely no longer recommended

Great food, good and friendly service. Just not a slot machine for fun, so 1 star deducted

Large portions, quite tasty food, but the service needs improvement.

Very attentive and friendly service. The prices are reasonable. We have rarely eaten so well. The pork fillet was still slightly pink and therefore very tender and not dry. The beef fillet was perfectly medium, the quality of the meat was top and the fries were also very tasty. The salad was fresh with a very tasty dressing and the tzatziki was also very good. We were passing through, otherwise we would definitely stop by here more often. The ambience is nothing special, but you sit comfortably.

It's just a shame that there aren't more vegetarian dishes to choose from. That would round off the offer even better.

Very nice cozy restaurant with very nice staff. Gladly again.

Cool place with delicious Greek food.

Very good restaurant. Service top, food top everything summed up as a really good Greek restaurant.

Very very tasty 😋 Very nice atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Highly recommended and we will be back.

Top Greek in Essen Steele. Great food, great service and nice atmosphere. Absolute recommendation

We are here for the umpteenth time. Starting with the reception, to the food and the service. Everything fine

The address in Essen Steele for Greek food for years, before and after Corona. It's worth driving 20 km.

This restaurant is pretty big with lots of space inside and out. Ambience is nice and a good varied menu. Had the mixed cold meze to start followed by the mixed grill plate. Both were very good. Service was a bit slower than normal.

It was a really nice evening with high quality food and really attentive service! I would like to point out that the nice lady saw straight away that my wife was getting a bit cold outside and immediately asked if she needed a blanket (1a with an asterisk)! 👍 the food was super delicious! And the prices are okay too! 100% recommendation!

Were with you for my birthday on July 27th, 2024 with 20 people. Everything to your complete satisfaction. Have already recommended you to others.

Went out for dinner with friends who live near the restaurant, had a table booked for ca. 7pm , sat outside ( before the thunderstorm arrived ). Ordered round of drinks while choosing our main dishes e.g. 1 x Saganki, 1 x Sikoti , 1 x Ypsilon and 1 x Schnitzel with pineapple & cheese all served with side salads. Check their website and you'll get a good idea of their menu. Portions were a good size, prices acceptable, we got a round of Ouzo on the house after the meal.

Basically our food was ok so far. Certainly located in the beginning of the upper third. However, what we ordered was actually normal Greek average, which every Greek should be able to do. I think the ambience inside is ok, the beer garden in the courtyard is also ok, but nothing more. Still, it's nice to be able to sit outside when the weather is good. However, there was no ambience when you looked at the high-rise buildings in Steele. Overall the service was ok, although I was a bit unlucky as I only ordered starters as a main course - including some pastas and tzatziki. After these were on the table I was told "bread is coming soon". Well, the “same” was about 20-25 minutes and only when asked again. So all in all not so happy.

Well.....I've been there a few times now and normal dishes taste good and can be made, but they don't have steak on them.....had surf and turf with 2 wheat for €41.50 today.....sent half a plate back .. .said it wasn't tasty but still had to pay the full amount.....so you also lose customers......not recommended.....there is better

It's one thing that we were able to sit outside and eat together again after such a long time. But the food at Ypsilon is always excellent!! The service was super friendly like a Greek, thank you😘💕

We really liked it. We'll be back.

As always, everything was very tasty. Very busy today, but always a short time for a quick chat. We just feel comfortable here, almost like family to us.

We visited the Ypsilon several times. Both the strengths and weaknesses of the restaurant were consistently noticed. The location is very stylishly decorated. I would also say that Ypsilon has the most beautiful beer garden in the district. The portions are very generous and cheap. The grilled dishes in particular are a particular strength of Ypsilon. The Bifteki is also highly recommended. Only the gyros was once again not convincing. The size of the tzatziki should also be adjusted to the amount of meat. The service was quick, attentive and friendly

Recommended Greek restaurant. Good atmosphere, everything was clean and very friendly staff. The taste of the food is great. One star deducted because, in my opinion, the portion of the liver/gyros plate is too small for a full-grown, hungry man and the beer could have used more cooling.

Very good food, reasonable prices

Average restaurant, not bad, not particularly special, good middle-class, German, Greek cuisine. Very polite staff. People enjoy being there and eating 😁

Greek FOOD, so-so, there is plenty of rice and chips, the entire food range is ?????Meat is very tough, like the Yugoslavian, overall not for gourmets, the Uzo served doesn't help either. Male service, very reserved, female service, very friendly.

The food is excellent and the menu offers excellent recommendations. The interior is also very attractive.

again….and again…and again! We come here at least once a month (preferably more often) and are always happy about the consistently good quality of the food, as well as the above-average, fast and extremely friendly service, which always has a place for us, even on days that are almost fully booked (and the dachshund). Thank you for this at this point 🫶🏻 In addition, the ambience inside is really very appealing and super cozy and the spacious outdoor area in summer is also quite nice (although the tables here seem a bit bare - this could certainly be improved with some decoration and table lighting on the tables and, if necessary, around them (for example large ones). Floor lanterns for the evening) can still get a lot out of it: We'll be back...and again...and again...! :)))

Cozy and you can eat outside. In winter the winter garden is also very good for sitting. The food was very tasty and I've been there with a lot of different people and they were all always happy.

We can highly recommend eating there.

Very good restaurant with excellent food, very friendly, fast service.

The restaurant is very nice and modernly decorated. Even when the weather is nice you can sit outside very nicely. The food was great. Very nice and attentive staff. The prices are also very good. Highly recommended.

Always friendly, great food, large garden. Primitive rocks from steele.

Too expensive for what you get. Squid rings don't even come with a lemon. Cocktail sauce with that, well. Waited forever for mayonnaise to go with the fries.

The team is super nice and looking for good food after six years it's still great

Very nice and cozy restaurant with very tasty food and very friendly staff. Price/performance top. We would like to come again.

Here you don't have to wait long for the professional staff. You are accompanied to the table, drinks arrive quickly and the food is varied, fresh and very tasty (what more could you want?). By the way, a great menu at the lunch table and very good opening times. Every conclusion includes an invitation from the house for an Uzo or an espresso. Exemplary!!

A decent, slightly above average Greek. I think it would be nice if there were a little more authentic Greek dishes. The service was friendly and attentive. The request not to fry the meat to death was only half taken into account.

The food tastes very good, there is a lot to choose from and the price-performance ratio is also good. Very friendly staff, always happy

Friendly staff. The food was prepared quickly and very tasty. Nice restaurant with a good selection.

Stopped in spontaneously and shortly before the end for one last drink - nice atmosphere, very nice service

Food was good, I've had better taramas. I had nothing else to complain about, service was very friendly, my octopus 🐙 was tender, and my calamari was good too. One of the better Greeks in Essen, will come again. Keep it up 👍

Good food and nice, friendly service

Very friendly staff, extremely fast, attentive service... a little too fast/hectic for my taste. I would have liked tzatziki instead of ketchup/mayo from the 20 ml sachets. Bifteki was very good, gyros with Metaxa sauce wasn't my favorite. Dogs welcome.

The Greek restaurant Ypsilon in Essen is a real insider tip for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. As soon as you enter the spacious dining area you immediately feel at home. The welcoming atmosphere is underlined by the friendly furnishings and attentive service. Particularly noteworthy is the charming outdoor terrace, which offers the perfect place to enjoy the delicious food when the weather is good. The culinary offerings at Ypsilon are impressive across the board. The dishes are not only inexpensive, but also sumptuous and extremely delicious. From classic gyros and souvlaki to fresh salads and delicious meze platters - everyone gets their money's worth here. The quality of the food and the authentic flavors leave nothing to be desired. A special event was Mother's Day this year. The Ypsilon was understandably crowded that day and the staff were under a bit of pressure. Despite the large number of guests, the staff did everything they could to ensure visitors had a pleasant stay. The staff were as attentive as possible and tried to fulfill all requests. Their kindness and commitment were remarkable even under these difficult conditions. Overall, Ypsilon in Essen offers an outstanding gastronomic experience. The combination of delicious food, an appealing ambience and courteous service makes every visit special. Despite the small challenges on Mother's Day, we remain loyal to Ypsilon and are already looking forward to our next visit. A restaurant that we like to visit again and again!

Mega delicious food, great ambience and very nice service. Was there for the first time

Nice ambience, nice service and very tasty dishes.

First of all: It was certainly just a snapshot of a Friday evening, but that's how it happened. The restaurant is very inviting and there are different areas (inside, outside and outside + smoking area). There is absolutely nothing wrong with the ambience and the food. Big compliment! But the service was a little negative at times. It started with the fact that, despite reservations, we couldn't get a chair for a small child. It continued that when ordering the dishes you really wanted to have the numbers of the dishes and couldn't really do much with the name. Of course it also had to happen that the wrong dish was delivered. Unfortunately, this degenerated into a medium-sized discussion with the Sergice lady, but then the right dish wasn't served. When asked whether there would also be normal ketchup (in addition to the curry ketchup), the lady only said "no". Another service worker then brought us normal ketchup. The curry ketchup had been there for almost a year expired. The other service person apologized and then everything was fine. The place was full, a lot of people wanted something, so that doesn't really make much of a difference, but we would have liked a different demeanor.

We once again felt very comfortable. Nice restaurant. The food was very tasty and the team was very friendly. Ambience very nice.

Always great service from the very friendly staff. The ambience is also commendable, with always new pleasant surprises. Good tasty food at reasonable prices.

Das Personal ist freundlich, aber das Lokal ist ziemlich laut. Das Angebot an vegetarischen Gerichten waren ein Gemüseteller bzw. ein Nudelgericht. Das Gemüse war ziemlich zerkocht und qualitativ mäßig. Die Nudeln schwammen in einer pampigen Sauce und die Portion recht klein. Wir kamen nur wegen unserer Freunde dahin, würden es aber nicht bevorzugen.

Very nice restaurant. Delicious food and very friendly staff.

I was here by chance and was thrilled, delicious food and great service.

Always great. Service, ambience, food, it's perfect🥰

Delicious food, always friendly and attentive staff

Lipstick on the glass... instead of a new drink it was just poured into another glass. No more carbonation

Good restaurant with delicious dishes and very friendly service 👍

We were there for the second time now. Unfortunately, something was repeated which seems to be a fundamental problem. But first the positive. All the food we had was tasteful and delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive and orders come quickly. Unfortunately, the first time the entire food was only lukewarm. On the second visit, the food was warm, but got cold very quickly (no, it wasn't because of the speed at which we eat). It was noticeable that the plates were not warmed up. This may be due to the material the plates are made of. This should be improved. Hot food, warmed plates and I would have given full marks.

Delicious food and attentive staff. We recommend

The store looks smaller from the outside than it does from the inside. They also have a winter garden AND outdoor area. Ideal for a family meal.

Extremely tasty and reasonably priced. Always my pleasure.

Had dinner on Easter Sunday. As always everything is fine.

The service is always premium. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. The restaurant is very nicely decorated. The outdoor area is very well thought out and classy. Wheelchair users can come here without any problems. The toilet, however, is very small.

Very tasty 😋food.Friendly service!!

Very friendly welcome and extremely warm service. I had a lunch special. I have one Grill plate with rice ordered for 13.20 EUR. I was amazed at the large portion. It was very delicious. My friend's portion was also very sizable And delicious. This restaurant is absolutely recommended

Today we were in the Ypsilon for the first time. The food tasted very good. The portions are so large that I couldn't finish it all. The very friendly waitress immediately asked if she could pack up the rest. The food was delivered quickly even though the restaurant was full. The prices are completely normal. Unfortunately, the noisy backdrop is not quite as pleasant. Thanks to the friendly service. We will definitely come back.

We often order food here to pick up - always delicious!

Very nice staff and the food, I can recommend calling spontaneously and getting a table, prices are great and reasonable, even our dog was allowed in. Unfortunately they are rarely in the corner...but everything is done right

I ordered a gourmet plate. everything was delicious 😋 Starters were very good. The beer too👍

A really great team, everyone very friendly and nice. Very tasty food and also a great atmosphere.

I was here again after 2 years and it got significantly worse. I had a grill plate and the meat was fried to death. This means: fried until the bones were dry. Unfortunately all the dishes arrived lukewarm. Plates were also returned to the next table to warm up. It's a shame again, a restaurant that I won't visit again.

I really enjoy being a guest here. The food is very tasty and plentiful. The service is first class and the prices are more than reasonable. I especially like sitting on the “couch”. Always happy ☺️

Top eins der besten Restaurant in Steele . Alle freundlich Schefin, Der Schef , das ganze Personal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sauber und Lecker . Preise wurden auch nicht erhöht alles beim alten geblieben . Das ist toll . Wir kommen immer wieder . Danke das es euch gibt in steele .

Very tasty, a little expensive but otherwise great

We ate at Ipsilon today, we enjoyed it very much. The waiters were very nice. We will definitely be back.

Service was good. The quality of the food is good.

Enjoyed a very nice dinner! Great team, nice, friendly, warm and great atmosphere!

The food tastes very good, the service is extremely friendly, but the lady behind the counter without work clothes is extremely unfriendly. None of the guests who were there (3 including us) had no problem with our son playing there and being a little louder (he was playing with a car and the car was probably very loud - not a battery-controlled car), the lady in front said My son should please be quieter. Quick question: what's worse? A toddler screaming or a toddler playing with a plastic car? Therefore, we will not recommend this restaurant to families and our customers! Obviously no children are welcome here!

Service was nice, food was delicious - I will come back to eat soon.

Very nice restaurant that also invites you to linger! Nice service and delicious food & drink! 👍

The food was delicious, the staff was super friendly and accommodating. I can only recommend it. We'll be back any time

Wir waren Samstag mal wieder mit der Truppe essen . Wir waren mit 9 Personen da und ich muss sagen es war super ....keine Wartezeiten schnelle Bedienung obwohl das Lokal voll war ...essen fantastisch ...sehr zu empfehlen 👍👍👍👍

Visit to Ypsilon – a culinary highlight! From the moment we entered the restaurant we were enveloped in a warm atmosphere and an authentic Greek ambience. The menu offers a diverse selection of traditional dishes, all freshly prepared with high quality ingredients. Particularly noteworthy is the moussaka, which impresses with its perfect balance of spices and flavors. Service is attentive and friendly, and staff are happy to make recommendations to enrich the experience. Ypsilon is not just a restaurant, it is a journey into the depths of Greek cuisine that should not be missed. We will definitely come back!

ALLES super - Essen top, Personal sehr freundlich und aufmerksam jedoch in keinster Weise aufdringlich. Jederzeit wieder.