Gießen
Restaurants in Gießen: Ten Addresses from Our List

Gießen is a university town, and that shows when it comes to eating out: the choice ranges from Greek and Italian restaurants to Indian and Japanese cooking. Here we introduce ten addresses worth a visit from our lists of the best, sorted by cuisine, and give pointers for your restaurant visit.
Greek Restaurants in Gießen
You will find more Greek restaurants in our list of Greek restaurants in Gießen.
Skafos - der Grieche an der Lahn
You will find Skafos - der Grieche an der Lahn at Uferweg 4.
Restaurant Knossos
Restaurant Knossos is at Schlachthofstraße 3.
NOSTOS
Head to NOSTOS at Löwengasse 6.
El Greco
The restaurant El Greco can be found at Untergasse 34.
Italian Restaurants in Gießen
More addresses are listed in our list of Italian restaurants in Gießen.
Ristorante La Perla
You will find Ristorante La Perla at Eichgärtenallee 16.
Restaurant La Scala - Alt Giessen
Restaurant La Scala - Alt Giessen is at Westanlage 30-32.
Ristorante Adria
Head to Ristorante Adria at Frankfurter Straße 30.
Indian Cuisine and Sushi
Red Chillies
The restaurant Red Chillies is at Schulstraße 11. It is part of our list of Indian restaurants.
Kim Kim
You will find Kim Kim at Westanlage 29. It belongs to our list of sushi restaurants.
kensho giessen
kensho giessen can be found at Kaplansgasse 2.
Tips for Dining Out in Gießen
- Booking: It can get busy at weekends and at the usual mealtimes. A quick reservation in advance gives you peace of mind, especially for larger groups.
- Check opening hours: You can find current opening hours and closing days on each restaurant's website or by phoning.
- Lunch offers: Many restaurants serve cheaper lunch dishes during the week. Do ask about them.
- Special requests: You should mention vegetarian or vegan dishes, allergies and high chairs when you book.
📍 Discover more: Explore more recommendations for Gießen on our city page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which restaurants are in our list of the best? On this page we introduce ten addresses from our list of the best: four Greek and three Italian restaurants, one Indian restaurant and two sushi restaurants.
Do I need to reserve a table in Gießen? We recommend a reservation for evenings and weekends. During the week you can often find a seat at short notice too.
Where can I find more restaurants in Gießen? You will find more restaurants in our lists, for example under Greek restaurants or Italian restaurants.
How do I find out prices and opening hours? You will find current prices, menus and opening hours on each restaurant's website.
Christian Richter