Griechisches Restaurant Sokrates

My husband and I ate here on a trip from England to visit family in Herford. I've been once before and remembered enjoying it so wanted to come back. The website is easy to navigate and very informative, I found it really useful for planning...our trip. We walked here so I can't comment on car parking facilities but I can say this is a nice short walk from the centre of Herford where we stayed. Inside, the decor is fantastic traditional Greek style shutter mirrors, wooden beams, terracotta tiles and white walls, it's very tasteful and I felt like I'd stepped in to Greece! The interior is also super clean. The staff were all lovely friendly and personable. I'm not sure if they are family but it felt like a family run business eating with people who make you feel really welcome with no pretentious behaviour. The service was very efficient. We were pleased to be offered English menus and were given a shot (of Ouzo each to start. The starters were beautifully presented, large portions. My husband's prawns in tomato sauce with cheese were delicious! I didn't enjoy my starter of grilled peppers on garlic toasted bread however, this was my personal preference rather than there being anything wrong with the dish I expected grilled bell peppers but instead it was green chilli peppers (I think which I didn't like the taste of. Our mains (lamb steaks with herb butter, chicken steaks with wine sauce, mushrooms, tomato and feta) were again well presented, large portions. They were both exquisite, particularly the lamb which was cooked to perfection. The icing on the cake was the price for courses and soft drinks) which I feel was more than reasonable! We enjoyed a wonderful meal here in beautiful surroundings with lovely staff. I would return in a heartbeat and would definitely recommend to others. Thank you

We tried this after a long day at work, maybe we were tired, however we all ordered a starter, and it was massive, and garlic overload. The meal we had was nice but the starters killed it. The second time far more wiser, we shared...a starter, and then it was all very good. Portion control required at all times. Laid back, relaxed, yes a nice place to go for a meal.

We love this restaurant as it's on our doorstep, the food is really good Greek food. We struggle to finish each meal and end up with doggy bags. Very reasonable and great service.

I will dream of the food in this place forever, in fact I'd even make the trip all the way back from Ireland just to eat here again. Super atmosphere, great staff and EXCELLENT food. Loved, loved, loved it. My favourite meal ever.

If you want somewhere to get some decent food at a good price in a nice atmosphere for a couple or a small group this is a very good restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful and the food was very tasty.