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The Bird Rooftop

Otto-von-Guericke-Straße 86a, 39104 Magdeburg, Germany · Germany

★ 4.5 on Google · 196 reviews · View on Google Maps

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Oct 6, 2026 · 26 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst
— an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account
— the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text
— the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

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Case conclusion

What the numbers say

196 reviews examined

Google rating
4.5★

All reviews shown by Google

Not-flagged average
4.6★

170 examined reviews

Flagged
13%

26 of 196

Coverage
100%

196 of 196 Google reviews

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Oct 6, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that The Bird in Magdeburg offers a striking rooftop location with panoramic city views and a creative, high-quality menu spanning breakfast and dinner. While many praise the unique food combinations and attentive service, others note inconsistent pacing, high pricing, and occasional reservation or seating issues.

+ Repeated strengths

Stunning Rooftop View

Reviewers frequently highlight the breathtaking views over the city and cathedral, especially at sunset.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2026-07-31

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 stars A thoroughly enjoyable evening at The Bird Rooftop in Magdeburg! The rooftop terrace alone, with its breathtaking view of Magdeburg Cathedral, makes the visit special. The stylish ambiance immediately invites you to re...

Creative and Delicious Food

Many guests describe the dishes and breakfast items as innovative, beautifully presented, and full of flavor.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-06-06

A menu full of surprises, exotic combinations and delicious food. Innovative and unique. And the drinks, omg, soooo many possibilities in one place! Absolutely recommended :)

5★ · 2025-07-11

The rooftop location alone is worth a visit: stylish, modern, and with a fantastic view over the city—perfect for balmy summer evenings or special occasions. For breakfast, I had the Crazy Bird—a cheddar waffle with crispy miso chicken—and...

5★ · 2026-08-19

The chef at The Bird has a knack for artfully combining different flavors and making the palate dance. The zucchini dish and the currant dessert, in particular, make me want to return to The Bird soon.

Friendly and Attentive Service

A large number of reviews praise the welcoming, warm, and professional demeanor of individual staff members.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-06-13

A real asset to Magdeburg's culinary scene. The service was attentive and very friendly, the timing of the courses was perfect, and each course was incredibly creative and delicious. It was a perfect birthday dinner. Thank you so much!

5★ · 2025-09-04

had an amazing time at The Bird Rooftop Magdeburg! The carbonara pasta with wine was simply perfect — rich, flavorful, and exactly what I needed. The service was top-notch, especially from the guy with the hat, who made the whole experience...

5★ · 2026-08-13

The decor is very harmonious, and the service is charming, professional, and incredibly attentive. The food was excellent in every way—innovative without being overwhelming. The prices are justified and fairly calculated. We enjoyed it s...

− Repeated complaints

Small Portion Sizes and High Prices

Several reviewers feel that certain dishes and drinks are overpriced relative to the small portion sizes provided.

3 supporting reviews

2★ · 2025-06-13

Two stars are almost being generous. The Pornstar Martini for €15 tasted okay, but was simply overpriced. The so-called "cheese platter" for €18 (see photo) is an absolute joke – a few grapes, three strips of cheese, and a tiny piece of wa...

3★ · 2025-06-15

Delicious but (too) little Our server at BIRD was absolutely charming, attentive, and helpful. The quality of the food and the location were also good to very good. However, the portion sizes of each dish left us somewhat surprised (and hu...

5★ · 2025-10-31

So, I think it's a generational thing. Since we're over 64 and just the two of us wanted a cozy birthday dinner... let's just say... candles are a must. But of course, I didn't know that they weren't allowed on the tables. The food was c...

Inconsistent Service and Long Waits

Guests occasionally report slow pacing between courses, forgotten items, or disorganized staffing during busy periods.

3 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-06-23

Tasty, but nothing special. The service was very attentive and they regularly checked if everything was okay. Unfortunately, we had to wait quite a long time for our food. My partner ordered the Signature Breakfast Menu (3 courses), and we...

4★ · 2025-08-31

The restaurant offers a fantastic view of the city, and the seating is truly lovely. The menu is concise, creative, and promises upscale cuisine with regional ingredients. When we were there, about 60% of the tables were occupied, and ther...

3★ · 2026-02-08

The restaurant offers superb cuisine, the menu is concise, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. While the fact that the restaurant is always packed to capacity is understandable and tolerable from a business perspective, it's...

Reservation and Seating Complications

Some visitors experienced issues with confirmed reservations, difficulties contacting staff, or being asked to sit at the bar.

3 supporting reviews

1★ · 2025-06-07

No one can be reached. Instagram…no response. The online reservation system…unclear, as it's unclear whether the reservation was confirmed or only the request was received. Phone call…the listed landline number is connected to a company...

3★ · 2025-12-05

It was our 10th anniversary, so we wanted to have a particularly nice evening. I had reserved a table in advance and received confirmation. When we arrived at the restaurant at the scheduled time and mentioned our reservation, it quickly be...

4★ · 2026-07-25

We've been there several times now with different group sizes. The sharing menu is a really cool idea and fun when everyone pays for themselves, but for a party of 10 people, including 3 children, having to pay full price for everyone is ju...

Good for

  • Special occasions and romantic dinners
  • Creative breakfast and brunch experiences
  • Drinks and cocktails with a view

Avoid if

  • You require large, filling meal portions for the price
  • You have strict scheduling needs or low tolerance for booking hiccups
  • You prefer a quiet dining environment free of high ambient noise
Summarized from 127 text reviews not flagged by Revdict · 2025-03-12 to 2026-10-03 · Summaries can miss context; open the supporting reviews before deciding.

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
MonthReviewsFlagged
Mar ’2520
Apr ’2500
May ’2500
Jun ’25298
Jul ’25280
Aug ’25182
Sep ’25184
Oct ’2593
Nov ’2530
Dec ’2580
Jan ’2630
Feb ’2672
Mar ’26121
Apr ’26101
May ’26132
Jun ’26111
Jul ’2692
Aug ’26110
Sep ’2640
Oct ’2610

Rating distribution

5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Evidence

  • burst 6 five-star reviews on 2025-06-09 vs avg 0.3/day weight 1
  • low activity account 21 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 26 flagged reviews.

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Leo Nienhaus

2 reviews

★★★★★

2025-06-09

We had breakfast today at the newly opened The Bird in Magdeburg and were thoroughly satisfied. The menu offers a nice selection, so there's something for everyone – including plenty of vegan options that were delicious. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't quite right for sitting outside today, but w...
burst low activity account suspicion 95
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Tobias Schwarz

5 reviews

★★★★★

2025-06-09

We had a fantastic dinner at The Bird and were absolutely thrilled. The food was incredibly delicious and presented with such attention to detail; you can simply taste the love that goes into cooking. The atmosphere on the rooftop is simply fantastic—stylish, relaxed, and with a magnificent view ove...
burst suspicion 80
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Andreas Smykalla

19 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-06-09

A fantastic addition to Magdeburg! The food is of incredible quality and simply delicious – and the cocktails are amazing. Wonderful hosts, very attentive. We'll definitely be back!
burst suspicion 80
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Daniel Kniep

4 reviews

★★★★★

2025-06-09

burst suspicion 80
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Julia

82 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-06-09

Amazing atmosphere and incredibly delicious food. Thank you so much for the fantastic service and the attention to detail in the cooking and presentation of the dishes. It was absolutely delicious, and we'll definitely be back.
burst suspicion 80
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Karl von Schnitzler

22 reviews · Local Guide

★★★★★

2025-06-09

Great food, great drinks, great service, great view – if you're in Magdeburg, you have to eat here!!! 👍👍👍👍
burst suspicion 80
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Olena Moshenets

1 review

★★★★★

2025-06-07

Incredible place. Very tasty cocktail and food
low activity account suspicion 48
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S. Z.

1 review

★★★★★

2025-08-24

Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff. The food was delicious and a creative change from what you usually find. Upon request, we were able to get the spaghetti carbonara vegetarian, which was fantastic, as there aren't many other vegetarian options, since the menu is very concise (small but exc...
low activity account suspicion 48
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Leinedlol Vipez

2 reviews

★☆☆☆☆

2025-08-30

Been here for an hour and no one is serving me.
low activity account suspicion 48
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Adri Kllomo

1 review

★★★★★

2025-09-06

Beautiful rooftop with great energy — the food and drinks hit the spot, and the staff made it even better. Special shout-out to the guy with the hat for his great vibes and attentive service. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but absolutely worth it for the quality and experience.
low activity account suspicion 48

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