Can I have a poor Google review removed simply because I dislike it?

No, the mere fact that you dislike a review does not satisfy the legal threshold. Freedom of expression under Article 5 paragraph 1 of the Basic Law protects even sharp, exaggerated or disagreeable criticism as long as it is grounded in an actual experience and does not become abusive criticism or insult. A review only becomes removable when specific criteria exist: missing verifiable customer contact, false factual claims, offensive language without factual foundation, or a violation of Google's own guidelines. Before you file a report, it is worth taking a sober look at which of these grounds actually applies, because blanket dissatisfaction with a poor rating carries no weight with Google or in court.