Altes Gasthaus Leve in Münster

The pork knuckle was delicious. Portion sizes were big, so definitely come hungry. Service was good and overall a solid dining experience. Make sure you reserve to avoid waiting. We had to wait a little and eventually share a table but it didn’t stop us from enjoying the food.

Reputation is better than quality. Due to the poor acoustics and the stress, it is not really understood what drinks the guest is ordering.

Wonderful ambience, great service, proper good German food!

Simply great! A fixture in Münster. Always worth a visit.

My colleague and I had an excellent vegan meal here

Very disappointing end to a great stay in Münster. We felt degraded as guests and treated very unkindly - a shame. Rarely have we seen something so derogatory from a seemingly responsible person in such a location.

Service underground. Despite asking in advance whether you can only drink something, when the drink is brought you are directed to the bar by the extremely unfriendly “operations manager” in a sergeant-like manner. There you have to consume the expensive beer while standing up.

Quaint restaurant with friendly staff and very good food, among other things. with many Westphalian specialties. I can highly recommend it. It makes sense to reserve a table in advance.

Extremely friendly staff, as well as local food and drinks. Absolutely suitable for me as a tourist to get to know Münsterland cuisine.

Unbelievable, I'm truly overwhelmed. Our table was actually reserved, but we were allowed to stay. Excellent. We'd love to go again.

A great German Restaurant, true German and super Food

For fans of Westphalian hospitality and good home cooking, this place in Münster is a must. Rustic, Westphalian, traditional. Always happy!

Very nice old building, very cozy... Food very good..

A Westphalian original. If you like Westphalian cuisine, you should try Lewe. Rustic ambiance. A treat for the palate and the eyes. In winter, the kale with Mettendchen (a kind of sausage) is my favorite. Reservations recommended.

It is a typical brewery. The food is solid. Simply a little too expensive for the price. The service is nice, but not particularly attentive or committed. Price-performance ratio is just okay. Recommendation: You can't go wrong if you stop here. But it's not like you're missing out on anything or that you can easily recommend it.

The Altes Gasthaus Leve is a real institution in Münster - a place that combines tradition and hospitality in the best way. As soon as you arrive you are warmly welcomed and escorted to your seat, which immediately creates a pleasant atmosphere. Inside, a mixture of rustic charm and classic cosiness awaits you - exactly what you want from a traditional inn. The menu is deliberately manageable, but consistently high quality and with a clear focus on regional products. Whether it's classics or seasonal specialties, everything here tastes just right. In terms of price, the whole thing is on the higher end, but you know that in advance - and it fits. Because it's not just about the food, it's about the entire experience. A place to which you will return again and again, be it for a relaxed dinner or a meeting with friends. Simply good.

A very nice, quirky atmosphere. Attentive service, and the food is simply delicious (we ordered wedding soup, beef roulades with red cabbage and mashed potatoes, and a nut ice cream dessert). Highly recommended.

Very tasty German cuisine. I especially liked the pork knuckle. The beer is tasty and there is a large selection from kegs. Korn made them very happy. The service was excellent, people came up to us and asked if everything was okay and if we needed anything else. There was a coloring menu for the child.

The inn is temporarily closed! Due to kitchen renovation!! I walked there! I was annoyed with Google...they know everything! 🤔

Ik heb getwijfeld of ik slecht of voldoende zou aankruisen, maar aangezien het verwachtte niet werd waar gemaakt toch voor slecht gekozen. De man aan de entree was zeer hartelijk. Zijn présence is een grote pluspunt voor dit establishment. Een 30 minuutjes wachten had meneer gezegd. Even wachten bij de bar. Echter stonden we er op een gegeven bijna een uur en dit was niet prettig. De bar gaf zeer weinig bewegingsruimte om te wachten. Het had iets van een Total body workout.. we stonden eigenlijk altijd in de weg omdat alle serveersters met eten er langs moesten en je daardoor bijna bij iemand op tafel moest gaan zitten. De serveersters riepen soms luid dat mensen aan de kant moesten en keken hierbij boos. Regelmatig duwde een serveerster tegen mij aan. Ik begrijp echter hun frustratie volkomen. Wachtende bezoekers staan in de weg en je kan ook nergens op een barkruk zitten. We hadden honger en waren klaar met het duwen trekken en aan de kant gaan en hebben twee drankjes afgerekend en zijn vertrokken.

Wat een leuke lunch op zaterdag, restaurant is lekker druk en we moesten even wachten aan de bar. Echt heel lekker gegeten, ruime kaart, op zaterdag dan, op andere dagen is de lunch keuze iets beperkter, maar denk nig steeds goed, want dit was wel een hele ruime keus. Ze hebben ook een losse lunchkaart met lagere prijzen en minder grote porties. Een hele leuke ervaring en zeker een aanrader!

The old Leve inn was recommended to us and that's exactly why the fourth of us were there. We were assigned a seat at the entrance even though we didn't reserve and it was already very full. The food was excellent and, above all, very Westphalian. The service was exemplary and very nice. The atmosphere in the restaurant can be described as very rustic. Somehow like being in a very cozy museum, time seemed to have stood still here. It's definitely not the last time we've been here. Thank you for the lovely hours.

Wir hatten mittwochvormittags telefonisch einen Tisch für 3 Personen für den folgenden Donnerstagabend für 17.30 h angefragt und die Info erhalten, dass alles ausgebucht sei. Auf unseren Hinweis, dass wir aus dem Sauerland kommend um 19.00h wieder zurückfahren würden, erhielten wir die Antwort, um diese Zeit sei sicher ein Tisch frei, wir sollten einfach früh da sein, dann ließe sich das einrichten. Bei unserer Ankunft um 17.15h wurde uns von der Empfangsdame knapp beschieden, es sei alles ausgebucht. Auf unsere Mitteilung zu dem Telefonat am Vortag wurden wir in einem äußerst barschen Ton belehrt, dass sei schließlich keine Reservierung, sie wolle aber mal sehen, ob evtl. doch ein Tisch frei sei. Dann wurde für uns ein Tisch "gefunden" mit dem kurzen Hinweis: "bis längstens 18.45h". Auch die junge Bedienung war dann von einem sehr rustikalen knappen Charme. Bisher haben wir immer gern in dem Gasthaus unsere gelegentlichen Aufenthalte in Münster ausklingen lassen und schätzten die gesamte Atmosphäre und gute Küche. Aber eine derart unfreundliche Behandlung veranlasst uns künftig ein anderes Lokal aufzusuchen.

Old school gastronomy, simply good.

It was my first time eating in a country inn with a large group of people. The restaurant is very cozy, but also quite cramped. It was very loud because of the many guests and you could hardly understand the person you were talking to. We got there early and I was surprised that our food was prepared in a very timely manner. I enjoyed the deer ragout. In general, I think the prices are very high. Unfortunately, I probably wouldn't stop by as a guest again because of that. Even a salad costs over 20 euros.

Delicious food (rustic Westphalian) nice ambience, gladly again.

Exceptionally good food. Price/performance top.

Last Thursday I was able to eat at the inn with my partner for the second time. My beef roulade was really good and the red cabbage was also very tasty. Alternatively, I ordered a potato dumpling with it, which I was also very happy with. My partner had the schnitzel with hunter's sauce, which she was also very happy with. Beforehand we had the greaves, for which we were kindly given more bread... very attentive. :-) Price-performance, ambience and service really good. This restaurant was recommended to me by people from Münster before my first visit and it really lives up to the recommendation... we'll be back. :-)

We were there with our regulars on a Saturday lunchtime. Even though the dining room was very full, we were looked after wonderfully. The menu is very diverse and the food is very tasty. There is also a nice number of different beers. Highly recommended

Unfortunately, you can only get a cold drink standing at the bar.

**Old Inn Leve - Münster** On Saturday evening we spontaneously decided to eat at the Altes Gasthaus Leve without a reservation because it had been recommended to us. After an hour of waiting, we finally got a little corner to enjoy our food. The hospitality was always friendly and accommodating. With the exception of one person working behind the counter, we would like to express our respect to the employees. What you do there is truly top performance. To be so friendly and accommodating with this fluctuation - WOW! YOU are really great, keep it up! However, one small point of criticism remains: ventilation is a catastrophe and urgent action is needed here. Thank you so much for the lovely evening, and you are great!

In der Weihnachtszeit geht es hier hoch her. Wir wurden dennoch sehr umsichtig versorgt und waren mit den Gerichten sehr zufrieden. Besonders das warme Kümmel-Mettbrötchen hat es uns angetan und der Hase … ein Gedicht.

Yes, a restaurant that presents itself as a folk inn doesn't deserve more than one star if it puts the highest possible profit ahead of genuine hospitality. No matter how good it tastes there, there are great beers and friendly staff with not low but acceptable prices. Why only one star and why not really hospitable? We wanted to reserve very early, about 6 weeks before the date, which is not at Christmas time but in March. During the week, no public holidays anywhere. Arrival 6 p.m. Flexible. In this traditional 'inn' you have 2.5 hours to go! Every reservation is limited to this duration according to the homepage! For many people that's enough, some may consume for a longer period of time like we certainly do. But apparently not enough in this INN's opinion. GUEST house.....? Ridiculous!

Rustic and cozy atmosphere. We have been here several times and have always been shown to our place. The staff is friendly and experienced. It is better to reserve a table during main meal times. There are several types of beer and a changing or varied menu. The price-performance ratio is right, but it is perhaps a little higher in comparison. We've already had "home cooking", steak dishes and, on our last visit, schnitzel and "special pots"... There have been no complaints or complaints about the food so far. However, the temperature of the dishes could be a little higher here and there... And the meat was unfortunately a bit dry on the last visit. We feel very comfortable and will probably come back here again on our next visit to Münster.

Top delicious local food and nice service. The front door was almost always open and was a bit annoying and was almost always a cold draft.

During a trip with my wife and in-laws to their favorite city, we visited the centrally located inn, which has long been a focal point for the family. The food was hearty and great. The service was super fast, super nice and super competent. My Westphalian sausage platter was amazing and the rustic ambience rounded the whole thing off perfectly. We'll come back here on our next trip to Münster!

Wonderful ambience, a real journey through time. The waiter was incredibly attentive and friendly. The food was a dream. It was so relaxing and soothing. Thank you very much, it is always nice to be in your old homeland. Warm greetings from Hamburg

Super tasty and, above all, homemade food. Friendliness is very important and the atmosphere is wonderful! ♥️ Thank you ♥️

Always worth a visit. I eat the sour kidneys every year at our Christmas get-together there.

Characteristic place, with traditional menu. Fair price (we took two dishes of the day) with good portions. Fairly friendly service.

Erg sfeervol , gastvrije bediening en geweldig eten! Goede wijn en veel bieren van de tap. Precies hoe het moet zijn. Een aanrader

Best restaurant I know. When I'm in Münster, a visit to Leve is a must.

The service and the ambience were top notch. Unfortunately, we were a bit unlucky with the food we chose. The quality can be improved, which didn't do justice to the great ambience and the very professional and very friendly service.

Great food, nice staff. Simply great! We'd love to come back.

If you want to eat a hearty meal in Münster, then you can't forget Leve... and you can only get a good beer here.

Very bad service, you get a stupid look when you come in and would like a table. Nowadays the service in this shop, apart from the food, has gotten worse every time, sorry, we have already found a new restaurant today. That is no longer possible there.

You should reserve in advance, but it's worth it!

Advantages: 1. regional Westphalian cuisine of good quality 2. Lunch at better prices 3. Westphalian flair of an old economy Disadvantages: 1. The quality of the beer is questionable. When we ate various dishes and drank beer there with colleagues, everyone had gastrointestinal problems. That shouldn't be the case in a solid restaurant. 2. The waiters are special. It's not bad per se, but it's a bit unusual. Some have a austere and strict manner, a waiter is sometimes a bit too flirty with female guests and starts conversations that you don't necessarily want to continue.

Very tasty food and nice service that was very attentive. We'd love to come back.

As always: The store is simply good. Münsterland hospitality in a rustic Westphalian ambience. But 2 caraway rolls now cost an ambitious €15!!!

My wife is pregnant. We made a reservation for six people 3 months ago and were really looking forward to the evening. When ordering the dish, we asked whether alcohol was used in the preparation of the wild boar and specifically pointed out that my wife is pregnant and is not allowed to drink alcohol, which was also understood. The waiter asked in the kitchen and alcohol was used. My wife then switched to the vegetarian schnitzel and ordered it that way because she assumed there was no alcohol in it. This was taken that way by the same waiter, came without comment and had SHERRY in the sauce, which was noticed after a few bites. How can one forget something so important, especially when it has been explicitly mentioned several times before? The evening was so cloudy that we couldn't imagine visiting again.

Very nice and traditional restaurant. Very tasty meal. The schnitzel was also very good.

Sehr zu empfehlen. Uriges Gasthaus mit liebevoller weihnachtlicher Dekoration. Das Essen war sehr gut, die Portionen reichlich. Die Preise angemessen . Trotzdem wir keine Reservierung für einen Samstag Abend in der Vorweihnachtszeit hatten, konnten wir noch einen Tisch für ein angemessenes Zeitfensters bekommen . Bedienung war sehr nett und flott, trotz des sehr vollen Restaurants. Jederzeit würden wir wieder dorthin, wenn wir in Münster sind.

Delicious food, nice waiters. Unfortunately, the receptionist is a bit unfriendly and greets the guests very arrogantly...

A super nice traditional house. Very good food, very good service.

Altes Gasthaus Leve, thank you for this wonderful meal. It was all very, very good 👍 My menu request (bratwurst, fried potatoes, sauerkraut) was 100% fulfilled. A visit to Leve is a must when you are visiting Münster. 1000 thanks! 😀

Placed into the center town, this restaurant offers unique typical Deutsche food! Certainly one of the best food to try in Münster

We were looked after very attentively and were completely happy.

Traditional food with guaranteed quality. The baked or boiled knuckle, the sausage dishes, the beers and the atmosphere do not disappoint. A must see in Münster.

Nice, friendly staff. Very good food. Cozy restaurant. Good beer.

Delicious food and special atmosphere in this restaurant. It has been around for more than 400 years. Temperature outside was maybe 18 degrees, inside 25, I think. Service very good.

Here you can eat hearty dishes without any fuss or foam in a wonderful atmosphere: pork knuckle, for example, broad beans, beef roulades and other tried-and-tested dishes from mother or grandmother's kitchen. It's difficult to get a spot here without a reservation. We have been to Münster many times, but our Münster friends took us here. In a time when so many things are gradually disappearing from the scene, one is very happy about beautiful things that remain. A letter from 1877 in Sütterlin script hung on the wall. I could only read something about “Royal Highness”. People were probably already happy about the local cuisine back then, almost 150 years ago.

Authentic restaurant of German cuisine with Westphalian specialties. The atmosphere is very good, the food is original and tasty, the service is on a high level. I recommend to visit. Authentic German cuisine restaurant with Westphalian specialties. The atmosphere is very good, the food is original and tasty, the service is at a high level. I recommend a visit.

The Alte Gasthaus Leve in Münster is a real highlight for lovers of traditional Westphalian cuisine and a cozy atmosphere. The historical furnishings with loving details such as the old tiled stove create an authentic ambience that makes the long tradition of the house noticeable. Our food was excellent - the portions were generous, the dishes were tasty and of the highest quality. We were particularly impressed by the friendly and attentive service, which rounded off the evening perfectly. Absolutely recommended for anyone who appreciates regional cuisine and warm hospitality. We'd love to come back!

Four of us came from the Christmas market. We didn't have a table reserved for 6:00 p.m. We were still able to do so. A reserved table at 8 p.m. was made available for us. We had 2 hours, which was more than enough. Very good food. The staff was extremely praiseworthy. I was asked several times whether everything was OK. or whether something else would be desired. Nothing more is possible. We'll be back

Very nice hotel. Large spacious rooms and a very good breakfast. You can also enjoy dinner in the evening.

Went there just for a beer. So I can't judge the food.

Service that couldn't be better, delicious food and everything you would imagine a visit to the brewery would be like

Always delicious, so always packed (at least in the evenings). It's worth it.

Great food, nice service, great old pub

Great restaurant in Münster's old town, attentive service, very tasty food, large portions, the hare legs tasted almost like mom's, clear recommendation

Delicious, diverse dishes from traditional Westphalian to game. Service was also very attentive and the interior design was a feast for the eyes. We'd love to come back!

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Leve Inn. The Westphalian platter and lamb shank dish were outstanding. An experience of Munsterland cuisine, I would highly recommend it.

Cozy restaurant in the heart of Münster. Great service, delicious food and delicious drinks. We would love to come back 😊

Typical German restaurant, very well decorated. All the food was very good and the portion of knuckle was quite large.

Great food and great service. Perfect if you want to eat traditional German/Münsteran food.

Remarkably friendly open atmosphere, great service, reasonable prices = highly sought after! Absolutely recommended

Great place! The ambience is really worth seeing. All rooms lovingly furnished. There were five of us, three times the food was great, twice not so good. The Mettendchen was very dry and the schnitzel was fried for too long and was tough. Pork knuckle, lamb shank and game ragout were very tasty. The service was very friendly, but was responsible for too many tables. The place is very noisy.

Traditional German, large portions, making a starter or dessert unnecessary. Friendly service.

Very good house, good service and excellent food.

A bit rustic / cold, otherwise great & tasty

The food was ok, but nothing special The service at the table was very friendly and willing to provide information, but the overall service was subpar: I had to clear the table early because the following guests arrived 15 minutes early Pure greed, please avoid if you can

Very very good Westphalian cuisine!! Historical timeless ambience. Great service and hospitality for over 400 years.

Very nice Westphalian-influenced restaurant near Münster city center. Delicious local specialties and local beers. Friendly service. Recommended!

Great food and quaint atmosphere

We have never experienced such terrible service! Absolutely not recommended! There were three of us, three Asian girls, and we went here to try German food! A very special waitress, a little older, came to our table. She had a very unique manner, very unfriendly, also with a certain racial touch. She first spoke to us in English. We answered in German and ordered food. And what can I say, she came back and spoke English to us again, we answered in German. And this repeated itself: when she first came to us, she spoke first in English, then in German. Afterwards we were given dishes: a spoon, two knives and forks. I then asked her if we could have a few more dishes. "Nope," she replied and just walked away. Apart from this strange, unfriendly waitress, we waited an hour for our food. What an experience! We have never experienced such rude service.

Real German restaurant in terms of decoration and menu.

Great restaurant. Already had dinner 3 times. An old-fashioned nice way to take a detour. Very tasteful, friendly in an authentic environment

We went here on a normal working day without a reservation. It was well attended, but we were given a nice table for two people. The service was extremely friendly and the food was very good. The prices are reasonable. We can highly recommend the Gasthaus Leve.

wir hatten uns als Familie auf ein schönes Abendessen im Alten Gasthaus Leve gefreut. Ich hatte eine Woche zuvor eine Reservierungsanfrage für einen Tisch für 6 Personen online reserviert. Als wir am Samstag Abend eintrafen, teilte uns die Dame am Eingang mit, dass ich unmöglich einen Tisch online reserviert haben könne, denn sie seien ja bis Jahresende ausgebucht und ich hätte ja wohl auch keine Reservierungsbestätigung erhalten. Das mag stimmen, aber ich halte es für sehr kundenunfreundlich, wenn auf Reservierungsanfragen gar keine Reaktion, also auch keine Absage oder Information erfolgt. Wenn wirklich bis Jahresende alles ausgebucht ist, wäre es wohl auch sinnvoll, hierüber auf der Homepage zu informieren. Für uns war insbesondere auch der ziemlich unfreundliche und hochnäsige Ton der Dame unakzeptabel. Wir versuchen es definitiv nicht wieder.

Nice and old restaurant with a lot of history. Food was tasty and there was quite a lot of it. Beer was also very tasty and service was nice.

Thank you very much for the attention received by Fabián, a magnificent professional.

Beautiful old style beer hall and restaurant in the center of Muenster. Really unique decoration, great beer selection and a good menu and a really mixed crowd

Rustic Westphalian atmosphere, delicious dishes and friendly and courteous staff.

Old, rustic restaurant, delicious food, great ambience!

Delicious food, real German dishes and large portions.

Great location with delicious food, very friendly and attentive staff. Nice atmosphere. Please reserve in advance to avoid disappointment.

Food and service very good in a brewery atmosphere

Wir (zwei Pärchen) waren an einem Samstag am späten Nachmittag/frühen Abend da. Es war nicht nur sehr gemütlich und schön urig (mit der Tendenz zu „versacken“), sondern auch ausgesprochen lecker! Die Speisekarte hat eine große Auswahl geboten und jedes unserer Gerichte war sehr geschmackvoll. Wir kommen definitiv wieder!

Belongs to Münster like St. Paul's Cathedral and the Anabaptist cages at Lamberi Church. After all, the history of Münster's oldest inn goes back to 1607. Since 1805, Münster's "local great" has been called Leve, which has long been a term for top-class Westphalian cuisine far beyond Münster's city limits. The menu includes homemade, regional and seasonal Münsterland specialties, which are traditionally freshly prepared according to old, traditional recipes. The selection ranges from hearty stews and Westphalian ham slices, buckwheat pancakes with turnip cabbage, pork loin with fried potatoes to fish and pan-fried dishes and the infamous Westphalian töttchen. Vegetarians don't have to go hungry here either. The ambience is also exceptional with Delft tiles, copper engravings, caricatures and pictures. All of this is perfectly complemented by a large selection of draft beers, wines and spirits. No wonder that the Leve inn, which was also seen in the TV series Wilsberg, is not only popular with locals. In any case, I've been in a great mood after every visit so far, which wasn't just due to the storage grain.