Am Rathaus in Zell an der Mosel in Zell (Mosel)

A desperate search for a restaurant with home-style cuisine in Zell/Mosel led us to Café Friends. We immediately felt at home when we entered the restaurant and were greeted warmly by the owner. It is small but very comfortable. Before ordering, we were advised of additional dishes that were not on the menu. My wife ordered the cream schnitzel with fresh mushrooms, fries and salad. I treated myself to a 450g entrecôte with glazed onions, fries and salad. The salad alone was great, crisp and fresh with a nice dressing. When our main course arrived, we were already amazed by the look and smell. It tasted great, I've rarely eaten so well. We come from Nahe, about 50km away, but will definitely come again just for the food. Thank you two. P.S. The cook deserves a raise ;-)

That was super delicious, the taste was great 😋

A cute little restaurant with a super nice host/innkeeper. We had goulash and entrecote. It was exceptional, as was the delicious salad. You can tell that the cooking here is still done with love and, above all, that everything is made from scratch. Absolutely clear recommendation! We'll definitely come back the next time we're in the area

Excellent food like “among friends”. Very friendly owner (also speaks Dutch) in a small restaurant in a cozy atmosphere. Reservations are not possible, so just go early. We both had a very tasty goulash, good portion and very, very tasty. Thank you for this delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere.

Mega!!! After we only ended up here by chance because the unfriendly neighbor threw us out again, we were served very nicely. The food was very tasty and definitely home-cooked, my husband had the best veal liver and the cognac cream sauce for the delicious schnitzel was incredibly tasty! Rarely have we met such nice hosts...we will definitely be back next year.

Super friendly :), we immediately felt at home after being turned away by the neighbor. The food was delicious, the salad was a dream. It was a bit tight because of the stroller, but the two of them got everything out again. Great people :) who then wanted to “earn money” ;)! We'd love to come back when we're in the area again.

Didn't come to eat! Wanted to sit outside because of the dogs, but we were told he wasn't serving outside anymore because it might rain! Update!!!!! The sound makes the music! Being friendly is different! And at least they managed to get me to submit my first review ever! But the nature of her answer says it all

Unfortunately no stars, grumpy rejection that there was no service outside because it rained three drops... it was really nothing... and we weren't welcome inside with our dogs... Then not, good if you do can afford to scare away guests. We will avoid this restaurant even without dogs...

Great little restaurant. 4 tables are gone, but every guest is given individual advice and service. TOP Birgit cooks every dish fresh...you can taste it. 👍 Maarten, the way you run your restaurant is great. There should be more people with YOUR attitude to life. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Zero stars from us! Sunday 5:50 p.m. Innkeeper said he didn't have any room left. From the table next door, a guest said: “Our table is free, we’re paying now.” I look at the boss, she says “No, now fire evening”. And that was at 10 to 6 in the evening, with the restaurant opening at 5 p.m. Would rename the place “Café without Friends”!

The Cafe Friends – what a surprise!!! Last week, on our penultimate day of vacation, we discovered this small restaurant in Zell by chance and actually “got” one of the four (five) tables. You really have to be lucky here, as reservations are not possible. And what can I say – it’s worth it. Rarely have we felt so comfortable straight away. Cozy atmosphere, very friendly service (the owner is great to chat with) and not to forget the really, really delicious food. The cooking here is still fresh and you can tell. A big thank you to the excellent cook. For us it was a very nice evening where everything really went well. Should we stop off in Zell again – we know where we have to go It's a shame we didn't find this gem sooner!!! Greetings Ralf and Anja from Peine PS: The “bell oil” also tastes good at home. Thank you again for getting it.

Everything great, great great 😃

Are during our vacation stopped here. Super tasty Jägerschnitzel and very nice Innkeepers. If we are in the again area, we look at everyone Case over again

Super tasty at a fair price. We would be happy to come back. We can recommend. Here again after 3 years. Again very tasty. Greetings to the kitchen.

Sensationally good and really fresh cuisine. Thanks for the nice hospitality. We'll go back again the next day. Clear recommendation.

Absolutely recommended. I was skeptical at first, but the food was a dream. Regardless of whether it was the venison goulach or the Burgundy goulash, I have never eaten anything better. The meat is very tender and the sauce is a dream. The dumplings, red cabbage... Everything fresh and prepared with a lot of love. We'll definitely be back.

Absolutely great, delicious and rich!

Very nice host! Perfect break for our bike tour for four!

Excellent dinner with very nice hosts. Highly recommended! Unfortunately we discovered Café Friends too late because we are going home tomorrow. Otherwise we would be there often! Kind regards…Birgit and Maarten from…Henning and Martina.

Very tasty food...everything fresh...top service...creamed schnitzel with peppers or mushrooms in cognac sauce...A poem...

Actually the store doesn't deserve a star. Unfortunately, this doesn't work here. You are turned away directly at the table and no visitors are welcome without food. Although we still hadn't decided not to eat here. ... disaster at the store. Sorry, but it can't or shouldn't work like that. ... there can be no talk of mealtime. It was around 2:30 p.m. and there was no one in sight. Yes... we have always had respect until now. I also have a lot of understanding for a lack of staff or similar.

We have been to Cafe Friends many times and have always been 100% satisfied. Today it tasted very tasty again; A big compliment to the cook and to Marten, who, as always, served us very nicely and courteously.

Un-German tasty food. They have a cozy little terrace in a side street of the shopping street. There is some space inside. There are a few tables outside and that is very manageable for the couple who run this cafe. Everything they serve comes from their own kitchen. They provide the best suppliers and you can taste that. A beautifully presented salad with delicious dressing arrived for us at the same time, with pork liver for me (post-correction: calf's liver of course) and my girlfriend's schnitzel with cognac-cream sauce. Sounds simple, but everything prepared with so much care and taste; you don't expect this here. The manager comes from Dutch Limburg and is a pleasant host who is up for a good conversation. And if the cook has time, she also joins in. A visit to Zell is not complete if you have not eaten here.

08/21/24 Visited again after 5 years and what can we say, you can still eat like your mother's!😋 Super nice hosts and delicious food!👍PS: Birgit and Maarten, think about your health and do the best from it !!!😘 Greetings Anke and Marco 👋

Delicious food, large portions, everything fresh, good service, everything clean and fair prices. Will definitely come back here.

Delicious food!! Good and fast friendly service. Lots of choice, large portions. Everything homemade and fresh!!

With the one star I'm in a giving mood. Unfortunately, we were not allowed to eat in this “restaurant” with the hopeful name “Café Friends”. The decisive reason was the unspeakable rudeness of the lady who was in the restaurant. We arrived at the location at 3:35 p.m. Guests were outside with drinks and the restaurant door was open. I just wanted to get some information, stood in the doorway, shouted hello and was approached from a niche around the corner saying it was time for a break. I responded with my request for information and was told even more harshly that the "lady" was on the phone. I then replied with “not then” and left the location. Our conclusion is that we don't need to eat in such an unfriendly atmosphere, especially since I can't see through walls or around corners and it wasn't obvious to me that there was a "break". And if the owners can do without well-paying guests after this behavior...

We found this place completely by accident! The food was super good and the service was so sweet and friendly. Definitely worth a visit!

Excellent food, all fresh ingredients, large selection of dishes. Nice host couple. Gladly again!

Very friendly gentleman (with beard) and good food for the price. Cash only here.

Super delicious food. My veal liver was a poem. Steak and venison goulash were all great. Everyone was very satisfied. I can highly recommend it.

We had a delicious meal here twice during our holiday, you can taste the time and love, in a word, wonderful! Highly recommended! Thank you

Were here at Café Friends for the first time this afternoon and definitely won't be the last time. The service was very friendly, which I would like to explicitly mention here and cannot understand Jörg's review in any way. But the most important thing is that the food here was really delicious. We had pork steak and beef fillet with glazed onions, just great. The salad is also very tasty. So dear Joerg, maybe you shouldn't give any more reviews.

Delicious dinner tonight. All three of us ordered the Argentinian rump steak and it was delicious! Everything is prepared with fresh ingredients and you can taste it. The host is very cordial and we had nice conversations. We will definitely come here again!

The rhan snitzel was very very good!!! The salad you order there is great. Delicious, everything fresh and home-made

We were there yesterday and once again had a great meal. Really continue to receive. Everything was freshly prepared, great and totally delicious.

Edit: back again and I can’t say enough wonderful things about this place!!! Maarten and Birgit are wonderful people and the food is amazing! She recommended the fish plate with fresh calamari and salmon. It was delicious and the homemade aioli is the best I’ve tasted. They open at 5:00 for dinner and I would recommend getting here right he at that time to get a table! Nicely cooked steaks and salmon and very fresh salads. The sauces on both the salmon and steak were rich and delicious. Very friendly service. Both the indoor and outdoor seating area are cozy and welcoming.

Last Wednesday we had a delicious meal with my wife. I ate a delicious steak with garlic butter and onion and my wife had a schnitzel with mushroom cream sauce. Both dishes were great.

Never had such a good meal before, my husband ordered a steak and said he had never eaten such a good steak in my life. What immediately stands out is the layout of the plates, which is done with love. Friendly owner who does the service himself. Definitely worth repeating.

Very tasty food - high quality, no touristy stuff despite the great location. The host is also extremely friendly. Thanks!

Very nice hosts, the food was simply delicious and the portions were really good. Thank you for the great hospitality and the great food.

Yesterday we couldn't write anymore... the satchel was too tight (...Palatinate people can say that). Went here on the recommendation of friends and were not disappointed. Fresh salad. Steak on point. Meat with flavor. Fresh...not out of the bag is all you can say. Gladly again. Thanks.

I don't know when was the last time we ate so well... We were served goulash and veal liver, both sensationally delicious. We'd love to come back!

Just wanted to add a quick question now that I'm sober again. Why are there only top reviews and very bad reviews? It's more than worrying. And why is this restaurant not accepted and visited by the people of Zell, definitely because the hosts are such super nice, friendly people. Food was very good. Everything looked good and was very tasty. Unfortunately, customer requests for changes are not taken into account even though this is even listed as an item on the menu. The two hosts have no feeling whatsoever about dealing with their guests so that they feel completely comfortable. The way you are addressed and treated is pretty modest. Minus stars would be appropriate here. What makes me think is the fact that the locals don't show up here. But if it's just about satisfying your hunger with a good meal and you don't want to spend any more time in the restaurant then you can try it and gain your own experience.

We would like to have something to eat and drink some wine. There were still a few tables available, but we were turned away just as we were about to sit down. No table would be free for “a little something”, but only for guests who eat “properly”.

We would like to award even more points. Everything just worked. The advice in advance, the salad with two types of dressing (I've never had it before). The food was simply divine 😋 We'd love to come back.

Full marks for everything 👍😃👌!!! We were so surprised in a positive way. The host was very friendly and helpful in choosing the dishes. The decor is cozy and the food is super tasty. I had the game goulash with red cabbage and dumplings. An adult portion 🙃, I could have sat in. My husband had the Paprika Schnitzel and loved it just as much. We'll definitely be back, you can't pass by here. Keep it up...👍😉

Great food, good portions. The meat was on point, the fish was cooked perfectly. Very nice owners who responded to our special requests! Had dinner there again today. We even took photos this time and it's still just as good as it was back then.

We've been there a few times and it's always been great. And we are already looking forward to our next visit with you. Birgit's dishes are something special!!! Greetings and see you soon . Birgit and Frank

A very nice little restaurant. The dishes were all freshly prepared. They were very generous portions. The price is absolutely right. And very tasty. The owners are both very friendly. You felt very comfortable there.

Super nice owner, great cook, the starter salads are super tasty, not as run-of-the-mill as we normally see it. The veal liver with onions and potatoes is a dream, as is the mushroom cream schnitzel. The sauces were made with pomegranate, which is super awesome.

I haven't eaten so well in a long time. Fantastic.

Great restaurant with family, friendly management. Wonderful food, everything homemade, we have been thrilled again and again for more than three years 😃

How can you be so arrogant and arrogant? Unfriendly torrent of talk when trying to reserve a table... NEVER AGAIN for us!!! Addendum I don't care at all whether you personally threaten me with a lawsuit (PM via Facebook) or any of your friends dislike my postings.. Breakdown! Breakdown! Breakdown! Sent by Birgit: Sorry. According to you, this also applies to you as a fashion consultant for your customers. ! Posted by Alegra: September 26, 2020 To the lawyer. And her boss. If they don't get this out. What they read disappearing was copied lg Sent by Alegra: They took out Frits Stall! And the rest was photographed! Please stick to the truth. It's corona time! With 3 tables you cannot make reservations. You are frustrated! If they just make bets like that, it says more about them than it does about us. The frustration of not getting a table. Why did they rewrote the first report. And write in the middle of the night. ! Clearly it is Corona time. Who needs to do training here? Me or her. ! The truth is different. Kind regards Sent by Alegra: Ps. No glitch glitch glitch. That's not how to insult my husband! No breakdown shame on them. ! They wrote chip shop and starve! Yes. 👍 that's good. I wouldn't cook anything for her either 🧜‍♂️. Never again. The customer is king 👑 but they are a disgrace and want to destroy my business. How frustrated they really are! A good neurologist would be appropriate! But they can leave everything behind. ! There are chip stalls in Zell! The wife and cook 👩‍🍳! But they will never treat my husband like that again. ! I've proven that to you now. Happy Sunday Madame Sent by you: Dear Ms. Angel! I would be happy to copy the texts you wrote to me and send them to google, or you can refrain from sending me your PMs! Your decision!!! Have a nice Sunday

Although we have been traveling to Zell frequently for three years, we only found our way to Café Friends today. The decision was spot on. The food, wild boar goulash... my wife had pork fillet was not only very rich but also tasty... The sauce harmonized perfectly with the game, red cabbage with glazed pear and the potato dumplings rounded off the dish. My wife was amazed when her pork fillet stood in front of her. A huge piece...+- 500 grams! Fries and herb butter went very well together. Nice hosts and a more than good price-performance level rounded off the evening. We would love to come back...

Very tasty food and super friendly host! Kind regards from Trier 😊

The wild boar goulash was recommended to me by the kitchen and it really tasted delicious. Plus good red cabbage and dumplings, just right in winter. The landlord is too friendly with his guests and when you look at the furnishings you can tell that he already had a pub before. Relaxed and cozy

We were here for the third time today. The food was super tasty. The portion was generous. The prices are unbeatable. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. We'd love to come back.

Food was excellent. Very nice owner. Definitely not for the last time

Delicious food (paprika schnitzel is highly recommended!) Nice owners. Due to low season the restaurant was empty. Pay in cash only

We recently had the pleasure of dining at this charming little restaurant and we are pleased to report that it was an outstanding experience. The restaurant exudes a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel like you are dining at home with friends. The decor is attractive and creates a warm and inviting ambience. The food was really excellent. The portions were generous, both the salad and the main course. The salad was fresh and crisp and generously garnished, which was a welcome change from the often sparse salads at other restaurants. The main course, especially the meat, was of first class quality and perfectly prepared. It was obvious that a lot of emphasis is placed on the selection of high-quality ingredients and the preparation. However, what made the experience special was the friendly and attentive service. We were lucky that the boss himself looked after our well-being. He was extremely accommodating, recommending some of the best dishes on the menu and making sure we were completely comfortable. It was clear that he cared about the well-being of his guests. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. It offers a perfect combination of a cozy atmosphere, delicious food, generous portions and warm service. A meal here is truly a treat for the senses and I look forward to my next visit. Warm greetings from the Eifel

Der Beilagensalat war super, dann kam das als vorzüglich angepriesene Kotelett mit glasierten Zwiebeln vom Eifelschwein. Unter einem Berg halb roher unglaublich süßen Zwiebeln mit Granatapfelkernen und Kräuterbutter lag ein fettiges Nackensteak. Nicht zu empfehlen, wundere mich hier über die Bewertungen, warum gibt es so wenige im Mittelfeld und fast nur Fünfer??? Wer da böses denkt

Thank you for the delicious dishes. This was the second time I've been there this holiday and I'm once again impressed by the good cuisine. Always my pleasure..

Delicious freshly cooked food, we can only recommend the restaurant.

Sehr gutes Essen, sehr sympathische Bedienung..... unbedingt empfehlenswert.

Super leckeres Essen und sehr,sehr netter Service.Selbst unser Hund kam gestern nicht zu kurz.LG aus dem Ruhrgebiet

Super leckeres Essen und freundlicher Gastwirt. Hier kann man bedenkenlos einkehren.

Das Essen war fantastisch! Super Lecker und sehr gut abgeschmeckt! Sehr empfehlenswert!😍🤤

Das Café Friends liegt etwas versteckt in einer Seitengasse direkt neben dem Alten Rathaus. Von der Geschäftsstraße aus machen die roten Sonnenschirme und die vielen Tafeln, auf denen die aktuellen Speisen angeboten werden, auf das Lokal aufmerksam. Wer sich dann entschließt, hier zu verweilen und zu essen, wird auf vielfache Weise belohnt. Zuerst durch die freundliche und herzliche Betreuung durch den Chef des Hauses, dann aber vor allem durch die wirklich f r i s c h zubereiteten Gerichte, die von der Chefin in der Küche mit hohem Können auf den Punkt abgeschmeckt und dann serviert werden. Das Jack Daniels Steak - für Liebhaber des Barbecuegeschmacks ein Muss. Das Schnitzel mit Pilzen - ein wirklicher Genuss. Der Beilagensalat - hochwertig, reichhaltig und geschmacklich vorzüglich. Und alles zu mehr als fairen Preisen. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder und freuen uns auf das Essen bei Euch. Jackie und Jürgen

Schon mehrmals waren wir beim Essen im Café Friends und sind immer wieder begeistert von der sehr guten Qualität der Salate und Gerichte.👏 Ein sehr großes Kompliment an die Küchenchefin und ihren Mann, die uns immer freundlich und gut bedient haben.👍

Großartiges Essen, toller Service!!!

Der Wirt ist nett, die Dame, die dort kocht, macht es suuuuuuper. Es war oberlekker.

Heerlijke portie Jack Daniels steak met een goede salade als vooraf. Sfeertje om te genieten van de goed gevulde porties.

Wir waren für ein paar Tagen in Zell. Aufgrund der positiven Bewertungen des Café Friends machten wir uns auf den Weg dorthin. Leider war die Küche wegen der hohen Temperaturen (in der Küche 50 Grad!) zu dem Zeitpunkt geschlossen, wir bekamen aber von der Köchin eine Empfehlung wohin wir gehen könnten. Nicht selbstverständlich! Dort wurden wir auch nicht enttäuscht. Am nächsten Tag machten wir uns wieder auf den Weg, um einen Tisch zu reservieren. Wir wurden sofort wiedererkannt und uns wurde ein Tisch auch ohne Reservierung versprochen, also auch ohne Zeitangabe. Am Abend wurde dann sofort Platz für uns geschaffen. Das Essen war vorzüglich, der Service sehr freundlich und der Kontakt insgesamt sehr herzlich. Danke für das besonders gute Essen und das nette Gespräch.

Heerlijke gerechten super service prima locatie enorme porties waarin een klein restaurant groot kan zijn top

Hervorragendes Essen, toller Service und sehr gastfreundliche Atmosphäre!! Vielen Dank an Birgit und Maarten für den leckeren Abend! Wir kommen gerne wieder. LG Meike & Frank.

Das leckere und schmackhafte Essen wird von der Küchen Zauberin Birgit zubereitet. Immer wieder erstaunlich, was Frau in so einer kleinen, 50 Grad heißen Küche, möglich macht. Der Conferencier Maarten begeistert als 1 Mann Service die Gäste mit Lebenserfahrung und Charme. Alles was wir bisher gegessen haben; Jack Daniels Steak, Wildschwein- und Burgunder Goulasch oder köstlichen Salat; es ist ein Erlebnis und der Preis und die Leistung stimmt. Vielen Dank dafür! Immer wieder gerne. Bruni und Günni aus Dortmund

Es war sehr schön und ich kann es weiter empfehlen.

Man benötigt etwas Glück, um einen der wenigen Tische zu bekommen. Dafür wird man mit einem megaleckeren hausgemachten Gaumengenuss belohnt. Wir mussten direkt ein zweites Mal herkommen.

Ein netter Gastgeber, der sich auch gerne mit seinen Gästen unterhält, und fantastisches Essen serviert! Für uns gab es frisches Wildschwein- und Reh-Gulasch mit Wild aus der Region, dazu Klößen und Rotkohl, und außerdem eine gute Weinempfehlung. Für uns war das das leckerste Essen während unseres Urlaubs in Zell.

Hallo Birgit und Marten, wir waren letzte Woche zum vierten Mal bei Euch. Wir sind in der Eifel in einem Ferienhaus. Da wir Euer Essen kennen und schätzen, haben wir die lange Anfahrt (1, 5 Std.) nicht gescheut. Wir wurden nicht enttäuscht. Trotz erschwerter Bedingungen habt Ihr uns super bewirtet (50° Grad in der Küche usw.) Es wurden nicht alle Speisen angeboten, ihr habt das Mögliche zubereitet. Der Lachs auf Salat und die Kalbsleber waren wieder fantastisch. Ihr habt gestern großes geleistet. Wir bewundern Euch. Hoffentlich seid ihr nächstes Jahr noch da, dann kommen wir bestimmt wieder. Liebe Grüße

Ik kwam hier met de vraag wat ze konden maken in de keuken wat aangepast was op mijn voedselallergie. Direct werden er goede alternatieven aangedragen. Een verrassende locatie om te eten waar we absoluut terug gaan komen. Dit is een culinair hoogstaand restaurant met bijpassende wijnen bij de gerechten.

das Winzersteak ist der Hammer mit Weintrauben in der Sauce und leckeren Zwiebeln absolute Empfehlung

Wir sind ohne Erwartung in Zell gelandet, riesen Hunger und sind überwältigt. Grosse Portion, schön angerichtet und alles frisch und lecker zubereitet. Einfach nur zu empfehlen!

Das Ambiente erhält nur 3 Sterne, da wir hier nur draußen gegessen haben im Hof. Den Rest kann ich nicht bewerten. Aber der Service: perfekt! Das Essen? Göttlich! Der Preis? Mehr als fair für das was man erhält! Klasse! Was wir hier wieder lernen: Niemals ein Buch nach seinem Cover bewerten! Niemals!

Das Café Friends liegt in einer Seitenstraße von Zell an der Mosel. Es fällt durch seine Werbung mit den roten Schirmen und Schildern auf. Sehr nette zuvorkommende Besitzer, die ihr Café friends lieben. Die Chefin kocht hier selber, alles frisch und sehr lecker zubereitet. Vielen Dank euch beiden für den netten Abend und das hervorragende Essen Liebe Grüße aus Aurich an die beiden Besitzer

Super leckeres Essen. War mit Frau und Kind da. Jeder hat was auf der Karte gefunden. Absolut traumhafte Steaks und Salat. Man sollte einen guten Hunger mitbringen. Werden beim nächsten mal wieder hier Essen. Es ist absolut zu empfehlen.

Zeer vriendelijke, behulpzame gastheer. Partner leverde uitstekende prestaties in de keuken. Rekening houdende met prijs en kwaliteit een prima, schitterend adres om rustig te tafelen en te genieten van een voortreffelijke keuken. Absolute aanrader.