Au Lac in Gießen

...very high quality food, with friendly service...clear recommendation...thank you very much....

Great atmosphere, great food and super friendly staff. Mega party location with great lighting.... installed for DJ's cool system....

I've heard a lot of bad things about Au Lac but I wanted to try it myself but I won't behave like that! If the shop owner is like that, what should the employees be like? Unexemplary behavior! I wanted to reserve Au Lac for my engagement party and kindly asked if it would be possible to bring our own cake, as it had already been reserved at a pastry shop. The boss then literally shouted at me and called me disrespectful. He claimed that they were the best restaurant in Gießen and that I shouldn't allow myself to do something like that and simply hung up without me being able to say anything. Such behavior is simply unacceptable, especially if you are planning an important event and are hoping for friendly interaction. Very disappointing, that's not how you treat your guests!

Always nice on the Lahn. Good quality of food, large portions, nice and attentive service, nice ambience!

Sub-good. Unfortunately, our dinner was unexpectedly accompanied by obtrusively loud music. Unfortunately there are no culinary highlights. Service good and friendly! Goodbye ? I do not think so!

Very tasty food and the best view of the Lahn.

How friendly can you be? Yes! A table for 12 people can be reserved with a little advance notice via a simple email. On the day itself, Au Lac makes sure again whether the group size will stay the same (very friendly!). The selection on the menu is enormous and the service is very friendly. Restrained but there immediately when needed. Whether you are a regular guest or only come once a year, you will always be treated in a friendly and attentive manner. The toilets are clean and, especially in the evenings, the view of the Lahn is absolutely comfortable with non-intrusive background music from hidden music boxes. Special requests are also taken into account, of course within the limits of what is gastronomically possible. We'll definitely come back.

A wonderful place to enjoy a fine meal! Extremely friendly service, especially from Deniz, Shymes, Omar and the boss himself. Extremely attentive and helpful, especially towards people with physical disabilities. Always on your toes, the menu is on the table within the first minute. Great wine selection, perfect limoncello spritz, excellent antipasti, delicious affogato. 7 out of 5 stars from us, one of our absolute favorite restaurants!

Place to be! The food was very good and the staff was super friendly!

Great employees Great service Delicious food Families, children friendly Very nice and peacefull place I totally recommend.

Very good food and every plate looks beautifully decorated. The only thing that was annoying is the party boat that goes past every hour with people shouting, but the Au lac can't do anything about that.

Great location, delicious food and nice service.

After a lot of back and forth, I decided to give it a review. We went to this restaurant during the week with a slightly larger group (6 people). A really nice restaurant, great ambience, located right on the water, there are seats outside and inside. It's really stylish, elegantly decorated. However, we had a few points of criticism. When we visited, the restaurant had around 10 tables occupied, including our table, which isn't really a lot (even just outside). We often had to draw attention to ourselves because the drinks were empty. When the food was served, the waiter noticed that a dish had been forgotten from the table, which was served about 10 minutes later. Afterwards we wanted to taste dessert. In the case of hot love, the raspberry sauce was cold and the chocolate cake had no liquid core, unlike what was described on the menu. During our stay (after dinner) one person at the table felt unwell and went home shortly after dinner. Another person ordered the same dish, but unfortunately she didn't get it either; she reported stomach/intestinal problems. She then informed the restaurant about her health status and was told that this dish was very popular and that the goods were freshly purchased and prepared. Well wishes and an apology were sent to her.

We had requested a reservation by email for an evening with 27 people (we got married in a civil ceremony that day) and then had the OK a few days later with promise!!! receive. We were called 4 days before this appointment. The employee then informed us about the à la carte meal, to which we simply said that we only wanted something to drink and that only a few people would eat anything. She wanted to tell her boss about this, who then called us minutes later and told us that you couldn't just drink there because it was a restaurant and he then canceled our booking because he would then have income of 600.- Euros would be missing. He also added that he had turned us away on site despite having a reservation!!! The boss didn't apologize to us and accepted it succinctly. All we can say is: sad, sad... the customer is not king (we won't see us as customers there either!!!) It would have been important to ask in advance with such a large number of people :-(. Conclusion: not very competent!!! :-( . We then went to the Marine Stuben who gave us a warm welcome and service :-) :-) .

Upscale restaurant without being aloof. Located directly on the Lahn, this restaurant is a pearl. Since I was traveling by bike, I could only enjoy a Vitello Tonnato as a starter. but this is one of the best I've ever eaten. Finally, an excellent coup Danmark at its finest. I was served by extremely friendly and attentive people. It's a shame that I don't live near Giessen, Au Lac would be my regular restaurant.

The absolute top destination in Gießen for warm summer days, located directly on the Lahn, attentive service, ok cuisine, with still a bit of room for improvement. Pleasant place to meet for a group meal. Acceptable price-performance ratio. Constant quality. A location with unique selling points.

Very nice location on the Lahn, but the pasta was far from al dente and that is very sad for a restaurant that advertises its Mediterranean cuisine. The sauce was delicious and all other food was ok

The quality of the food stands out from many restaurants. There is also very good service. We have always sat on the wonderful terrace. Inside, the ambience seems a bit outdated. The restaurant is certainly not the cheapest, but a very good option if you want to eat well.

We really enjoyed it again today. Thank you for the good food, the friendly service and the nice atmosphere!

The food is super tasty, the service was weak or lackluster. The price is completely ok for the quality of the food.

Very good restaurant, suitable for smaller celebrations

As always, a great salad, great atmosphere and friendly service.

Very friendly service, delicious food and a great location right on the Lahn :)

Very nice, chilled out restaurant right on the Lahn, ideal for a sundowner

The following aspects are evaluated: - Price/performance ratio: Grade 2- - Taste: 2+ - Service: 2+ - Ambience: 2+ Positive: - Location is very nice - Food is served very nicely, looks good and tastes good too - Waiters are friendly & accommodating Negative: - Dessert "Dining Divers" is charged twice, making the dessert €20 instead of €10 as stated on the menu. In my opinion, this is unacceptable and the customer is being “ripped off”. Recommendation: - Please rewrite dessert as “Food Divers” so that there are no discussions. - Instead of dessert, various dishes (from 2 people) 10€... you should simply write down the total price 20€, as the 10€ is not correct. No other restaurant that offers meals for two people, regardless of whether it is a main course or a dessert, states the individual price per person. The total price of the entire dish is always there. This is called transparency. I'm a new customer and something like this annoys me because I ordered something for €10, not €20, which is why I unfortunately won't be coming back. Please take constructive criticism to heart, because your restaurant is good. Thanks. Greetings Thorben

The food was good and tasty, but when my friend found a hair in her food and she didn't want to eat it anymore or wanted a new plate. We were just accused that the hair couldn't come out of the kitchen instead it was just put on a new plate and then we lost our appetite.

Very nice, quiet place with a view of the Lahn! Nice, courteous service with good food! Vegan options can still be expanded, good value for money.😎

A good restaurant right on the Lahn near the Gi ski and boat club. Very attractive, cozy interior and exterior furnishings. Price-performance and service top.

Horrible experiences at the wedding reception there. Rude, annoyed and the worst thing of all was that the buffet was dismantled after the meal and the leftovers were handed over directly to the operators' acquaintances and friends to eat and the guests received nothing more at a slightly later date. Simply scandalous...

The food was delicious, the service was impeccable and the ambience was beautiful. Can't wait to go back!

The food (ribbon noodles with salmon and scampi in lobster sauce) and chocolate souffle were delicious, you can't say anything else. The salmon could have been juicier. But it was ok. There was also a large scampi on top of the pasta. You can't say anything about the price of 16.50 euros. The service is super nice and always right there. I had the impression that the plate and glass could have been cleaner. The glass had streaks on the edge and the plate had dried cracks on the edge. My husband's glass was broken at the bottom. The seat cushion had two very large stains of bird droppings on it. There was also a twig here and there on the table and some dirt from the tree (!?). The plant on the table had cobwebs on it and dried leaves. All things that can happen. It was more the sum of many details that bothered me in the end.

The food is way too expensive and so is the cheaply made house lemonade. And with schnitzel and fries there isn't even a side salad. The service is good and the ambience.

Very nice, very tasty, very friendly and worth the price.

Nice atmosphere but nothing more! Overpriced, which in my opinion is not justified as the meat is of poor quality. Sorry, there has to be a lot more to come with the prices. Don't have to go there again.

Really great either for a date or to spend time with friends.

Wonderful "upscale" restaurant with a very good selection of delicious dishes. Everything was perfect: the menu, the flair on the Lahn, very nice

Great location and very good food, we were thrilled

I really like the food and the vibe of the restaurant is great. Sitting outside in summer with a view of the Lahn is awesome!

A restaurant of "Sanji quality" 😁😂 How is it possible to be so fast? As soon as the food is ordered, it's already there. Beautifully prepared and super tasty. Well, it was very empty when we were there. Nonetheless. Everyone was very attentive, friendly and not overly friendly. Just nice. I really like the atmosphere, I felt like I was at home there. Also the espresso... Are there barista machines that are that fast? The espresso has to go into the cup first. 😂😄 I want to go there again!

nice atmosphere with very good food. The only small point is that the tables are a bit short for the great porcelain. 😉

Great food/attentive and friendly service.

Great ambience. In the winter garden a little cool on the ground. Drinks too expensive.

Very nice atmosphere, lots of choice and original, delicious dishes

It was quite good, will definitely come back.

Volle 5 Sterne einfach nur empfehlenswert

Das einzig negative waren die Damen Toiletten die man erneuern müsste. Unser Platz war total zugig ich habe sehr gefroren egal ob am Fenster oder im Gang. Jedesmal wenn die Tür aufging kam eine eisige Kälte rein. Super liebes aufmerksames Personal. Die Preise sind schon heftig aber das Essen ist wirklich super gut.

Zuvorkommender Service und super leckeres Essen ❤️

Sehr schönes, gepflegtes und top modernes Ambiente, der Service sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Neben der Reichhaltigen Karte gibt es auch Saisonale / Spezialgerichte, präsentiert auf großen Tafeln. Die Portionen groß und schön angerichtet. Ich muss sagen in all den Jahren war das die wohl die geschmacklich Beste und angerichtete Octopus/Sepia Kreation, die ich je in Deutschland gegessen habe. Top!

Schönes Lokal, besuche ich bestimmt mal wieder. Gegessen habe ich dort nicht

Hier ist jemand leidenschaftlicher Gastronom und sorgt dafür das alle Bedürfnisse des Gastes erfüllt werden. Tolle Speisen, tolles Ambiente und super Personal

Sowohl die Vorspeisen als auch die beiden Hautpgerichte waren von höchster Qualität und wirklich lecker. Ein rundum gelungener Restaurantbesuch!

Gutes mediterranes Essen in gemütlichem Ambiente mit Blick auf die Lahn. Der Service ist freundlich und sehr aufmerksam, wir kommen gerne wieder!

Wir haben unsere Hochzeit im Juli, mit circa 100 Personen, in diesem wundervollen Restaurant gefeiert und hätten uns nicht besser entscheiden können. Das Ambiente ist wunderschön und einzigartig und unsere Vorstellungen und Wünsche wurden nicht nur komplett erfüllt sondern sogar noch übertroffen. Herr Kaya und seine Mitarbeiter leisten eine unglaublich tolle Arbeit und sind sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und professionell. Das Essen hat sehr gut geschmeckt und wir haben von unseren Gästen nur positives Feedback erhalten. Wir können jedem empfehlen dieses Restaurant zu besuchen oder diese Location für eine Hochzeit oder andere Feiern zu mieten. Wir möchten uns noch einmal herzlich für diesen wundervollen und gelungenen Tag/ Abend bei Ihnen bedanken.

Habe mir für einen zukünftigen Besuch mal die Lage, Speisekarte und das Restaurant angesehen. Einrichtung und Blick auf die Lahn sind vielversprechend. Wenn jetzt Essen und Service genau so gut sind, dann freue ich mich schon jetzt sehr auf unser gemütliches Abendessen in dieser Location. Ergänzung: 4Tage später Warenwirtschaft nun hier auch zu dritt Essen. Und es war super, Service schnell und freundlich, das Essen sehr lecker und auch preislich in Ordnung.

Tolles Restaurant, guter Service. Essen war sehr 👍 gut. Ambiente hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Besonders ist die Freundlichkeit hervor zu heben. Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Alles in allem ein schöner Abend.

Kompliment, das Restaurant ist versteckt, aber sehr schön. Mediterrane Küche, lecker und gut. Liegt direkt an der Lahn mit Außenterrasse. Kann ich empfehlen.

Wir waren jetzt das 2. mal hier mittags während einer Kajaktour. Die Drinks und das Essen sind wirklich sehr gut! Kann es nur empfehlen hier halt zu machen und sich direkt an der Lahn die gut gehen zu lassen. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.

Wir waren jetzt mehrere Male am Wochenende, meist Sonntags Abends, dort. Die Location und das Essen sind super, der Service ist ebenfalls sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend !

Super idyllisch an der Lahn werde immer wieder gerne mal vorbeischauen

Schönes Ambiente, Essen überdurchschnittlich gut

Sehr gutes Essen und freundliche Bedienung, im Außenbereich wurde einiges gemacht. Die Terrasse ist mit einer Pergola mit mobilem Dach ausgestattet worden, mega

Schön gelegen-direkt an der Lahn mit eigenem Bootssteg und großem überdachtem Biergarten. Innenräume ansprechend gestaltet, Tische eingedeckt. Das Servicepersonal freundlich und zuvorkommend. Trotzdem es für einem Mittwochmittag gut besucht war, kamen die Gerichte recht zügig. Das Essen war sehr lecker und geschmackvoll angerichtet. Einen Punkt Abzug geben wir für die unterschiedlichen Portionsgrößen. Die Tortellonieportion war dann doch eher ne Vorspeise im Vergleich zu Fettucine Salmone oder auch zum Schnitzel. Zum Ambiente gehören auch die Wasch und Toilettenräume, daher nur4 Punkte. Sie waren sauber, aber die Wasserspülung lief sehr lange nach, die WC Brillen müssten richtig befestigt werden.

Eine richtig schöne Location, direkt ab der Lahn, und das Essen war super lecker, und der Service top. 👍👍

Sehr schöne Location, schneller Service, leckere Speisen. Ich hatte die Garnelen als Vorspeise und die Fischplatte als Hauptspeise. Zu guter letzt gabs noch einen Grapa aufs Haus. Wir kommen gerne wieder

Sehr schönes Ambiente und das Essen hat sehr gut geschmeckt! Das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und hat auf Kritik promt reagiert. Wir können es nur weiter empfehlen! Vielen Dank

Ein erstklassiges Restaurant mit außergewöhnlichem Service. Das Essen ist 1A und nicht nur schön anzusehen, such geschmacklich eine 10 von 10. Die Passion, die das Team von Au Lac den Gästen entgegenbringt, ist gerade in der heutigen Zeit ein wahres Erlebnis. Danke für die 3 tollen Abende bei Euch!

Es ist dort wunderschön im Freien zu sitzen. Das Essen ist toll ; gehobene Preise, aber lecker. Mittags findet man auch ohne Reservierung einen Tisch.

Eines der besten Restaurants in dem ich jemals war. Un der Service war Weltklasse.

Sehr nette Bedienung, schöne Ambiente und leckeres Essen!

Sehr nette Personal und lecker Cocktail .👍

Das Personal war sehr freundlich hat auch ein schönes Ambiente zwei von 4 Bestellungen waren auch gut. Aber ein Essen davon war nicht mal für ein Kind ausreichend und total ölig, fast ungenießbar.

Wie kommen gerne hier her. Das Ambiente ist sehr schön und man ist direkt an der Lahn. Essen hat uns bisher immer geschmeckt und der Service ist super und nicht zu aufdringlich.

Amazing view of the river from here . Delicious food and a beautiful evening view .

Eine wunderbare Location direkt an der Lahn. Das Essen ist von sehr guter Qualität und vorzüglich gekocht. Das Servicepersonal ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Wer Geschmack Qualität und Ambiente zu schätzen weiß ist hier bestens aufgehoben.