Bistro Service in Zell am Harmersbach

The owner explained to us that it will be closing permanently soon. Therefore, there was no more food.

The food was okay. The service was nice and friendly. The name and the food don't quite match up. I have different expectations of a traditional inn. But it still tasted good.

Delicious dishes made with meat from their own butchery. The Linzer torte from the wood-fired oven is amazing! We'll definitely be back.

On October 24th, 2025, we spontaneously decided to go to an Italian restaurant. The ambiance was very nice, as one would expect in a golf club, but the reception was a bit... well, I think we were intruding. We were the only guests that evening (four people). We were given the option of choosing our own table, the menus were promptly handed out, and then there was a bit of silence. After some time, the lady in red came back to the table and asked what we would like to eat. Being the cheeky one, I pointed out that we would like to order drinks first. These arrived quickly, and then our food orders were taken. We ordered three simple appetizers (a green salad, one tomato and mozzarella salad, and one bruschetta) and for our main courses, three calzones and one spaghetti dish. The appetizers took almost half an hour to arrive (we were still the only guests), we finished eating quickly, and then there was nothing more. Forty-five minutes later, intense eye contact with the man (an employee?) who was sitting in a corner at the counter eating with the waitress prompted her to head towards the kitchen. She quickly returned with the three calzones. The spaghetti? It arrived about ten minutes later and was somewhere between still slightly firm and al dente (presumably quickly made because it had been forgotten). We were still the only guests, and we were beginning to understand why. What happened after the meal? Right, more waiting, no one asking for anything, nothing. There was no one else to be seen. The only distraction was the men (presumably other employees) in the anteroom, who, despite the open doors to the dining area, were peacefully puffing on their cigarettes, filling the room with a whiff of tobacco smoke. Eventually, I got up and went towards the kitchen. Through the window in the door, I could see the waitress hunched over, undoubtedly doing important things on her phone. Another employee in the kitchen saw me and signaled to her. At the table, she had to turn around to get the card reader, leaving no time for a tip, which wouldn't have been appropriate anyway. As I said, we were the only guests that evening. In my opinion, the ambiance and the corresponding expectations for service don't match. We certainly won't be dining there again.

Top-notch food, good service, and a great atmosphere (both inside and out). In my opinion, the selection is a bit limited, especially for someone who doesn't eat everything. Otherwise, everything was top-notch.