Café Bistro NOY in Bacharach

This is a very small, very simple, family-run restaurant, right around the corner from the Rhein Hotel, where we were staying. We went there on a Monday night because (a) it had good reviews and (b) because it was open on a Monday night when pretty much everything else in town was closed. The restaurant looked pretty from the outside, and we had looked inside when we made a reservation. We hesitated because it looked very simple, with a limited menu...a half-dozen German specialties, two pasta dishes, and a shish-kebab that I believe was Albanian. We weren't expecting much, but were we ever surprised. The staff...all 3 of them if you don't count the little girl who was doing her homework...were all very welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent...well beyond anything we were expecting. The whole experience, from start to finish, was delightful. It was one of those occasions where everything managed to strike exactly the right note. What a treat! Our group of 7 people was in Germany for almost two weeks, and we all agreed that this was one of the top two restaurants of our whole trip...and the other one was a very high-end place favorably mentioned in the Michelin Guide.

A very hospitable owner! Delicious food and a very cozy family atmosphere where you can easily get into conversation with your neighbors, like in the good old days. We'd love to come back!

Aufgrund der sehr guten Bewertungen haben wir das Bistro Noy besucht und waren nicht enttäuscht. Es war genau so, wie viele Gäste vorab schon geschrieben haben. Die Familie sehr herzlich, freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das Essen sehr lecker ( Schaschlik und Spaghetti Bolognese ). Wir sind am nächsten Tag nochmals zum Essen hin, weil uns die Familie so berührt hat mit ihrem Zusammenhalt und Gastfreundschaft, wie man dies nur noch ganz selten findet !!! Und natürlich auch wegen dem schmackhaften Essen. Vielen Dank !!! Wir kommen wieder, wenn wir in der Nähe sind !

Very charming bistro, right on the main thoroughfare in Bacharach. As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see a vegetarian Bratwurst on the menu and it was delicious. Our son got chicken nuggets and he liked them. Simple, but hearty food. The service was great - we don't speak German but the server made every effort to understand and accommodate us. The small patio is very picturesque and the coffee was also very good. Recommend for a snack or in-between meals!!

We had an excellent meal here. The food was very good. The staff were so friendly and attentive. Prices were very reasonable.

Kitchen simple and tasty, we were late and were informed that not everything was available. Very nice and friendly service, that's the only reason you'll go back.

Great food especially the Wild Boar Brat and Goulash. Some of the friendliest people as well. We liked it so much we ate there 2 days in a row!

Excellent little restaurant. We've been driving past there on vacation for years because it's relatively inconspicuous. Small interior but great atmosphere in a family business. The employee was very friendly and accommodating. We felt in good hands. Something for everyone on the small but delicious menu. l worth it.

Amazing family run business. Best German food on the Rhine. Went back twice in the short amount of time we were visiting. Steve and Julia (Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺)

Outstanding! Armenian dish is great

This place made you feel like you were right at home! A beautiful family owned restaurant with the nicest staff and most delicious authentic German food with middle eastern flair. I definitely recommend stopping in here whether it be for a drink, meal, or one of their delicious desserts! Thanks for having us!

Freshly prepared and delicious food with this Armenian family.

Thank you for the friendly hospitality and the delicious food.

Man sieht es dem Restaurant nicht an: die Betreiber kommen aus Armenien (nur der Name „Noy“ gibt einen dezenten Hinweis auf den armenischen Berg Ararat, an dem Noah mit seiner Arche ankam). Das Land ist für seine unglaublich vielseitige Küche und warmherzigen Menschen bekannt. Genau das bekommt jeder, der zu „Noy“ kommt. Die Betreiberfamilie hat dem einheimischen Geschmack zuliebe auch Bratwurst auf der Speisekarte, aber selbst diese ist besonders (handgemacht von einem Metzger in der Nähe und wird doch sehr edel serviert). Neben feinen italienischen Gerichten bekommt man natürlich armenische Gerichte - und hier habe ich richtig zugeschlagen. Schaschlik war himmlisch. Ich habe noch mindestens eine Stunde mit dem Betreiberehepaar und ihren beiden erwachsenen Söhnen, die gerade Semesterferien hatten und zu Hause halfen, geplaudert, weil es sich so familiär und warmherzig anfühlte und ich am liebsten noch eine ganze Weile dort bleiben würde. Auf meiner Mehrtagestour mit dem Gravel-Bike vom Bodensee ins Rheinland habe ich wirklich viel, viel gesehen - das Mittagsessen in Bacharach bei Noy ist auf meiner ganz langen Erlebnisliste in die Top 3 geraten (wobei ich mich bei der Reihenfolge bis heute nicht entscheiden kann). Liebe „Noah-Familie“ - danke euch, ich komme bestimmt wieder, auch wenn es für mich nicht ganz um die Ecke ist.

You can't tell from looking at the restaurant: the operators come from Armenia (only the name "Noy" is a subtle reference to the Armenian Mount Ararat, where Noah arrived with his ark). The country is known for its incredibly diverse cuisine and warm-hearted people. That’s exactly what everyone who comes to “Noy” gets. To suit local tastes, the operating family also has bratwurst on the menu, but even this is special (handmade by a local butcher and served very elegantly). In addition to fine Italian dishes, you can of course get Armenian dishes - and I really hit the spot here. Shish kebab was heavenly. I chatted for at least an hour with the couple who ran the place and their two adult sons, who were on vacation and helping at home, because it felt so familiar and warm and I would like to stay there for a while. On my multi-day tour with the gravel bike from Lake Constance to the Rhineland, I really saw a lot - lunch in Bacharach near Noy made it into the top 3 on my very long list of experiences (although I still can't decide on the order) . Dear “Noah family” - thank you, I'll definitely come back, even if it's not quite around the corner for me.

Delicious fresh bratwurst , hot French fries, fresh salad and a hot homemade apple strudel. The service was impeccable and so friendly .

We were in Bacharach back in April and ate at this lovely little restaurant. I had the Shashlik on thnight with a recommended Kabinett Riesling semi-Trocken which was outstanding as was the Shashlik, so good in fact that we went there on our second and last night in Bacharach. I had the Schnitzel with the same semiTroken. One of the best eating experiences in our 5 week trip across Germany and through Chechia,Austria,Slovenia,Italy and finally Switzerland. The Cafe left a vivid and very warm impression on my wife and I.

Eating here is a pure pleasure... cozy atmosphere (we sat outside), super friendly service from the owner's son... there is hardly anything like that left in Germany today... we ate the homemade specialties (wild boar goulash and... Armenian shashlik) ... what can I say, you can't prepare a dish better than this

What a special find! My husband and I decided to pay a visit to Bacharach on August 17th. It was a day trip that we just decided on Friday night. Once we arrived in Bacharach we wanted to have lunch. After a traumatic train ride from Mainz, we were extremely excited to finally arrive in Bacharach. We strolled down Oberstraẞe just wandering along with the many tourists. Once we spotted the Cafe Bistro Noy we decided to have lunch there. We were not disappointed from start to finish. We were greeted by the most welcoming waiter. There were many customers in the Cafe but it did not take away from his greeting each table. Once seated we were given menus right away. The Specials were house specials that were all HOMEMADE! We decided to have the wild boar Gulasch with Spätzle and I enjoyed the Schaschlik with Pommes. The prices were reasonable and the service was simply impeccable! You cannot teach friendliness you either have it or you don‘t. The young waiter had it!!! We highly recommend a visit to this restaurant and we will definitely be back soon.

Perfect meal and welcome, only downside service a little slow for simple menus, but still very good

Really cosy place, great service and tasty food!

The service is really nice and the ambience is great too. However, the food is very meh with fairly high prices and small portions. 5 frozen chicken nuggets and a handful of fries for over €10. The apple strudel also tasted frozen. Spaghetti Bolognese was ok except for the portion size. It's just for tourists who will never come back anyway.

sehr lecker( Super Schaschlik , Tomaten Soße, Pommes, Fladenbrot) freundliche Bedienung, gemütlich. Nur zu empfehlen ! ! !

The service and food were amazing! Highly recommend this cute little restaurant.

Very picturesque cafe, the staff is also kind. Unfortunately, we did not like the drinks and the dessert.

Today our family visited this pleasant and cozy family cafe. We really liked the service and the food. The portions were large and delicious, and the hosts were friendly and welcoming. Thank you for your hospitality and the warm conversation. We will definitely come back.😊

We stopped here for the vegan sausage, excellent! The young server was so nice that we returned. Armenian hospitality at its finest. We also had the Armenian Schaschlik (shishkabob), the rigatoni mafia, and the crepes. Everything was very good and together with the personable service, we highly recommend this place.

Accueil très sympathique et différent des autres endroits de Bacharach. C'est en plus très bon. Vrai coup de coeur 💓. Je. Recommande

Lovely family owned restaurant. Served with passion and genuine kindness even though we were eating late in the day. Food was lovely with a fantastic local wine. Highly recommended!

Amazing food! Really nice staff, a must go!

Very lovely place to eat and enjoy food! All was perfect!!

The Café Bistro NOY is really good, the food is freshly prepared. The team is super friendly and helpful...if you're in Bacharach...go there and try the schnitzel...amazing

Only stopped by for a black coffee (good quality and I’m Colombian). I can’t speak for the food but loved the concept of a family-run business. Father and son were so kind and welcoming - totally perfect for this beautiful charming town.

We had a great time and very tasty food here, lively family run Restaurant with a smaller menu but you will find something you like. I had a original Bratwurst with some fries and my Girlfriend the Pasta Rigatoni Mafia I believe. Everything was hot and delicious. Very nice people, thank you

Rather disappointed. A lot of waiting for a very simple dish. Friendly service. Unsuitable music.

Came here unexpectedly because we wanted to eat something quickly. We had a nice evening with our two children. The children had the bratwurst and I had the currywurst. My husband ate a delicious stew. The people were very friendly and when we asked for dessert the mother turned out to be a very good cook. The pancakes were very tasty and the house dessert was a kind of layered puff pastry cake with a kind of pudding in between. This is highly recommended for those with a sweet tooth.

Looking for dinner so visited the cafe. Very helpful and friendly staff, great food, would eat here if we were in the town again

Ordered the Wild boar bratwurst with fries and a glass of red wine. Delicious, friendly staff.

This spaghetti is really delicious. It's good for sightseeing around and the owner is friendly if it's quiet ^^

Das Essen ist sehr lecker, feine Hausmannskost. Die Familie, die das Restaurant betreibt, ist überaus nett und um das Wohl des Gastes bemüht. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr gemütlich.

Tasty schnitzel and wurst, nice and friendly host. Top!

Family atmosphere and delicious food!👌 highly recommended!

During my recent stay in Germany I had the pleasure of dining at Café Bistro Noy. As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately gave me a feeling of comfort. The highlight of my visit was undoubtedly the wild boar dish I chose. The meat was cooked to perfection - tender and rich in flavor, a real treat for the palate. A freshly squeezed orange juice was served, whose freshness and naturalness impressed me. What was particularly notable was that Café Bistro Noy places great value on handmade, traditional cuisine. You can feel the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into every dish. The quality of the ingredients and the care taken in their preparation were evident in every bite. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The combination of excellent food, warm service and welcoming ambience makes Café Bistro Noy a place I would definitely recommend and would like to return to. Overall, my visit to Café Bistro Noy was an excellent experience that I would recommend to anyone looking for authentic⬤

Open on Christmas Eve!! Great family restaurant, Great service, & tasty Local food!! Cash/Euro Only 😉

Very nice, we felt comfortable. We will be back!

Very special currywurst, very tasty schnitzel and nice service. Everything lovingly homemade. I'll keep coming back, for sure!

Very nice staff. The food is delicious and so is the atmosphere. We'd love to come back.

Wir hatten beide das Schaschlik, tolles Fleisch, perfekt gebraten, außen mit Röstaromen, innen zart und saftig. Dazu gab’s eine absolut klasse selbstgemachte kalte Sauce und super Pommes. Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Absolut zu empfehlen

Das frisch zubereitete Essen schmeckt sehr sehr lecker! Sehr liebevolles und nettes Familienbetrieb!

Ambiente acogedor. El chocolate caliente fue una delicia al igual que la porción de torta. Un único detalle a mejorar es la limpieza del baño

Without a doubt the best restaurant we ate at during our three (3) weeks in Germany, Luxembourg and Metz, France. We spent five (5) days in Bacharach and ate dinner here on three (3) occasions. The Café Bistro NOY, is a small, yet warm and cozy restaurant with the friendliest owners we met during our time in Germany. Besides the wonderful food we had, the owner, Lilit Sargsyan, is what makes this restaurant stand head & shoulders above the rest. We cannot even begin to express how simply wonderful this woman is, who made us feel like part of the family every visit. From her husband to her sons that also help in the restaurant, everything was first class. A few things to remember, the food is prepared once you order, so if you are in a rush, you should not stop here, which makes it worth the wait. Each night we had something different on the menu and it was all so delicious, but the best meal yet was saved for the third night. Lilit told us we needed to try the “Specialties of the House” and at first, we were a little hesitant, but we were so happy we listened to Lilit. The traditional Armenian dishes of “Shashlik” and “Wild Boar Goulash” were simply to die for. If you can only eat one meal at this fabulous restaurant, then you must try one of these dishes – you will not be disappointed. What makes this restaurant so special more than anything else is the people, especially Lilit. You touched our hearts with your generosity, friendliest and warmth and we will always remember you. And one final thought for Lilit, “do you have reservations?” This is something only Lilit will be able to understand but made us laugh, every visit. Thank you so very much to you and your family.

Fantastic food run by lovely Armenian couple Mostly German but they speak some English and have English menus. Curry Wurst and spaghetti bolognese were excellent

Ļoti garšīgi , kā mājās gatavots ēdiens!!! Šašliks kūst mutē un protams Armēņu konjaks...... vienkārši super!!!¡

Sehr nette und freundliche Gastgeber. Hier wird alles noch selbst zubereitet. Das Schaschlik und das Gulasch waren sehr lecker.

Niedliches kleines Restaurant, mit leckeren frischen Schnitzeln und sehr zuvor kommender Gastfreundlichkeit. Beste! Gerne wieder 👍

We ate for several years at the restaurant in this location when it was Cafe Rusticana. Astrid closed it in Oct. 2019. I was concerned that with the Covid mess, the restaurant would remain closed for a long time. I was thrilled when I saw that Cafe Bistro Noy opened. It is run by a very friendly Armenian family. English is spoken. We ate there twice on our week's visit to Bacharach. The fierst time Tykewife and I tried the Shashlik, which was very tasty. The French fries were the ABSOLUTE BEST fries I ever had. The second night we tried the wild boar dishes. I had the very tasty bratwurst while Tykewife had the goulash. We were informed that the hunter that killed the boar also prepared the bratwurst. We told the new owners how much we had enjoyed Astrid on our past visits and were informed that she dropped by occasionally and enjoyed hearing from former customers.

Rindswurst als Currywurst. Die Currysauce war die Beste, die wir je gegessen haben. Und dazu die Puppenhaus-Wohnzimmeratmosphäre verbunden mit gutem Service. Schön, daß es sowas noch im Rheintal gibt.

1 uur op ons eten gewacht. Drinken was er gelijk. 1e keer en gelijk de laatste keer.

Essen einfach aber sehr gut und die Angestellten sind sehr freundlich!

Service was extraordinary!!! Menu was diverse and had something for even the pickiest eaters. Sat outside on a beautiful summer evening and watched the tourist and cars go by. Very accommodating!!! Looking forward to going back.

We had a lovely evening at Café Bistrot Noy. The food was delicious and the owner are adorable. They speak a very good english so I would recommend to any tourist to stop here to enjoy a cosy german meal and a good glass of wine

Super friendly place with excellent home cooked food. Highly recommend

Nettes, kleines Bistro und super freundlicher Mitarbeiter. Das Essen war lecker und wir hatten eine schöne Zeit dort.

Äpfelstrudel is amazing, fresh out of the oven with tasty ice cream and light cream. Don't let the tight space turn you away, the food was awesome. I got a simple spaghetti bolognese and they nailed the sauce and the portion was perfect. All the family who work there are extremely kind, nice, friendly, and genuinely happy people. Highly recommend.

Loved our dining experience. Very warm friendly service with reasonable prices. We had the Schaschlik, Bolognese, and the apple strudel. All were absolutely delicious! Even the side of fries were delicious and perfectly crispy. Would definitely recommend eating here.

Sehr freundliche Bedienung, und leckeres Schnitzel. Die Pommes waren klasse! Leider kein Bier vom Fass, aber sonst ein guter Tipp zum Einkehren.

My wife and I walked in at 19.05 and although the kitchen was closed we were offered Boar Goulash. This turned out to be fortuitous as the quality of food was outstanding and just what we needed. We would throughly recommend this locally sourced and freshly cooked dish. An exceptionally friendly family who went out their way despite young family commitments. Thank you very much. We could not recommend this restaurant highly enough and very good value.

Bratwurst was very, very delicious! The ambiance was so cute! Servers were super friendly too. Highly recommend

I had the opportunity to eat at this restaurant yesterday. everything was delicious. The restaurant owners were the kindest owners I have ever seen. If you want to spend a warm, friendly and delicious evening, you should definitely go to this restaurant. Shaslik is the best, trust me 🤤

Super LECKER!!!!! Hausgemachte Soßen sind TOP!!!! Sehr nettes Personal und alle super freundlich. Probiert es aus :-) Somerks wellcome. Ist in Bacharach nicht unbedingt in allen Lokalen gewünscht ;-)

Wir haben Schaschlik, Schnitzel und Nuggets probiert. Alles war mega lecker! Vielen Dank für Ihre nette Beziehung zu uns, für Ihre gute Arbeit und für Ihre Aufmerksamkeit zu Ihre Besucher. Wir wünschen Ihnen alles gute und weiter so!!!

äusserst freundliche Bedienung, sehr gutes essen, sehr vernünftige Preise und den besten Käsekuchen den je gegessen habe.

Wer hier keine 4-5 Sterne gibt hat Lack gesoffen 😂 Wir waren sehr sehr spät noch auf der Suche nach leckeren Essen, Normalerweise wäre die Küche schon zu Aber uns wurde dennoch ein herausragendes Schnitzel und Wildschwein Wurst zubereitet.. Der Senf war mit einer Art Marmelade gemischt noch nie so ein leckeren Senf gegessen🤤 Man merkt die Frische und liebe der Zubereitung Super freundliche und kompetent Bedienung Die Empfehlung vom Wein War einfach herausragend Wir wurden mehr als herzlichst aufgenommen trotz der späten Uhrzeit von 22:00 Uhr Dass der Abend dann bis kurz nach Mittagnacht ging Obwohl die Öffnungszeiten nicht dem Entsprechen Wir freuen uns schon jetzt aufs Essen Heute Abend Wir haben uns gefühlt als würden wir schon Jahre lang dieses local besuchen Danke nochmal und freundlichen Grüßen Von den Hamburgern

Erg lekkere vega bratwurst gehad met goeie wijn erbij. De apfelstrudel toe is ook erg aan te bevelen. Maar wat voor ons het meeste aansprak was de vrolijke, vriendelijke en behulpzame bediening.

Heerlijk gegeten bij dit restaurantje. We werden bij het bekijken van de kaart buiten al door een bezoeker aangeraden om hier te komen eten en daar hebben we geen spijt van gekregen. Alles vers gemaakt (de schnitzel werd plat geslagen waar we bij stonden), eerlijke prijzen en erg aardige bediening. Aanrader!

I found this cute little place with a small patio. I only ordered a cappuccino and cheesecake (no croissants). I really liked the owner who was very personable and really wanted to make a crepe with all the extras. I was afraid it’d be too much but for sure next time! I can tell you the cappuccino was on point! You can get espresso with grappa too. I didn’t know what that was but she gave me a taste. Not bad!! Anyway I really want to try a full meal there, and will update after I do.

After a long day exploring castles we found Noy near our hotel. It was getting late, but we were offered a beautiful table out front with a big welcome and smile. This street is charming beyond belief. We had both vegetarian and non-veg bratwursts with potatoes. Our server was Chatsrik (sp??) was one of the kindest ones I’ve run across. They were out of dessert but they literally BAKED us a fresh batch of apple strudel even though they were now closed and we were by far the last stragglers. 30 minutes later, after delicious cappuccinos and Reisling, we had the best Apple strudel we’ve ever had. Don’t miss it. This made our whole stay feel extra special in this magical place. Oh, and the check was only 63 euros for the three of us!!!

We were only in the village of Bacharach for 2 nights.. but kept coming back to this tiny family-run business. We were a little tired of “wurst” and enjoyed an amazing salad & pasta and just the friendliest, most helpful young man (I’m sure a member of the family) who served us. Sweet tables out by the cobblestone street with real flowers in a vase.. we were so enthralled with all of the magic at this restaurant in this magical town with its spontaneous hospitality.

Had a lunch here in a family run restaurant during the off season. Had the wild boar bratwurst with homemade cranberry mustard and curry wurst. Absolutely wonderful. The owner tells us that all of the food is made from locally sourced ingredients. Our brats were specially made for the restaurant from local farms in the area. Even the mustard was made in house. Highly recommend!!!

Very nice restaurant in the heart of Bacharach. The rigatoni mafia was excellent ... just the right amount of spice and a nice change from traditional German, though what was on the menu looked good too. Very friendly and attentive service by the son of the owner. Highly recommend!

We have visited this little restaurant about three times previously while driving through Germany. We were initially sad to see it had changed hands in 2020, but we need not have worried. The new Armenian owners have mildly updated the decor but are still producing delicious freshly made food. My wife had the shashlik (kebab) which was delicious and beautifully presented. I had the schnitzel which was crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside. The food was pipping hot and reasonably priced. It’s well worth a detour to visit Bacharach and drive down the Rhine to see the scenery and if you do then stopping here for food will not disappoint.

This is a small family owned restaurant serving delicious homemade food. The staff is lovely and the atmosphere homey and inviting. Since each dish is made to order, the wait for a meal may be long, but it is well worth waiting for.

Small restaurant, outside seating was full. Reading reviews, we expected nice experience, unfortunately disappointment came. Sashlik meat was not lean, wiener schnitzel was so thin, almost see-through. Too expensive for price we paid. Staff was veey kind and friendly.

We stumbled across Cafe Bistro Noy on our stop in Bacharach. Not only was the food absolutely delicious, but the amazing staff provided a unique experience with lovely conversation and the offer to change our orders to a dish we wouldn’t be able to get elsewhere. They did not disappoint! This was our favorite meal in Europe so far. What began as simply finding a place to eat dinner turned into a special experience and a highlight of our trip to Europe.

The food was excellent quality and freshly cooked in this family-run restaurant. There is a nice seating area just outside the front of the restaurant. The family were all friendly and attentive and David was lovely!

Located on Main Street (Oberstrabe 40) in town, just south of the cathedral. We walked by in the afternoon and exchanged pleasantries with the owner. She told us most all her dishes are prepared from scratch using locally grown fresh produce and meats. Later that evening we stopped for dinner. Welcomed like visiting family, we were seated and the menu items were explained to us. The owners family, husband (chef), son, and daughter came by our table to talk. The meal was excellent. Everything served was fresh, nicely seasoned, and flavourful. Portions were satisfying. Deserts were fresh from the bakery. The cost for the meal was very reasonable, and the service was excellent. The experience is like having a meal at a friend’s house, not a restaurant. A very enjoyable dining experience.

My meal at Cafe Bistro Noy was very enjoyable. I would highly recommend eating at this lovely little restaurant in the center of Bacharach. I had a wild boar sausage and a shaslik, both were local meats and were prepared on the BBQ by the...