Dornspachhaus in Zittau

A beautiful, charming restaurant in the heart of Zittau. Regional cuisine and drinks without limits... A real insider tip...

This was our first time here and we were thrilled. Friendly service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere. We can 100% recommend this restaurant. 👍👍👍👍👍 You should definitely reserve a table, though, as this restaurant is very popular.

The place is located near the market square in Zittau. The courtyard is beautiful, making it a pleasure to sit outside. The interior is also very nice. The staff is friendly and smiling. The Zittau beer is good, but nothing special. The food is similar. But the atmosphere of the place has been doing its job for many years.

Everything's great. Heated seats.

We went to this restaurant for dinner on Saturday, August 30, 2025. I ate pierogi with minced meat filling and yogurt. I gave some to my son as well. Unfortunately, I've had severe stomach, gallbladder, and intestinal problems ever since. It's very sad. The staff were very polite, but the hygiene in the kitchen seems to be lacking. Perhaps others had better luck eating.

Excellent service and delicious food are served here in a historic setting. The staff is very attentive and attentive to guests' needs. The regional specialties from Upper Lusatia, Silesia, and Bohemia are particularly recommended. Highly recommended!

A beautiful, inviting inn with a courtyard that tempts you to linger. The food and drinks are delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful, and requests are met as best as possible. Every dinner was a delight on every level.

The dinner dishes were very tasty, and the wait time was reasonable despite the large crowds. Prices were no higher than in Polish tourist destinations.

A very nice restaurant. The service was first-class. Very attentive and friendly. The food was first-class. It was plentiful and very tasty. I can only recommend it 👍

Great place to eat. Tasty meal and great service.

Great historic inn, very good food and delicious beer…

Highly recommended and we enjoyed the food

We enjoyed a very pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and very friendly and attentive staff! It was a "chance find" for us and highly recommended!!! If we're in the area again, we'll definitely go back.

The food was very good; we were there during asparagus season. The waiter assigned us a table and then forgot about us. Upon asking, a colleague gave us the menu and, after 20 minutes, we were allowed to order our drinks, followed by another 10 minutes for our food. The fellow waiter was very child-friendly and brought toys and art supplies for our toddler. Otherwise, the service was poor, but the food was very good.

If you have one meal in Zittau, go here. The setting is beautiful with a quiet and green inner courtyard and the menu has traditional dishes from Lusatia, Silesia and Bohemia - all the regions that Zittau borders. The Lendenbraten was fantastic (especially the dumplings) and the Mohnpiele with custard was one of the best desserts I've ever had. 10/10 in every way.

Honestly, the food was terrible. If I wanted to eat frozen and canned mushrooms, I'd heat them up at home. The vegetarian dishes, in particular, were carelessly reheated frozen goods. The croquettes and cheese came out of the packaging. The onions on the hash browns were raw. The quark dumplings also seemed like they came straight from frozen. Unfortunately, the schnitzel and fried potatoes weren't crispy at all. For the price, I'm not recommending them. The ambiance and service, however, were very, very good. Perhaps a better deal for a drink alone.

Great restaurant, extensive menu, delicious food, and very friendly staff. 👍

Very nice, friendly staff, great service and above all delicious food

Get the ribs, they come with potato dumplings and cabbage and are excellent, large portion!

We really liked it, dogfriendly restaurant.❤️

Great menu and reasonable prices. The stuffed farmhouse bread is amazing 🤩

If you like German home cooking, this is the place for you. The staff is very friendly. The dogs were given a drink first. The food is homemade and incredibly delicious.

In Zittau, the Dornspach house is the place to go to for quality food, service and amazing authentic atmosphere

We were here for a day trip. Great historic inn and excellent food.

Absolutely fantastic location with a medieval flair! Delicious food! Very friendly staff! Prices aren't too high! There's NOTHING to complain about!

Great atmosphere, great food. We went there spontaneously, luckily got a seat, and both were really impressed.

Very friendly service and fabulous food. A very cozy atmosphere. Highly recommended.

A beautiful place full of magic.

So, we planned to have dinner on June 14, 2025. Unfortunately, the restaurant was fully booked both inside and out, which actually indicates that it must be quite good. What's not good, however, is that as a guest, you stand and stand and stand in the doorway without even a moment's attention from the waitress. This person immediately looked away when she saw us. A friendly word from her along the lines of "Unfortunately, we don't have any free seats at the moment" probably wouldn't have been too much to ask. One got the impression that the motto in this restaurant is "As long as all our tables are full, we don't need new guests." Typical German mentality, but we experienced that things can be done differently and that not everywhere is run like this, so it didn't dampen our holiday spirit.

Beautiful inn with very friendly service. The food was truly delicious. The outdoor area is a beautiful courtyard that can even be used on cooler days thanks to patio heaters. I can well imagine that you'll need to make reservations here on weekends. So, a definite recommendation.

Super delicious food. Very friendly staff. Quaint atmosphere. Highly recommended!

Very good food, great ambience, always worth a visit

Very friendly service. Very good food. I'd be happy to come back.

If you feel so good after eating, you've done everything right. Truly delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd love to come back.

Beautiful courtyard, food delicious and very plentiful

Yes, very good food and nice staff

Nice, friendly, and very cozy. The food is excellent.

Good, home-style cooking at reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Everything was okay!

Great service and great food and a waitress I haven't experienced anything so great in a long time, absolutely top

Unreserved recommendation. Excellent food, first-class service, and completely justified prices.

Be sure to make a reservation in advance! Great atmosphere. The food is very good, home-style. Everything is freshly prepared. The only thing I lose is one star because the meat was cooked too long, which made it too dry.

Super delicious 😋 fresh and very well prepared. I had the original spiced beef and steak au four. It was really delicious.

We've eaten here twice. Everything was very good and the service was friendly. Good value for money. 👌🏻 We'll be back.

A beautiful historic inn with super friendly service and excellent food. You should definitely reserve a table in advance, as it's a very popular restaurant. The outdoor seating in the beautifully landscaped courtyard in front of the restaurant is heated (per table) during the cooler months, which we think is a really great idea. The overall ambiance is very harmonious, and you immediately feel comfortable and welcome.

Very nice restaurant with nice staff. Friendly prices, authentic atmosphere

Simply beautiful. The service was very friendly. The food delicious.

The food is tasty. Nice service. Unfortunately, two of us waited over an hour for two dishes and we got them at different times.

Tolles Ambiente, sehr zuvorkommender Service, fantastisches Essen. Wir können des Restaurant uneingeschränkt empfehlen

Very nice restaurant. Was only there for a drink. Ambiance is really great. I will definitely stop here for dinner next time I visit Zittau.

Very good food, especially freshly prepared, people from Bautzen always like to come here

There is nothing to complain about. Departure.

Great ambience - especially in summer in the beautiful historic courtyard. But also very cozy inside in winter. The staff very friendly and helpful. The food is fantastically tasty and always beautifully presented. Price-performance ratio is absolutely fine. If you want to be on the safe side, please pre-order, even during the week! We really enjoy coming to the Dornspachhaus.

Incredibly beautiful restaurant, great ambience, nice attentive team and the food is all homemade using high-class cuisine and seasoned to perfection. A visit that makes you forget everyday life. We always enjoy coming back. Particularly rare in the world of gastronomy...still consistently great after a year!!!

Very nice inn. We were there at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and there was only room for four outside. So to be on the safe side, you should make a reservation! The food was very good. The goulash in particular was interestingly seasoned. Various dishes from the area (Czech Republic and Poland) were offered. The house has an interesting history. There was Zittau beer, which was also very tasty. Recommended!! Prices are quite good for such a quaint inn. And there is a season ticket. In one photo you can see the asparagus scrambled eggs! There are two vegetarian dishes and one or two extra on the seasonal menu. :)

Great food, very nice staff and of course a great ambience. Reservations in advance are very important as it is always full. Greetings from Thuringia Mario

Ich kann das Dornsprachhaus ohne Abzüge absolut empfehlen. Normal bin ich zu faul Bewertungen zu schreiben ;-) aber hier mache ich das. Super Preis-Leistung und eine sehr schneller und netter Service auch ohne Tischbestellung. Wir haben im herrlich, urigen Innenhof gemütlich unterm Heizpilz gesessen. Ich hatte das gefüllte Bauernbrot und würde das allen empfehlen, die gern deftig essen und einen guten Hunger mitbringen. Schon lang nicht mehr in einem so guten Restaurant gewesen. Hier hat alles gepasst.

I can only recommend this restaurant! However, it is better to reserve a table, as the crowds are large even during the week. The ambience is dignified, a mix of old and new: I like it. The food was simply delicious 😋. The service is very friendly and attentive. Gladly again.

Can recommend the Dornsbachhaus, great food, fast and friendly service and wonderful ambience

really tasty...and at least the prices weren't exorbitant small but nice

Went there last night with our dog and received a very friendly welcome. Very quaint, great restaurant, the food was super tasty at an unbeatable price. If we are in the area again we will definitely come back.

The service was very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was excellent, you immediately felt at home. The selection of dishes on offer was great. There is really a coherent concept here. The food itself was very good, no finished products. The only criticism is the long waiting time. However, I was only there once and you don't know what was going on that day. In short: thank you very much and we will be back.

Food very good, cozy and very friendly. Like to go there.

Excellent regional cuisine in historic surroundings. A must for any visit to Zittau.

Well deserved five stars. Very German place with an atmosphere, great food and excellent service

Very good and inexpensive guesthouse in the center of Zittau. Through the small tunnel you come directly into the cozy inner courtyard, where you look forward to the warm days. The rustic ambience with vaulted character fits perfectly. Courteous, polite service staff and great regional and Bohemian cuisine make you want to visit again. Unfortunately, there are only a few restaurants left with such a good overall package.

Winteröffnungszeiten von 11:00 bis 14:00 ! Wir waren um 13:25 vor Ort und wurden harsch abgewiesen -- " wir sind zu spät, um zu essen " . Wir sind zurück in unsere Ferienwohnung und ich habe was leckers gekocht . Die Gastronomie soll pleite gehen, wenn sie zu faul ist .Ich habe kein Mitleid. Ich brauche nun keine Gastronomie mehr . Bei Corona haben wir auch " überlebt " ohne Kneipen.

Everything perfect Food was very, very tasty. Everything from our own production. (2023) We were back at the Dornspachhaus after two years. What can I say, the food was very tasty again. (2025) We will definitely come back to Zittau to the Dornspachhaus.

Highly recommended. Top food at still reasonable prices. Very nice atmosphere.

We stopped there spontaneously. A small guest room, but very cozy and rustic. The food was really delicious. Service was friendly and quick.

Very quaint restaurant. Visit recommended.

We ate there again today and we would love to come back. Cozy atmosphere, nice service, very tasty food. Highly recommended.

The loins can be highly recommended. Likewise the baked cheese hearts with cranberries. Friendly and courteous service!

We spontaneously ate here today and it was really great - both the food and the service from the friendly waitress. Absolutely recommended :)

Our visit to the Dornspachhaus was simply perfect. Very nice staff, beautiful atmosphere with delicious food. I have rarely experienced such a child-friendly and child-loving restaurant!

A real insider tip, we have been coming to Zittau for years, but we have never visited this restaurant. Very nice atmosphere, nice service and really very good Bohemian & regional cuisine.. I had really freshly cooked potatoes in the restaurant for a long time.. the food was very tasty. Prices are rather higher, but for the quality it's totally fine. Definitely worth a visit...

Wonderful restaurant, excellent cuisine in a historic atmosphere, it's better to reserve in advance

A stop that left nothing to be desired. A very tasty meal from a diverse menu. Extra requests were in no way a problem. The extremely friendly service rounded off the evening. The cozy atmosphere made you feel good. We have fond memories of the stop, thanks to the culinary calendar. Reservations are strongly recommended.

My mom ate here more than 20 years ago and was always full of praise - I was there in January 2025 and also very, very satisfied!!! , except the knives - the goods are not sharp...

Very cozy restaurant with very tasty regional dishes. Our dachshund was also welcome. A lovely evening, many thanks to the team! Price/performance fits. You can pay in cash or with EC, Master, Visa. Reservation is essential because it is always full.

Great ambience. Nice service and above all delicious food.

A beautiful inn👍🏻 great service, the food was great and large portions. The service is very child-friendly.

What can you say, everything is perfect. Very good food. Very nice service. Very impressive portions. Very nice atmosphere. Keep it up.

It was perfect, every dish was carefully prepared, tasteful, the service was always friendly and attentive, overall everything was definitely worth more than what it cost.

A very good restaurant in a historic house in the middle of Zittau. Friendly and courteous staff, freshly prepared food. Should be part of every Zittau visit. Reservation recommended.

You immediately feel at home: cozy furnishings, a great selection of down-to-earth dishes and particularly friendly service. The farmer's bratwurst including the side dishes was perfect, the braised rib was a little too dry, but the Stupperle with the delicious sauce and the remaining side dishes made up for it. The Silesian poppy seed pies as dessert were a great surprise. In short: highly recommended!

Great cuisine, courteous and quick service, cozy atmosphere!

Food was ok, reordering was no problem

A really great place, with delicious food and a great atmosphere.

Highly recommended, super cozy inside and there is also an outdoor area that is heated.

It's a really quaint old inn. You feel like you're in the Middle Ages. Very nice staff and really great food. Highly recommended! You feel really comfortable. We are in Zittau for another 2 days and definitely want to go there again. 👍👍👍

Bicycle tour Görlitz - Zittau - Görlitz. Hunger in Zittau. We were welcome with dogs, and while my battery was being charged at the Zittau town hall, we recharged with culinary delights. Very pleasant service, very tasty food. Prices are completely OK in my opinion. I recommend without any reservations.

Hearty home cooking prepared with great art. Delicious beer on tap. What more could you want? On top of that, there is friendly and attentive service here. We'd love to come back!

Nice atmosphere, food tasted very good. Service was nice and quick.

Wonderful and warm atmosphere. Delicious beer, tasty food. Absolutely worth a visit!

We were completely satisfied. A very nice waiter responded to our wishes, the food was delicious and the service was very good.

Great, very, very recommendable. Bohemian, Silesian cuisine.

Nice traditional restaurant with good regional food.

Great rustic inn with very tasty and authentic food from Upper Lusatia and Bohemia. Ambience and service top.

Wonderful. Delicious food at comparatively affordable prices with very friendly staff. Always happy. Thank you.

This restaurant is highly rated, and so we thought that this would be a great place to have a mid afternoon meal. The courtyard is a very nice feature, and diners can either eat out here or inside. The waitresses were mostly very friendly, although one server did seem a bit put out when she came out with our bill, only to have to return inside to get the card machine. The schnitzel that my friends ordered was delicious. However, I ordered the 3 small steaks dish, and unfortunately, the beef steak and the pork were both very dry. Other than these slight negative comments, I would recommend the restaurant for its ambience and generally good service.