Forstbaumschule Restaurant u. Parkcafé in Kiel

Always worth a visit! Especially during the Christmas season, with the fir trees next door and the winter specials, it has a very lovely atmosphere. I can also wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant in general. It's charming, and the food is delicious. I also really enjoy it here in larger groups with family or friends. I would recommend making a reservation in advance.

For my wife and me, the favorite restaurant

A fantastic location, very friendly service. The food was delicious. Seven of us thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We'll definitely be back when we're on holiday here again.

Wir kommen immer sehr gerne in die Forstbaumschule, die Lage ist super und die Atmosphäre entspannt und freundlich. Für Familien mit Kindern perfekt😀👍 Wir sind auch gerne zum Frühstück hier, doch leider sind seit länger Zeit der Kaffee und auch die Brötchen wirklich nicht gut. Das ist sehr schade, weil das Angebot beim Frühstücksbufett sehr gut und schmackhaft ist. Wir würden gerne einmal wieder Freunde einladen zu einem Geburtstagsfrühstück, aber wenn man vorher schon weiß, das der Kaffee nicht schmeckt und die Brötchen zu wünschen übrig lassen, läßt man es lieber gleich.....sehr schade.

Been to Kiel for years and it is always worth a visit

I would be happy to recommend it

Great breakfast at a great price. The selection at the buffet is great.

The forest tree nursery is worth a visit in summer and winter. The ambience inside is, in my opinion, rustic. There is a beer garden in summer. It is actually almost always advisable to reserve a table in order to avoid waiting times (the restaurant is particularly busy at lunchtime in summer). The dishes are very diverse, from vegan and vegetarian to meat and fish. So there is something for everyone and there are different weekly/daily offers. The home-made lemonades are highly recommended. The dishes are prepared with love and dedication. I find the portion size to be sufficient. It may take a little longer until the food is at the table, but that's still within reason. Things can get louder in a restaurant when the house is full. There is street parking as well as a small parking lot near the restaurant. If you have the opportunity, you should give the forest tree nursery a try.

Always a new experience...whether in the morning, evening or afternoon

Service very nice. Food good too. It's quite loud at times.

It is always something special to come to the forest tree nursery. This time I was there for the breakfast buffet during the week and it tasted great. At the weekend there is more choice, but it is also more expensive, but what is there is enough. The only shame I found was that the chocolate mousse was no longer made and there was no fruit either. We weren't there until 11 a.m. for breakfast, where the food was still available, but when we wanted to go there everything was empty and unfortunately nothing more was done

As a Kiel resident, I have enjoyed going to the forest tree nursery for decades. Unfortunately, the service now leaves a lot to be desired: I just left for the first time because the waiter preferred not to serve us for 15 minutes (lunch!!!), despite nicely asking us that we were ready. There wasn't that much going on. Given the prices (a hefty increase in drink prices) you can eat much better elsewhere. It's just a shame about the ambience.

My current review 2024: A lot has changed for the better: As a rule, there is enough service staff there (and still very friendly) and the food (bourgeois crossover) has also become significantly better. The ambience is still beautifully rustic (it's a beer garden like it was 100 years ago). But the prices aren't exactly cheap. My review from 2021: Classic beer garden with hard-working staff that always feels understaffed and never learned. The price-performance ratio is cheeky due to the low quality of the food and (especially) the (mixed) drinks.

Here again after many years. Waffles, ice cream and cherries were very tasty. Drinks hot and good. Great atmosphere, staff attentive and friendly.

Very good food, delicious beer and very good service

Yes, you can have a good breakfast but I think the buffet should offer a little more. Personally, I think the offer also includes a glass of sparkling wine or ojuice to start with. Because not everyone necessarily drinks water ")

Location great, service and food flop. Extremely rude waiters and unfortunately a meal where passable is the highest of emotions. If you're hungry you can do it, but there are definitely better alternatives in Kiel.

Always worth a visit! Nice, very hard-working staff. Delicious food and in sufficient quantities for us. However, it is a very large room and therefore it is a little louder there.

Best place in Kiel and has been for years. Disabled friendly. 🌻 Downgrade, my daughter ate the steak a few days ago and found several hairs under the meat. An ice cream worth €6 was the entire reaction, with the comment that she had almost eaten it all. We were also told how much the purchase price of the food was. Here you pay the entrepreneurial risk in the event of failure. We used to be regular guests.

Nice restaurant with seasonal specialties, friendly staff and a sociable atmosphere.

Delicious food. Friendly staff. Fast and good service.

Nice service, best kale 2023+ 2024...+ 2025🤷‍♂️

I always feel very comfortable in the forest tree nursery. I think the little Christmas village with the cozy huts is particularly beautiful. A wonderfully private atmosphere and super friendly service and good food. What more could you want?

On December 23rd, the three of us went out to dinner unannounced in the late afternoon/early evening. We were assigned a nice seat, and the humorous waitress promptly came, asked for drinks (two pilsners and an ice tea) and took our order. We had kale with smoked pork and cooked sausage (and the recommended strong beer), a roadhouse burger and a fish platter (with white wine). All three dishes were extremely tasty and very filling. The price-performance ratio was good, and the caraway after the kale tasted excellent. Strangely enough, even paying was fun, which the waitress understood.

Countless times we didn't get what we ordered!

After decades of being away from Kiel, we were back at the forest tree nursery. We were pleased that the beautiful historical ambience was preserved. The service was very discreet but attentive and the food was good, as we remembered! A happy evening!

Breakfast buffet very rich. Very attentive service.

Nice ambience and friendly atmosphere

We came there with a large group and enjoyed a lovely evening. The food was good and the service was always there when we wanted to order something. The location has a nice ambience and creates a sociable atmosphere. The only thing missing is a larger selection of beers.

Highly recommended for lovers of rustic lifestyle.

Good variety of food, reasonable prices, reservations recommended

Nice staff, food just right for the price, atmosphere appropriate for a beer garden.

We ate here for the first time today. The only negative thing that could be mentioned is the somewhat high noise level. The food was very good, very plentiful and inexpensive. The service was first class. Fast, friendly and very attentive. We'll definitely be back.

I have rarely experienced such nice staff in a restaurant. Eight of us had dinner and everyone was very satisfied. There was also a large selection for the vegetarians among us. In addition to typical German food (schnitzel, steak, etc.), there were also some very tasty looking burgers and pizzas. The portions were decent and the prices were not at all excessive. The schnitzel and apple strudel are particularly recommended. However, we were particularly impressed by the staff. Good recommendation and very short waiting times. The ambience was also very nice. Gladly again :D PS: Card payment possible (no AMEX)

Very nice seasonal kale with smoked pork, cooked sausage & pork cheek.

Nice service! Good food (kale platter €21.90) It's great, with a closed terrace since September 24 including some heaters! Reasonable prices. Great location in the park.

We arrived without a reservation and the waiter pointed roughly in one direction, saying it could be that two more people could sit down. When asked if we could choose a table, he replied very annoyedly that it was the one at the front. The next person who came without a reservation was allowed to have the table next door. Others were also allowed to vote. Since our table was too big to have a conversation and was in the middle of the main course, we left and won't be coming back.

We were here for dinner with 4 people, we were greeted politely and courteously at the entrance, the order was taken very quickly and friendly, the food came quickly, was very tasty and the portions were sufficient. The dessert, we had ice cream with cream, was also very tasty! All in all very nice, we will definitely be back!👍

The forest tree nursery is of course one of the absolute places to go if you want to go out for something to eat and drink in a group. Unfortunately, this institution has not been able to bring the quality of the food and service to a constant level for years. Both are extremely dependent on the day and fluctuate greatly. Even a normal currywurst with fries can be a disaster there. The only thing I've never been able to criticize is the brunch on Sunday. The service consists mainly of assistants who can't do anything about the non-adapted concepts. It is not uncommon for you to wait a very long time for the wrong order. The highlight is and remains the good location. If it weren't for this, this Kiel exclamation mark would no longer be found on the restaurant menu for a long time.

Very nice reception. Reservation very easy. Food great. The conditions we had were really nice, friendly and accommodating, THANK YOU ELISA!!!!!! Have a great evening and look forward to the next time.

Just because of the waitress Elisa with such a genuine smile, you can only come back. Really delicious food, price/performance ratio is right. And people have kale too :-) Cheap prices, large selection. So let's go, off we go.

We got an apple spritzer instead of apple juice (notice it at the first sip). That can happen. We got a juice straight away and the spritzer was put on the counter. I waited excitedly when a spritzer would be ordered and whether our drunken spritzer would actually go out again. After 10 minutes she went out…..incredible. I ordered kale with fried potatoes and smoked pork. Unfortunately instead of the fried potato there were roasted potatoes. I asked the waitress if I could get the fried potatoes I ordered and unfortunately the kale with the smoked pork was cold. Fried potatoes are no problem and the other thing could be putting them in the microwave/oven for a moment. I then politely told her that I would like the entire meal properly and not from the microwave. . In the meantime I was in the toilet with our son. Then I completely lost my hunger. We were really looking forward to the evening.

Always delicious. Can be highly recommended. Friendly team

Very interesting. Enjoy your meal. Nice ambience.

Super easy everything, delicious food and nice atmosphere. A bit noisy inside but the beer garden in summer is unbeatable 🤩

Simply great, great service, very tasty food and always beautifully decorated

We had our Christmas party in the forest tree nursery. The food and service were first class. The ambience is a bit old, but the moderate prices make up for it. I can absolutely recommend it.

So after 2 years we gave this restaurant another chance... Never again... hopelessly haphazard... we had ordered the food 4 weeks in advance... out of 15 people, 6 had to! Waiting for over an hour for your food... after 3 hours there was already dessert... and here too, not all of the dessert you ordered was there... so go there with your mother-in-law, she will never go to dinner with you again. Oh yes, some of the food arrived cold or still raw... From now on it was a no-go area for me.

In the last few months the food has always been delicious, freshly prepared and good for the price asked, and the quantity was okay. The waitresses were consistently friendly and mostly attentive. But what could clearly be improved are the toilets. Overall, a clear recommendation!

You could add a little spice to the food and it should actually be hot. Service is very friendly and helpful Cleanliness... Round corners. Nicely said. I don't necessarily have to go there again.

Food, service, ambience good for 100 years

Very courteous and friendly staff, child-friendly, takes care of the children, food is plentiful and good, served quickly.

Delicious 😋 food. Four dishes. Everyone was happy.

Varied lunch, rustic atmosphere and a well-mixed audience of guests, the service is fast and everyone is in a good mood.

We were there for a Christmas party and rented a small cabin. The ambience was really nice, the food was relatively expensive but tasty and the service was good except for a few things. We would do it exactly the same way again next year.

There were 6 of us in total for the big breakfast. The reservation went smoothly via Open Table. We made a reservation right away at 10:00 a.m. There was a wide variety of things, warm, cold, meaty, vegetarian and also vegan. There was coffee, juice and water. The ambience and the extremely friendly service staff rounded off the morning. Thank you for the great day, we will definitely come back 🥰

Went there with a very large group. Food not warm. Food was always brought to the table partially or only upon request.

Always nice there and the price is okay too!

Good meal set and very good atmosphere

Nice atmosphere, very nice outside. Breakfast brunch normal, a bit too expensive. But it's even nicer when you meet a young waitress who works there at the punch stand in Kiel. Unfortunately not at the punch stand, it would be a profit for sales. Extremely personable🙂 and was thrilled with her job. You can't have better advertising 👍 Greetings...Hans Steen 😊

Very chic restaurant, forest theme is perfectly captured. I liked the food. Service friendly and helpful. You could say there is some classic German cuisine. Personally, I would have had a little more choice of food and drinks

Very friendly reception. Got a nice table. The service was attentive and super friendly. We liked the kale. Gladly again

Stopped here for dinner again after a long time, reservations went quite well via opentable. We then placed our order and after a bit of a wait the dishes arrived. First of all, the appetizers had bruschetta and bread with aioli. It was ok, but there was a little bit of bread for the aioli, 3 small slices included, the bowl was still half full with the dio2, 5 slices would be perfect here. For the main course we had the Overkillburger and the duck breast. The burger was great, as was the duck. There was also dessert, we had everything from waffles, baked apples and ice cream. So far everything is good. And now for the criticism next to the bread for the aioli. The Hot Chocolate Cup... What is that supposed to be? Water-based cocoa? That's not possible, why not milk chocolate? For 6.50 you expect something decent, not a powder with hot water on it, a dollop of cream and 6 mini sticks of marshmallow. This should definitely be changed. So two stars deducted.

There is no space here without a pre-order. In winter, only hygge indoors. Otherwise cool to cold. Small selection of food. But also something extraordinary if you order in advance. Parking space is in short supply.

We were with a group because the waiter wasn't the most attentive. We only asked if we could have something to drink. We only cleared the plates once in 2.5 hours and then we did it ourselves. The buffet wasn't refilled as it should have been (in a timely manner). All in all, that's all it takes for me to have something to eat or drink if I have to chase after the service!

Cute German restaurant, a real summer Biergarten. I ate an excellent Schnitzel with chips, and mushrooms with sauce and a little bit of salad. A little ridiculous ketchup and mayonnaise on the side (€0.5) per bowl, but overall I liked it. With a good Pills beer I spent €23.40.

Carino ristorante tedesco, un vero Biergarten estivo. Ho mangiato un'ottima Schnitzel con patatine, e funghi con salsina e un pochino di insalata. Un po' ridicolo ketchup e maionese a parte (0,5€) a ciotola, però in generale mi è piaciuto. Con una buona Pills bier ho speso 23,4€.

A great place with lots of opportunities for leisure activities besides eating.

Very difficult to get a table if you haven't already ordered one several days before!

Good food, staff friendly. The only “criticism points” the Kassler from the kale was a bit dry, and it was quite loud in the house (maybe it was because of the space). But this doesn't change the charm of the old house or the quality of the food.

Here is an edited version of your comment: Yesterday I decided on the vegan alternative, but unfortunately I found pieces of meat in my dish. This is absolutely unacceptable. At least the caramelized potato pieces were meat-free, but that can't save the overall impression. I hope this feedback helps the restaurant improve in the future."

It is very loud, which makes communication very difficult in larger communities. Otherwise we have been visiting the restaurant for more than 30 years and are always satisfied overall.

We regularly go to the forest tree nursery for breakfast. The buffet on offer is more than extensive, with a large selection of scrambled eggs, ham, salmon and cold cuts, and the jams are also tempting. In addition, fresh fruit. Tired of coffee. The price is extremely fair and affordable.

We were there for the company Christmas party. The crew that evening was super nice. Unfortunately the food was subpar. That's why only 2 stars. Cold Brussels sprouts, Potatoes and fries as well as the meat (grill pan) was fried so dead that it was just bad and that The price of the court would actually be due to the customer as compensation for pain and suffering. I have known the forest tree nursery for over 30 years. At that time it was a good address with a very nice atmosphere and also food. Today, unfortunately, the only thing left is a drink in the summer. We went for brunch about 2 years ago...I'll save the comment...

Unfortunately the goose was hard and very dry.

Apparently we had a bad first Advent this time. The food we ordered was served almost ice cold after over half an hour. Unfortunately, when it was replaced, the salmon was only cooked on the outside and the fried potatoes were not “fried”. So we only got a few units of bread in the form of a beer on the house. I had lost my appetite. But my wife's meal was good and well cooked.

Went to the forest tree nursery for breakfast with friends at the weekend. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful, the service was friendly and the price was right too.👍😊

Worst breakfast buffet ever. Although it was the large breakfast buffet (which is grossly overpriced) there was almost no choice at all. I don't know which person wants to eat pizza for breakfast in the morning. But there were a lot of normal things like muesli, crepes etc. not available at all. There is virtually no service at all and it is louder than at Berlin Central Station. Quality of the food is somewhat okay. However, food is rarely refilled.

I only know the forest tree nursery from its breakfast buffet, but I'm completely satisfied with it. A very large and good selection, regional products and a large vegetarian selection convince me. The only thing that can be criticized are the small party rolls. They are always rock hard and almost impossible to cut with a knife! That should change... Super-friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere complete the offer. Gladly again!

Burgers take significantly longer than kale, which is a shame

Very large buffet and great service. If you like traditional country houses, this is the place for you!

A classic of Kiel's gastronomic scene, in summer it's nice to sit in the beer garden and drink a Fassbrause, which is almost only available here... In winter it's cozy inside. Food and drink come quickly and are fine.

Staff friendly and accommodating. At brunch it was always filled up quickly. Cozy environment.

Kiel, Sat. November 9th, 2024 You can eat well at the forest tree nursery in Kiel, the selection is good and there are also daily specials for cheap

Was there twice in a very short time, once privately and once with the company and both times the food was great (privately I had the roundhouseburger & sweet potato fries, at the company party there was a meat platter, potato gratin, croquettes, rosemary potatoes, red cabbage, light and dark sauce and a huge platter of vegetables placed on the tables) the red cabbage was to die for. The service was also very good. Will definitely come back!

The fish pan and the fire station were super delicious¹

I love this place! Good food, huge portion, and great atmosphere!

2023: Now a bit expensive. The price-performance ratio is no longer quite right. This time the service wasn't as attentive as usual. The service smelled strongly of old sweat, which was very unpleasant. The atmosphere is still really beautiful and extraordinary and the fact that the Förde brass orchestra played today was something very special. We'd love to come back next year when we're on vacation here again. Addendum 2024: We were back and very disappointed! The schnitzel was tiny and resembled the sole of a shoe. It was gray under the thick breading. The chanterelle soup seemed to be a finished product, watery and tasteless. The prices seem to have been raised again, which is by no means justified. The dishes are only cleared away when the plates have been standing empty in front of you for around 20 minutes. Then you won't be asked if it was good, you probably know why! Conclusion: No more in 2025 - it's a real shame, it was a tradition for years that we met there with relatives living in Kiel.

Nice ! Food great! Just the noise like at a train station!

Have been here several times now, the food has always been good, portions are generous, prices are ok too. We like coming here.

Great breakfast buffet, the coffee was too thin, the tea was delicious 😋, the service does a great job, always friendly 😊 Thank you

The breakfast buffet was very tasty 😋 and the service was excellent.

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere. Friendly service.

A Kiel classic that unfortunately no longer lives up to its good reputation. Beautiful building in the park, very green and you can sit outside, also covered. The ambience inside is like a restaurant, outside it is like a beer garden, pleasantly not Bavarian. Really beautiful! When it's full it's very loud and hectic. Large, interesting menu that offers something for everyone, from home cooking to burgers. But the food is not good. I can't judge the home cooking very well, but burgers and the like are sometimes very carelessly made and worse than some snack bars. A lot of it looked like frozen food and was often very poorly seasoned, it was just not enjoyable. And I didn't know that cheese spaetzle could be messed up like that. What sounds sophisticated and delicious on the menu ultimately fails due to its execution in the kitchen. You can expect more for the price, but even for a cheaper price it wouldn't be entirely satisfactory. It would take more passion and effort for food. And then we come to the service. It's always been bad anyway, but last time (it was very crowded because the weather was very good) two people didn't get their food until the others had already finished. And we didn't get our drinks until our plates had already been cleared away. How could this happen? We asked umpteen times and none of the four or so service staff who took turns serving us apparently banged on the table inside and said that we had to eat our food at 28 degrees without any drinks. Apparently no one felt responsible and no one apologized. I know it's a staff shortage, but wtf? Mistakes happen, but the fact that two such serious ones happened and no effort was made to straighten them out is really sad. If the staff is overwhelmed with so many tables, then you just can't have that many tables. It's also simply unfair for the staff. After nostalgia and Altbierbowle have kept the whole family as regular customers despite all the dissatisfaction up to this point, no one is in the mood for the forest tree nursery anymore. So it makes no sense to come. It's a shame, hopefully one day this Kiel veteran will once again focus on quality instead of quantity.

Well, yes. When we go there, the expectations aren't very high anyway. The staff is quickly overwhelmed. You have to wait quite a long time, even if there isn't much going on. Food doesn't always come to several people at the same time. The coffee is ok.

Good restaurant and nice atmosphere

It was very pleasant, cakes and coffee were great, as was the service!

The turkey was dry and the salad was irrelevant, the dressing was from the supermarket, the baked potatoes were lukewarm, but the salmon was good. Unfortunately it was very loud. Skat was played while we ate. The service was nice but overwhelmed. We won't be back

I was here for the breakfast buffet. The atmosphere is uncomfortable, the rooms are overcrowded and therefore very loud. The service is sometimes hard-working, but mostly overwhelmed or prefers to stand around and chat instead of clearing empty plates from the tables. The narrow room in which the buffet is set up is not designed for this. There were long lines that took away any joy from getting something from the buffet. I don't feel like waiting 15 minutes until I finally get a roll! But when you finally arrive at the buffet, some of the items have already been selected. It is only refilled sporadically and sometimes illogically (applesauce is refilled, but pancakes are not?!) The quality of the food on offer is okay, except for the cheap, sticky-tasting baked rolls. The coffee is also quite thin. €21.50 is definitely asking too much for the offer.

A very nice restaurant with super friendly service, also suitable for children. The food was super tasty. Very nice and relaxing even with children.