Gasthaus Alte Fähre in Essen

Absolutely top-notch restaurant in a top location, with delicious food and very friendly service. The dishes were lovingly prepared, the taste was superb, and the beer garden was very well-kept. The beer was at a great temperature, leaving nothing to be desired, and we'd love to come back. Best wishes from Münster ❤️

Delicious food and great service.

Very nice location. It's a good idea to reserve a table during peak times. The food is excellent! The schnitzels are simply fantastic! You can tell that quality is still important here. We'll be happy to come back.

I stopped in yesterday and would like to tell you that I have very rarely experienced such kind, attentive, and friendly service. Good inns do still exist.

Ate a very delicious tarte flambée, and not for the first time. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was attentive and friendly.

Very nice restaurant. I always go there with my children and they always have fun there because there is a beautiful view and delicious food and the staff is incredibly nice and my children love the daughter (the younger one of course).

Rarely seen such nice and warm people only love to the family

A beautifully located restaurant on the waterfront with excellent food and friendly staff. A definite recommendation! As a family, we love the fact that you can take a walk in the green surroundings along the Ruhr River before or after dinner, or rent a pedal boat on the other side. A great family outing.

As soon as we arrived we immediately felt at home - the team is incredibly friendly, attentive and warm. The service was consistently top. The food was an absolute highlight: super tasty, freshly prepared and of really good quality. A great place – quiet, relaxed and with a wonderful view of the Ruhr.

Beautiful location. There is a garden overlooking the river with a swan and a church that occasionally rings its bells. It's very romantic and has delicious cod and beef tenderloin. If I have a chance to come here, I will come back

A little stopover on the RuhrtalRadweg! We were warmly welcomed! I was even able to charge my cell phone behind the counter. The food was really outstanding. I had one of the best goulash soups ever. The beer garden is a dream! So full marks Best regards

Great restaurant right on the Ruhr. Beautiful beer garden that invites you to linger. The food is great and the staff is absolutely friendly. I'd love to come back.

Unfortunately the black pudding with endive salad was really very bad. Otherwise I love this restaurant. Ambience/staff good.

We already knew the “Alte Fähre” inn from last year and since we were back in Essen-Kettwig we visited this nice restaurant again. The ambience, the good cuisine and the very friendly staff are definitely worth a visit.

Great restaurant with a cozy beer garden. Very friendly service and the food was delicious. Absolute recommendation, we will definitely come back. Thanks to chef & team

We just had a coffee But the food looked very good. Staff very friendly.

Always worth a stop Thanks Best regards

Very good food and outstanding service

The cake for 5.50 was really bad

We have been guests on the “ferry” for several years now and have never been disappointed. It starts with the greeting from the senior and/or junior manager. Very warm and never superficial. You know each other a little... The menu has always been great over the years. Everything is freshly prepared and of very, very good quality. Price/performance ratio is absolutely fine. The guests are actively looked after in the Old Ferry. The entire team in service and in the kitchen is always concerned about their guests. Absolutely top class! The Alte Fähre works in a highly professional manner without forgetting the warmth of the guests. This is how top gastronomy works! We remain loyal to the house. Kind regards from the Wellmanns

Beautiful place, maybe a bit pricey but definitely worth it! The schnitzel with the champignons sauce was delicious, as well as the beer.

It's on the Rhine, lots of ships.

Delicious food, requests are always addressed individually. Above all, the friendly staff and the way they treat each other is particularly noteworthy! The inn is clean and not cluttered and offers a cozy atmosphere

Really cozy shop with very nice staff. Unfortunately the schnitzels were barely edible, dry & tough...

Nice atmosphere, nice and friendly service. The salad and dressing are great. The schnitzel is rather below average. Far too expensive for this quality

The food was exceptional, sometimes prepared differently but consistently delicious. Special requests were gladly fulfilled. Parking situation a bit tense. Therefore only 4 stars for the ambience surroundings.

Das war mal eine Gans ! Top Fleisch, knusprige Haut , große Stücke … und dann die Geschmacksexplosion bei Rotkohl und Sauce - einfach zum genießen! Da wir 1 Woche vorher ein Sternerestaurant in Velbert zum gleichen Zweck besucht haben kann ich sagen : Der Alten Fähre gebührt ein ⭐️ Das war um Klassen besser ! Wir kommen wieder … und Service war wundervoll ohne aufdringlich zu sein .

Home-style cuisine and a very nice location, right on the Ruhr and the Kettwig dam...

Heute noch die schöne Oktobersonne draußen genossen. Und passend dazu Weißwürste, Breze, Bier zum Oktoberfest geschlemmt. Sehr nette Bedienung. Wir kommen immer wieder gerne.

Yesterday we were at the Old Ferry Inn. Everything was great all around. Delicious food and great service. Thank you very much, we'll be back. 😁

We ate schnitzel there, it was delicious.

Food and service were good. Parking situation a bit difficult.

Waited almost 1 hour for two schnitzels! When we asked after 45 minutes we were told, no, that's not true and we have to be patient. It wasn't that crowded, and we had something to drink on the table in no time. The schnitzel was very small, tasty, but way too expensive at 22 euros. Too bad.

We had a delicious meal in the beautiful beer garden with a view of the Ruhr. Service friendly and attentive. It was Bavarian week with a special menu.

Very friendly service..great food..great location on the Ruhr..Bavarian weeks..tasty..service in dirndls..and lederhosen..good idea..we will definitely be back..

We were very pleased with the atmosphere, the location with the best view of the Ruhr, the service and the food. The price isn't great, but it corresponds to the performance and quality offered. Any time.

Were there for the first time. It was really worth it. Food was very good. Everything fresh and homemade. Atmosphere was very relaxed and pleasant. Very friendly staff. We'd love to come back.

Food was really great. Just a little too much but the rest can be packed away. We were absolutely satisfied and would love to come back.

Friendly and attentive staff, cozy beer garden with a view of the Ruhr. Clear menu but something for everyone. Food very rich and tasty. Gladly again.

Gasthaus Alte Fähre in Kettwig. Very nice atmosphere just below the weir. Nice beer garden. The menu is manageable and the prices reflect the ambience. The service is friendly and quick. Unfortunately, it's completely overcrowded on weekends and there are limited parking spaces. Point of contact for cyclists. Still recommended.

A nice place to relax after a hike along the Ruhr

Excellent, we had a great evening with our dogs. Great food and a fantastic view of the Ruhr and the old town!

Delicious, fresh and varied. Very nice, warm staff. The beer garden is simply great when the weather is good!

We liked that. We ended up there by chance. Very friendly staff. The boss guided me and explained everything. We only had Aperol, but we would like to come back and try the cuisine. Very interesting promotions in the next few months. I'm looking forward to it. See you soon.

A wonderful service with a lovely ambience. View of the dam wall in Kettwig. The food was very nice and richly prepared. The celery steak is recommended for veggie fans

Very good food, friendly and quick service. Highly recommended 👍

When the weather is nice, a bit of holiday flair outside in nature, by the water, with delicious food and cool drinks. Ruhrpott at its most beautiful. We'll be back, no question...

Very tasty food in a pleasant atmosphere

This inn has been around for years My favorite place. Always very good food, some home cooking, always a friendly word and a wonderful ambience right on the Ruhr..

Despite the prices, I still eat out often. A lot of things are ok or nice. But here the guest is really a king. Very tasty food, which is really ok considering the price, very nice service that really makes a guest feel like royalty. Ambiance couldn't be better. Great beer garden, everything inside is very nice and very clean. It really doesn't get any better. Thank you very much for a very nice Sunday with you

For us, the stay in the inn on our wedding anniversary was a surprising delight. The ambience, the personal contact and the wonderfully prepared food delighted the soul and body. We would be happy to come back and thank you for the food and drink and the friendly service.

Absolutely loved it - very nice location with excellent, innovative food and a very nice boss! We really enjoyed our time there. Really a reason to visit Kettwig and this inn again. We didn't expect that and were very happy with our decision to dine there. THANKS!

Beautiful beer garden located directly on the Ruhr, nice staff, fast service. However, high prices, a piece of cheesecake and a cup of hot chocolate: €9.50! The cheesecake was average, the cocoa was only lukewarm and not particularly chocolaty. Therefore prices are not justified!

Here you are sitting directly on the Ruhr. The food looked good, the drinks were very good, the service was extremely attentive and friendly.

Very tasty food and the service was very friendly. We'd love to come back

Very nice restaurant with great staff and great cuisine. Highly Recommended! You can taste, feel and see the family tradition. :)

Very nice restaurant. Great location and super professional service.

Very nicely located restaurant with very warm hosts and a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered vegetarian dishes which were outstanding! By the way, we got married here 21 years ago. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back soon!

Very tasty food, beer garden outside like on vacation. Nice to relax and enjoy delicious food

One of the very few restaurants or beer gardens directly on the Ruhr - it's great to sit there. The menu is sophisticated, but not extensive and therefore not something for everyone. Family service!

It's very nice to sit in and the service is also very nice. However, €8.90 for a glass of wine when the bottle costs €5.50 (!) in stores is quite audacious. Bottle of water, a tarte flambée and 2 glasses of wine = 45 EUR! All inflation of course….or brutal margin!

Menu could be more extensive. Nice location.

Very tasty food, courteous staff and a nice atmosphere. We'll be back 😇😇

Thank you for the lovely evening and the relaxed atmosphere.

Very tasty food, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. We will be back .

The kindest waitress I met. There are not so many tables outside (it is very crowded during sunny days). However, you can also stay inside which is still very nice, or share a table with someone else. My schnitzel was good, but I have to say that the mains ordered by someone else looked amazing!! It’s a very nice spot to go with friends and enjoy a lunch together :)

Die Lage ist schön, viele Biergärten mit Blick auf die Ruhr in Essen gibt es nicht. Was mich wirklich überrascht hat ist die Qualität der einfachen Speisen, die wir bestellten: die kalte Gurkenuppe war ein Gedicht, der Flammkuchen (in Biergärten oft TK) von erstaunlicher Qualität. Die Bedienung war freundlich, aber (noch?) ungeschult. Besteck gab es erst, als der Flammkuchen zur Hälfte gegessen war und auf Nachfrage. Dennoch: unbedingt einen zweiten Besuch wert.

Good food, nice location. Not exactly cheap

Always a fantastic setting, in the dark * very beautiful, lovingly maintained outdoor area * the staff, as always, attentive & hospitable

Very nice inn with a great beer garden. Endive pü with black pudding is something different on the menu. Food very tasty and very nice service.

Moderate prices and very friendly staff.

Everything was good, the food was very tasty

It is very beautiful here. Everything fits. Food excellent.

Super nice service, delicious food - both for meat fans and vegetarians and also for the kids, even food allergies could be dealt with there. Always happy!

Amazing Hospitality from the kind staffs.

Everything was delicious, very friendly service and a great beer garden! Very good price/performance ratio! 👍 Come back! 😃

Very tasty food, great service and cozy atmosphere. We'd love to come back. Thank you!

Very nice excursion restaurant. 🔝. Staff nice.

All around great stay. Always my pleasure

This restaurant makes me wonder why you can only give a maximum of 5 stars on Google. They deserved more. Great food, super friendly and courteous waiters and a great view round off the experience. We always like to come back and have never been disappointed.

Rarely have I experienced such nice service.

Very nicely located restaurant, warm and friendly service, well thought out and wonderfully executed dishes. We felt very comfortable.

Really good food in a very relaxed atmosphere

Very friendly staff who go out of their way to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The food can be described as good home cooking at a good standard. We have been here many times and will definitely come back.

Eat good. Service good. Boss outstandingly good. Pure enthusiasm. Highly recommended.

Very nice place and good service. I love the feeling of “home food”, felt cozy. The Schnitzel was our favorite, so savory! Dishes contain big portions.

A very nice restaurant including a beer garden with a view of the Ruhr. The interior is stylish and with attention to detail. You feel comfortable and the ambience invites you to linger. The food deserves a full 5 stars. Here again the attention to detail - as we all know, the eye eats too. The staff is friendly and courteous. We would like to come again.

Nice ambience, nice service and good food. We were able to reserve a table spontaneously and were thrilled with the location. We'd love to come back!

Wir haben in der "Alten Fähre" mit insgesamt 13 Personen ein sehr schönes Treffen zum Mittagessen und späterem Kaffee & Kuchen gehabt. Die Location ist von den Räumlichkeiten ausgesprochen schön, gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Sowohl das warme Essen als auch die späteren Süßspeisen haben uns alle begeistert. Traditionelle und moderne Gerichte überzeugten uns gleichermaßen mit Qualität und Quantität. Der Service war super, sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Eine Lokalität zum rundum Wohlfühlen! Und gerne wieder!

Very tasty food and very nice service

Don’t miss this amazing Gasthause !! It deserves 6 stars !! First the staff was so friendly and kind with us , and made us feel like family. They took a great care of us. Then the food …. Just DELICIOUS ! Prepared with care , with fresh product. It was very tasty and the portion was huge. Definitely the highlight of our visit to Essen ! Thank you again !

Delicious food and great service, gladly again

Nice, small restaurant with loving service. The food is very tasty and there is something for everyone. Meat dishes, vegetarian and vegan dishes. All great!

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious food!

Beautiful house with friendly and welcoming staff and amazing dishes. Never eaten such tender goose before.

*Food: Average *Price: Average *Service: Good *Decoration: Brewery *The Best: Great location and views. *The Worst: The food is rather average.

Fine, a bit quiet inside, but that was also due to our visiting time

The menu I chose was super tasty. Very friendly and attentive staff. Ambience modern and cozy at the same time.

Tolle Bayern Woche mit guter Speiseauswahl. Sehr aufmerksame und freundliche Bedienung. Preis-Leistung absolut in Ordnung.

Herrlicher Biergarten direkt an der Ruhr. Immer einen Besuch wert.