Gaststätte Vici's in Haan

A very nice atmosphere, excellent food, and superb service. We were all delighted. The prices were also very fair for the large plates. We'd be happy to go back.

My husband and I both had meat dishes. His surf & turf, consisting of a large steak and a single prawn, was accompanied by a gravy that had a strong Maggi or Knorr flavor and, accordingly, quickly pulled the skin off. The meat itself tasted OK, but like a shoe sole. No one even asked if it was cooked to perfection. The fries were okay. My request for something topped with cheese was unfortunately declined. So, we ended up with pork medallions with a mushroom cream sauce. They weren't medallions, but small pork schnitzels. Canned mushrooms. My sauce also had a nasty powdery aftertaste, and after a very short time, the solids of the sauce separated from the water on my plate. My salad came without dressing, but drizzled with the horrible, ubiquitous balsamic vinegar. The server was unsure and had no idea what she was selling. Even though everything together wasn't particularly expensive, the visit was a disappointment.

We had the 4-course menu and were thoroughly impressed. The welcome from the kitchen and the refreshing sorbet between the starter and main course demonstrated great attention to detail. The main course – perfectly cooked fish with exquisitely seasoned sauces and delicate purée – was a true highlight. The dessert, a harmonious composition centered around strawberries, was also wonderfully balanced in flavor. Thanks to the beautiful weather, we were able to sit in the charming outdoor area, which, with its fairy lights and canopy, provided a particularly pleasant atmosphere. The service was very friendly, attentive, and, despite the upscale setting, pleasantly relaxed and approachable. An all-round successful evening – highly recommended!

Neapolitan pizza baked in a stone oven, very tasty, and the staff very friendly and accommodating. I'd be happy to come back. The Pizza School sign on the door is a seal of quality, and it has won several awards in pizza-making competitions.

We've always been very satisfied. Today it was terrible. The pita gyros were completely bland and the meat was unseasoned. The pizza rolls were bland and unseasoned. The tortellini al forno was burnt and hard around the edges. The bifteki tasted like it came from the day before yesterday, sour and not freshly cooked. We were very disappointed.