Island Restaurant Valzner Weiher in Zerzabelshofer Forst

I had lunch with my husband on Sunday. Unfortunately the restaurant doesn't open until 12 noon, even on Sundays. We would have liked to have had something to drink beforehand, as the location by the lake and on the terrace is beautiful. We were the first guests and were hardly greeted. It seemed like the service staff didn't enjoy their job. No friendly customer contact, no active sales. Lots of reserved signs on the tables, and the number of guests was manageable. We were there from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. I wanted to order a ham/champignon pizza. Unfortunately, they had sold out of mushrooms. When we asked further, we were told that there were 900 guests there yesterday. The food - we had vitello tonnato and Caesar salad as a starter and pizza as a main course - was very good and the portions were generous. The prices were reasonable.

Great food, top-notch service, and a fantastic location right on the water. The ambiance is simply the best in the region—ideal for relaxing and enjoying yourself. Highly recommended!

Excellent, you rarely eat so well in Germany.

Delicious food, great atmosphere with a beautiful view over the lake.

A great restaurant! The atmosphere is very cozy, and the ambiance and location immediately remind you of a short vacation in Italy. The menu offers a lovely selection, from fresh pasta to Neapolitan pizza from the stone oven. The service is attentive and warm! I'll definitely be back!

A beautifully situated restaurant directly on the Valzner Weiher lake – the view alone is a highlight! The Italian cuisine is outstanding: fresh ingredients, homemade pasta, and pizza just like in Italy. I was particularly impressed by the warm hospitality – you immediately feel welcome. The wine selection also perfectly complements the dishes. Ideal for a relaxing evening by the water with authentic Italian flair. Highly recommended!

YES, small selection but fresh. Value for money with good quality!

Fantastic pizza and a really nice location.

Not allowed outside, Service is bad, Food is okay. Not what it used to be after the change of ownership.

The ambiance is beautiful. Right by the pond. Parking is available directly at the restaurant. Parking costs are covered by the restaurant operator. The food was okay but nothing special. Too much dressing on the salad for my taste. It was almost drowned. The service was friendly and attentive. The prices are rather high. All in all, a lovely evening in a wonderful setting.

Despite their opening hours until 10 p.m., we were asked to leave shortly before 9 p.m., with the argument that they also wanted to go home.

Highly recommended! Upscale, authentic Italian cuisine in a beautiful setting! We'll definitely be back!

The pizzas I ordered were burnt. The inexperienced young man was rude.

Beautiful restaurant, great location, the staff were quick, helpful, and humorous. The food was extremely delicious. I had a medium-rare steak with vegetables. I ate it all, and I didn't regret it. It was so delicious. The atmosphere was cozy, pleasant, and relaxed. I also ordered dessert, including lava cake and ice cream. I felt a bit nauseous at the end, but it couldn't have been the food. It was probably the warm and then suddenly cold dessert that accompanied the thick piece of steak. Wonderful ambiance. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. Friendly people. Too bad we had to wait so long to order dessert.

We were unfortunately very disappointed. We weren't allowed to choose the seats by the water. No explanation was given; presumably the waiters didn't want to walk any further than necessary, so we sat outside but close to the restaurant entrance like all the other guests. Our children would have enjoyed sitting by the water. The waiter seemed unfriendly, and my wife unfortunately got spilled when the dishes were brought. Our three children each had a pizza (unfortunately, they don't offer children's sizes). Of course, there were quite a few leftovers. We asked if the rest could be packed up. The waiter had to think about it for a while and hesitantly replied yes. When we got the bill, we were surprised to find that we were charged an extra €0.50 for each pizza box. This may sound petty, but we're not. We were unfortunately disappointed from start to finish and can therefore only give it 2 stars with the best of intentions.

A new owner and an old name. The name always promised the best cuisine. Back then. Now pizza dominates the menu. I had one of the few dishes that was apparently carried over from the old menu, albeit modified: pork loin. Three, I repeat, three lonely pieces of meat accompanied by five potato halves. It couldn't even pass for a child's portion. The taste wasn't an experience, just average. I always enjoyed going there, despite the higher prices. That was back then. A shame.

Nice location with unfriendly staff

The two of us were here, and it was truly a pleasant experience. We got a lovely spot thanks to our reservation. The service was attentive, friendly, and professional. The food and drinks were delicious. The ambiance was perfect. We'll be back.

A lovely place to spend the day strolling around the area and then go for lunch. The food was delicious and the service was very pleasant.

The visit was a complete success – the location is beautiful (I sat on the island terrace), the service was very polite...and the food was delicious! The salad with goat cheese and caramelized walnuts, as well as my Bresaola pizza, were simply delicious!

Valzner Weiher: Delicious food, large terrace – but please don't feed the ducks! A true place of enjoyment: We were here for the second time. Back then, we enjoyed the delicate spaghetti from a Parmesan wheel with truffle, a poem! Today: Gnocchi pan delicious, light, and filling; the Caesar salad so fresh and crispy, sumptuous with roasted chicken and crispy bacon, as well as croutons and baguette slices. The non-alcoholic Hugo? A drink that tastes like vacation. 🌿🍹 The staff was very attentive, the terrace huge – including a view of the greenery and the water, perfect for unwinding! But: At the next table, someone wanted to distribute their bread to the ducks. People, please! It's a good thing their friend stopped them. Bread can really harm birds – no joke. 👉 Suggestion for the restaurant: A friendly sign, e.g. E.g.: > "Only love for our ducks – no bread. Thank you! 🦆💔" Or a little more directly: > "Bread for ducks? Better not – otherwise, not only the feathers will flutter, but also the fines!" 🌟 Conclusion: Great food, fine atmosphere – and with an anti-bread-for-ducks sign, it would be perfect. Anytime again!

Very nice restaurant, excellent location with pleasant atmosphere and the stuff was so friendly. I had the best pizza ever, fresh ingeidians and the dough was really tasty. I highly recommend!

delicious food, very attentive service, great location, what more could you want

Tolle Atmosphäre und tolles Essen. Die Atmosphäre ist wirklich einzigartig in ruhiger Lage direkt am Wasser. Vor allem die Pizza ist sehr lecker!

Super delicious pizza and a heavenly atmosphere, yet not too crowded. Highly recommended.

We visited the island restaurant on Thursday for the first time in a long time, and for the first time under the new owner. We had a delicious pizza, and the service was very friendly and attentive. The terrace was, and of course, still is, world-class; we'll be back.

Beautifully located restaurant. UNFORTUNATELY, our food wasn't tasty at all. For the price, I expected a bit more. The service was OK, but not particularly outstanding. I think good service involves more than just taking food, serving, and clearing away.

Yes, definitely. Great scenery: lakes and forest. Huge garden. The interior is also stylishly furnished.

Excellent food. There were six of us, and everyone loved it.

If the service was customer-oriented and friendly, the location might result in a recommendation. 😉 But this presumptuous, gutter-oriented tone is completely unacceptable. Learn how to deal with customers. A dissatisfied and disappointing Zaboran, not the first time and not the only one!!! ☹️

Holiday feeling guaranteed! Wonderful location right on the pond. Ducks (now in June) swim by with their chicks as you take a seat on the lovely terrace. Lush greenery of our beautiful Reichswald forest is everywhere. As soon as you sit down, stress and baggage melt away, and you immediately begin to relax. Now, let's study the menu... mmm... ahhh... ohhhh... I'll take... no, I'd rather have you... or maybe 🤔 a decision has to be made! You'll see which one in the photos 😉 Then comes the plate... a true feast for the eyes 🤩 And now it tastes sooooo good! A quick sip of wine (my favorite Italian, LUGANA) afterward... fantastic! 👌🏻 Phew... full (and that's just from the appetizer)! But at 28 degrees, I guess I can still treat myself to an iced coffee, right? My conclusion: this wasn't my last time here! 😊

Unfortunately too expensive and small portions.

Great location, but unfortunately, we didn't feel welcome. Apparently, our chosen table was reserved, but they made no effort to show us another one. It seems that with our bike helmets, we didn't fit in with the "elitist atmosphere."

It was tasty but not much on the plate for the price 🫣

I was here on a Sunday evening; the food was delicious, and the portion sizes were very fair. I highly recommend it.

We had roast beef. It was served on a hot stone. It was good, but the heat from the stone meant it cooked through very quickly. Service was a bit slow. We had to wait over 15 minutes before anyone even asked what we were drinking. And the table didn't clear away for a long time after we finished eating. Probably because they were understaffed.

Like many others, we went here for a meal with our mother-in-law today for Mother's Day. We were seated after they were able to somehow match our reservation. We got the menus and then sat on dry land for ages before we were finally allowed to order after about 20 minutes. My starter came before the drinks 🤔. There was bruschetta, which was ok. However, for me it is appropriate for Italian cuisine that vinegar and oil are always at the table. This was also available upon request. Drinks weren't chilled, the beer was, but my rhubarb spritzer was warm. Reordering drinks turned out to be a challenge. The staff ran through the ranks completely inattentive, overwhelmed and absolutely inefficient. The service a straight 6 in school grades. The food was so average, pizza came too cool, some of the mozzarella wasn't melted properly, the base was very bulky, taste wise - that's okay. We didn't have dessert and weren't asked about it or whether we would like to have an espresso or coffee after the meal. As I said, the staff was hopelessly overwhelmed and unstructured. We also waited forever for the bill. At the neighboring table, a chair was simply removed to block a door, without asking the guests at the table whether anyone else might be joining them. Important in this context, there were unoccupied tables with chairs, but you took one of an occupied table 🙄🙈 The staff didn't even notice that guests sat down and left without placing an order because it took too long. Simply bad. The location itself by the pond is really great, you probably rest there and have the house full because of that alone, but the service and food are not worth going there. Too bad.

The Caesar salad was littered with croutons and completely missing the parmesan cheese. The pizza was only half baked, in technical jargon this is called “with a lot of polish”.

The restaurant has really developed for the better. Terrace 👍👍 Food very good as well as the service. The atmosphere has always been very appealing. Pizza is a matter of taste, the edge is too thick for me 🤷🏻‍♂️

Der Caesar-Salat war übersät mit Croûtons und es fehlte komplett der Parmesan-Käse. Die Pizza war nur halb gebacken, im Fachjargon nennt man dass "mit sehr viel schliff". So schlecht haben wir noch nie gegessen.

A nice place to stop. Also with a dog. We'll be back.

Terrible and unfriendly service! We waited 15 minutes at a dirty table while the staff cleaned the next table right after those guests left—but they ignored ours completely. No one came to take our order. I couldn't help but feel like we were being treated differently, possibly due to racism. I would definitely not recommend this place or come back again

You have to eat the pizzas, they are a dream

We found out today that there are new tenants in the island restaurant and we are really happy. Delicious Neapolitan pizza and great pasta. The loin was also of a very high standard and beautifully prepared. We'll definitely be back soon. It was very convenient that it was open all day, so we could go there with the children early in the evening

Super! Aside from the beautifully idyllic location, the food is also very good, great salad dressing and the pizza is nice and crispy. Particularly noteworthy was Ozim's truly exceptional attentiveness: my husband and I like to order extra garlic with the pizza. In 99% of cases, however, this is forgotten immediately after ordering or simply not carried out. Ozim, on the other hand, noticed while serving (!) that the order had not been implemented and took the plates with him again. This has actually never happened to us, we usually had to complain. Price-performance is completely fine, I can't understand the reviews of some guests here. It's also really cozy inside, and there's plenty of parking outside. We'd be happy to come back any time we're in Nuremberg!

We had 3 dishes a pizza a pasta and a starter all were bad and not worth the money I will not recommend this restaurant to anyone

Very cozy, good food and, when the weather is nice, a terrace with a view of the forest and pond. Always my pleasure

Perfect as always, food super tasty, service extremely friendly and attentive

Absolutely beautiful restaurant in a fantastic location. Great food and super friendly staff. A real recommendation 👍👍👍

Yes, everything is very good Thanks

Was invited for a birthday yesterday I can only recommend it, it was really well done

Cozy place in the middle of a lake in a suggestive environment. Very surprised, the food is purely Italian. Overall, for what we ate, decent. Clean and functional toilet, but I don't think I'll return. I'll publish the new menu.

The restaurant offers Italian dishes, whether pasta or pizza, that unfortunately don't justify the price in terms of taste and craftsmanship. The service is very friendly and helpful. Many years ago, this restaurant served good, upscale German cuisine.

I ate there with a friend. It's a lovely restaurant in a nice neighborhood, well worth a visit.

There were three of us on Saturday evening. The restaurant was busy but the service was super fast and friendly but not excessive. The food came to the table at the same time and it was a poem. So delicious, would love to come back! Thanks to the team.

Very tasty food, but no cake in the afternoon. Service wasn't good, you weren't noticed, you had to take care of it and report it yourself and even then you had to wait a long time. Capacity utilization is not an argument.

After the change of tenant, you can enjoy delicious Italian cuisine here. The service is very friendly with reasonable prices that completely match the rest of the restaurant. A real feel-good place where you'll be happy to come back again.

Excellent cuisine, very good service

This was our first time here with friends. Overall the food was good, but my calzone didn't contain much ham, which was a shame. What we also noticed was that the waiter only came to the table when asked. It's a shame, a little more service would have been great. Despite everything, we will come back again.

It said open until 10 p.m. online and on the door. At 8:50 p.m. we were no longer allowed in without explanation. We would have accepted a justification, but it wasn't okay that way.

The food was delivered very quickly, and tasted very fresh. Our pizzas had a very thin and fluffy bottom. They gave me the wrong drink by accident but gave the right one for free. Very good and friendly service. Highly recommend.

really nice location with very nice and courteous service. Pizza and pasta dishes (Italian cuisine) were very good and plentiful. Also absolutely within the price range. And the location right on the Valznerweiher is almost like a picture book. There are also some parking spaces available. However, for understandable reasons (proximity to the Max Morlock Stadium), these are subject to a fee. However, you can easily have the parking ticket validated in the restaurant, so you don't have to pay the parking fee when you visit the restaurant.

Very pleasant, quiet and delicious meal

Simply class. Insider tip for everyone, whether a Nuremberg resident or a tourist. You will quickly enjoy the great atmosphere :)

I am impressed by the new, cozy atmosphere. Very nice staff and a damn good pizza. I'll be back!

The food tasted very tasty and the ambience was also very nice!

Today we were at the Inselresturant Essen with 8 people. We were all very satisfied. The food, the service and the atmosphere were great. See you next time.

Pizza, no taste and just mushy, even though it was baked in a very hot oven. Salad with cream dressing! Bella Italy…. Not recognizable, very, very unfortunate.

Excellent, authentic Italian food. Prepared with attention to detail and served with attention to service. A winner every time.

Nice atmosphere, newly renovated, food was delicious!

First class food. At the weekend we visited the Valzner Weiher again and what was offered to us there was simply a dream. It wasn't just the new ambience that appealed to us, the food was also fantastically prepared and tasted a real highlight. Many thanks to the team Of course we would love to come back.

Today we were at the Insel Restaurant again for a long time. Unfortunately, we don't find the ambience to match the culinary offerings. More than 45 minutes passed between serving and the next contact with the waiter. At this point the maximum capacity was 20%.

Perfect food and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. For sure we will come again 👍🍕

Great, after the reopening - food, ambience, friendliness of the staff - everything was great 🥰

Were excited about the new Italian. Very disappointed! Only the prices are great. Food inadequate. That won't work, it's a shame.

Been there again after at least 20 years. Finally open regularly again. Picturesque location of the restaurant. Casual, chic atmosphere, partially renovated. The waiter was super on point with relaxed sayings and very accommodating. Starters, pizza and pasta absolutely great and prepared with passion. Conclusion: successful evening, price performance 100% okay. I found a new regular Italian restaurant and I now come to eat regularly.

Once a local restaurant, now Italian, small portions, food nothing special, high prices for what they offer.

Great ambience.....great food.....and the staff very friendly 😊

Pizza was super tasty and exceptional :-).

Great location, very nice ambience, very friendly staff, a good selection on the menu at fair prices (including vegetarian) and super delicious food. We had a very nice afternoon there and can really recommend the restaurant!

Insanely good pizza bread, antipasti that was super tasty, and the real, real carbonara was awesome. The staff is extremely trained and friendly without being intrusive. The atmosphere is very nice and super cozy. I would call the style rustic modern. Everything just fits together. You really feel at home here. If we didn't have to drive 500 km we would come regularly. But if we're in the area again we'll 100% come back

I have lived here since I was a child and am here regularly. There have been different tenants here since then, but the food has always been excellent. It's best at the moment. There has never been a greater selection. There are even cakes and coffee again in the afternoon. There are also according to the seasons e.g. Asparagus. My friend's Schäufele was excellent. Everything is still very well maintained, the service is friendly and it is always very relaxing here with the small lake in the foreground. It is the most visited restaurant by my entire family and my children also go here regularly with their families. We don't want to miss this beautiful restaurant. The nearby forest and playground in front of it are also great.

I recently visited an incredible Italian restaurant and had one of the best dining experiences ever. The cozy New Year decorations created a warm, magical atmosphere, and the staff's friendliness made us feel instantly welcome. The food was flawless! The pizza rucola e parma was perfection, with a soft, airy crust and authentic toppings, while the schweinelende was bursting with flavor, clearly made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. If you're looking for a cozy spot with amazing food and excellent service, this place is a must-visit! Highly recommended!

Great food and friendly service, beautiful decor and great location! Update: Today we had lunch in the island restaurant Valznerweiher for the first time since it reopened. The first thing we tried was the pizza. All we can say is: it's great! The dough is on point, the toppings are tasty and plentiful. We had Pizza Salmone, prepared with fresh dill and lemon - very tasty! We've rarely eaten such a delicious pizza. Also the Italian desserts are great! The new Italian ambience is extremely tasteful and pretty! When you look at the spacious outdoor terrace, partly built over the water, you are already looking forward to the summer season.

Nice restaurant with a unique, beautiful island location. Italian cooking has recently started. The new lighting and furniture make the interior look more modern but still very comfortable. The coffee specialties are priced rather higher compared to the local competition. This is also why the restaurant will have to assert itself (Puglia&Paparazzo restaurants nearby). We are looking forward to the pizza that will be available to order soon so that we can compare it with the other two restaurants.

Simply very warm and very good food. We felt very comfortable with you. A really top Italian. Very nice service, we will be back. 🧑‍🍳👍✨ The price-performance ratio is also right🙋💚 The boss welcomes his guests himself.👍🥂🥂

The now Italian restaurant impresses with its unusual menu. The dishes are beautifully prepared and we enjoyed them excellently. The price is also right for such good, high-quality food. Personally, the table design with paper tablecloths bothered me. Fabric tablecloths always appear to be of higher quality. Unfortunately, the service staff often put the cutlery into the drawers with a loud clatter. We found that disturbing.

Unfortunately, prices have now risen astronomically. In this respect, the price/performance ratio is no longer acceptable, at least for me. However, you can only find out the prices on site anyway. There is a menu on the website, but no price information. Maybe the prices are rising every day, so you can't keep up with the publication.

The food was excellent and the service was very nice. The atmosphere is always nice ☺️.

Celebrated a 60th birthday. Everything was great.

Very good restaurant in a great area with water lilies and large dragonflies. You can go for a walk there and there is a nice playground for the little ones. The restaurant itself is expensive, but the portions justify it. The menu is sufficient (not so much), everyone should find something to their taste. You can park on site and it's free for 3 hours if you register in the restaurant with your license plate (it's best to read the parking regulations). Me and my husband thought it was great.

Was at the old school event on September 7th, 2024, which was great as always when Dj Zimbo and colleagues play. The ambience is very nice. What I was annoyed about was the 3 in Weckla, the bratwursts were so small and for €4.90!!!! That wasn't good at all! Therefore only 4 stars

Great restaurant with a wonderful ambience and tasty food in all variations. Moderate prices, as well as nice and polite staff. Simply to feel good!

The location is really nice, outside! , Interior very old fashioned. Overall, far too expensive for the taste and quality of the food and drinks. Hardly any vegetarian options

Fantastic location, very courteous and friendly service and the food was simply absolutely delicious. Highly recommended!

Very good food, but it also has its price. Service is friendly and you have a nice view of the pond.

Food service perfect. However, prices are high.

Wir waren im Juni diesen Jahres, am Nachmittag, zum Einnehmen einer Mahlzeit am Valznerweiher und parkten dort auf dem zum Restaurant gehörigen Parkplatz. Meine Freunde verspäteten sich leider etwas. Als wir dann gemeinsam das Restaurant besuchen wollten, hatte dieses geschlossen. Im Sommer mit Terrasse sowieso ein Unding. Jetzt bekam ich eine Zahlungsaufforderung für die Zeit, in der ich den Parkplatz genutzt habe in Höhe von 48€. Eine absolute Unverschämtheit! Das Lokal sieht mich, und viele aus meinem Umfeld, nie wieder!

We ate here today on our way home. Great ambience with even delicious food. Super friendly service. Can only recommend this restaurant.