Konzil in Konstanz

The restaurant is located by the harbor. We had to wait a bit longer for the food. Unfortunately, there are always people who give it a 1. Usually, they act out of frustration or anger. They don't see the whole picture, only the flaws. But I've written over 1,000 reviews. The worst rating was a 3.

My 11-year-old son was denied access to the restroom at the Lake Night Festival on August 9, 2025 (by a dyed-blonde receptionist with shoulder-length hair, about 50-60 years old, outside). When I urgently requested that my child urgently use the restroom, she threw it in our faces: "Public restroom in the underpass." Would anyone want to subject a child to that in a filthy public restroom several hundred meters away? We had to fight our way through the crowd to the Steg 4 restaurant, where we received a very friendly welcome and my little son was immediately allowed to use the restroom! We often visit Constance and travel over 100km to get there; we will never go to the Council building again! Very rude!

First of all, I'm from the restaurant industry myself and know how much eating out costs in such restaurants. Still, it was a disaster. The shandy we ordered never arrived. Despite repeated orders and reminders. It was still on the bill. We ordered two dishes, a children's spaetzle, and two drinks. It should be noted that we had a children's portion and an appetizer, plus a small Fanta and a bottle of water. The final price was €71.80. I wonder how that's justified. The salad was inedible (I've rarely had such a bad dressing). Not even one person came to ask if everything was OK. We were ignored. We won't be making a second visit.

A lovely and cozy restaurant. The staff is very friendly and the food is excellent. We always enjoy coming back to enjoy their signature breaded schnitzel "Konzil" – simply delicious! A small but honest comment concerns the coffee. As espresso lovers, we've tried the espresso here several times – unfortunately, it was undrinkable every time. We can't comment on other versions like Caffè Lungo or Americano, but the espresso is unfortunately undrinkable. Italian friends or lovers of a good espresso should be careful. A tip: A small electric machine with pods or capsules just for espresso might solve the problem.

Nice place, with plenty of room for improvement.

We won't be coming back! It's become very impersonal and arrogant. The service staff aren't to blame! We tried three times on completely different days and times. We turned right each time. It's just gotten to the point where we don't feel comfortable at all! What a pity... That was once: We've been here countless times and were pleasantly surprised and served by the staff each time. An extremely cheerful team that supports each other, making it a very pleasant experience for guests. This is the reason why we love coming back again and again. They also offer excellent menus, which, when the weather is nice, can be enjoyed on the large garden terrace overlooking Lake Constance. Oct. 2021 (1st time back since COVID-19): Well, there are new owners at the Konzil now. The place has lost a bit of its appeal for us. As non-smokers, we no longer have the option of sitting inside if we're bothered by the smoke from our table neighbors. There's no non-smoking area outside. We're not allowed to choose our own tables; they're assigned to us after waiting in a long line. I find the queueing quite annoying, as the table allocation process is quite slow.

Everything was perfect, the food, the service and the beautiful view

Nice location. Food and Service was just okay

We were there for lunch, two adults and two children. We paid a total of 110 euros. I ordered salmon, a dish that's hard to fail at. Unfortunately, it was the worst salmon I've ever eaten, completely tasteless and of very poor quality. Green-black flies were constantly flying around the restaurant. It was truly unpleasant eating while constantly trying to chase the insects off the table. I even had to use the menu holder with the wooden base because there were so many flies. The wooden base accidentally fell off the table, but only onto the floor; no one was hurt. Nevertheless, the waiter with dark hair and a black beard suddenly reacted strangely, even though there was absolutely no reason for it. He seemed annoyed and acted strangely, without us saying or asking for anything. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. It was far too expensive for a simple lunch. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant.

A mega recommendation! The food isn't cheap, but it's delicious. And everything is freshly prepared. Even the fries are homemade. Respect. The view is amazing, I highly recommend it.

Great place to stay. But the service... Everything takes a long time. Things were forgotten. What a shame.

We arrived at 9:05 p.m. and they refused to serve us even though the service ended at 9:30 p.m. because it was raining. They rudely kicked us out. Not at all recommended.

Beautiful surroundings in a historic location. Excellent cuisine and you can zoom in on everything. Fries and asparagus, just perfect taste. On the terrace, a view of the lake to the harbor. You feel like you're right by the sea.

Nice location, friendly service, good fish. A bit more expensive.

I was back at the Konzil after a long time! Great service, terrible food! The food came in a 'cat's-eye' plate, not beautifully presented, and the taste was borderline subpar! A disappointment for my guest and me. The only thing that was decent was the wine! Such a shame, considering the restaurant is in such a beautiful location! Greetings from two disappointed Swiss women!

-Delicious food: a bit more expensive, but also good quality and not too greasy. -Very nice waiter (J.A.); despite being busy, he kept asking for our menu. -Great location near the waterfront...and the Hagen promenade: like a movie theater with all the people walking by. :-)

Recommendation without reservation

Always a very nice restaurant to eat at. Everything is very nice, the service is quick, always friendly, and the food is good. We'll always come back. 😊

The food is good (we had pike-perch, stuffed peppers, and a children's schnitzel with potato fries). The ambiance and view, with its waterfront/harbor location, are truly spectacular. The "Butterflies in the Stomach" rosé is also delicious.

The restaurant is beautifully situated on Lake Constance. Good service, good food, high prices. The restrooms were very unsightly and dirty.

Very attentive service. Homemade Maultaschen (ravioli) were served. I wasn't expecting this, so it really deserves 4 stars 🌟.

It's a disgrace to charge €4.50 for a small piece of chocolate sponge cake, then falsely label it as a Sachertorte. When I asked, they even denied me that it was a Sacher Torte, which is simply a lie. No concessions, nothing at all. The only positive thing I experienced here was the view.

Although a tourist hotspot, this visit was also very impressive. Highly recommend the Council Lounge on the upper floor!

Very delicious food and service, highly recommended if you are in the area

I recently went there for lunch with my girlfriend for the second time. The first time, everything was really good. This time, I found the portions ridiculously small and not worth the price. The taste also left something to be desired. The worst thing I found was the wild broccoli, which had some charred spots, but otherwise, it was rock hard. It wasn't even pre-cooked, and there was only salt and pepper in a couple of places. Oh, and lots of lemon juice. We're not going there anymore. Oh, and the salad my girlfriend got consisted of three slices of iceberg lettuce, about 5mm thick, two pieces of radicchio, and two goat cheeses fried in bacon, for almost ....... euros. Really amazing.

They didn't let us in with our stroller in the pouring rain even though there was still space.

We arrived without a reservation and were served even though the restaurant was quite full. The food was very well prepared, without a doubt.

This place has the best outdoor patio of runts having coffee or dinner and a view of the lake. It’s a good thing they are decent because the view is super. Enjoy! The photos are of the boats that take you from Friedrichshafen. Der Katamaran cheap food, a Red or Blue or Green one.

Very good restaurant with excellent service. Great view of the lake. I'll be back.

From the service to the food, everything was great. I'd go back anytime.

Very friendly and competent service at Konstanz's hotspot with a view of the harbor and the lake. Even with the terrace packed, we were served promptly. The food was absolutely delicious.

A visit to remember! The food was outstanding – lovingly prepared, flavorful, and served with a lovely dose of creativity. What impressed me most, however, was the service: The waiters were extremely friendly, attentive, and yet pleasantly unobtrusive. Despite the full house, there was no rush – quite the opposite. You felt seen and welcome. Every request was greeted with a smile and promptly fulfilled. A place where you feel completely at home – not just because of the good food, but above all thanks to a team that does its job with true passion.

It was absolutely great food was amazing I thought of how good the food was and came back to write a review

This courteous man in a dark green T-shirt not only plugged in my phone to charge, but even brought me a refreshing drink. That shows a high level of professionalism and a kind heart. Just thank you 🫶 I'll definitely come back to this place next time. 😊

So, if you just want coffee and a slice of cake, you'll be whisked away to the roof terrace. It's self-service, the waitresses don't know what decaf coffee is, and the apple pie is frozen. And that's €4.50 for a small slice. Well, the location is very nice, right on the harbor. On hot summer days, the fresh breeze is very nice.

Yes, nice location. Friendly service. Harbor and lake views.

The location and the view are truly beautiful. Unfortunately, the food selection was disappointing. While there are classic dishes like schnitzel, they're exclusively made with pork. There are no turkey schnitzel or other alternatives for guests who don't eat pork – which is a real shame and out of date these days. The service was friendly, but overall, I would have liked a bit more variety on the menu.

The young man at the reception was very friendly and accommodated our requests. Our actual server, however, wasn't so pleasant, possibly due to the stress. My meal was good; the schnitzel was also good, but the spaetzle wasn't so good. My girlfriend had a salad for €18.50, but it was very small and the salad wasn't cut properly. It's okay if you have money and are hungry, but it's not necessary.

By far the rudest waiter I've ever encountered! A lack of manners and helpfulness - once and never again!

The Council House is located directly on the harbor of the city of Constance. The council for the election of the Pope took place here from 1414 to 1418. From November 8 to 11, the conclave met on the first floor of the building, resulting in Cardinal Colonna becoming Pope Martin V.

Wonderful location in the beautiful garden of the Lake Constance harbor. Delicious food, very friendly and competent service by Mr. Ronas Baker. Although we only spent three days in Konstanz, we will definitely return.

Good food with large portions at fair prices. Nice, spacious outdoor area. Friendly servers despite the busy times. Absolutely worth a visit for a quick lunch.

Highly recommended. Great food. Friendly service.

For once, a good location AND good food. Highly recommended!

No, bad food, warmed-up goulash from days ago. Arrogant staff

Everything was great. The waiter remembered everything and everything came out right without taking notes. The food also tasted good and arrived quickly (a miracle on Father's Day). Everything was great.

Very tasty, friendly staff. Highly recommended!

The Council is very nice because you can see Lake Constance and the staff are also friendly

The food was excellent. Despite the terrace being full, the food was delivered within 15 minutes. The fish was cooked to perfection, and the waiters were very friendly and professional. The prices were absolutely reasonable. Very good ice cream. Highly recommended.

Beautiful restaurant with a view of Lake Constance. Very friendly staff. Seating is assigned. The spritzer was very good. Tourist-friendly prices. Great view of the Imperia.

Very friendly staff and child-friendly. The food was also very good. We'll be back.

Bad food and mediocre drinks; the waiters don't know what's on their own menu. View of the lake.

Beautifully located directly on Lake Constance, first location, you can also come if you just want to have a drink, service good

Great restaurant, but the wait was a bit long for a cake and two coffees.

Very tasty. Staff/service good. Could be more attentive. ;-) Thank you very much, we felt very comfortable.

We dined at this restaurant twice as a couple and were delighted each time. The food was delicious, and the service was attentive and friendly. A wonderful place that we recommend without hesitation!

Right on the lake, in the heart of the action. Friendly staff and really delicious food. Not cheap, but I think it's average for the location. Large selection and very seasonal. Clean restrooms

The service was attentive and friendly. And the wine was good. The location is great, but the food was even worse. We were there today, May 13, 2025, at 5:30 PM. Strangely, it was almost empty. The salad for the starter was okay, but just salad. All three main courses were almost inedible. Everything was full of oil, the meat died twice, and I've rarely had so many onions on my plate. I don't want to offend anyone personally here and will try to remain objective. But I won't be coming back. Good luck in the future. I hope the other guests have better luck.

We went there for dinner. The food was delicious. The flatbread soup was divine. Beautifully presented. The service was super friendly and perfect. The ambiance was fantastic. Prices were reasonable for the time of year. Highly recommended.

It tasted delicious and the staff was very friendly

Beautiful place, top restaurant, fast friendly service. Highly recommended.

Very nicely located restaurant (almost directly on Lake Constance). Enjoy your meal. Nice service. What more could you want? We eat there occasionally. They also have very tasty ice cream.

Very chic restaurant but quickly noisy....The meal was delicious.

Wonderful location, great lake view, tasty food, friendly service. Local fish dishes strongly recommended!

Excellent reception, service and food. I can only highly recommend it 🙂 👍🏻. We went as a family and with a golden Retriever dog 🤗.

Delicious. The fish plate for 2 is highly recommended!

The food was tasty, but the portion of asparagus was very manageable. The schnitzel was sometimes tough, there is better quality elsewhere. All in all quite okay.

Huge scam and !! Today we went and ate there we took many things. Apart from the drinks we had each one of us we also took 3 bottles of water which was 7.90 euros each. First one came closed and the waiter opened in front of us. The last 2 bottles which we ordered were opened and we discovered that the last 2 bottles they filled up the bottles with tap water and they charged us 3 bottles!! Thieves!!! Scammers!

The staff was super friendly and the food was really excellent. A slightly larger portion of meat and potatoes would have been nice, but overall we were very satisfied. We'll be happy to come back next time, we'll just add an appetizer!

Supercooled dining room. Expensive, Mass processing, only male waitresses. Plate completely overloaded. Eat rather than eat. Food mediocre. I never go there

Very good food. We had fish and salad. Everything came quickly. Reordering salad dressing was also no problem. Salad with asparagus, salad with baked goat cheese, perch fillet with potatoes, children's fries and drinks for 100€. Top. When the weather is nice, you can also eat on the terrace with a view of Lake Constance.

Good food, characteristic atmosphere, somewhat cumbersome service... there were no glasses at the table which, despite requests, they never brought! good experience overall

It was the best thing I've had in a restaurant in a long time. Excellent quality of the food, a perfectly prepared perch and a delicious strawberry and asparagus salad. A lot of effort is put into giving the guest an experience. Friendly staff, accommodating, polite. This is real art and the council achieves it. A great end to a wonderful holiday. Not too intrusive, the prices are really great for this location. But top quality and friendliness. Gladly again.

Very unfriendly staff, the motto here: your money is welcome, your children are not. Not a place for families with children, a shame…

Su dinero es muy bienvenido aquí, sus hijos no lo son! Recomendaría encarecidamente a las familias con niños que se mantengan lejos de ese lugar.

Yesterday I ate the worst salad I have ever ordered in a restaurant for 18 euros. A slice of iceberg lettuce, a fig, two dollops of goat cheese and a little garnish. First of all, the whole thing was served without bread. Not recommended at least as far as the salad and the price are concerned. Great view of the lake

We came here at around 17:00 with no reservations (for 2) we were seated and served quickly and promptly. No room for customization or personalization. Just quick n' go... I'd give it a fair 6.5/10 overall

Very tasty, everything homemade, great service and the prices are ok.

Great place for conferences and company celebrations!

We were full after the delicious meal. The service was great.

Right on the lake - you could sit outside even when it was cold, thanks to the heater - Maultaschen and zander were good. Ms. Hoang very attentive.

Fish from Lake Constance. Service very good and attentive.

Rating 5 stars just because of the location.

Nice. Lovely view over the lake, very friendly service too

Unfortunately we had to wait a long time until someone came to take the order. There were 2 controls for inside and outside. The poor marched diligently. The heaters made it easy to sit outside and blankets were also available. It was still a good end to our day.

Highly recommended in terms of food. Price/performance is right. Waiter very friendly...

Been there for the first time - and was very pleasantly surprised. Pleasant atmosphere, fast and friendly service. The cake (€4.50) was really delicious and the Apérol Spritz (€8.50) came with a priceless view. If I'm in Konstanz again in the future, I would definitely stop by again.

Home-style food, rather heavy fare, for those who love it, large portions. Price okay.

We were there for dinner yesterday. The food was too greasy and not particularly good. The staff was stressed and not very friendly. We were there 10 months ago. We ate the same thing, and everything was fine.

Good restaurant, but if it's busy, you'll need to be patient while waiting.

I was there for the She Inspires trade fair. It was very pleasant: a good buffet, good service. Great speakers, and great companies that presented themselves.

Very nicely located at the "harbor"

Top location, good food (a little underseasoned for me, but adding more seasoning is no problem), and very friendly service despite being a tourist hotspot by the harbor. Good value for money.

Very friendly and attentive service. Food also very good.

Muito bom lugar! Chef brasileiro! Garcon atencioso. So o couvert q não era tão bom assim. Preços justos e comida muito farta!

Wir kennen das Konzil seit zwanzig Jahre und waren früher immer sehr zufrieden. Seit dem Pächterwechsel zum Caterer sind wir nun zum zweiten Male eingebrochen. Allerding superfreundliche Bedienung der ja für die Missgriffe der Küche nichts kann: Rinderbäckchen hart und versalzen, die Schweinemedallions ebenfalls hart, der Saibling war gut. Das sind wir von früher ganz anders gewöhnt, also in Zukunft nicht mehr. Schade

The food was really tasty and freshly prepared. There was a little greeting from the kitchen, which made us very happy. The staff is very courteous and committed. Highly recommended :)

The Konzil in Konstanz offers a mixture of culinary delicacies and historical charm. A popular restaurant in the region, it is a place that caters to masses without neglecting the quality of its food. The menu offers a variety of dishes, with the schnitzel and the onion roast being particularly highlighted. Both dishes were well prepared and tasty. They confirm the Council's promise to serve its guests high-quality, tasty meals. Despite the high volume of operations, the quality of the food is good and meets the palate with a satisfying consistency. The prices are in the mid-range, which represents a good balance between price and performance. The atmosphere in the restaurant is lively, which some guests may find a bit noisy. However, this adds to the overall atmosphere and makes the council a dynamic place, always filled with conversation and conviviality. A small point of criticism is the lack of a portafilter machine, which meant that we didn't have an espresso. Nevertheless, this should not spoil the overall experience, as the Council offers a wide range of drinks to suit a wide range of tastes. Particularly noteworthy is the service, which is very good despite its youthfulness. The staff is attentive, friendly and ensures guests feel welcome and well looked after. Overall, the Konzil in Konstanz offers a pleasant dining experience in a historic and lively setting. It is a place appreciated for both its food and its atmosphere and will certainly appeal to many guests.

Am Freitag 27. Dez. wollten wir zu zweit um 11:40 Uhr im Restaurant Konzil unser Mittagessen einnehmen. Gemäss Aushang vor dem Restaurant sollte das Restaurant ab 11:30 Uhr geöffnet sein. Bereits hatten 2 weitere Personen vor dem Restaurant gewartet. Das Restaurant war geöffnet aber leer. Nachdem (3-4 Minuten) endlich jemand aufgetaucht ist, wurde uns harsch mitgeteilt, dass das Restaurant erst in etwa 15 Minuten (also um 12 Uhr!) geöffnet wird. Zusätzlich wurden wir von einem Herr mit schwarzer Weste aufgefordert den Eingangsbereich zu verlassen. Konstanz hat viele anderer gute Restaurants. Zu viert haben wir dann in ein anderes Restaurant gewechselt. Für uns kommt das Restaurant "Konzil" so schnell nicht mehr in Frage.

Great New Year's Eve, top service, top food, top location, a successful evening. Thanks.