Limburg Abbey in Bad Dürkheim

We went there for brunch. The brunch was held in a vaulted cellar and warmed by a heater. It was still chilly, especially on the legs. The food selection wasn't anything special. The Palatinate plate, spiced meat, and noodles mean I won't go back again. Soup was also offered. There was also a small selection of cheese, sausage, and salads. But again, just the usual. Dessert was nothing extraordinary. The drinks were reasonably priced. The service was attentive and polite. I imagine brunch to be a little different. When I go for brunch, I want to eat something I don't necessarily have at home.

Food, service and ambience “big cinema”... If you don't get happy here, you can't help it 🥳

A really great restaurant with special food and beautiful decor. The service was super nice. Not cheap in terms of price, but a really good deal.

The food is mediocre, nothing special

After hiking we stopped here and were warmly welcomed at 5:30 p.m. without a reservation. Previously we were turned away from 3 other restaurants (Forsthaus Benjental, Altes Forsthaus Looganlage and Gaststätte im Tal, Gimmeldingen) because the kitchen there was closed at 4 p.m.!!! Here in the Klosterschänke Limburg the food tasted excellent and we liked the ambience. We would love to come here again in the summer when you can sit outside.

A note about self-service in the beer garden would be helpful. The ambience is nice and the food is tasty, although not exactly cheap. All in all, definitely worth a visit.

After a long hike through the forest, we stopped here to look at the ruins of the abbey and stumbled across the little restaurant. Most excellent! We felt immediate hunger. So, in we dug. Coffees were excellent while we waited for the food to arrive. The soups were delicious. I had the beef broth with a sliced liver dumpling (Leberknodel); others (without the refined palate required for liver), had the potato soup. We then tucked into the spatzle with cheese and onions. We were well looked after by the staff and, re-invigorated, set forth once again into the woods.

Super delicious food and the staff are super friendly and the location is beautiful too. Would give even more stars

The sight of these ruins alone is worth the walk

Went to brunch today, in my opinion there weren't enough service staff and the lady who was apparently in charge wasn't really that friendly at the reception. Food wasn't the best choice for my taste either but that's a matter of perspective.

We ate here for the first time today and we were very satisfied. Friendly service, good wines and very good food. Portions to fill you up, especially important as part of our hike. Very high quality furnishings, toilets very clean.

Very nice atmosphere. Super friendly service. Very good coffee and cake (brownie with walnuts). Reservations for a table are recommended on weekends.

Very nice location. Great restaurant with very nice, competent service. Great food and great service. Normally 10 stars. I'll be back 🥰

Everything was very tasty 😊 Large portions, reasonable prices and nice surroundings. I will come back.

We spent a very nice evening at the monastery magic. Thanks to the lovingly decorated location and Michael, who took care of our physical well-being, it was a perfect evening. We also took part in the Sunday brunch in the monastery vault. Great service, very tasty food, great ambience. You have to do it!

We ate there at the restaurant on Boxing Day with my husband's family. You have to make a reservation through Eventim and a menu (three courses) costs 49 euros. The starter was a soup - it was almost cold and with a skin that had already formed, the chestnut soup had probably been sitting around for a while, which was a real shame, in terms of taste it was still the best of the "menu". Then the main course, not exactly the largest portion, but I was happy because it was by far the driest Burgundy roast of my life, unfortunately the taste was also a flop. The dessert was also nothing...unfortunately. The ambience and service were really good, but a shame the food was nothing. Above all, far too expensive at 49 euros per person without drinks! Maybe the food is better if you don't come on a holiday and can eat à la carte.

We didn't go to the restaurant, we just visited the monastery ruins. It's definitely worth it.

Today we spent a wonderful Christmas Day at the monastery brunch in the vaulted cellar. The food was great. The bread and rolls are super fresh despite the Christmas holiday. The service was quick, friendly and in a good mood. Thanks to the heater, the temperature was absolutely pleasant. The ambience was great and we were even able to enjoy a delicious mulled wine in the castle's courtyard after a short walk. I find the price-performance ratio to be absolutely fair. Thank you for the great food in such a great environment.

We were there today for the monastery brunch. We liked it very much. The service was friendly and attentive. We all enjoyed the food very much and there was enough of all the dishes. The atmosphere was great and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Afterwards we went for a short walk around the monastery when the weather was nice Afterwards we sat by the fire bowl in the monastery garden with mulled wine and children's punch. The monastery garden is beautifully decorated and has many different seating areas. We had a lovely Christmas there with the whole family.

Nice location, good food, nice service, gladly again Update 2024: still good....

Yesterday we had the pleasure of celebrating a birthday at the Limburg Konrad 2 restaurant and were completely thrilled! The service was first class - attentive, warm and with a touch of humor that made the evening even better. The food was an absolute highlight: fresh, lovingly prepared and simply delicious. A clear recommendation for anyone who values ​​quality and atmosphere!

If you like the charm of castle ruins, the Klosterschenke is the right place!! The food was good to very good, the service was very friendly and our four-legged companions were given a water bowl.

The tenant can't do anything about the great location on the Limburg - it was there long before him and will be there long after him. For the arrogance and arrogance of 11 adults being entertained, he can charge a cancellation fee of EUR 25 per person for 2 missing people, but he can do something. There was a lack of tact here, especially since the seating was so narrow that no other person could have fit at the table. We certainly understand that a cancellation fee may be charged in order to protect the restaurateur from loss of sales. In our case, the innkeeper “secured” EUR 50 in sales and lost further sales from 11 guests who were there regularly in groups. Find the error!

Wir waren in der Vergangenheit schon mehrmals in dem Restaurant - als Paar oder mit Freunden zu Silvester oder Geburtstagsfeiern - bisher immer mit durchschnittlichen Erfahrungen. Die Location Limburg ist toll - aber dafür kann der Pächter nicht - daher haben wir über einige Punkte ( Preise, Selbstbedienung im Aussenbereich etc.) hinweggesehen. Leider kam es diesmal so, dass wir und unsere Begleiter dort nicht mehr hingehen werden. Die Überheblichkeit mit welcher der Geschäftsführer eine „No-Show-Fee“ in Rechnung stellt ist nicht zu übertreffen. Wir hatten für 13 Personen reserviert, 2 konnten nicht teilnehmen, dafür mussten wir dann je Person EUR 25,— Ausfallgebühr bezahlen, weil so der Inhaber „ihm ein erheblicher Umsatzverlust entstanden sei“. Unglaublich, zumal die Bestuhlung so eng war, dass keine Personen mehr an den Tisch gepasst hätten und bei unserer Ankunft schon registriert wurde, dass wir 11 statt der reserviert 13 Personen sind, aber nicht auf die Ausfallgebühr hingewiesen wurde - erst beim Bezahlen wurde die Gebühr verlangt. Dann verzehren 11 Personen für durchschnittlich EUR 60,- und er verlangt eine Ausfallgebühr! Die Folge: kein Umsatz mehr von diesen 13 Personen nebst den Freunden die man mitgenommen hätte. Wo ist da jetzt der Sinn einer Ausfallgebühr und das Fingerspitzengefühl….

Chilli con carne very tasty. Potato/leek soup ok. Spritzer €5.80? It doesn't work at all! Terrible smell in the toilet.

What a very beautiful place here! The restaurant is also a special insider tip for me! Very tasty and of high quality, and also really good for the price. Be sure to stop by here!

We were here for the monastery brunch. The food was very good and plentiful and the service was very friendly and helpful

Gastronomy closed at the time of the visit

Incredibly delicious and cozy! Plus fair prices. It’s also worth visiting here in winter!

We've been here several times now and it's been GREAT every time. You feel really comfortable here. It's like in a fairy tale.🥰 Delicious food and very nice staff.

The brunch was unique, everything was made with love, the light and sound were pleasant, we would love to come back. Staff was attentive and friendly. Very nicely decorated courtyard with a Christmas atmosphere 🥰

Auf der Karte findet sich eine raffinierte Interpretation von gut-bürgerlicher Küche, definitiv nicht (nur) der Pälzer Standard. Ich hatte die Kraftbrühe und das Wildgulasch. Beides sehr lecker!

Today was the first and last time we were up here for the Advent brunch. As I said: I only rate the brunch. I didn't like it. You book through Eventtime. 75 euros for three without drinks, so around 120 euros for three. It's not worth it. It's incredibly loud down there because of the vault. It is still fresh despite long underwear and warm clothing. Then they wanted to seat us at a table with strangers. But that wasn't on the internet before. There were a lot of children and about 10 dogs there. It is very uncomfortable and loud. Because these annoying children kept coming to our table, our daughter and our dog felt provoked and it was just barking. We've never experienced this before and we go out to eat often. Yes, the food was ok for the price, nothing special. After we didn't want to sit at a table with people, we were seated next to a humming fan heater, which was then turned off after a complaint. The waitress said: Do you have it now? Hello ? There was nothing on the Internet about strangers at the table, otherwise we wouldn't have booked in the first place...Daughter orders cocoa, gets milk...all in all: save yourself the brunch...magic monastery, beer garden, restaurant, everything was great. We even got married up here 14 years ago. But the brunch? That was a waste of money and time. Parking: first come, first served...

Beautiful restaurant for both romantic and business occasions. Service was super nice, food was great. Gladly again

We ate here for the monastery brunch. The food was very good, the service was quick and friendly 👍😉. As you write in the description, there is heating, but if you get cold easily you should dress a little warmer 😇.

We were very lucky to be able to celebrate our wedding at Konrad 2 and on the Limburg grounds. Apart from the weather, the day was really perfect. The rooms were prepared as discussed, the food was great and the service was quick and super friendly. The communication and meetings in advance were also very pleasant and constructive. Thank you also for the flexibility regarding the rooms in relation to the weather (we had to reschedule and “move” again at short notice due to a drop in temperature). We can only warmly recommend you and it certainly won't be the last time we'll be your guests.

We were there a few days ago and were initially totally impressed by the location. The restaurant definitely seemed fair to its surroundings. I'll now go into the classic pros and cons points that speak purely to our opinion :) Per: - Super nice staff - Location very nice - Food beautifully prepared - sufficient portions - There is actually a second helping which we found to be very good - the toilets were very clean - great marketing and promotions done by the operators Cons: - higher middle price range (which I think is partly due to the location) - The greeting when we arrived was rather dull and didn't seem inviting at first - The waitress ever mixed up and forgot an order once and when ordering again brought the larger bottle than the smaller bottle of water ordered (was also charged) - Unfortunately there were a lot of fruit flies everywhere in the room which made it difficult to eat in peace. - (personal impression) the taste was ok/good but not a taste highlight either. I have to say that this will be my favorite restaurant. - Unfortunately it was very quiet in the room where a bit of background music would have rounded the whole thing off a little better. All in all it was a very nice evening and therefore the constructively kind 4 stars :)

Very loud, food took a long time. At the end, the end of the workday was evidently indicated by loud tidying up

Very tasty and well eaten. Service very good 👍

Nice ambience and good food and beautiful surroundings of the Limburg monastery ruins

Food great! Service can be left as is! Very cozy will go there again!

Beautiful castle complex! However, from October onwards it will only be open from Thursday.

Rarely have I had such a good experience. From the ambience, the food to the service team, everything was great. Deodorant, hand cream, mouthwash with disposable cups, hand disinfectant and tampons were also freely available in the women's toilets. Deodorant and hair gel were also available in the men's toilet. Definitely recommended.

Interesting ruins, great restaurant. Parking spaces Very friendly staff and very good food, we had saumagen and pulled pork. Both great.

Great ambience and good food! Innkeepers friendly and nice! A place to feel good. A special highlight in summer is the outdoor area. Happy to come back!

Nicely decorated, friendly service, good selection on the menu. It was delicious too. Somewhat limited selection of desserts

The food was very tasty and nicely presented. Plus a good glass of wine and very nice service. A place to feel good.

I'm a vegetarian in everyday life, but I eat meat once or twice a year when I'm on vacation. The American pulled pork with monastery bread was perfectly prepared and seasoned. I would happily come back to eat this dish any time.

We only came up there for the ruins, we will come back to try the restaurant

We liked it very much. Very good service and delicious food. We'll be back.

Restaurantbewertung: Wir hatten für eine Gruppe von 12 Personen reserviert, erschienen jedoch schließlich nur zu zehnt. Gleich bei unserer Ankunft wurden wir unfreundlich darüber informiert, dass 25 Euro pro fehlender Person berechnet würden und dass man diese Angelegenheit, falls nötig, „vom Anwalt klären lassen“ würde. Ein derart harscher Empfang hat leider direkt einen negativen Eindruck hinterlassen und zeigte deutlich, wie wenig flexibel und kundenorientiert das Personal ist. Der Service ließ auch während des Aufenthalts sehr zu wünschen übrig. Zum Glück war das Essen wirklich gut und die Location ansprechend. Die Qualität der Speisen hätte durchaus für einen angenehmen Abend sorgen können, doch das Verhalten des Personals hat leider das gesamte Erlebnis getrübt. Schade – mit besserem Service könnte dieses Restaurant eine echte Empfehlung sein.

We finally wanted to eat at Konrad II again on September 22nd, 2024. However, only the outdoor area was open that day. The monastery in the background is magnificent. However, the furniture was thrown together and some of it was getting old. Dirty tables along the monastery wall. The food had to be ordered from a stand that resembled a kiosk. There were five of us. In addition to meat dishes and salad with fish, there should also be a tarte flambée with apple and cinnamon. The employee who took our order told my friend that this would no longer be available today and that she could order a "Greek-style" tarte flambée instead. I could hardly believe this because there can hardly be a simpler dish than a tarte flambée with apple pieces, and because the restaurant likes to present itself as one of the more upscale ones in Bad Dürkheim. Afterwards I visited the kitchen and asked the staff there. Here I was kindly informed that it would be no problem to get this tarte flambée. With this information, I made my way back to the waitress with one of the employees present in the kitchen. She then let me know that the other tarte flambée was already in the oven and that I had to eat it now. Change impossible! – Our order would be a misunderstanding, because a sweet tarte flambée would not go with the 4 savory dishes. Without the employee's blatant unfriendliness, one could have had the feeling of becoming an unwilling actor in a comedy. She then placed the apple and cinnamon tarte flambée on the end of the table opposite me. . After this experience, we will avoid this restaurant in the future, despite the great setting.

After a long walk, stop here and enjoy delicious Palatinate specialties. Simply heavenly.

A very nice and cozy restaurant with an ambience that matches the location. The food tasted very good and was served excellently on the platters.

We stopped here on our bike tour. Actually we just wanted to drink a small wine spritzer. After all the food that went out looked delicious, we also had dinner here. All three of us were very enthusiastic about the food. The food was beautifully prepared and very tasty. The ambience was very nice. There is a small deduction for service. The service staff could be a little friendlier.

Very expensive prices for drinks. usury

A very beautiful monastery ruin with a beer garden in the middle. The view is fantastic!

I always enjoy coming back to look, relax and enjoy the monastery ruins. A building with a 1000-year history and in the middle of it a very attractive (self-service) restaurant outside and inside. It tasted very good, it was very comfortable, I sat in a lounge. There are many shaded areas. The staff is quick and very warm/polite. The price-performance ratio is right. Absolutely recommended. You can also stay here longer.

Wir waren mittlerweile schon öfter hier (Innenbereich) und sind immer wieder begeistert. Das Essen ist sehr lecker (vor allem das American Pulled Pork) und der Service ist sehr nett, auch wenn's mal stressig ist. Das Ambiente ist einladend. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist ok. Immer wieder gerne und definitiv eine Empfehlung!

Very, very tasty food and great value for money! Very nice atmosphere and quiet location. Happy to come back!

Very good food, nice atmosphere in the ruins,

Great ambience of an enjoyable restaurant

We were supposed to be with a group of 12 people, but since one couple became ill with gastrointestinal illness at short notice, we decided to come with 10 people. Since a short-term cancellation (of just 10% of the guests!!!) is unfortunately not tolerated in the restaurant's terms and conditions, we had to pay the extremely high service fee. The two of them probably wouldn't have eaten that much once. This is not good behavior and so it was our last visit to the actually beautiful and very tasty restaurant. A pity!! It should also be mentioned that 2 of the service staff (not the one who served us at the table!) were incredibly unfriendly, they leave you standing in the middle of a sentence and roll your eyes... Absolutely out of place in the service. All in all, it was actually a great place, but the poor management and poor service ruined the mood at our family celebration. We definitely do not recommend the restaurant.

We were supposed to be with a group of 12 people, but since one couple became ill with gastrointestinal illness at short notice, we decided to come with 10 people. Since a short-term cancellation (of just 10% of the guests!!!) is unfortunately not tolerated in the restaurant's terms and conditions, we had to pay the extremely high service fee. The two of them probably wouldn't have eaten that much once. This is not good behavior and so it was our last visit to the actually beautiful and very tasty restaurant. A pity!! It should also be mentioned that 2 of the service staff (not the one who served us at the table!) were incredibly unfriendly, they leave you standing in the middle of a sentence and roll your eyes... Absolutely out of place in the service. All in all, it was actually a great place, but the poor management and poor service ruined the mood at our family celebration. We definitely do not recommend the restaurant.

Nice ambience (outdoor area). Price/performance slightly excessive. Service is quick.

Very nice beer garden with good service. Unfortunately, I was a little unlucky with my food. The braised beef cheeks were very tough and a bit too fatty, the rest was okay. Maybe I'll have better luck next time. Everyone should get a second chance.

A very nice open air location for events.

We were in the region for vacation and discovered the restaurant. Very nice location, the service was very courteous and the food and drinks were very good and plentiful☺️ definitely worth a visit!

The Palatinate, great location in an old ruin, view over the Rhine plain, there is a nice outdoor business in the ruin and the restaurant, everything fits here, food is down-to-earth, tasty and very nicely decorated, service is nice and courteous, a little pearl Bad Durkheim

Home-style food, was very good / self-service; food is brought; Unfortunately the apple cinnamon tarte flambée was out, so a small deduction :-) Very nice and fast service in the old monastery ruins, you sit very nicely in an old monastery ruins, reservation is required in good weather

Very nice place with amazing views.

We celebrated our wedding at the Limburg monastery ruins. The event location is very suitable and recommended for larger events. We received good advice from the event manager and the process was great. The locations, the food and the supporting program were prepared as discussed and the service was also very professional. All in all, we had a really nice wedding celebration at the Limburg monastery ruins. Many thanks to the team and see you soon... Tati & Jens

We always enjoy coming here. Special atmosphere within the old walls. The menu is very broad, including dishes that you would expect in the Palatinate as well as dishes that are of a higher standard. Lovingly prepared.

A very historical place, The monastery pan is recommended

I celebrated my birthday there. The room was very nicely decorated. The service was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious as usual. The location was of course unbeatable. A clear recommendation every time.

First of all, the atmosphere is really nice, it's really nice to sit there surrounded by old walls. Unfortunately, the staff is not very friendly, sometimes even snippy. The homepage says there is an allergen menu on site. When I asked, I was told with a laugh that it existed, but that it was no longer current. The lady also laughed at my gluten intolerance and dismissed it as “standard”. Afterwards there was a wishy-washy "should go/should be okay/shouldn't have anything in it" explanation of the card. This is completely unacceptable; especially the behavior of the staff. If we hadn't had the tickets for the Limburg summer, we would have gone again. People with allergies don't choose them, it's no fun and no laughing matter. No matter how nice the ambience is, we won't be able to eat anymore.

It was really worth discovering a lot

Very nice, well-kept castle tavern, great location. Good selection of drinks, delicious food. Enjoyed the sun outside in great weather. We'd love to come back!

Great location. Enjoy your meal. Price-performance ratio okay.

Very nice atmosphere, the service is first class and the food is really recommended (very tasty). There's nothing to complain about the prices either. We'd love to come back.

The beer garden was self-service. The prices were okay. The atmosphere is very romantic. The food was fresh and delicious. Gladly again.

Dinner was super delicious and fresh with good wine and excellent service this evening, we'll be back ♥️

The food is super delicious🤤Service is great))) Again and again😁

What a great restaurant. Great service, delicious food and a really nice atmosphere. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area.

Delicious food 😋 Very nice attentive staff 👍🏻Great ambience 👍🏻Everything was great all around 👍🏻

Wir waren im Aussenbereich gesessen. Hier bestellt man an der Theke. Essen wird dann serviert. Klappt ganz gut. Wir hatten Bowls mit Lachs und Falafel. Vorab den Ziegenkäse. Uns hat es sehr gut geschmeckt und das Ambiente war sehr schön

It's really beautifully made and you feel comfortable

The monastery ruins are very cozy and the atmosphere is great. We drank Riesling spritzer. We didn't eat but the menu was promising. It is worth it ..

We were there today and it was a well-preserved ruin from the 11th century near Bad Dürkheim that was well worth seeing. you really have to go in and take in the huge walls and size of this facility. We were very impressed by this monument of history. A visit is definitely worth it because there is a restaurant and events

We have been coming here for a few years now and always enjoy this beautiful place, the good food and the hospitality. Is it because of the smoking nun in the guest room? We like it very much! We will definitely visit again next year. The two Swabians from near Augsburg

Very nice place to stop after hiking or to reach directly by car. Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Absolutely recommended.

Great schnitzels, delicious side dishes, very satisfied

Delicious food, friendly service, we'll be happy to come back.

Great ruin. Parking spaces directly at the restaurant. Beautiful beer garden. Delicious food and nice service. What more do you want? Thanks.

Top!! Very good food...prepared differently. Very creative. Highly Recommended.

Great location, delicious food, good spritzer. Unfortunately no smoking ban. Nevertheless, we like to go to Limburg.

We were in the beer garden. Tarte flambée, bowl and Palatinate plate were very good. The self-service was quite expensive ;-)

It's a shame that a potential for an exciting Mother's Day event was wasted by a wait time of almost an hour and half and a more than arrogant and unfriendly waiter. Part of the problem was not the number of people waiting, lack of personnel or a slow kitchen, but two waiters who spent more time hiding behind a van and smoking than bringing out food.

The Limburg Monastery is a former Benedictine abbey that existed from the 11th century until the Reformation. It is one of the largest and most important monuments of early Salian architecture. And it is also perfect as a place to take a break: the former cloister is home to one of the very few beautiful beer gardens in the Palatinate Forest. The atmosphere here in the former Gothic cloister is incomparable - and thankfully there is not only Saumagen and the Sieben Schnitzel - a rarity in the Palatinate Forest, which is often unfortunately rather underdeveloped in terms of hiking cuisine.

Very nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff. Beautifully prepared dishes, very tasty. All in all a successful destination to end the day. We would be happy to come back and then try out the special outdoor area.