Olle Rheen in Rhede (Ems)

After a long wait, we finally managed to stop here for a break. We ordered schnitzel with fried potatoes. The fried potatoes were excellent, but the schnitzel was okay. The staff was friendly, but the atmosphere wasn't great. There were a lot of things in there that made the place seem dark. But that's to each individual's taste.

We ended up there by chance. We were craving schnitzel. Plenty of parking spaces. The food arrived and was hot. The schnitzels were deep-fried, not pan-fried. The taste was okay. The fried potatoes were dry, but the flavor was okay. The service was attentive and friendly. The ambiance is strange. Aside from the numerous grandfather clocks, old radios, and old pictures on the walls, among other decorations, the Thai decorations, such as elephants surrounding a grandfather clock, don't fit together.

The food was okay. A large selection. The outdoor area desperately needs some work.

I celebrated my birthday party at Olle Rheen. The food was excellent with plenty of variety. The kids had a great time playing. The service was good.

Great value, epic indoor playground, and a great stop on a long road trip. Sure, there's no Michelin-starred cuisine here, but you'll get a good meal at a reasonable price. Everything is clean, and the staff is very friendly.

Highly recommended and top staff with

Update: We visited the Schnitzel and Buffet House again after a long time. First, the positives. Although there was a lunch buffet, we were offered the option of ordering from the menu, which suited our needs. In my opinion, the quality of the food has suffered. You just have to look at the pictures from back then and compare them with the current ones. The prices on the menu do not include VAT. We didn't notice this. A note about this would have been welcome, especially since it's not common practice in Germany. This means you still have to add 19%. When paying, we were suddenly overcharged for three drinks. We then noticed the mistake, and the drinks were removed from the bill. The former restaurant owner, Gerold, has sold the restaurant, and it is now run by a new owner. The restaurant is run by a Dutch couple. Gerold, the owner, is a friendly and attentive innkeeper and always friendly to his guests. We usually stop here when we're traveling on the A31 or visiting one of the small antique and secondhand shops in nearby Bellingwolde, Netherlands. We haven't been disappointed with the food yet. Whether it's the buffet, the delicious burgers, or one of the many schnitzel variations. The value for money is reasonable in my opinion. There's also a play area with a large climbing frame. The area is open to children ages 2 to 11. It includes a seating area where parents can keep an eye on their children.

No showpiece but good food. Presentation could be better. Looks a bit shabby. But again taste and quality are fine.

If you want a good meal, this is the place to be. Those expecting multi-star cuisine aren't. Prices are reasonable for the wide selection.

Unfortunately, it was a waste of time driving all the way here. It would be great if, in everyone's interest, it were announced online that they aren't open every day due to staffing shortages. Unfortunately, I have to give it one star to even be able to share our experience.

Close to the highway. A very large selection of schnitzel dishes. We didn't have to wait long.

We were looking for a bite to eat on the way back from our vacation in the north. We pulled into the truck stop hoping for a restroom and a snack. We received a really friendly welcome and a fantastic buffet with schnitzel, roast beef, ribs, and tons of different salads and side dishes. We didn't have enough room in our stomachs to try everything. My partner is vegetarian, and he also thought the selection was great. He was even offered a vegetarian schnitzel specially cooked for him, but this wasn't necessary, as there was a really good selection anyway. A small dessert buffet with various creams rounded off the excellent meal. We were completely satisfied. We paid €52 for two people, including two drinks and the buffet. The value for money was really very good. Plus, the service at the table was superb. We'll definitely be back on our vacations north. Thank you for your hospitality.

We had a great meal here...a 3 course buffet...Something for everyone...A friendly owner who we had a chat with...

Was vreselijk heb nog nooit zoon smerig eten gehad ik voel me nergens te goed voor maar voor dit...... nog niet eens 1 cent waard hier zou je voor betaald moeten worden om op te vreten man ik voelde me vreselijk daar en laat me dan nog niet beginnen over de stank en de warmte!

What an atmosphere. Good food for a nice price

I expected a much better homemade schnitzel, but they also offer frozen schnitzel that is extremely crispy. It's really cool for kids.

For a restaurant in an industrial park with a sign for a motorway service area, the food is delicious and the service is friendly. The Sunday buffet is also appreciated by the locals.

Unfortunately, for a designated schnitzel restaurant, it was only low-quality frozen schnitzel and the sauce was a convenience store. I was expecting much more, so I'll go for MCD next time. A shame!

For people with children it will be fun, better than the MC next door, they have a large indoor playground here.

The food was good. The ambiance was random and a bit lackluster. I found it annoying that the waitress kept mopping the floor while we ate. There was also a loose collection of information signs in the restroom... It was all a bit dreary.

Great staff, always friendly. Drinks are well chilled. Food is plentiful and very tasty. You can always get good food here, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it's always great! Highly recommended!!!!!

Yes, definitely. There's a huge selection at the buffet. The rooms are beautifully designed, everything is very spacious and comfortable. You just have to experience it.

Was satisfied, now it looks like it has been sold.

We arrived at the last minute, there was no real snitzel menu available anymore, so... But we received no less friendly welcome. With 5 people, you can get your fill for a reasonable price. We were not disappointed with anything here, friendly staff, excellent food for buffet standards, simple but tasty and enough choice for everyone. Large spacious play area for children 🙌🏼 They will definitely see us here again when we can look in peace at what we want to eat 🙌🏼

We can recommend it 100%. It was super tasty. And the ambience is beautiful. Also perfect for children as there is an indoor playground

Delicious food, nice staff and very good value for money. The highway stop was worth it.

A cozy atmosphere, the staff are very friendly and accommodating, anyone who doesn't get their fill there is more of a spoiled person, there is always something for everyone, we recommend this restaurant

We've passed by here sooooo many times while passing through and today was the first time we went there. The food was delicious, the service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere was interesting, not super modern but clean. And we personally think that's more important :-) We would love to come back again.

Every time we drive north we turn off the highway to eat. We like the food very much and the price is also very good. Everywhere else we had to pay a few euros more for food.

Unfortunately not, the food arrived incorrectly instead of asparagus there was pineapple schnitzel, the portion was so-so and the schnitzel itself was on the verge of being in the pan for too long, and most likely the fried potatoes that were bought ready-made were packaged potatoes that were dripping with fat Then order fries with it. I'm a chef myself and have worked half the world. I've never had to write a review like this before. You should also bring time, in case the waitress doesn't see you sitting at the table even though she said look for a seat of your choice. It's a shame it makes a good impression when you come in, there's still good home cooking here. No finished goods and poorly used. I don't think there is a chef in the kitchen who has learned it.

Been there for the buffet. The name Schnitzelhaus is incorrect. Cheap frozen schnitzel warmed up and 2 sauces included. In a schnitzel house I expect homemade schnitzels. Roast beef was tasty, lots of salads but nothing was convincing for €27 without drinks. Children aged 10 and over pay the full price!!! A large indoor playground for children! Overall it was disappointing.

I happened to read the recommendation and tried it out today. Everything to the best of your satisfaction

Perfect if you want to make a stop while passing through with children. Very courteous and child-friendly staff and a very good price-performance ratio. The food was appetizingly prepared and tasty. The children played happily in the games area, which is very attractive for small and older children. We were very satisfied and the children also wanted to go there again very soon. Clear recommendation!

Delicious food, you can choose from all kinds of dishes, celebrated my birthday there with 12 people. They were all satisfied. Had a wonderful and tasteful evening.

Very good food, owner also very friendly, very child friendly and quite cheap

Very tasty and rich breakfast or lunch buffet, brunch is also possible! Very nice atmosphere and very friendly hosts! Only recommended!

Delicious food, The buffet has a lot of choice... and very nice for the children. The kids had a great time. Highly recommended, lots of food for a normal price. We will definitely come back if we are in the area.

Everything from the “bag” of snack food is beautifully done. Nothing special. Children are charged full price for the schnitzel buffet.

Good food and drinks. There is also a nice playground for children.

Vreselijk slecht eten, lauw, smaakloos, vet en zeer weinig aanbod. Ik zou mensen adviseren door te rijden voor een ander restaurant

The food is really really bad 5 euros would still be too expensive for the buffet. After 20 minutes we were outside again, mainly because we could not get our daughter out of the play equipment any faster. For 64 euros you have an experience for life. Very bad

Had a super fun evening at Olle Rheen. The food was delicious and the atmosphere in the restaurant is very pleasant.

A rustic atmosphere and very nice owners and waitresses. A fascinating mix of German rustic and Thai influence. There is even an indoor play area for younger guests.

We went to the gourmet buffet with a group of 15 people on a Saturday. Price performance is right, the buffet was always freshly filled. Very large selection, there was something for everyone. Highly recommended.

A joy to be there. Delicious food, nice atmosphere, and affordable.

Yes, definitely everything was great and plentiful

short break, coffee and schnitzel, both were good, the price was completely okay. Very nice staff, the store is very interesting. We'll definitely be back, even on weekends for the buffet, etc.

Delicious buffet. Super friendly staff. Great!

We just had breakfast, everything was great. Everything was there enough and it was always brought straight back. It wasn't the last time we were there. Highly recommended 🍀☕️🫖🫓🥐🥚🥓🧈

We just had breakfast, everything was great. Everything was there enough and was always brought back straight away. It wasn't the last time we were there. Highly recommended 🍀🫓🥐🥚🥩☕️

Olle Rheen is highly recommended for schnitzel lovers. The selection is sufficient and tasty... the price is also great... the atmosphere is lovingly designed and the employees are in a good mood... we would love to come back...

We have been there several times and have always been very satisfied. The schnitzels are very tender. The breakfast buffet is very rich and tasty.

Became a bit more expensive but everyone has raised prices. But the food was great and the service was as always friendly and helpful.

Was very disappointed. Arrived at 6:30pm to eat. But it wasn't said that the buffet had been simmering since lunchtime. Some of the food was cold and no longer edible. Never again.

Definitely worth a visit, there is really something for everyone, and there is a great play area for children where they can let off steam. The atmosphere inside is really quaint and interesting. We'll be back for Currywurst Berliner Style

Unfortunately it's no longer the same as it used to be. We used to have breakfast or brunch there regularly and were always very satisfied. Yesterday we were there for the first time under the new management of the restaurant. You now pay €18.90 for the breakfast buffet and you have to be there promptly at 10:00 a.m. and get in line quickly so that you can get through relatively quickly before the big rush is coming. The main problem, however, was that hardly anything was added if, for example, the scrambled eggs or cheese were empty. There was only one kitchen worker around, who was also very unfriendly and desperately tried to refill the buffet. After a short time, the buffet was pretty much empty, and many things were simply not refilled. Some guests also pointed this out to the kitchen staff and were then shouted at in a very unfriendly manner. The door to the buffet was also closed at around 11:30 a.m., although the breakfast buffet was actually advertised until 12:00 p.m. Therefore we will never visit this store again. The money is too good for that.

Unfortunately I was disappointed. Ignored by the waitress. There was no schnitzel at the buffet, even though the house is called schnitzelhaus, and the buffet didn't really convince me. That was much better.

Since the previous owner is no longer there, things have gotten noticeably worse. Lunch all tastes the same, nothing is nicely seasoned. You wait ages for service and the subsequent delivery of drinks. At the last lunch I had already finished the first course before anyone even came to ask us what we would like to drink. If this is due to too few staff, it is a homegrown problem. The only thing I really enjoy here is the breakfast. This is a rich buffet with a lot of choice. There is plenty of coffee and tea. The breakfast is good. Lunch is terrible. The prices are really high, but I can also go to the normal a la carte restaurant.

The old owner had it under control a thousand times better. Unfortunately, Olle Rheen is just a disappointment. After the reopening with the new owner, we were there several times and were sad to realize that it is no longer what it used to be. For the most part, the food is always cold and sometimes tasteless. Last but not least, Christmas Day - a bitter disappointment. Food cold and sometimes not even fully cooked! Several people stood at the buffet and pointed this out to the kitchen staff, unfortunately without any reaction or action. The half-raw food was left like that. So much money for such bad food. Definitely no longer recommended. Too bad.

We ate there today with a larger group, since it is under new ownership, we were excited to see what it was like. Unfortunately we found that it is very disappointing. First of all, the door to the buffet wasn't opened until 10:15 a.m. When it was our turn, a lot of things were already gone, there was no more butter, all the sausages were empty. You had to point it out yourself so that it would be refilled. Then the hefty price because it was Christmas was absolutely NOT justified!!! We won't be coming back... It's a shame that Gerold stopped :-(

We were there on Christmas Day and there was a buffet and everything was delicious. I can only recommend it

Unfortunately I can't give a review. Because dogs are not allowed.

It is recommended for families with children. There is a large playground in the restaurant, and for people who want to sit quietly and eat, they can sit in another part of the restaurant. Buffet is on weekends after 17:00 and costs € 20,-- pp. That is very expensive, for children from the age of 10 this must also be paid, and that is where the price comes from. After all, children eat some chicken nuggets and fries, and drinks have to be paid for separately. But on the whole, for groups and families very suitable place.

From the outside you think it's not that great. But as soon as you come in, it's comfortable. If you like home-style cooking, the buffet leaves nothing to be desired.

Great service, delicious food, would be back again

Qbsolut3 disaster! The food was cold and not for the first time! Even after frequent updates about the last visits, things haven't gotten any better. The cook said3 we should take the food from downstairs where it was also cold. So let's be honest, you can take the money better to Mecces. You can get warm food there! Was our last visit here!!! In plain English, just rubbish

Delicious and rich breakfast buffet at a reasonable price. Top

Eating takes some getting used to

An incredibly great restaurant for us with children. There is a large play area/play tower for the children. The staff is great and the food tastes very good. Our children are totally impressed

The best rest area with children. We took a lunch break there. The children had a good time in the indoor playground until the food was served. Very relaxed for us parents. I think the prices are ok despite the price increase of 1 euro.

Went there this evening and we thought it was great

Everything was great, delicious food, always refilled. Plentiful and varied. Staff very friendly and helpful. The only thing that didn't taste so good was the fish, but that's a matter of taste.

Perfect location for families with kids!!

What a nice place!! Delicious food, for a very good price too!

Delicious German all you can eat. And we Dutch like that. The majority of the visitors were Dutch. The food was tasty and of good quality. Price-quality, excellent!

Been there for the second time now. For the first time at the schnitzel buffet. We can only recommend it. The sauces were very tasty and, in my opinion, homemade. The salad selection was great and also very tasty. The service was very nice and accommodating. We felt very comfortable there and will definitely come back again. Also perfect for families with children thanks to the great play area. The overall atmosphere is nice and cozy despite the size.

For us a perfect stopover with children on a long journey. Because of the holiday we were able to park our caravan in the commercial area. The children could let off steam in the games area and the adults could eat comfortably. We all found something delicious at the buffet. The fruit could have been a little more, and you could also see that the buffet was already standing for a while. But overall we were satisfied. The service was very friendly, but they were also very busy so you had to wait.

September 20 with 5 people. Got drinks and food and that was it. Ordering extra drinks, dessert and coffee is not possible, no staff to be seen.

Not that clean. We didn't come to eat with slow service

We were traveling through with a school class. The students were not allowed to use the toilet. Not child friendly

Delicious food, good price and quality

Very great restaurant for families with children up to 12 years old because the kids have a play area there.

super tasty and the prices are okay

Right next to the A31, near Papenburg. Rustically furnished, clearly in Dutch hands. Plenty of schnitzel variations. Inexpensive.

De afgelopen jaren zijn we hier veel vaker geweest en was het eten prima en de keuze ruim. De laatste twee keer dat we er waren was het eten lauw, smakeloos en was de keuze erg beperkt. De kwaliteit van het eten en ook de keuze was Sterk beneden pijl. De soep zag er uit als Afwaswater. De kleine schnitzel waren koud Net als de rollade. De groente van het buffet waren allemaal uit een blik getrokken. Wat wel heel lekker was was de stokbrood met kruidenboter. Nogmaals we zijn hier een keer of 7 geweest maar dit was voorlopig toch even de laatste keer. Zoals al in meer recensies voorkomt zo snel mogelijk doorrijden hier niet stoppen

Great store, with a sufficient selection at the buffet, service very friendly. Always a pleasure and for the children a huge playground is the highlight.

The food was very good. Good prices and nice staff. Gladly again.

A special place that probably won't exist a second time 🙈 We've always been there for the breakfast buffet and we've always really enjoyed it!

Great atmosphere, very nice staff

The children can play while you sit at the buffet. Excellent food for a great price. Plenty of parking and friendly staff. There is also an option to eat outside. Both Dutch and German are spoken. Toilets are neat.

Mediocre restaurant. We came for the buffet but that was very disappointing. We did not have the idea that everything was fresh and that there were leftovers from the previous day. At 6:30 PM the salad was gone and was not replenished. The fries were lukewarm. Not recommended.

We are on vacation in this region. We were really looking forward to the gourmet buffet. But we were very disappointed. No drinks were brought to the table and the food was not at all to our liking. All finished food with no taste. Chilled dishes are simply rum, not to mention desserts. We'll never go there again.

Strammermax with 2 coffees. Was delicious.

Friendly staff. Extensive map. Interior just like a museum. Very ideally located along the highway. It wasn't busy now. Tried the menu, not the buffet.

When I was invited to a birthday party, I asked via email for vegan cold cuts for breakfast. I was confirmed that there would be something for me on that day. Unfortunately, this was absolutely not the case. Unfortunately, rolls with cucumber and fruit were very poor! Dry cornflakes are not my thing.

Tasty buffet for a nice price where you can dress your own schnitzel. And there is much more choice of dishes. Also for children. The salad bar was nice and fresh. What we really liked was that the food was not over salted. Salt and pepper were on the table. There is a nice play paradise for children, so parents can also eat in peace.

Ideal for families there is a delicious and large buffet and an Indian playground Simply perfect Whether young or old it tastes good and that is the main thing mfG

Super tasty food, friendly people and clean toilets, the buffet is definitely recommended…

A very good restaurant, we will go there again next Sunday.

Food was good and the price was reasonable. A visit is worth it