PASTORALE Kultursalon & Sommergarten Limburg in Limburg a.d.Lahn

We had a wonderful evening. Great food and drinks. Perfect service. 👍 Thank you so much.

A really cool location. Gastronomy meets chapel. And the food was absolutely fantastic. Parking is available, and there's even an electric car charging station. Top notch.

Everything was right on our evening. Great food, tastefully and interestingly prepared. Vegans could also find suitable dishes. Staff courteous and unobtrusive, even informative. Prices appropriate, but not exorbitant. NICE evening, thank you! PS: Found a cinema, the film was also great. THX

Everything is right here! Great atmosphere, fine, sophisticated food (large vegetarian selection) and good service - warm and pleasantly personal. The long tables are particularly nice; you can easily get into conversation with other guests. Last week we also had sensationally good-humoured table neighbors and we had a lot of fun. A great evening!

A culinary delight in a stylish atmosphere with addictive potential. A must for every gourmet looking for something extravagant. What should be highlighted is continuous quality at an excellent level over the years and time is taken individually for the guests.

Now that 2 months have passed since my visit to the restaurant on Christmas Day until my recession, the anger over this disastrously subterranean food at a menu price of €89 is still with me. The main menu Rehragou was totally overcooked and the 1/2 dumpling was warmed up. I would have better spent the price of €300 for 3 people on a social donation.

Super pleasant atmosphere, food is really tasty and refined. The service is attentive and relaxed. What more could you want?

New year in the Limburg Pastorale. The cultural salon. Limburg's most beautiful living room in a former cemetery chapel. Around 60 people have gathered here to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new one in a family atmosphere. Without firecrackers. Dogs are expressly welcome. Yes, there really is a living room atmosphere; I quickly start talking to the people next to me and those sitting across from me. Not for the first time this year. Four hours of program are over far too quickly. Before, between and after the culinary delights, a 3-course menu of your choice, Michelle and Rosé enchanted us. One with her amazing magic tricks, the other with her touching voice. Absolutely worth seeing and listening to. Goosebumps during Rosé's interpretation of Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black'. Regardless of whether they were meat or fish eaters, vegetarians or vegans, everyone around me was full of praise for the menus. The kitchen with its chef can also do magic and enchant. I eat a purely plant-based diet and was and am enthusiastic about the starter (chestnut soup), the main course (fried cauliflower, almond slivers, pomegranate, falafel) and the dessert (panna cotta with mango and raspberry sauce). Many thanks to our host Mario M. Bottletraeger and his team, who hosted us in a friendly and attentive manner in Limburg's most beautiful living room. All the best for 2025 and goodbye in the pastoral.

Das Pastorale bietet ein ganz besonderes Ambiente, auch Speisen und Getränke werden ansprechend präsentiert und erfüllten unsere Erwartungen voll und ganz. Insgesamt ein tolles Erlebnis und ein Besuch ist absolut zu empfehlen.

Here we enjoyed a delicious Christmas menu. You could choose between 3 different starters, main courses and desserts in advance. Everything was attractively prepared and of excellent quality. The selection of open wines was also great. The atmosphere in the former church is something very special. The table arrangement is also unusual. People sit at long tables. Ultimately, we found this to be much less disruptive than we feared. The room has great acoustics and so you could still have a conversation without being disturbed.

My favorite place in Limburg, here you come as a guest and leave as a friend….

The ambience in a former church is very nice. Well heated in winter, lighting and furnishings very appropriate. The service was very attentive. The food, for us a three-course menu was average, unfortunately the price/performance ratio is good in my opinion Not for the quality and preparation/presentation. It can be done once, but for us it doesn't scream repeating.

Full marks. The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing. Beautiful church building, warm lighting, Christmas jazz, it was wonderful. The service is extremely courteous and really super nice. And now for the highlight, the food. It was, simply put, a dream. The dishes were imaginatively prepared and all the ingredients complemented each other perfectly in terms of taste. Even vegetarians can really enjoy themselves here. So we will definitely come back :-))

Overall, one of the most extraordinary and best restaurants I have ever visited... Top

Wir hatten das Glück kurzfristig einen Platz zu bekommen. Es war ein perfekter Abend in einem außergewöhnlichen Ambiente mit zuvorkommendem jedoch beinah unsichtbarem Personal ( und das im positiven Sinne) das Essen war hervorragend. Jederzeit wieder!

Restaurantbewertung für die Pastorale in Limburg Die Pastorale in Limburg bietet ein außergewöhnliches kulinarisches Erlebnis, das ich jedem nur wärmstens empfehlen kann. Schon beim Betreten des Restaurants wird man von einem stilvollen und zugleich gemütlichen Ambiente empfangen, das sofort ein Gefühl von Wohlbefinden vermittelt. Das Personal ist äußerst aufmerksam, freundlich und kompetent. Vom ersten Moment an spürt man, dass hier Service auf höchstem Niveau gelebt wird. Die Beratung zu Speisen und Weinen war ausgezeichnet und individuell auf unsere Wünsche abgestimmt. Die Speisekarte ist kreativ und abwechslungsreich. Es wird großen Wert auf hochwertige, saisonale und regionale Zutaten gelegt, die meisterhaft zubereitet werden. Jeder Gang war ein Kunstwerk für sich – optisch wie geschmacklich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die Liebe zum Detail und die perfekte Balance der Aromen. Unser Menü war eine geschmackliche Reise: Von der Vorspeise bis zum Dessert war alles perfekt abgestimmt und harmonisch. Einfach nur ein Traum ! Wir kommen wieder !

I was there twice. The ambience is extraordinary and the food tastes very good👍👍👍

Eine außergewöhnliche und tolle Location. Wir haben hervorragend gegessen bei absolut charmantem und erstklassigem Service

A restaurant in a former church is something unusual. Here the service, food and atmosphere make it something very special! Our dog was also very welcome. We had a great, all around lovely evening, thank you very much 😊

It can get a little tight and cozy. In the front there is a large wing chair by the fireplace. Snow White cake excellent

Beautiful place, great service, it was a wonderful afternoon with them 🤍

Beautiful place with very tasty food and lots of vegetarian/vegan dishes.

Come there, arrive, feel good, enjoy and go home satisfied. Thank you for everything, you are great!✨

The food is first class, as is the service.

We had a great evening. The service was amazingly good! The food was very tasty.

Great restaurant with very good cuisine

Wie soll man eigentlich eine Bewertung für die Pastorale in Limburg schreiben, ohne wegen der dafür erforderlichen Superlativen den Eindruck der Übertreibungen aufkommen zu lassen. Einfach selbst ausprobieren und möglicher Weise unsere Begeisterung nachvollziehen können! Alles stimmte! Der Abend mit den Brüdern und Partnerinnen war einfach toll! Danke! Wir kommen gerne wieder!

An inspiring evening at the Pastorale in Limburg How can one actually write a review for the Pastorale in Limburg without giving the impression of exaggeration due to the superlatives required. Just try it out for yourself and then maybe you can understand our enthusiasm! Everything was right! The evening with my brothers and partners was simply great! Thanks! We'd love to come back!

We (3 friends) had a wonderful evening at PASTORALE.✅ Starting with a large, free selection of parking spaces and great lighting around the “church”. There is space for 60 people inside and 120 outside. We were warmly welcomed and our drinks and food (sushi, sweet potatoes, salmon, pinsa, chocolate cake) arrived quickly. Everything was A1 - the portions were perfect in my opinion. A friend was allowed to play the piano, which made the atmosphere even nicer and the other guests were also very happy about the musical accompaniment. We can clearly recommend the PASTORALE and would be happy to come back.👋🏽

It was really a very nice evening in this restaurant. The food was delicious, the waitresses were friendly and everything went relatively quickly. The ambience was amazing. Really beautiful and delicious!😊

Very good place, excellent service and food! And in Spanish wow

Very tasty food, nice atmosphere with a dog to pet

We spent a wonderful evening here, enjoyed a very successful meal in an extraordinary atmosphere and felt well served by the competent and charming staff! Really an all-round successful experience! We would be happy to come back and would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks to the very dedicated service staff.

We were very welcome with our dog, had a very good vegetarian meal and felt very comfortable in the friendly atmosphere. If we are in Limburg again, we will come back.

Both the food and the service were very good. The great selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes is also worthy of praise. The ambience is really unique and offers a great atmosphere.

Service, food, ambience, you don't know what was best. Really everything is great! Thank you for the lovely evening!

Great restaurant with a feel-good factor I really loved the restaurant! The atmosphere is extraordinary – cozy and stylish at the same time. You immediately feel at home, whether for a relaxed dinner or a special occasion. The service was super friendly and attentive. You immediately notice that hospitality is very important here without being intrusive. Simply a pleasant experience. The food was great! Fresh ingredients and great quality that you can taste in every bite. The menu offers a nice selection and everything we tried was excellently prepared. An all-round successful evening – we’ll definitely be back!

Nice and courteous service. Delicious food. The atmosphere is unique. Highly recommended.

Ein klasse Abend, mit einem kulinarischen Feuerwerk in allerschönster Wohnzimmeratmosphäre. Das Wochenhighlight.

A beautiful location! Very atmospheric, great food, very nice service!

Es war ein fantastischer Sonntagabend, mit einem super Menu, perfekten Service. Herr Flaschenträger und sein gesamtes Team bekommen von uns 5 Sterne

Habe in einmalig schöner Atmosphäre bestens gegessen. Absolute Empfehlung! Dazu ein entspannter Gastgeber, der sich um all seine Gäste kümmert, so dass man sich auch als Solo-Gast gut aufgehoben fühlt.

Das Pastorale ist ein wirkliches Erlebnis. Sehr gutes Essen in toller Umgebung, ein Gastronom mit Leidenschaft und sehr zuvorkommendem Personal. Wir kommen definitiv wieder.

Great location, food was special for a fair price and we were served extremely well: from the reservation to the farewell 1A with star 😩

It was a special experience! Food first class - service great. Yes, and the atmosphere is wonderful.

Super friendly service and owner. Great ambience and atmosphere. Even the dog was fed and petted. The food was also very tasty. Next time I'm in the area I'll stop by again.

We came across this very special place through TripAdvisor. First we enjoyed cool drinks in the beer garden. But the highlight was the ambience in the de-dedicated church. And that was topped by the very tasty dinner (salmon, ravioli, beetroot dumplings, lemon tiramisu: everything was a dream), a very nice host and very attentive staff. Our dog Lotta was just as excited as we were about this impressive evening, which we will remember for a long time. Many thanks to everyone, we would love to come back, Silvia and Harald with Lotta.

Außergewöhnliches Ambiente trifft auf außergewöhnlich gutes Essen. Wir könnten im Außenbereich speisen und waren vom Gesamtpaket begeistert. Ambiente, Essen und Service sind stimmig auf Top-Niveau.

A very nice location with excellent gastronomy. The little church is a real gem. It is very stylishly furnished and lit. The service is good and the price-performance ratio is also good.

Location suggestiva Personale gentile e preparato Servizio ottimo Abbiamo assaggiato la loro pinsa buona e leggera. Ottimo il polpo ed eccezionale il tonno Buona carta dei vini del Territorio.

We enjoyed our evening with perfect weather and perfect food, quite the best food we have eaten in Germany! I had the Kalbkarree ,absolutely delicious and my husband had fish which he said was out of this world. We live only 20km from Limburg and will be regular visitors from now on. Thank you so much from Camilla Schenk Haeusges Mühle 56412 Daubach

War nach längerer Zeit wieder Mal hier, wie immer eine sehr freundliche Begrüßung durch Herrn Flaschentraeger und seine Servicekräfte. Ich liebe diese Location, da sie den Namen "Gastwirtschaft" zu Recht trägt, hier wird die "Gastfreundlichkeit" noch wirklich gelebt. Die Speisen und Getränke sind vom Allerfeinsten, aber nicht abgehoben. Man ist hier stets bemüht, dem Gast, den Abend so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Wir werden gerne wiederkommen, hier kann man sein Leben noch geniessen. Vielen Dank:-)

At the first DJ Crossfade meeting in Hesse, we were able to get to know this gigantic location. It is a very impressive former church/chapel. The ambience, especially at a late hour, is well worth seeing. We were served very well, the food was excellent. After this great visit, I would like to come by again. CLEAR VISIT RECOMMENDATION! The summer garden is extremely beautiful, the chapel and the church are very impressive. Thank you for the great evening with you. DJ MOCKI / Markus Mockenhaupt

Great service great ambience Would love to come back

Was there to meet the DJ. Highly recommended. 1A service

Mega great and very special location, nice staff and super delicious food 😉

Top location, good food and great service. Absolute recommendation.

An absolutely recommendable restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, very friendly innkeeper and extremely tasty dishes. Anyone staying in Limburg should definitely stop by there. The cuisine is very convincing and in the midst of this wonderful atmosphere, an unforgettable evening is guaranteed. We were absolutely thrilled.

I'll keep it short: Definitely visit!!!! Tip: The owner has a really exciting CV and great things to say - you shouldn't miss it if you have the opportunity. Dogs more than welcome!🙏

Great ambience, great food and excellent service. Gladly again :-)

not tasty food and bad service in this restaurant

Mein zweiter Besuch in der Pastorale in Limburg wahrlich ein fünf Sterne Event. Dieses zweite Mal war ich in Begleitung von fünf Freunden/ Freundinnen, wir waren alle begeistert von der Begrüßung bis zur Verabschiedung von der Pastorale, vom schönen Sommergarten bis zur beeindruckenden Kulisse der ehemaligen Kirche als Restaurant, Veranstaltungsort und Bar, einfach ein grandioser Ort oben im Schatten der Bäume, bei sommerlichen Temperaturen in chilliger Atmosphäre sehr leckeres Essen inclusive angenehmen und aufmerksamen Service zu erleben. Wir wurden sogar, da wir relativ zeitig vor Ort waren, von Herrn Mario Flaschenträger durch das wunderbare Objekt geführt und bekamen zusätzlichen Einblick in das aufwändig renovierte und mit viel Liebe zum Detail geführte Restaurant und besonderen Veranstaltungsstätte. Ein wunderbarer Ort, der unseren wunderbaren Ausflug nach Limburg ein weiteres Highlight bescherte. Wir kommen wieder! Dies ist ein Versprechen, darin waren wir einig und freuen uns schon, um in der Winterzeit vor Ort wieder hinein zu schneien. Natürlich werden wir im Vorfeld zur Sicherheit, da wir eine weitere Einreise haben, unsere Plätze im Vorhinein reservieren. Vielen Dank für die fantastische Erfahrung gilt Herrn Flaschenträger und seinem klasse Team von der Küche bis zum Service..

The first impression of the ambience is extremely good. Everything is nice and clean, pleasantly warm, tidy and you feel very comfortable. The chairs are very comfortable and there is enough space for the person sitting next to you. The tables are a bit too small in width, so all the cutlery, glasses and food feel a bit cramped. The music is nice and neutral and calm. The staff is very polite and helpful. There is a wide selection of drinks and food. Unfortunately the food wasn't to my taste, but I would recommend everyone to try it.

Great location, very friendly and accommodating service and amazing food. The tuna was quite spectacular.

Really great, unique atmosphere! A great selection of different dishes for everyone and extremely friendly staff. An absolute recommendation!

Food with a special flair, very tasty food, the eye is definitely there and very nice and attentive staff

The restaurant with that special something. The Pastorale is located in a former church. When the weather is good, the food is served in a beautiful beer garden, otherwise in the beautifully decorated church interior. The menu satisfies both the meat lover and the vegetarian among us. The service is attentive and courteous. The bar is also well stocked. Every now and then there are events on the small stage in the chancel. We were thrilled and would love to come back!

A perfect evening in perfect weather. Food and service top!

A very nice evening with delicious food in a nice atmosphere. You feel welcome as a guest. Thank you very much for the lovely time

We had a wonderful evening with you. The atmosphere outside when the weather is nice is really great, but inside, it's a dream. In addition, very warm service with great recommendations and an all-round great meal. Thanks see you next time :)

It's definitely worth recommending. From service to food. Thanks

Great dinner with a great ambience. Nice service. The owner occasionally took the time for a personal conversation. We'll definitely be back 👍🔝❣️

Location was great, unfortunately the food was bad and expensive

Yesterday I was in Limburg with my partner for my 30th birthday and we wanted to have a good time in the evening. So we quickly reserved a table and let ourselves be inspired. Both of us, as passionate amateur cooks, really adapted very well there. Here you won't find the standard program like in many other restaurants where convenience products are used. From a delicious starter soup to a main course with delicate salmon and entrecôte with matching and unusual side dishes to a delicious dessert, we had a wonderful evening in a stylish location. A suitable wine was recommended to us. Afterwards we even had to convince ourselves that, as passionate espresso drinkers who own a high-quality Italian machine ourselves, even this one was excellent because we drank four of them. All in all, we had a lovely evening and can recommend this location. We will definitely make the trip from Koblenz again to have a special evening. Jessica & Luke

We stopped here for dinner while passing through. Extremely friendly hosts, great menu, very tasty and beautifully prepared dishes. The ambience in the old church is second to none.

Einfach großartig! Tolles Lokal - der Raum außergewöhnlich und super liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Speisekarte voller “das klingt lecker” - es war echt schwer zu entscheiden, was wir nehmen. Jede Menge vegetarische oder vegane Gericht ohne Missionsgedanken, es gab auch genug fleischige Alternativen. Das Essen großartig - der Thunfisch genau auf den Punkt und tolle Süßkartoffelpommes (anderes Gericht) alles liebevoll angerichtet. Getränkeauswahl umfangreich, teils ungewöhnlich und sehr lecker! Dazu aufmerksame, sehr nette Bedienung. Fazit: Schade, dass wir nur auf der Durchreise waren!

Great ambience, wonderfully varied menu, great food - lovingly prepared, attentive, super friendly service - the only point of criticism: we were just passing through - far too far away to be a regular restaurant.

Excellent restaurant, atypique, accueil sympathique, comme le menu. Tout est positif dans Église, tout est bon 👍 Nous y retournons dès que possible et le vin blanc WEISSER BURGUNDER BARRIQUE Rheingau est pareil excellent avec poissons.

Ambiente – Essen – Gastgeber – Gäste: es war wirklich ein besonderer Abend! Die ehemalige Kirche, liebevoll ausgestattet und sogar mit akustischen Wohlfühlmaßnahmen versehen, bot ein tolles Ambiente. Unsere Speisen waren lecker, abwechslungsreich, nicht alltäglich und frisch. Die Mitarbeitenden im Service und der Patron des Hauses haben sich mit viel Liebe und Esprit um uns gekümmert. Und das Probierschlückchen hat die Weinauswahl zu einer Freude gemacht. Wir reisen gerne aus Frankfurt wieder an!

A former church has been converted into an extraordinary restaurant: small and very fine! Very high quality; The “boss” is very sophisticated and friendly, but not decadent - very high-quality cuisine, inexpensive = the price has its justifiable value! — Highly recommended for an extraordinary experience for two or a group!

I had a wonderful evening at PASTORALE. Everything is just right here. A tastefully decorated ambience in an old church. The food was great. Rack of veal, very tender meat, very well seasoned and refined with a delicious fruit sauce. A big compliment to the kitchen team. And the table service was super friendly, helpful and so charming. The guest is the focus here. I will remember this evening fondly and will definitely recommend the PASTORALE to others. I look forward to my next visit to Limburg. LG Ralf Raabe

Extra aus Wiesbaden angereist: Und wir haben es nicht bereut! Fröhlicher und flexibler Inhaber, gutes vegetarisches Essen und ein schönes Ambiente im Garten.

Very nice service. Competent and courteous.

When we visited the restaurant was overbooked so we had to wait a long time for our food. I hope it was an exception because the visit was otherwise good

A great building that creates excitement from the outside as to what awaits you inside. Inside, expectations are similarly surprised. Very pleasant atmosphere with great facilities and different seating options. Very nice service that leaves no wish unfulfilled, including its own feel-good manager. A huge selection of drinks awaits the guest. Great wines, local beer, etc. Only Erdinger Weizen dampens my mood. The food is also excellent and highly recommended. Whether it's a starter, main course or dessert (I'd like to try the Kaiserschmarrn next time). We will be back definitely.

Cool location, nice ambience, good service, varied menu with a large selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Recommended 👍

I heard about this restaurant from a television report and visited it while I was in Limburg. The reception was pleasantly relaxed and friendly. The long tables at which you sit emphasize the living room character because you immediately feel integrated, even as a solo traveler. The service was super friendly and accommodating, everyone in service was happy to chat with the guests for a long time. I thought it was great. So, for food: Had two dishes from the weekly menu. As a starter the vegetable soup with herb dumpling (very tasty, the many herbs go well together) and as the main course (my highlight) the rack of veal with forest fruit sauce. No errors due to autocorrect, really forest fruit sauce! Incredibly delicious, the meat (sorry, veal) is a dream, crispy on the outside (800 degree treatment?), tender and juicy on the inside. Plus the fruity sweetness of the sauce, accentuated by whole red peppercorns... wonderful! By the way, I enjoyed (don't beat me) a white wine with it. On the recommendation of the charming waitress, a Pinot Blanc that was aged in barrique barrels. I found this combination to be very suitable for the meat and fruit ensemble, as the wine had a rather tart bouquet but a fine fruity aroma. All in all, a perfect blend of exceptional ambience, great service and culinary enjoyment.

Zuerst einmal wurden wir freundlich empfangen und auch die Getränke Kamen relativ schnell und war gut beraten. Als ich fragte, Ob die Fruchtsauce beim Kalb Carré auf einer Demi Glace Basis ist, wurde mir gesagt, hier wird alles frisch gekocht. Nun, da mir die Aussage zu etwas wage war und ich gemerkt habe das meine Frage nicht verstanden habe ich mich für das Wiener Schnitzel entschieden. Zur Vorspeise hatten wir Garnelen mit einem Feta Käse, das ganz okay war. Das Kalbschnitzel das war auch okay. Der Salat war sehr fade. Die Bratkartoffeln waren echt nicht gut. Sie waren blass, lauwarm hatten kaum Geschmack und gebraten ist etwas anderes, das bekommt man In einer einfachen Apfelweinkneipe 100 mal besser zubereitet. Ich muss auch sagen, ich hatte nichts gesagt während dem Essen, da ich das Erlebnis des Essens mit meiner Partnerin nicht stören wollte. Als ich mein Feedback abgab, hat man sich entschuldigt und hat mich gefragt, warum ich denn nicht schon früher etwas gesagt hätte aber ich hatte den Grund genannt. Ich habe gesagt, dass sie gerne dem Koch Die Rückmeldung geben sollen, dass die Bratkartoffeln einfach schlecht waren und der Salat fade …. Zur Antwort bekam ich dann, dass man sich nicht trauen würde Dem Koch dies zu sagen, da er schon wüsste, was er tut und schon so lange im Beruf ist. Das war für mich als Gastronom wirklich unbegreiflich. Was auch schade war, das man sösich nicht einmal bemüht, diesen Fehler in irgendeiner Form wieder gutzumachen sei es nur ein Espresso oder etwas anderes als auch hier erwarte ich von einem gehoben Restaurant das es sein will, dass man hier professioneller mit Reklamationen umgeht. Wir Werden allerdings das Restaurant noch mal besuchen, um zu schauen, ob das wirklich nur ein Ausrutscher war oder die Qualität wirklich durchschnittlich ist und die Preise dafür etwas gehoben.

Value for money not given. Exceptional ambience, but my companion and I were not impressed with the food (Wienerschnitzel and vegan moussaka).

Exceptional ambience with great food and very friendly service. Our dog also felt comfortable and even received a greeting from the kitchen.

What a coincidence, a restaurant in an old church. Simply brilliant, great atmosphere and ambience with delicious and good food. Plus beautiful atmospheric background music. The sound is exciting, cool groove with a very balanced, rich sound, perfect, not too much or dominant. I was really amazed, I liked everything so much. Please reserve a table before your visit. Even if there is a nice beer garden there in the summer, always make sure you have a table in the church. The atmosphere combined with delicious food does something to you. I can't think of anything comparable. Definitely again on your next visit to Limburg.

This restaurant is hard to beat when it comes to genius. The location is extremely exclusive. The ambience, also characterized by the sound and lighting technology, seduces you to marvel and dream. The food is fresh, prepared to perfection and a culinary delight as well as a delight for the senses. The attention to detail leaves nothing to be desired here. The price/performance ratio is excellent. An evening in this place is like a poem! Thank you for the wonderfully beautiful evening.

Since we didn't have much time, we just had a drink there. But we will definitely go out to eat there sometime because they were so friendly to us and the restaurant has a great atmosphere. I'm really looking forward to it 😊

A big thank you to Mr. Bottle Carrier and his team for the nice atmosphere and the feeling of being welcomed 👍

There's really no question about whether I recommend this place! I can only warmly recommend him. With many 100 reviews - mostly praise - read almost 300,000 times, I know very well what I can recommend and what not. This time, for the first time, I would like to award this cultural temple 10 stars instead of the maximum five stars. So my favorite so far! This is due to the melange of absolutely unusual "location" located high above Limburg on the Schafsberg in an old chapel, with a corresponding ambience, the outstanding cuisine, the great service, not least by the owner, himself a renowned author and artist, Mr. Bottletraeger. Despite everything that stands out, it remains comfortably "bourgeois", by no means a "Schicky-Micky-temple". The food, like the menu itself, is a homage to the art and joy of living. Everything revolves around (not only) Beethoven's "Pastorale". This is how it appears On the menu after the overture, the hero brings me the almost "obligatory" green sauce, which I'm sure I can make myself. This one was almost better than the dessert specialty of the house, the lemon tiramisu. Forget any previous tiramisu experience. To give just a very small excerpt from the menu, with a pleasantly large vegetarian section What’s definitely worth it: A conversation with the famous Maitre Bottle Carrier, a look into the interior of the chapel if you sit almost exclusively on the beautiful terrace in summer, and definitely the homepage, which wonderfully summarizes the art-loving identity of the "Pastorale".

2 stars not because of the staff or the food, but because of the unprofessionalism of the owner. Unfortunately, after the asparagus cream soup tasted neither particularly like asparagus nor like cream, we told the waiter that the soup tasted very diluted and that there was no cream or cream taste. It was also served with plenty of oil, so just not a harmonious picture for a reasonable ten euros... The waiter apologized and took it back, so far everything was fine and ticked off for us. The owner then came rushing in and asked what the problem was and was told that the soup was bad. But that couldn't be right, the chef tried it and everything was perfect, then we said what we had previously told the waiter and that it didn't have much taste. He went behind again and more or less ignored us while we were there… What a shame! Because nice staff and otherwise good food, if not a bit expensive.

A very nice place, with great food.

Great atmosphere, everything was right, very original. Gladly again!

Exceptional and special, interesting concept, delicious food, attentive service, everything has its price but it's worth a visit.

Over a block of travel we became aware of “Pastorale”, a restaurant in the middle of a former church. Certainly an exciting topic! In times when Christian churches often think about the future of their places of worship, clever and innovative ideas are more in demand than ever! So we set off during our 2-day stay in Limburg and extended the city tour over the Schafsberg. Once there, a small chapel in the neo-Gothic architectural style awaits us, surrounded by trees and bushes. Only at second glance do we notice attached, functional buildings with contrasting colors, but they are very reserved and give priority to the church complex. We stand in front of the entrance door, read the menu and take in the place, and obviously happy guests tell us about the “Pastorale experience” as they leave the restaurant. It doesn't take long before a beaming woman from the hotel service opens the glass double doors for us, true to the motto: come in, you are warmly welcome! After a short and pleasant conversation, we reserve a table for the following evening. And this evening will be something special for us: -We experience a very friendly staff who are very attentive to the guest. -The kitchen understands the value of food by conjuring up delicious dishes, the ingredients are carefully balanced, and the wishes, needs and ideas of vegetarians are taken seriously. -and the guest room: He leaves the church building with its dignity; culture, past and present meet without competing with one another. The conversion of the church did not mean the end of the church, but rather the start of a new, different future. The aura of the room, the furniture and accessories, the accompanying music and the acoustics are actually reminiscent of the flair of a living room! In summary: our congratulations for this successful work of art and for this impressive subtlety! K. and M. Seifert