Restaurant Ercklentz in Kempen

Super friendly service, especially Susi, who is truly an angel, so passionate and efficient. The food has always been excellent and beautifully presented. The price-performance ratio at Ercklentz is simply perfect! We always love coming back here.

The venue was booked for our Christmas party. The service on site was excellent. The food was outstanding, and the party was held in a separate area of ​​the restaurant which had a lovely atmosphere.

This past weekend we had the pleasure of dining at this fine restaurant! Best German food we had during our several week trip through the country. The quality of the food coupled with the service and atmosphere made for a perfect culinary experience.

Great atmosphere, always something vegan on the menu, always a pleasure to come back.

Excellent and delicious food. Very friendly and quick service. We felt very comfortable. Highly recommended! 👍

We were guests at the restaurant as part of a large wedding celebration and felt very comfortable and well taken care of from the very beginning. The service was attentive, friendly, and always available without being intrusive. The food was a real highlight. We were particularly impressed by the roast goose leg – tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned. It was served with classic dumplings and delicious red cabbage, which complemented the dish perfectly. Everything seemed freshly prepared and of high quality. Overall, a very successful visit that we will remember fondly for a long time. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!

On Friday, December 5, 2025, we had lunch at Ercklentz as a group of five adults and one two-year-old child, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The service was excellent, welcoming, and very friendly. They were also very kind to my daughter and had a great children's menu, so I felt comfortable bringing my children along. There was plenty of choice for lunch, and I ultimately chose the Heringsstip auf Hausfrauenart. In short, Ercklentz is definitely worth a visit.

Today was my first time at Restaurant Ercklentz. Although the restaurant was completely full, the staff went out of their way to find me a seat. They were very friendly and attentive. The menu offered something for everyone. The price-performance ratio and quality were perfectly balanced. I will definitely eat here again if possible.

We celebrated a birthday with our immediate family. Everything was perfect, and the service remained efficient despite the large number of guests. A truly outstanding service.

The atmosphere, service, and food were simply fantastic. We'll be back! 👍👍👍

Yesterday we spent a wonderful evening with friends at Ercklentz, enjoying a delicious roast goose. We sat at a beautifully set table in a very cozy atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and attentive to the guests' well-being in an unobtrusive way. The value for money is also excellent. We felt very comfortable and immediately booked a date for the new year.

We spontaneously decided to eat there during the Christmas market. The food was exceptionally good and delicious. The value for money was also excellent. The service was friendly and efficient. We'll definitely be back.

I ate there today and I'm absolutely delighted. My meal was perfect, the service professional and warm, and we got a table even though the restaurant was full. Pleasant, very tasteful ambiance.

We were a group of eight for dinner, and everyone was thrilled. Everything was perfect: the service was incredibly friendly, and the food was fantastic.

Absolutely delicious. Super friendly service. Everything was perfect. 5 stars! 🥰

Very friendly staff and super delicious food.

Very attentive service in a beautiful old building setting. The roast goose leg was served with an unusual, yet tasty, sauce. A superb and generous dessert selection. Fair value for money, but not a bargain.

Dear Ercklentz Team, This was our first time dining at your restaurant; it just hadn't worked out before. We really enjoyed our visit. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and we immediately felt comfortable. In my opinion, there's something for everyone on the menu. The service was excellent – ​​no waiting times, always attentive, and we felt very well taken care of. The food was, as expected, outstanding and a true delight. We will definitely be back for more meals in the future and highly recommend Ercklentz. We're already looking forward to our next visit. Best regards, Thomas Jendryssek

We were a group of eight and we were all thrilled. The food was delicious and the drinks were perfect. The service was very friendly and efficient. The ambiance is beautiful, as many existing historical features are lovingly preserved and combined with modern elements. We will definitely be back.

Friendly service, delicious roast goose leg. Highly recommended!

If you're looking for a great place to eat in Kempen, this is the place to go. The service is very attentive and friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is cozy. The price-performance ratio is absolutely reasonable. Ercklentz is highly recommended.

It was excellent. We were completely satisfied and delighted.

We were there with a group of 16 people. From the welcome to the meal, everything was perfect! The staff was very attentive and every special request was accommodated. The food was excellent. We will definitely come back.

A visit is always worthwhile; they have a small but excellent menu. The food and service are very good, and all this in a lovely setting.

Lovely restaurant, friendly service, great interior design. But the best part was the food 🥰 They have a great menu overall. Highly recommended!

Once a group of women had left, we were able to talk at a normal volume again 😁

Great menu, delicious food, superb service. Good value for money.

Super delicious and a very nice atmosphere. A beautiful old listed building.

Super delicious food and super friendly service! A truly wonderful atmosphere! We felt very comfortable. Many thanks to the entire team!

The junior boss is incredibly arrogant and unfriendly, and completely unacceptable. At this price point, I expect to get bread and butter up front. It used to be like that, but now you have to order and pay for it separately.

The clean, historic ambiance with its modern mix was simply fantastic, and the food was equally delicious. We'd love to come back. Thanks to the kitchen and the delighted team.

We highly recommend this restaurant. Everything is just right! Excellent cuisine, even for vegetarians and vegans, very friendly service, and a great atmosphere. The value for money is also excellent. We look forward to our next visit. TIP: The crème brûlée is amazing, as is the appetizer platter for two!

We've only been there in the evenings so far (and were always very satisfied). Today we tried the lunch menu. Herring stew with fried potatoes and a small mixed salad. Everything was delicious, quick, and inexpensive. Perfect. It's also a great place to have lunch. The terrace on Judenstrasse is always good for people-watching. We enjoyed our break... :-)

Great, varied menu – everything is truly delicious. The seating is very pleasant, and the service is excellent and friendly. I also enjoy bringing guests from out of town. All around, top-notch! Always happy to come back!

I have rarely left a restaurant feeling so satisfied and excited.

The restaurant is recommended. We enjoy going there.

Excellent food with great service. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful evening at Erkelenz yesterday with our girls' group! The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was excellent and very friendly, and thanks to Susi (Schatzi), who provided us with cold drinks, it was also exceptionally fun! Best, Astrid and the girls

We were able to sit outside. The service was very friendly.

The food was just as it was on the menu—perfect. This is definitely the best restaurant in Kempen, and we'll be back. The staff is very friendly and caters to all our needs. We'll be back again and again.

We had a wonderful girls' night out. Good food and great service. We'd love to go again.

We ate at Ercklentz for the first time on an early Friday evening. I was a bit disappointed 😞. The service was attentive but not sufficiently helpful. My mother had the burger 🍔. She ordered mayonnaise, which was never served but was listed on the bill. I had the fish with saffron risotto. The fish and meat were very good. But the risotto was overcooked. I mentioned this when paying, and it was tolerated. I had actually expected something different for such an expensive meal. What a shame.

The good news first: our meal was delicious, had a convincing flavor with many well-matched flavors, and was very attractively presented... Definitely a reason to come back! BUT: The wait for the appetizer (bread, dip, olives) was almost 40 minutes, far too long for a Saturday lunchtime at 12:00 PM. We were particularly irritated by the different portion sizes of the same dish (roast beef, fried potatoes, salad). One portion contained 9 large slices of roast beef, the other 6 small slices of roast beef, even though we hadn't ordered a senior's plate or a small portion. Perhaps experience shows that women eat smaller portions. Nevertheless, for the same price, the same amount of the dish should be on the plate, or it should be clarified BEFORE serving whether a smaller portion at a lower price is desired. This is standard practice in many restaurants, as is the weight of the expected amount of meat or fish. There's room for improvement in terms of service and customer focus. Despite these criticisms, we'll be back, as the food was truly delicious and the chef impressed us.

One of the most beautiful restaurants in Kempen! The service is super friendly, the food is fantastic, and the ambiance is both classically chic and very modern.

Dinner for four. Ordered à la carte, no special requests. After a two-hour wait, still no main course! Even the starter arrived very late, after many tables whose guests had arrived later than us had already been served. When we asked about the progress of the main courses almost two hours after our arrival, we were told it was because of the starter. This had caused us to slip back in the order queue. However, other tables were served before us, even after starters. Not a credible argument; it makes you feel like you're being taken for a fool. We left the restaurant without a main course. Major organizational and communication problems! Not recommended, especially not when you're hungry.

On our way back from the Krickenbeck Lakes, we stumbled upon this place purely by chance and were absolutely thrilled. The ravioli were the best I've ever had in a restaurant. The burger and fries were also absolutely fantastic. The service was very attentive, so we'll definitely be back if we ever find ourselves in Kempen again.

Delicious food, friendly staff, and a great decor. For all burger fans, try the Ercklentz Burger!

We stopped in spontaneously and spent another delicious evening there! I can only recommend it to anyone looking for delicious food and great service.

Very attentive service, the dishes were delicious and cooked to perfection. Everything was super fresh and visually appealing. Nevertheless, the dishes were generously sized to ensure everyone was satisfied. We sat on the very cozy ground floor, which, with its ambiance, further contributed to a successful evening. 5 stars – completely deserved!

Very nice restaurant. Nice menu. Delicious food.

A very sophisticated restaurant! The food (currywurst and beef spareribs) was fantastic, and the service was super friendly. Highly recommended!

Super delicious food. Great, friendly, and attentive service. I love coming here.

We spent a wonderful evening at Ercklentz to celebrate my milestone birthday. The menu was highly praised by all guests. Everything else was perfect, too: friendly staff, timing, ambiance, table layout, and professional planning advice. Many thanks to the Ebbinghaus family and their team!

I was utterly enchanted by the food, cooked with the highest culinary art! I've lived in this city for 20 years and have never been to this restaurant before. I regret every second, as today I was convinced of the absolute superiority of this restaurant in the Kempen area. Thank you for the delicious food!

The food was great! The service was great too!

Highly recommended! Superb quality, lovely atmosphere, and excellent service. We'd be happy to go back…🥂👍

We eat at your place often. It's always simply fantastic. This time we celebrated a 90th birthday. All the guests were absolutely thrilled. The service from 5 p.m. to midnight was loving and attentive without being intrusive. The food was consistently delicious. Whether fish, meat, or vegetarian, everything was spot on. We're still talking about this wonderful evening. Thank you so much. Highly recommended for celebrations. And for anything else, too, of course.

Great atmosphere and delicious food. The very dedicated and attentive staff deserves special praise. The two ladies who served us today were super friendly and communicative.

I celebrated my confirmation here, and it was absolutely fantastic. We discussed and planned everything beforehand with the wonderful staff. It was very structured! Highly recommended. We had a tight schedule, and the food always arrived promptly, as agreed, which was amazing for such a large number of people and worked out well. The food was delicious. We felt very comfortable. The ambiance was also good, and our wishes were taken into account.

We received a very warm welcome with our two young children, ages 3 and 6. The kids got to paint, and the food was excellent. We'd love to come back... 👋🏼👋🏼👍🏼👍🏼☀️

Exquisites Essen, wirklich Top Geschmack und Qualität. Vom Feinsten, selten so gut gegessen. Einziges Manko: Es hat sehr lange gedauert, bis das Essen kam. Jedoch: Herr Enzo hat mit Freundlichkeit und Professionalität gepunktet.

Friendly team and super delicious food!

Good food and friendly service.

I always find it very tasty here and the staff is very pleasant. Absolute recommendation. Come regularly.

Essen nach Reklamation im 2. Anlauf auch nur okay. Service wenig engagiert, aber freundlich. Speisen waren im durchschnittlichen aber mit deutlich Luft nach oben.

We were there for the first time and had come from Cologne. The six of us sat nicely indoors and had ordered an antipasti plate as a starter and no elaborate main courses (curry sausage with fries, pike-perch fillet with potatoes and oven-roasted vegetables and asparagus with salmon and potatoes. However, we had to wait just over two hours for these, without a status message coming in between, let alone asking for new drinks. The plates were then nicely arranged, the temperature... well and that Quality was delicious, but nothing that blew us away after the wait.

Delicious food, great atmosphere, nice service

Top quality, friendly service, simply delicious food 😊👍🏼 For us, definitely the best restaurant in Kempen

The food at Haus Ercklenz was once again fresh and delicious. Today we ordered the rhubarb tiramisu for dessert. It was delicious, but we miss the Baileys tiramisu. Hopefully, it will be back on the menu soon. It was a lovely evening in a friendly atmosphere.

The food was amazing, beautifully presented, and very tasty! The service is perfect: friendly, attentive, but not intrusive. Just what you'd expect. We were there a second time recently and were absolutely thrilled again. Even though we've lived relatively close by for a long time, we hadn't heard of it until then. It's also very nice and cozy! We have a new favorite restaurant! People will have to put up with us as guests more often!

Today we are thrilled again. Many thanks to the great team!!!!

Highly recommended, delicious 😋 and friendly

Went there for lunch today Königsberger meatballs and herring stip Fried potatoes... super tasty, nice atmosphere, very friendly service Happy to come back!!

Totally nice service and very tasty food. We didn't have to wait long for our food and we felt very welcome, even with a dog. Thank you!

We celebrated our wedding at Haus Ercklentz. It was beautiful. The food is simply great. The service was very competent and courteous. Many thanks to Lisa and Matthias Ebbinghaus for the great advice and many thanks to the team at Haus Ercklentz. We'd love to come back.

Four of us were at the Ercklentz Restaurant for Valentine's Day. We were assigned a table in the Stübchen (a very nicely redesigned area of ​​the restaurant). We spent a very nice evening there with a fantastic meal. Particularly worthy of mention was the menu offered for Valentine's Day. Like the other dishes, it was super tasty. The dishes were beautifully presented and served hot by attentive service. We felt very comfortable there all around. It was a perfect evening. We'll be back. :-)

On February 15th the restaurant was actually very busy and the service took a little longer than usual. But the friendly Service Kraft had already communicated this in advance - so no problem👍 As always, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. If you leave negative reviews here, you should probably just go to the kebab shop - the food is guaranteed to be there in 10 minutes😉

We ate there again, this time with 8 people. The food was excellent, the service attentive. We felt very comfortable again

We were there during the St. Valentine holidays and the restaurant was super busy, a lot of people. During the trips, in a new city, it is the first sign that helps you to understand that the quality of the food and service would be at the good level. Eventhough we had to wait a bit longer for our food and drinks (we were told in advance about it), it did not spoil our overall experience. The most important thing - the food was very tasty, ambiance is nice, and service was at the top level. I would recommend it !

On the occasion of my birthday we had dinner at Haus Ercklentz with 6 of our favorite people. It was a great evening for us. The service staff were very attentive and the lovingly prepared food was plentiful and delicious. We went home with a comfortable feeling. Thank you to the entire team.

Unfortunately an absolute disappointment. The service left a lot to be desired - we had to wait a full 20 minutes before anyone even took our order. The drinks also came way too late and the waitress kept making us sit for a long time with empty glasses. We were only able to order more after asking several times, but it took another half an hour until the drinks finally arrived. The food was a disaster. We waited over an hour and a half for three dishes. When we asked if it would take a long time because otherwise we would have to cancel and just pay for the drinks, we were told several times “It will come immediately”. In the end we would have been better off canceling it. The quality was poor: the fries were almost raw, the veal was far too brown and definitely not freshly breaded. The steak, which was ordered rare, arrived almost cooked through. Absolutely unacceptable for the long waiting time and the price. We definitely won't eat here again.

Very good food in an equally appealing atmosphere - friendly service

Very tasty food in a cozy atmosphere with very friendly, attentive staff. We'd love to come back.

We were warmly welcomed here and our dog was immediately welcomed and given a bowl of fresh water. Class! The food was exceptional, the veal liver was tender as butter, with crispy onions, glazed apples, homemade puree and two wonderfully spicy sauces - a dream! We also liked the historic, cozy atmosphere and the friendly service was quick, friendly and attentive. We would love to come back!

We were here for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it: delicious, healthy, imaginatively prepared food, friendly service and an atmosphere where you can relax and unwind. Thanks!

As always, everything perfect!!!

It was my second time with you and I have to say that I felt completely at home in the warm and comfortable ambience and in general the restaurant is kept in an old style and modern at the same time. What I was most happy about was that we didn't have a table reservation. (Everything was fully booked) and with a little waiting time we were able to get a table there 😇. “Luck was probably on our side!” The staff was very friendly and served us with the utmost warmth. I didn't have the slightest feeling of something fake just because it had to be straight. We didn't have to wait 20 minutes for the food. Not to mention the drinks, which were prepared for us straight away despite the hut being full. The food was really great for the price/performance ratio. I would love to come by more often. Thank you very much for the successful and spontaneous evening that you made possible for us. 🥰 See you very soon Kind regards, Rico

Very, very nice restaurant with very tasty food and great service. Definitely recommended.

I went there for the first time yesterday with my wife. We originally wanted to go to La Piazza, didn't get a table there and then happened to notice Erklentz. Conclusion: Perfect. The food was TOP, the service was super friendly and the atmosphere was more than appealing. We will definitely come back.

It was our first time at Restaurant Ercklentz and we were very positively surprised. It has a cozy atmosphere and offers comfortable seating. The service is very friendly and attentive. We ordered the pork fillet and the sauerbraten and were absolutely delighted with it and the dessert. We would therefore be happy to come back. Thank you.

Very good food - very nice staff - can only be recommended

Ausgezeichnete Ambiente mit tollem Service. Speisen.... sehr sehr lecker! Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt

The ambience is very calm, inviting and cozy. The staff is very friendly, attentive and accommodating. The food is very tasty, classic home cooking. Highly recommended!

Ate there once with two people and once with eleven people and it was really good in both cases. The food is very good and there is a very pleasant and friendly service, which makes the entire visit more than pleasant! Recommended!!!

Yesterday we had lunch as a couple in this beautiful restaurant for the first time. Both the starter (antipasti plate for two) and the main course (goose leg with red cabbage and loos) were unbeatably delicious. The meal was accompanied by a dry white wine. Particularly worth mentioning is the very friendly, courteous and always extremely helpful restaurant team. The food portions were completely sufficient, delicious and very creatively and appetizingly prepared. The chef also took time to talk to us. I can 100% recommend the food, the very warm service and the ambience of this restaurant. We would love to come back and let the restaurant team spoil us deliciously. A big thank you to the entire team!!!

Extremely delicious food. Very clear recommendation.

The Erckelentz restaurant in Kempen's pedestrian zone is modernly furnished. The atmosphere is cozy and the interior is harmoniously coordinated. The restaurant has 2 entrances. The food was delicious. The price-performance ratio was not entirely appropriate for our dish. A complaint about the food was resolved immediately. We were offered a hot drink as an apology. The service is friendly, but could be a little more attentive. It was our first time there and we will give the really nice restaurant another chance.

Der Gruß aus der Küche, wenn man Lachs mag einfach klasse, das Brot mit dem Dip super lecker, Königsberger Klopse endlich mal pfiffig gemacht und auch top im Geschmack. Da nur noch eine Portion da war, habe ich Currywurst bestellt auch alles echt Spitze, die Sauce einfach genial. Gehört zu den Besten die ich je gegessen habe. Haben trotzdem alles schnell und frisch zubereitet bekommen. Wir kommen wieder wenn wir dort sind!

Nette Atmosphäre, sehr gutes Essen. In meinem Fall hatte ich eine Ergänzungkeule und meine Frau rheinischen Sauerbraten und ausgesprochen freundliche und hilfsbereit Service.

We had pumpkin soup as a starter. Unfortunately there was a piece of plastic in mine. Was told to the waitress. There was no apology from the restaurant management. You were still allowed to pay for the soup. We had to wait over an hour for the main course.