Restaurant Franz Ferdinand in Bochum

What a great restaurant! We were there for our wedding anniversary and we loved it. First of all: you should reserve early because the restaurant is fully booked! Starters: Wild herb salad with fried chicken - incredibly well seasoned Potato soup - even better seasoned For the main course we had the Wiener Schnitzel and what can I say: I have never eaten anything better! Very tasty, well seasoned and the side dishes are also great! We will definitely be back - if only because we want to try the Kaiserschmarrn! Thank you for the lovely evening

Very tasty food and excellent service

Delicious and authentic Austrian cuisine with an excellent original Wiener Schnitzel. We enjoyed the evening among men in a very pleasant atmosphere and were pampered by the staff with recommendations of the snack board and cheese plate! Thank you very much, gladly again.

Due to the double occupancy we didn't get any dessert because it was time. We would have had to order this with the main course. Only nobody told us this, only when we complain. That put quite a damper on this lovely evening.

Was very tasty! Slightly higher prices but the quality is good.

The carousel menu was excellent. Both the food and the service were great. We'll be back!

Food is very good. The only thing that bothers you is that you only have the table for 2 hours. We wanted dessert, but unfortunately there wasn't enough time. So we went home without sweets. Too bad.

Absolutely recommended: The Franz Ferdinand in Bochum! We were thrilled by the authentic Austrian cuisine and felt completely at home. The food was deliciously prepared and exceeded our expectations. Particularly noteworthy are the numerous gluten-free options, which are a welcome change. Even though Franz Ferdinand is not one of the cheapest restaurants, it is worth every cent. The quality of the food and the service are first class. We strongly recommend reserving a table in advance as the restaurant is very popular. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Franz Ferdinand the next time we are in Bochum! A visit to the zoo in advance is a good idea!

Austria begins behind the front door. I love it! The Tafelspitz alone is worth the visit. And then afterwards a (shared) Kaiserschmarrn and life is good! THANK YOU and always happy!

Basically good, but what else can I describe in detail here!? I have described my personal impressions by December 2024. But Google's algorithm doesn't like that anymore. Even with positive reviews of 4 and 5 stars, it accuses me of saying that my perceptions violate the guidelines and are viewed and prosecuted as slander. For example, the description of a supermarket already comes up: "A wide range of products is offered, the parking lot is quite cramped, the shelves are tightly packed, and at peak times the queues at the checkouts get very long." according to the algorithm into the “defamation” category. And then Google doesn't explain to me exactly what my violations are, especially since such personal assessments haven't been a problem for years. So what else can I write here if Google keeps turning off reviews so vaguely and not answering questions?! How can I do justice to the location, the service provider, the offer or the product. Dear users and dear operators, with the valid Google algorithm I cannot help you with a qualified rating. :-( 😞 February 2025

We had reserved a table and, according to the confirmation via SMS, we were allowed to stay there for a maximum of two hours. The first round of drinks came quite quickly and the drinks were also very tasty. Our second round of drinks was ordered before the main course, unfortunately it just didn't come. In the meantime the food arrived and our group sat on dry land throughout the entire main course. When we asked our waitress, we were put off with the words “the drinks are now being prepared”. The food was overall quite good. When we had all eaten, soft drinks came first and then beer a little later. There wasn't even a third round of drinks - a shame! We also only got dessert because we ordered desserts on our own initiative when the main course was being cleared away. Otherwise there wouldn't have been enough time for the Kaiserschmarrn (preparation according to the note on the menu: 20 minutes). Last but not least, while part of our group was already on the way out and the other part was about to leave with their jackets on, we were told in decisive words that our time was probably already up and we had to leave immediately. Unfortunately not a nice ending!

A table for 4. The table was too small for 4 people and the seats by the window were uncomfortably cool. The service at the beginning was super nice and competent. Later it became crowded and loud and we couldn't manage to order desserts. At some point we managed, but they stopped taking orders. The next guests were in the room?!? Ok, the concept was explained to us when we made the reservation, but it also has to work with the service. The food was ok - but nothing more. Somehow not a nice evening!

Franz Ferdinand Kaiserschnitzel was delicious, pilsner was tasty, service was pleasantly gallant. Recommended!

Was at Franz Ferdinand on February 7th, 2024 - we waited 10 minutes after being seated until we received the menu, the table next to us came before us and waited even longer than we did. A lady came out of the restaurant and complained loudly that she had already been served part of the main course but still had no drinks on the table! The cuisine is good, but has little to do with Austrian cuisine. The service is mediocre, it is not seen that guests are sitting with empty glasses. Gravy with cordon bleu in Austria is an absolute no-go. My boiled beef was okay, except that the “roasted potatoes” were simple fried potatoes, the horseradish was from a can and the bread was served with it. But the crowning glory was the “Kaiserschmarrn”, this dish had nothing in common with Kaiserschmarrn! In the future we'd better stay away from it!

To the 4x menu carousel and always recommended ♥️ always come here after visiting the zoo. Great food, great ambience and very friendly staff 🫶

Once again extremely tasty and great service English wasn't a hurdle for the service either; the English menu was also included. Always my pleasure !

On weekends you are checked in and "thrown out" at 7:45 p.m. because the next guests never want your table. Deep fryer and potato salad from the bucket

After 2 hours you were thrown out with a group. It was said that it would be noted on the website. The potatoes and meat in the dish could be counted. There was also a small twig on the dish. It was very loud and you couldn't have a conversation. It is not recommended.

Excellent Christmas menu. Very well coordinated.

Delicious Austrian cuisine. Good portion size. Pleasant selection. Good service. Recommended!

Great food and friendly staff. Recommended.

Just great. The greeting alone makes you want to have a nice evening. The working atmosphere here still seems to be right. And the food, I had Cordon Bleu, was excellent. The puree went very well with it.

It was canvas. Fine food, friendly service, very nice restaurant. The little black dress at the end was the icing on the cake.

A perfect culinary delight in a great ambience

The restaurant is simply fantastic - super delicious food! The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive - you immediately feel welcome. Absolutely recommended, I would love to come back!

Great restaurant! Worth going there!

The dishes we ordered were very good. The best thing is. There are also gluten-free versions of some dishes

Not cheap but very tasty. Unfortunately it's dragging a bit.

My daughter has celiac disease, eating gluten-free is no problem here, the staff is very knowledgeable. The food is really above average and delicious. Next time I'm in Bochum I'll definitely know where I'm going to eat

We tried booking online but did not find any tables available for the same, went and asked in person and they managed to reserve a table for us. The service is great. Both waiters that spoke to us were extremely friendly and very professional. The food was extremely good. Some options were available in a gluten free version, which turned out to be the best gluten free Schnitzel i have ever had. The food was authentic and the portions were almost too big ( not for my partner though, he ate all the leftovers and loved every single dish).

Nice, clean restaurant with friendly, young staff. Diverse cake counter WITHOUT price information. We ordered apple and plum cake. “Manageable” pieces that were still ice cold in the middle. The price is €4.70 each!!! is in no way justified! The portion of spray cream cost €1 extra each! You don't have to have it a second time!

We went to Franz Ferdinand for the first time with the family on the occasion of a birthday. Nice restaurant, parking spaces available in the parking garage opposite. Great selection (had different main courses from goose, to Wiener Schnitzel and Kaspressknödel) of Austrian dishes. The obligatory Kaiserschmarrn was then shared. Good service, asking earlier whether everything was ok would have helped with a complaint. We'd love to come back.

Nice location, with friendly staff. The served sauerbraten and the pork schnitzel were tasty and of good quality. The price for it was reasonable. The range of cakes and tarts also left a very good impression. All in all, a restaurant that we would like to visit again.

We had dinner there with several people. Unfortunately the price/performance ratio is not right here. Cordon bleu was sinewy, side dish cold, (was swapped upon request) spaetzle hard... The service was friendly, but overall very slow. When you sit by the window you feel a pull on your back as they are not the best windows. We got the overall package much better elsewhere. For this reason no recommendation and no second visit.

delicious food, nice service, noisy environment with a full restaurant. Card payment was bumpy, the bill was only given upon request. Price/performance upscale. Rather bad parking options.

Great service, everything tasted very good. But I was missing something special, the icing on the cake. Price performance almost match.

I would love to give 10 stars! The atmosphere is very cozy and stylish. The service is very attentive and friendly and the food was first class. Always my pleasure! Thank you! 😊

Delicious. The price is upper limit, but still fits. Two main courses + 4 drinks are around €80, but it is a very tasty and hearty meal. I found the chairs a bit uncomfortable.

Atmosphere very stiff and impersonal. But this is a subjective feeling. Food wasn't convincing. Bought potato salad. Dry veal schnitzel. Price performance just doesn't fit at all. No risk of repetition!

It was another wonderful evening today, the ambience is so classy, ​​the service was excellent, the food was a dream... Thank you very much

Very tasty, great mussel variants, very good cake, great selection

We were at Franz Ferdinand years ago and I didn't really remember the restaurant. It wasn't bad at the time, but it didn't stand out either. Back then I would have given it a 3 out of 5 stars, among other things because the poor acoustics and the relatively small portion were negatively remembered. After visiting the restaurant again, the score has now increased to 4. They got the problem with the acoustics in the large extension under control through partitions - not necessarily beautiful but functional. This time it was possible to have a conversation, despite the full restaurant. I found the shift system negative. We had the slot from 8 p.m. and the guests before that were politely kicked out... that's not my thing, but oh well. To eat: the baked dumplings we ordered were delicious. These were truffled, which at times came through subtly and just right, at other times it was too present and overpowered the flavor of the other ingredients. All in all, good and filling too. The price for the evening with a large drink (spritzer) and tip was €30.

Staff friendly, price and performance is ok

Wild herb salad as a starter. Fried chicken with the great potato and cucumber salad as the main course. Coffee affogato for dessert. Very tasty 😋. The staff was again very nice.

Delicious Austrian food, friendly and attentive service, a nice ambience. We were very satisfied and will be back soon.

Relatively expensive and fancy, but also very tasty. If you are looking for a Viennese café house you will find it here

It was my first time there because we were celebrating a friend's birthday in a larger group. The Ambience is really very nice. The toilets are okay, but could be a little better maintained. The various cakes and coffee were delicious. It is strange that no milk alternatives are offered. I find no lactose-free or oat milk really unusual and out of date these days. Unfortunately, the service wasn't particularly accommodating. The order for drinks was only taken at the beginning, but unfortunately as the afternoon progressed we didn't ask if we could have anything else; we had to ask for it ourselves. The staff seemed stressed, some of them inexperienced. In the end, a service person (brunette, long hair) unfortunately became really unfriendly and rude. The big hit was that 30 minutes before our reservation was due to expire, she asked us in a very cheeky tone to pay our bill and clear the tables; they now had to make room for other guests. The reservation was confirmed by email by 5:30 p.m. Unfortunately, we weren't offered an alternative place (it wasn't full inside) because some of us would have wanted to eat something there. The service employee began to say in an unfriendly tone: "We don't make reservations that long on the weekend" and when they pointed out the reservation email all she said was: "I don't know anything about it, I didn't write the email." We didn't say anything and didn't pay because we no longer felt welcome and found it quite rude. No apology or understanding. We really didn't expect something like that, given Ferdinand's good reputation. Since some of us were there for the first time, this first visit put a real damper on us and so there is little positive to report. If service staff treat guests so unfriendly and carelessly, there is really little interest in coming back. I find it bitter that the good reputation of the kitchen and the beautiful ambience can be so overshadowed by unfriendly, sometimes very clumsy service staff - a shame!

Very crowded and loud. Cheese spaetzle is definitely not freshly prepared. Service is very friendly and quick.

Well the food isn't bad, but it's not so good that you have to spend over €33 for a Cordon Bleu, and you have to here. The service is nice and courteous. The ambience is averagely old-fashioned.

Delicious, cozy, upscale atmosphere.

We were there on Saturday evening and ate Wiener Schnitzel, Sauerbraten, venison goulash and Kaiserschmarrn. We were completely satisfied with the food and the service was also very friendly and accommodating. The point deduction is for the plastic tablecloths. We don't think that's appropriate for a restaurant of this class.

Very nice café & restaurant, almost all Austrian coffee specialties and a very good selection of cakes with great service. The later dinner before the musical (less than a 10-minute walk away) was also super delicious and authentic! Thank you for a lovely and enjoyable afternoon and evening!

Very tasty food, friendly service

Franz Ferdinand is one of our favorite restaurants and we are happy to make the one-hour journey. The cuisine is excellent and the cakes are also a dream. The pumpkin melange currently on offer is particularly noteworthy. That alone would make the trip worth it. Excellent! Although in my opinion the price is clearly too high for the quantity offered. To date, the service has always been outstanding. However, for some time now, this has left a lot to be desired. We were again very disappointed on All Saints Day. The female waitresses were friendly and quick as usual. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff didn't at all. Just not being greeted when the cards are handed to you is unpleasant. It's hard to understand why you have to wait forever for your drinks to arrive even though the waiters walk past the tables several times with empty hands. Our neighboring table also complained about the poor service. Although the restaurant wasn't very full at the beginning, we waited a long time for the drinks. I also don't know that as a guest you have to pour your own drinks. This is part of good manners and has always been standard at Franz Ferdinand. It also took a very long time for the bread to arrive. We assumed that this had been completely forgotten and that our main course was waiting for us at any moment. The dishes were tasty, although the side salad this time was more than half smaller than usual. We found that annoying. If you run out of salad, please just let us know. What happened for the first time this time was that one of the two Kaiser schnitzels tasted very strange. A bit musty. Was it the oil or the meat itself - I don't know... Shortly before the food came, I and about 10 minutes later my husband ordered something to drink again. My husband's drink came shortly after dinner. My drink didn't come. I asked about it and they disappeared to look. But minutes later nothing. So no drink with food. When I had the last bite in my mouth, I stopped the waiter and asked where the drink was. Instead of apologizing properly, my drink finally arrived sometime after the meal. No, this has nothing to do with service. Mistakes happen, but I expect that if the drink wasn't delivered the first time for whatever reason, that you take care of it immediately and without further questions and perhaps even offer a quick apology. Otherwise, it would also be nice if you were asked for another drink every now and then and you as a guest didn't have to stop the waiter in your tracks. It would also be nice if the waiters spoke loudly and clearly to you and didn't whisper so quietly. that you always have to ask what was said. The lady who then collected the money from us did an excellent job of showing how service works. Likewise the ladies who coordinate the tables. Friendly, service-oriented and professional! Please train the staff better so that the service matches the prices and the standards of the food. Incidentally, this experience with the lack of service has occurred frequently in recent visits and was not an isolated case today.

The acoustics in the restaurant are very loud. The food tastes great and the serving staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. An absolute recommendation!

Food is pretty average. The schnitzel didn't smell great, I don't know how old the fat was. A nice atmosphere right next to the Fossil Zoo. Staff okay, but personally didn't meet my expectations, as I have particularly high expectations of Austrian cuisine.

We had a very nice evening with delicious food and great service. Then the waiter came to pay the card and the “gastronomy tipping trick” appeared. 5%, 10% or no tip. Rounding up to an amount is hidden somewhere and is only available upon request. What the hell is that supposed to mean? That ruined my lovely evening. Therefore two stars deducted!

Extremely delicious food and perfect service made the evening a truly wonderful experience.

Too expensive and unfortunately only Austrian cuisine

A really great experience before attending the musical. Food, service, ambience, everything was very nice. Price-performance ratio is absolutely appropriate

Excellent cuisine, can only be recommended to everyone. Great service, we will definitely be back on our next stay in Bochum. Keep it up!

A nice restaurant with good authentic cuisine. Viennese style schnitzel, sauerbraten, etc. Manageable menu offering. The only thing that could be improved is the service. Everyone was very nice! But we sat for a long time without anyone asking if we wanted something to drink.

Great restaurant with a nice atmosphere and good food.

Hier wird gute Hausmannskost geboten, nicht weniger aber auch nicht mehr. Was auffällt ist das überhöhte Preisniveau. Dies trübt dann doch den Gesamteindruck. Freundlicher Service, leckere deftige österreichisch angehauchte Küche. Dies zu moderateren Preisen wäre wünschenswert. Es fehlt tatsächlich die süße kleine Beigabe zum Kaffee nach dem Essen. Es wird vermutlich darauf spekuliert, dass man ein Tortenstück aus der Auslage dazu bestellen soll. Also insgesamt ein gemischter Eindruck

Nice restaurant, courteous service, food fast and good. Within walking distance of the Starlight Express. Ideal as an introduction to the musical evening.

Nice restaurant, courteous staff, delicious food :)

Great staff, very good ambience and delicious food. Great for small to medium sized weddings

We were at a wedding reception in a neighboring building and can only say: everything was perfect.

The waiters were very friendly and the food was also delicious. If you want to eat good Austrian food, you can do so here with a delicious Almdudler, which I had

The food and service were very good. You should pay more attention to the cleanliness of the toilets.

Super friendly service and tasty food, they might need a bit of time to serve deserts so make sure to order them 20 minutes in advance. Good portion for the price. We expected more from the pumpkin tartar but overall was tasty!

Ich war dort mit einer Hochzeitsgemeinschaft und es wurde vorher extra abgeklärt dass ich veganer bin und Allergien habe, die Allergien wurden zwar berücksichtig aber ich habe einen Braten vorgesetzt bekommen, da ist mir jeglicher Appetit vergangen. Außerdem waren die Beilagen schon abgestanden und ungenießbar.

As always, great food in a lovely atmosphere. All around a lovely evening

Ich schließe mich dem Kommentar mit B B King's Textzeile an.👍Wir waren in der alten Heimat. Als Wahlsüdtiroler kennen wir die österreichische Küche. Im FF ist nix mehr, wie es war. Wahrscheinlich merkt man als Bochumer den sanften Abstieg nicht, weil die Qualität sowohl in der Küche als auch im Service gewaltig schwankt. Es waren Stammgäste in unserer Gruppe, die wussten, was sie besser lassen sollten. Ich bestellte 'Red Snapper'. Härtetest. Grausam. Kurz vorm Kippen der Fisch. Mein Mann bestellte Kaspressknödel. Auch was für Insider. Versalzen. Die Bedienung, die uns donnerstags kurz vorm Feierabend (?21.00) ewig auf die Rechnung warten ließ, wollte mit einem Schnaps besänftigen, als sie meinen kaum angerührten Teller sah und ich den Tipp gab, den 'Red Snapper' am nächsten Tag besser nicht mehr anzubieten. Wir lehnten den Schnaps dankend ab und werden den FF unter dieser Leitung sicher nicht mehr aufsuchen. Auch der Living Room soll seine besten Zeiten hinter sich haben. Aber das ist Hearsay. Wir haben anschließend noch in unsererHotelbar nebenan im 'Welcome Hotel' einen Pulled Duckburger gegessen. Großartiger Ausgleich mit einem wunderbaren Fiege Pils.

Very tasty Austrian style food. We had fried chicken. The meat was super tender and tasty. Plus delicious potato salad. Simply recommended. There are also great liquid delicacies, such as brittle liqueur. Also a very friendly staff. We'd love to come back.

We have on August 30th. celebrated our wedding at Franz Ferdinand and what can I say? We couldn't have made a better decision! From the first contact to the smallest detail of the celebration, everything went smoothly and better than we could have imagined! We were already impressed in advance by how friendly and thoughtful Franz Ferdinand approached the planning. Everything was thought of, especially things we hadn't thought of at all. Our wishes and questions were addressed in detail and at all times there was an atmosphere in which we felt very comfortable. Even the day before, when we set up our decorations, someone was always there for us and came to help us if we needed it. The day itself was just awesome! The team was always very attentive and super nice! As a bride, I was asked several times in the evening whether I had drunk enough, already with a glass of water in my hand. I have never experienced such a committed, balanced and friendly team. Several guests came up to us later to praise the Franz Ferdinand team. And we can only agree with that 100%. At this point we would especially like to thank Isabell and Johanna, who made our day simply unforgettable. It makes you wish you could get married a second time. :)

Unique atmosphere, but I found my food a bit overpriced. Fried chicken, potato salad and cucumber salad... Tasted good... But the price 🥺

Absolutely authentic Austrian restaurant. High quality food and friendly service. We sat in the outdoor area with a view of the zoo - we were even able to spontaneously get a seat here, even though nothing could be booked online.

Friendly staff and very tasty food. Got a table at short notice. Thank you very much, keep it up. Will come back again.

Was a guest at a baptism and the service was friendly but a bit slow. Good Austrian cuisine when eating. Ambience was solid but a bit old.

We had a company dinner with a menu with different options of starters, main courses and desserts. Good service and delicious food. The best is the apple pie. Possibly the best restaurant in Bochum ;-)

Everything is very tasty and you can go there

The Franz Ferdinand is a very nice restaurant. The food is very tasty and tastes like my grandma's in Austria 😋 The outside area is very pleasant and so is the audience. We would love to come back.

The food was very tasty and the service left nothing to be desired. Really great. Only the chairs are not intended for sitting for long periods of time. But we will definitely go there again. Thank you.

The Austrian food was very tasty across the board. Only the chairs/armchairs were very uncomfortable in the long run

I can't judge the food. I just ate a piece of cake there, which was good, and had something to drink. Even though the place wasn't full, it took quite some time until we were taken care of. Maybe it's because of the Wienerschmää that the restaurant wants to reflect. But they can.

Very nice atmosphere with a view of the zoo.

Food was very good and the staff was super friendly. Gladly again.

Beautifully located, staff very friendly. Unfortunately, there are some shortcomings that are not acceptable in this price category: - Long waiting times for drinks - The outside area is swarming with flies - Toilets very dirty (dust on all counter surfaces), wet floors (not from cleaning) - Cordon Bleu cooked too long - When asked about organizing a larger celebration, only the arrogant answer: 'Write us an email' Then celebrate somewhere else. It's a shame, it's in a really nice location.

We happened to stop here today for a cup of coffee after visiting the zoo. Due to the temptations from the display case, in addition to the coffee, there was also a delicious piece of cake. The outdoor area borders directly on the flamingo enclosure. The service was attentive and friendly. The sanitary facilities are modern and clean. We will certainly come back for a hot meal.

Short conclusion: Nice service, delicious food. Thank you 👍

It went like this... I've eaten better.

This was a good experience. The schnitzel was tasty and our waiter was polite and friendly. I would go back again.

Wir wollten vor dem Starlightexpress noch etwas essen, daraufhin sind wir zum Franz Ferdinand Restaurant gegangen. Ein tolles Ambiente fanden wir vor, wurden sehr nett empfangen und zu unseren Tisch geleitet. Dann bekamen wir die Speisekarte und hatten die Wahl etwas zu finden, dann haben wir uns für Sauerbraten mit Rotkraut und zweierlei Knödel entschieden. Es war sehr lecker, Preisleistungsverhältnis gut. Bedienung sehr nett und hat uns auch gefragt, ob wir zufrieden sind. Würden jederzeit wieder dort hin gehen.

We ate there on July 18, 2024, it was very tasty, the service was friendly and kept asking if everything was OK.

Delicious food !! Absolutely fantastic ! 🤤 Service was sometimes a bit slow or inattentive... the waiting times were therefore a bit longer. Otherwise the food was great! ✨

Great location, terrace right next to the zoo in the countryside

I was here for dinner. I had the onion roast with fried potatoes. For dessert there was Kaiserschmarrn. The food was very good, the waiter was very nice and attentive. The food was expensive, but also extremely tasty. If I ever find myself in Bochum again, I'll definitely come back.

Good cuisine, medium priced, highly recommended before going to a musical. The flamingos next door are a nice addition until 6:30 p.m., but then they have to go to bed.

Absolutely great! ...with the flamingos in the background! We recommend!