Restaurant Franz Ferdinand in Bochum

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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.

Very tasty food, friendly service

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

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.

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

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 staff, delicious food :)

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

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

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!

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

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 👍

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

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

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!

You don't always have to go to Vienna to get a Wiener Schnitzel. This is in no way inferior to the original. Very good food and service.

Good Austrian cuisine in a nice atmosphere, beautiful terrace on the edge of the zoo

Super great. I will recommend it.

We really liked the food and atmosphere. The service was friendly but the very dirty sneakers didn't fit into the overall picture. There was also rarely anyone at the table with us. I would have liked to drink more, but as it was, it was only two drinks in two hours.

Great service, fantastic food, can't wait to go back

Many thanks to the team for the wonderful hours with my partner. We are very enthusiastic about your service, ambience and good food.

Upscale crowd and great cuisine

We have been guests here many times and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent, the dining room is beautifully designed and the service is always friendly and on the ball.

Elegant eingerichtet, klare Speisekarte, hervorragende Bedienung, gedeckte Tische! Das Wichtigste: Alles war super-köstlich! Mein Wiener Schnitzel konnte nicht besser sein, ein Kunststück!

Nice atmosphere due to the direct proximity to the zoo. This is what the restaurant thrives on. The quality of the food is okay, but it can't keep up with the prices, which are too high. This is where the zoo comes into play again. The staff is friendly, quick with a professional overview. There are enough paid parking spaces but they are also quite expensive because of the location: zoo - restaurant - children's clinic and LWL clinic. Reservations in the restaurant are usually required, but this is often possible. In my case, however, if there are no seats available, I'll go somewhere else and wouldn't make a special reservation because, in my opinion, it's not worth it. Okay, but nothing more.

I really thought it was great. 3 courses of very good quality, great service and a nice atmosphere with a good price-performance ratio. Clear recommendation!!

I want to go there once a year! The food is exquisite and down-to-earth at the same time, the staff is very attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is great, especially outside when the weather is nice… clear recommendation!

Nice restaurant with delicious food, good ambience, located directly at the Bochum Zoo, (beer garden borders directly on the flamingo enclosure) The prices are upscale.

You should definitely reserve early. ;-))))

We had a wonderful evening and will come back soon. The four of us ordered the menu carousel at Franz Ferdinand at the weekend. It was our first visit here. The restaurant has a great atmosphere. The Corona regulations were implemented perfectly. The staff was not only very friendly, but also hit the right tone and gave us a great evening. The four courses were very tasty. Many thanks to the kitchen. The four of us can unreservedly recommend Franz Ferdinand. Thank you

The two of us went there for lunch on a Sunday and had a very spontaneous meal there. We received a warm welcome and were lucky that there was still a free table. The restaurant is beautifully located at the zoo and has a nice ambience. The waitresses were all very friendly and attentive. We had the Cordon Bleu as our main course and the warm apple strudel with walnut ice cream for dessert. It was really delicious and I would order it again at any time. Big praise to the service and of course to the kitchen! We left as very satisfied guests. Thanks

Great Austrian restaurant with delicious Alpine dishes. Here we cook with fresh ingredients and love. Attentive service and stylish ambience. Outside you have a great view of the zoo's flamingos.

Delicious food at a fair price 👍

Good service and delicious food. The wild herb salad with marinated asparagus is recommended.

A great place for sophisticated and authentic Austrian delicacies.

Very nice atmosphere with friendly, courteous service.

Austrian cuisine in an upscale atmosphere. Not the first and not the last time I was there.

Food was super tasty… service was great! It was very nice with you, thank you very much

Sehr schöner Gastraum, freundlicher und effizienter Service, relativ kleine Karte mit geringen Veränderungen über die Jahre. Das Essen ist aber sehr solide. Überwiegend bürgerliche Traditionsküche österreichischer Prägung, der Lachs mit Sprgelcreme überzeugt ebenso wie die Käsespätzle und das Rharbarber-Sorbet. Preise insgesamt angemessen. Schöner Abend!

Unfortunately, the visit to Franz Ferdinand did not quite meet our expectations. The positive thing was that almost all of the things we ordered were delicious and we didn't have to wait too long for the food. There are definitely a few things that can be improved. Since the plate was cold when the food was brought, of course the food was cold after a short time.🤨 When we were eating, the spoons to take the food out were missing almost everywhere. Unfortunately, the service staff were away for longer and longer, so you couldn't ask for them, so you did it yourself. In addition, my dish was missing a main ingredient, which was brought when asked, but as the food got colder and colder, I continued eating without my ingredient. Gröstel were also very close to the point where you couldn't eat them because they were so crispy that I had concerns about my teeth. The Kaiserschmarrn dessert didn't taste great because we didn't use the alcohol-soaked raisins. We've had better/tastier experiences elsewhere. In a higher-priced restaurant you would expect a corresponding serving style, which unfortunately wasn't there. Price/performance/craftsmanship❓❓❓ The restaurant should also decide whether it will accept fewer guests or whether it will ensure that there are enough service staff. Ordering drinks, salt and pepper was a fine art for us. Our conclusion was...there are better restaurants in this price range that deliver more for these prices and take better care of the guest.

Great dining room, good Ösi cuisine, friendly service.

Very good restaurant near the Bochum city park and zoo. Very good and tasty cuisine. The Wiener Schnitzel and the beef bouillon are highly recommended. Friendly staff. Nice outside area. Good price and performance ratio. Always my pleasure.

Always super tasty. The Wiener Schnitzel is to die for. Yesterday we even got a table spontaneously.

A completely positive surprise! Great, I'm thrilled with the delicious food, nice and very friendly staff. Even though I come from Düsseldorf, I would like to go here again.

Very tasty food. We had a vegetarian schnitzel for around €25 and spaetzle for around €20. My husband said about the spaetzle that it was far too expensive for the food and the quantity. At the beginning it took a long time before I could order my drink and until our food was brought. The waiters are very friendly and nice. The rooms are nice and the view of the zoo is also great. I think it would be nice if they still had painting supplies for children...

Everything is really right here. The menu was absolutely excellent. At first I thought the schnitzel was a bit small, but after the dumplings, soup, schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn we were completely full. The service was attentive, friendly and quick. The whole thing is rounded off by a friendly, fresh, inviting ambience. Overall, a short culinary holiday in Austria and a successful evening.

My absolute favorite restaurant in a great location with excellent, authentic Austrian food. Both the indoor spaces and the outdoor area at the flamingo enclosure are worth a visit. The dishes are perfectly prepared and exceptionally tasty, while the service is extremely courteous. It is also absolutely positive that more and more vegetarian and vegan dishes are being offered. I have never been disappointed and will come back whenever I can!

A little too loud but one of the best Kaiserschmarrn I've ever eaten

top location...highly recommended

The food was so delicious and the service was very attentive. You could also see the flamingos...