Restaurant Kloster Schiffenberg in Gießen

Nice for a walk and soaking up the sun, the climbing garden is also recommended.

A very nice venue as part of the Giessen Cultural Summer. Very good atmosphere, great ambiance overall.

We visited the Kloster Restaurant several times this summer. The food is excellent, and the staff is extremely polite, friendly, and professional. It's truly a pleasure to be there. Thank you, Flo and colleagues :-) See you soon, NS

Top-notch ambiance. Extensive buffet. Very friendly and attentive service. A location worth visiting, and highly recommended.

We attended an event on August 24, 2025, and would like to express our sincere gratitude for this wonderful experience. A huge thank you and a huge respect to the wonderful, friendly team who impressed me with their warmth, friendliness, and constant smiles, making this evening a highlight for us. The food was fantastic, plentiful, and highly recommended. Thank you so much for this ❤️🍀🥰

Beautiful place. It's nice to sit under the trees.

The ambiance is lovely, the service is friendly and relaxed, and the food is good—everything you need for a nice meal!

Yes, I can recommend it. Very good food. The service is also very attentive. And what I also really like is that you can bring your dog.

Yesterday afternoon, August 7, 2025, I visited the outdoor dining area of Schiffenberg Monastery with my wife and dog, the first time in about 10 years that I've ever been in the area. Naturally, we wanted to stop for coffee and cake outside in the nice weather. What can I say? Each piece was an unspeakably tiny piece of cheesecake and cherry crumble on a cardboard lid, served with a miserable wooden fork. That was the worst cake I've tried in the last 25 years. Coffee was served in a paper cup. No dishes, no tablet, no napkin. By the way, since I'm a pastry chef, I can judge the cake. Never ever!!! I hope with all my heart that the outdoor dining issue will be resolved through a vote of confidence. You can only go there when the weather's nice, have a beer or cider, and that's it.

#lunchtester Schiffenberg Monastery Pleasant, unusual ambiance. Attentive staff. My friend Hannelörchen had veal leather with mashed potatoes and fried onions. Delicious. I had Klosterschöppe (pork loin with roasted dried beef and mushrooms, served with noodles and salad). Delicious As a welcome from the kitchen, we were served fresh bread with tomato butter and pesto.

Very tasty food, absolutely reasonable value for money. Great service! We'll be happy to come back.

We've visited the Schiffenberg Restaurant several times and were impressed by the consistently excellent food. German cuisine in a medieval monastery complex – many classic dishes of good quality. The service was very attentive and friendly on each of our visits; I highly recommend it. I would also like to highlight the Valentine's Day menu this year (2025). The menu and the entire evening were very well thought out. The food was truly excellent (!!!), and the many small details at the table (decorations, "love potion," etc.) were so lovingly prepared. We were thrilled and hope there will be another menu like this next year. Otherwise, we always enjoy coming back to the Schiffenberg Restaurant.

A nice surprise. As regular travelers to and through Germany we have quite low expectations regarding food (sorry to my German friends 😉), especially on a Sunday evening supper stopover traveling on the motorway from Frankfurt to Bautzen. We drove a few kilometers away from the motorway and arrived in another world: a beautiful ancient monastery, on top of a small mountain and a restaurant… that cooks. And how ! Dishes are original, elaborated, very fresh, well presented and … amazingly good. The herb soup was divine, so was the pork belly revisited with asiatic-like flavors. We enjoyed the dinner on a beautiful terrace, apparently known by locals. By far our best experience of a non-planned meal while transiting in an unknown region in Germany. Bravo !!!

We've eaten at the monastery several times, but today we were truly disappointed. The food was delicious, the service staff friendly. But: I specifically asked if bread was served with the salad. "Yes, of course," the server said. However, the salad was served without bread; since the service staff were completely overwhelmed today, there wasn't a chance to ask. Our group's main courses were served 15 minutes late, so we couldn't eat together. We waited over 30 minutes for a drink we ordered. Meanwhile, the owners sat at the next table and watched the understaffed service staff rushing around in 35°C heat and completely overwhelmed. A good manager would have stepped in. Very unpleasant. We won't be coming back anytime soon.

Good German food. The interior is pleasantly cool in the summer. There's a large terrace and live music during the summer concert season.

So actually, everything's good. The ambiance and food are top-notch, but the service is poor (waiting times are too long).

Great atmosphere, attentive service, good food – what more could you want?

The food is supposed to be extravagant and looks beautiful, but unfortunately, the taste isn't as good as it looks. In my opinion, the salad dressing is either from a bucket or very poorly made, and the 'Bellschuh' sauce was completely overpowering in flavor (I don't know how to describe it better). The wait for the food was also very long. For the prices, I would have expected more. The staff, however, was super nice, which is also the reason for the 3 star. Without the friendly service, it would only be 2 stars.

Very friendly and accommodating staff, from the phone reservation, which was immediately confirmed by email, to the truly delicious food in a fine atmosphere! We'll be sitting outside tonight. I'm looking forward to it...

Very good food, a bit more expensive. Friendly service. Reservations are recommended.

Top restaurant for dining and very nice ambience in the old monastery complex

Were there this afternoon, all I can say is great. Super nice service, very tasty and plentiful food. We'll be back!

Was there for an exhibition. Great views depending on the weather! Unfortunately there were problems making waffles.

An elegant restaurant with very tasty food and drinks.

Super super super 👍🏽 Reserved a table online and already stated that a guest can only eat gluten-free. A week after dinner, an email came asking what the guest would like to eat gluten-free so that we could possibly prepare it. Even the starter was served with gluten-free bread and the waitress wore disposable gloves to avoid contamination. The gluten-free main course was great and the Klosterschüppe was also very, very tasty. All in all a very nice evening. Many thanks to the gastro team 👏🏽

The food was very good, the service was very attentive and was happy to serve us.

Fantastic food, rich food, super attentive service and great ambience.

Yes, we were just at the snack bar

I was there for dinner with my girlfriend. We had a free-range pork schnitzel with fries, a small salad and cream sauce and a Viennese schnitzel with fried potatoes, a small salad and fresh cranberries. The meal was a treat for the taste buds from start to finish. It's rare to get such good food served. The prices were right for the very tasty taste of the food and the large portion. The location and the very nice staff also make you feel super comfortable. We're always happy to come back!

Always pleasantly surprised by the food and selection. The service and staff are top-notch. I highly recommend it.

We had dinner in the restaurant with 6 people on a Sunday evening. The acoustics are rather poor for a longer table, but we liked the look of it. We got drinks quickly and then had to wait forever with the menu in hand until our order was taken. We waited a total of 1 1/2 hours until dinner. Definitely too long! The dishes were beautifully presented, but all the sauces for the schnitzel were too salty. Otherwise the schnitzels were very tasty, but a bit small. The spinach dumplings were far too expensive for what you got and the expected salad was limited to decoration on the plate. Overall, we enjoyed everything quite well, but for the price you should expect a little more. We've eaten there a few times before and have always been very satisfied. This time, however, things have slowed down a bit overall.

Super nice atmosphere! The Schiffenberg is always worth it, whether for dinner or just for a walk. The restaurant is definitely recommended, the service does a great job

Very tasty food. Service top. Highly professional process. Highly recommended 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

Beautiful, varied landscape and very beautiful monastery complex

As part of a festive birthday party, we took the opportunity to stop at this establishment for lunch. To our astonishment, we were initially presented with a very shortened menu. After some expressions of dissatisfaction were raised about the fact that the entire menu was available at neighboring tables, the staff reluctantly gave in and pointed out that the kitchen was supposedly overloaded, which was also supposedly caused by absences due to illness. The Wiener Schnitzel I served turned out to be quite acceptable, but my companion's salad contained mushrooms with remains of soil still attached to the stems, and the César dressing had unfortunately already been used up. Apart from the assurance that the unclean mushrooms would be reported to the kitchen, the staff made no effort to make amends, for example by offering a schnapps or coffee, which would actually be in keeping with the customs of a good establishment. What should be emphasized, however, is that the ladies in the service staff often asked about our drink requests and fulfilled them promptly. Although I generally like this establishment very much and always enjoy visiting it, the experience described leaves a touch of uncertainty about future visits. Such an incident leaves me with regret and thoughtful hesitation as to whether I will avail myself of the hospitality facilities of this establishment again in the near future. Not even a negative review is addressed. That alone shows the ignorance. At least I made sure that the family didn't go to the Easter brunch this time (which was overpriced for what was on offer).

Today we sat relaxed in the beer garden with the boys. The first wheat was amazing and the sun shone on us. Unfortunately the second wheat was served in a beer glass as there were not enough wheat glasses available. You lose the fun and the taste - hence deductions in the B grade...still had a nice day in the sun with the boys. Gladly again!

Very good food, large portions and still everything fresh, tasty and without convenience, great chef. Very nice and attentive service even though the restaurant was full. We were pleasantly surprised and the visit was worth every cent.

We were able to attend a wedding in the Kloster Schiffenberg restaurant and were completely thrilled! The service and food were fantastic, and the interior of the venue is very stylish and cozy. What we particularly like about the location is the overall concept that the bride and groom are offered here. The wedding can take place entirely in one location - from the wedding ceremony in the beautiful basilica to the bride and groom shoot in the beautiful natural setting with a breathtaking view. Children can also play safely and quietly in the traffic-calmed courtyard. A perfect location for an unforgettable wedding!

I was a little disappointed on my second visit. I had chosen the monastery menu, with pork loin, like on my first visit. Unfortunately, it was no longer of the same quality as before. The delicious sauce with red wine was missing. The portion of mushrooms was also manageable. I had the impression that the little sauce was thickened with a ready-made powder. The loin was also very spongy. All in all, I had the impression that this meal was cooked under time pressure. Should have eaten better at home. The salad was also very carelessly prepared. I'm sorry, but I had to get rid of it once. I hope you continue to have many guests who are not as demanding as me. For me, €24.0 is a lot of money. I would have prepared a delicious meal for my friends. Best regards

Long wait! Quality of the food was okay, but served rather lukewarm. Price/performance ratio average.

Top restaurant! Good food, high quality and very nice inside. It's even more beautiful outside in summer.

We actually wanted to go to the restaurant in the former monastery in the late afternoon. However, at that time there was only coffee and cake. We ordered a Kaiserschmarren with plums, which was delicious. Since we liked it so much, we actually went back in the evening and were not disappointed. The service was super friendly and attentive and the bartender's self-created cocktails are absolutely great! The food was very tasty and exactly as hoped. Clear recommendation!

Absolutely disappointing Food didn't come as ordered. We had to wait more than 30 minutes for drinks. Changing the supplement costs €1.50. But it is not mentioned anywhere. Food tasted ok. Everyone gets a second chance. Went there today for the Christmas menu. Ambience great. Service ok. Food disappointing. Very long waiting time. Too bad

Very good food, wonderful ambience and extremely friendly waiters and waitresses. Highly recommended.

Cozy and stylish ambience in a medieval monastery complex. Very friendly and pleasant service. Went there for Christmas dinner with a larger group. The food was very tasty, we had all pre-ordered classic roast goose with side dishes and were really satisfied. Price-performance is generally appropriate. Large parking lot right near the monastery, about 5 minutes on foot. I think most of our group would like to come back!

Were here for the second time within a short period of time. Absolutely recommended. 👍 So far all the dishes have been very tasty, whether goose, fillet of straw pig or bark shoe. The dessert was also great - Kaiserschmarrn and tiramisu. Perfect and nice service. During the Christmas season it is worth stopping off in the 🎅Winterwaldchen 🌲🌟

Restaurant Kloster Schiffenberg – A little break in a historical ambience Rating: 4/5 stars The Kloster Schiffenberg restaurant offers an extraordinary experience in which the historical flair of the monastery and the love of cuisine merge seamlessly. A place that is perfect for special occasions or simply a stylish break. Ambiance: 5/5 The ambience is simply breathtaking. Surrounded by the old monastery walls, you feel like you have been transported to another time, while the tasteful furnishings build a bridge to modernity. The atmospheric courtyard and lovingly decorated rooms create an atmosphere that is both elegant and inviting. Perfect for an evening that not only pampers the palate but also the soul. Service: 4/5 The young service staff brings a refreshing dynamic and clearly strives to ensure that guests have a pleasant evening. The friendliness and warmth are to be emphasized, as is the attention when dealing with special requests. In some cases, however, you notice the lack of routine, which can lead to small delays - but this is understandable on a busy evening. Food: 4/5 The menu offers a balanced mix of classics and creative interpretations, but is overall quite reduced. The dishes on offer impress with their freshness, beautiful presentation and a solid taste experience. However, for lovers of vegetarian or vegan cuisine, the offer could be disappointing, as there are hardly any options available. A broader selection would be desirable here in order to meet today's demands for diversity. Drinks menu: The selection of drinks is also rather clear, but with high-quality and well-chosen options. However, anyone looking for diversity could quickly reach its limits. Conclusion: The Schiffenberg Monastery impresses across the board with its extraordinary ambience, good food and service that makes the visit an all-round successful experience. Smaller weaknesses such as the reduced menu and the young experience of the staff are hardly significant overall. If you are looking for a place that combines history, enjoyment and hospitality, you will find it here. A clear tip for connoisseurs and romantics alike!

The food and service were great, we would love to come back again and again!

Ambiente, Service, Qualitaet, Quantitaet. Besonders empfehlenswert: Geschmorte Ochsen Backen. Schoene Location

Always worth a trip. We visited the small craft Christmas market on November 16th, it was wonderful

Friendly staff, regional dishes and a nice ambience.

Very satisfied, tasted great, they made a lot of effort for the guest :)

Very good service staff and great atmosphere

We had a wonderful evening at Schiffenberg Monastery. Delicious, high-quality food and very good service including really tasty, alcohol-free creations - thank you very much!

A concert by Santiano within these walls...indescribable

Super great ambience and great food!

Wir sitzen hier im fast leeren Biergarten, das einzige was hier lang ist, ist die Schlange im Kiosk. Es ist unglaublich wie viel geballte Unfähigkeit hier hinter dem Tresen zu finden ist.

Always great concerts in this atmosphere

We were there for the cultural summer to the concert by Insomnium and Amon Amarth. A great location, food and drink was good, although the price was on the higher side. Toilets were great. Shuttle buses and everything was very well organized. We'll be there again next year for the right bands.

Were at the Santiano concert and had VIP tickets. From the restaurant we had a good view of the concert stage. The food/buffet was very plentiful and also very tasty, the staff was courteous, friendly and quick.

What about VIP tickets for the Santiano concert? Great ambience and good service.

Nettes Ausflugsziel mit Biergarten und Platz zum entspannen. Preis Leistung verhältnismäßig gut, zumindest im Biergarten.

Although the monastery and restaurant do not have normal opening hours during the Giessen Cultural Summer, this correction is missing from both the Google entry and the homepage. It is embarrassing when in August under “News” there is an entry for the 2023 Christmas market from November 2023. Really a shame

Beautiful location. So far I have visited a medieval market and two concerts there. The medieval market is of course a perfect fit there because of the old walls. But I especially have positive memories of the concerts. I deducted one point because you are “swept out” straight after the concerts and then the transport with the shuttle buses takes a very long time. We stood for an hour and there were many who waited much longer. There are a lot of buses running, but it is of course clear that 5,000 people cannot be transported in the blink of an eye. It would be nice if the concept were reconsidered and corrected. Either you leave people on the site longer or you send more buses.

Went to the concert at Bosse's. Very nice atmosphere. Great mood.

Very good food, excellent service. We'd love to come back.

Food from the kiosk in the monastery garden (curry sausage with fries, Alsatian tarte flambée and wood-fired bread) was very good 👍

We had to wait a very long time for our food. My salad was a bit shrunken and no longer crunchy. I also sorted out leaves with dark spots. When dessert came, the plates from the main course were not cleared away. Some plates were left until we left. We didn't get any more drinks towards the end.

Nice for a trip near Giessen. Good view from the monastery complex

A great restaurant with flair and atmosphere. It also has a lot to offer in terms of cuisine - it's worth trying!

I ordered a traditional Wiener Schnitzel. The accompaniment was very good, but the fillet was not so good, the batter failed a little. Very friendly people.

Bad service. I lost one of my earrings at an event at Schiffenberg Monastery. I sent a request via the contact form to see if it was found/delivered. after 3 weeks still no response...

Simply cozy, beautiful view, great food, great staff always very attentive, totally reasonable in terms of price

Very nice restaurant in a great location. Unfortunately, the restaurant and beer garden were fully occupied and it took 60 minutes from order to delivery. Main course another 30'. The quality of the food makes up for it somewhat.

Super dear attentive team, delicious food and a wonderful ambience. Price performance top. Any time. :)

The crumb cake from the kiosk was dry and just crumbs. Is not recommended. There was no water in the toilet to wash your hands again, like last week.

Very tasty food, nice atmosphere. Unfortunately we were “shown the door” towards the end. Table cleared a bit loudly...

Very nice staff, fine food. Very good, I would like to come back.

Very tasty, fresh food. Fast, friendly and motivated service. Nice ambience.

Beautiful beer garden in historic walls in the middle of nature. One of the most beautiful excursion destinations around Giessen

Even though we were uncomfortable sitting outside due to the weather, the food was worth it! Really really tasty. The greeting from the kitchen was well received by everyone. But best of all with my daughter (1 year old) she would have liked to eat more of the salad.

*I wanted some ice cream* -"we don't have that anymore" - *I look for an alternative on the overview, no ice cream is crossed out* -"We don't have that anymore either" - *I ask which one is still available* - he lists 8 flavors of ice cream - *I choose one* - He gives me another one at a price that neither matches the one I chose nor what he spent - *it's too colorful for me, I pay and disappear*

Nice location in summer, not many options for shelter when it rains

The food is homemade, no convenience. The chef knows his craft and you can taste it. The ingredients are high quality. Everything is beautifully prepared, because the eye is also there. There are ceramic plates in the shape of a shovel especially for the Schippe monastery. The employees are very friendly and have immense knowledge, which is no longer a given these days. Allergy sufferers are catered for and we conjure up very good tasting dishes that are tailored to their respective allergies. The ambience is also wonderful.

We were married in a civil ceremony at Schiffenberg Monastery and were then there for an aperitif reception and a 3-course meal in the restaurant. The quality and taste of the food was excellent, the service and friendliness were brilliant, the drinks were delicious, the price was absolutely fair and the coordination before the celebration was extremely courteous and easy. We spent a wonderful and unforgettable day there in a great atmosphere and are very pleased to have chosen this restaurant and to be able to recommend it without reservation. What was also great was that dogs were allowed in the restaurant. Thanks to the whole team!

Service überfordert, SEHR lange Wartezeiten, ohne dass es voll war und ausreichend Personal vorhanden war. Das Essen viel zu teuer bei der Qualität. „Wiener Schnitzel“ wirklich SCHLECHT, nicht wirklich frisch gemacht, trocken & verbrannte Panade. Soße kalt und darauf wartet man dann 1,5 Stunden für 39€???? Nie wieder

Nice place and highlight in Giessen. Between the wall and the parking lot, it's a great place to celebrate or lie in the sun. We often come here for class reunions.

Eating currywurst with fries at the stall was good. You sit nicely

A wonderful place for any kind of celebration: great food and great service. We will definitely celebrate here again. Thanks!

A wonderful place for any kind of celebration: great food and great service.

Gutes Essen, es ging alles sehr schnell. Dad Service Personal ist zuvorkommend und nett. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Sehr zuvorkommender Service, niemals aufdringlich. Sehr gute Küche, große Portionen, aber mit der Möglichkeit Reste mitzunehmen.

I thought the dishes tasted great, you can tell that effort is made to serve classic dishes in a modern way and prepare them well. We really liked it and the backdrop of the monastery grounds is very beautiful.

Gelungener Abend in schönem Ambiente mit tollem Service

Great restaurant and great ambience. Have been here several times and have never been disappointed. The food is very tasty and the price-performance ratio is definitely right. Service is very nice and attentive. It's always a pleasure to come here.

Sehr empfehlenswert. Ausnahme: Die Musik war furchtbar langsam.

Ein hervorragendes Restaurant mit perfekten Mahlzeiten.

Super nice location, great food and super nice staff.... Definitely worth a visit and we would love to come back

Schiffenberg Monastery is simply a wonderful location to sit in the beer garden in peace and quiet in the sun and enjoy a cool beer. If you're hungry, the kiosk also has some inexpensive items to offer. The view over the plains is beautiful and special, the sunsets are a real highlight for real romantics and nature lovers!

Fantastisches Essen, klasse Service und guter Preis, alles in allem TOP. Wir kommen gerne wieder.