Restaurant Rapen in Oer-Erkenschwick

Delicious food and friendly staff

I enjoyed a very crispy schnitzel with a delicious mushroom sauce. The portion was huge, so I also asked for some to take home. Value for money: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is charmingly rustic.

Delicious food, super friendly service. Huge schnitzels!

Really great food... On Sundays, they offer a small complimentary soup and dessert. That's sadly becoming increasingly rare! Wonderful hospitality.

Huge portions, so large you feel full just looking at them.

My wife and I have been going to this restaurant for years and love it. The food is excellent – ​​and in the summer you can enjoy the beer garden. The owner and his staff are always friendly and have a good joke or two up their sleeves. We've never been disappointed, neither by the food nor by the staff. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Good, delicious food. Great service and always up for a laugh. We always love coming back! #ruhrpottbikers

The lunch menu is great. Excellent service. The taste, quality, and portion size are superb.

Excellent food, very friendly service. One minor drawback: it's a bit noisy, but still tolerable. Perfect for an evening with friends; too loud for a date for two.

I'm here for lunch today with Konny and Ulrich.

There's no better place to eat schnitzel. The waiters are always excellent and have great comebacks.

The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The food is always delicious, and you don't have to wait too long. The only thing I unfortunately never like is the dessert, even though I usually enjoy dessert.

Super friendly staff, fantastic food. If you have a big stomach, this is the place for you.

We were there today and were absolutely delighted. We had a Balkan platter for two and were surprised by the variety. Everything tasted delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly. We wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. Thank you!

The entire team is incredibly friendly; you immediately feel at ease. We've eaten there many times now, the portions are more than generous, the quality is perfect, the restaurant is very chic – simply a place to feel good, and you leave completely full. ❤️

We highly recommend this restaurant. Unfortunately, we had dogs with us, so we couldn't eat in. We parked our campervan across the street. We ordered schnitzel to go, as we could eat it in the campervan. After 10 minutes, my husband picked up the food, and the lovely server brought it to us on a large tray, complete with dishes. As a bonus, they also gave us delicious pudding for dessert as a complimentary treat. The portions were huge and absolutely delicious. It was a fantastic experience. Thank you so much for the excellent service. We will definitely be back on our next visit to the Ruhr area. We're thrilled! Thanks again.

Great food! Friendly staff and large portions.

At first glance, this restaurant seems rather unassuming. But after the meal, I can only say that it completely won me over. A sophisticated atmosphere, friendly service, and food that offers excellent value for money. I will gladly return.

Delicious food and portions that last for two days. Doggy bags are prepared automatically 😄... Great! We're looking forward to the goose dinner!

Excellent service from the staff, large and delicious portions, and a cozy atmosphere!

A while back, friends invited us to the "Rapen" restaurant and we were truly pleasantly surprised! Today we visited the restaurant again, and this time, too, we were completely satisfied! The food is truly delicious and the portions are incredibly generous! Personally, I think the value for money is just right! I also find the restaurant somewhat "quaint," especially in the front, near the entrance. The service staff are friendly and very attentive! Because the portions are so large, they even pack them to go without asking. Before dinner, you get a martini, and for dessert, you get a free little surprise. My conclusion: we'll be back!

Great food, friendly owners and staff. They accommodate special requests, e.g., cream sauce without cream. Thank you for the lovely evening and the high-quality food. Best regards, Alf Pottmeier

The best and biggest gypsy schnitzel within a 1,000-kilometer radius. Simply amazing. Thanks Milo. Top-notch restaurant.

I've eaten there several times and have never been disappointed. Very friendly service and a very cozy atmosphere. The food tastes amazing, and special requests are always accommodated. I highly recommend this restaurant. The prices are reasonable for what you get.

Everything has been said here. 5 stars, see you next time.

The food and service are excellent. It's been the same for years and we've never had a bad surprise.

The food is good and plentiful. The service is friendly and attentive. We'll be happy to come back.

Friendly service, charming ambience - modern rustic, good and plentiful food 🤯 at a low price!

Delicious food and very competent waiters. The Berliner Leber (liver sausage) is particularly delicious, and the schnitzels are very large and also delicious.

We've been here twice, most recently with a very large group for a birthday party. ​Even making a reservation was great, as they accommodated our food preferences. Even though we arrived early, everything was prepared. The food arrived quickly, hot, and almost simultaneously for everyone – a real highlight for such a large group. ​The food was delicious, and the service was impeccable on both visits. ​Highly recommended for parties and large groups! We'd be happy to come back anytime!

If you want to eat a lot, really well, and reasonably priced, then you've come to the right place. Schnitzel heaven.

Always delicious and filling... Love coming here

Yesterday we were back on tour as restaurant testers and visited Haus Rapen again (because it was so good the first time). This time, we weren't disappointed! It was a fun evening with great food. The service was great as always, and we can say with a clear conscience: all good things come in threes 🤗.

We spontaneously stopped by today. The restaurant was very busy for a Wednesday. The schnitzels are incredibly large—even my husband couldn't finish them 😉. The food was delicious and hot, and the atmosphere—at least for me as a guest—was pleasant.

Great restaurant, good food with generous portions, friendly staff.

Great schnitzel, great barbecue buffet, moderate prices, and friendly staff. Nothing more to add.

Great food, great staff and the rest can only be recommended

Very nice beer garden, friendly, fast service, and truly fantastic schnitzel. While none of us could manage to open the huge machines, the quality doesn't suffer at all due to the size. One of the best schnitzel in the area, in my opinion. The croquettes are delicious, the mushroom cream sauce could be improved a bit, and the salad bar is simple but functional. You don't come for the salad, that much is clear. We'll definitely be back!

The food was delicious and the staff was super nice

We felt completely at home in the house! Everything was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The amenities left nothing to be desired – from the cozy furnishings to the modern kitchen, everything was there. We particularly appreciated the quiet location and the beautiful outdoor area, perfect for relaxing. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, which made our stay even more pleasant. We would love to come back and can highly recommend the house!

The best service with the best food!

Very good restaurant, very attentive and friendly staff. Very tasty food.

We went to the barbecue buffet, which was delicious as always. The staff was very friendly, and everyone seemed to know each other for a long time. We'd be happy to go back. 😋😊👍

Highly recommended. We've eaten there several times now and have always been satisfied.

Very pleasant atmosphere, great beer garden, generous portions at a fair price. Very good quality.

Very good, home-style cooking and generous portions!

Super delicious food and very friendly service, always with a friendly smile. We'd be happy to come back.

There were five of us. We had an all-you-can-eat grill. The food was good. We reordered three steaks and one chicken skewer with rice. We had to ask three times and listen to awful comments from the manager. The same thing happened with the three Julichkas. We asked three times.

Very good restaurant, huge schnitzel, and especially the all-you-can-eat menu. Nice beer garden. Attentive staff. It was again very tasty.

Highly recommended! We were in the beer garden and opted for the grill buffet. It was simply fantastic and very, very tasty. The selected meat is served fresh and hot. There are plenty of side dishes to go with it.

Highly recommended. Four generations of us ate there. Everyone was happy. The food was more than sufficient, and we took the leftovers home with us without any problems. Great, would definitely go back 👍

A super delicious grill buffet for a more than fair price. Good meat, tasty sauces, and plenty of side dishes. The servers are consistently friendly and cheerful. However, empty glasses and plates could be cleared away a bit more quickly, rather than taking two hours. Nevertheless, we'd happily come back because it was definitely worth it.

A fantastic restaurant, the food is simply amazing. Anyone who says they weren't full is definitely lying. Despite the huge volume of food, the service is very friendly and fast. We will definitely eat there again. Simply fantastic.

We visited on the weekend after a long absence. Friendly service***Very tasty food***Good value for money

Highly recommended! The food is great and always tasty; the portions are so large that we almost always take the leftovers home with us. The staff is fantastic, always friendly, and up for a laugh. I always enjoy coming here, even if the drive takes a little longer. It's worth it!

Simply fantastic! For me, everything about this restaurant is just perfect. Huge portions, incredibly delicious, very friendly staff, and the prices are more than fair. I always enjoy going there.

Has nothing to do with an all you can eat buffet

Simply MEGA! 1+* value for money! Of course, good prices, but also something honest and delicious on the plate! Other restaurants could, or rather, should, learn a thing or two from this. Good and friendly service. Schnitzel XXXL and simply delicious! You can help yourself to the salad beforehand, and if you can still fit something in at the end, you'll get a free pudding! Don't worry: If you can't finish everything, you'll get packing materials 👍🏽 We'd definitely be back!

Good, home-style lunch in a lovely beer garden.

We had dinner at the Rapen restaurant today, and we were not disappointed. Despite being very busy with many reservations, they still found a table for us. The service was very friendly and attentive. The food was of excellent quality and left nothing to be desired. We really enjoyed it, and this won't be the last time we go there. Thank you very much!

A fantastic atmosphere, great food that's full for everyone, and super friendly staff. 🙏🏻👍🏻🫶🏻

VERY GOOD TODAY ON 9.7 AGAIN VERY GOOD THANKS MILO

Very nice staff and great food!

Very good and very friendly. You just have to wait a bit longer for your food.

Always a special experience. The food is always delicious and the staff is always friendly. Service is still a top priority here. The staff are always up for a laugh and always have a witty joke.

Very nice restaurant, great beer garden, delicious food. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend it. Very tasty 😋

Value for money: Excellent We opted for the barbecue buffet for €18.90. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and service-oriented. The food was delicious, and the restaurant was very busy. Luckily, we had made a reservation. The barbecue buffet was preceded by a salad buffet, which you could help yourself to. You can choose the grilled meat from the grill master, and it will then be served to you on a platter. They also serve grilled vegetables and a type of tomato rice. This place is worth a visit.

As a schnitzel lover, I chose the pepper schnitzel from the menu. Expecting a regular schnitzel, I received a flattened schnitzel that took up the entire plate. The dimensions of the schnitzel served weren't very appealing to me. The approximately 35 x 25 cm size bears little resemblance to any schnitzel I'm used to. The approximately 2 mm thick schnitzel was coated in breadcrumbs on both sides, so the meat flavor couldn't come through. Some restaurant patrons may like that, but it's not my cup of tea. This oversized schnitzel was almost impossible to finish, so we saw many restaurant patrons having their leftovers packed up. My suggestion: more reasonable portions, perhaps schnitzels of the usual size and thickness, and one or two euros cheaper.

We think it's great that you can also sit outside. €7

What can I say about this place? We ate from the buffet. Unfortunately, the meat was overcooked and half raw (bloody). The fries weren't the best either. The only thing you could eat was the vegetables and rice. But the worst part was, unfortunately, the service. The lady was downright rude and insulting. That was our first and last time.

We went to eat with 10 people, and everything was great even though it was very busy. We can highly recommend the Rapen restaurant.

Yes, I can recommend Restaurant Rapen. Delicious food, reasonable prices, friendly staff

We're always impressed by this restaurant, which offers incredibly good food, excellent value for money, and a very friendly and lively team! We can only highly recommend this restaurant!

Super delicious food at a great price. And super friendly staff.

Very nice restaurant, service was super nice and friendly, the food was delicious, the schnitzel was huge but you could pack it to take away. We'll definitely be back.

Highly recommended. We had asparagus once with ham and once with schnitzel. If you order the schnitzel, you have to be very hungry. The schnitzels are very good, but also very large. Either way, it tasted great.

Delicious food, friendly service. You can sit inside or outside. The all-you-can-eat grill with side dishes for €22.50 was quite tasty. Everything is freshly prepared. You can add a salad to your dishes for free.

Still a highly recommended spot with a lovely beer garden. They currently grill outside every day. A large selection of dishes and very attentive hosts. It's also ideal for larger groups.

Perfect landing! From the Starlight Express to the Rapen Restaurant! Nice large outdoor area to sit. We were looking for a nice end to the day. Found here! Food was great, with a fresh salad buffet. A small dessert is also included. Staff very friendly, everything very clean! Portions plentiful. The sanitary facilities are also great.

Thanks for the great team evening! Service and food top! Sporty greetings from Wanne-Eickel

Portions that you almost can't finish. However, this is of good quality with the best price/performance ratio. Daily changing lunch menu rounds off the daily offering.

Very tasty, always happy! Price, performance still good 👍 👌very courteous staff just always great👍👍👍

Felt even better today than before

Fast service and very nice. Unfortunately the food didn't convince me, Meat was dry, fries could be better and the gypsy sauce was supper The salad buffet was a little bland Tomatoes were cut way too big

We always like to come here to eat - cozy atmosphere - friendly service - and of course good food - it's a shame that the dog can't come with us anymore

The food was as always, very tasty and a lot. The service is great and super friendly.

A really very nice Balkan restaurant. Everything on the menu is super delicious. The service is attentive. The price/performance ratio is right. Any time. 😅The schnitzels are huge. 😂

Great service, very attentive and super friendly. Delicious food. Schnitzel is a real treat, only there are the best schnitzels in the area. Great ambience. Very nice rustic and modern in one combination. Truly a very nice evening, I would love to come back with my family. And very child-friendly, especially worth mentioning.

I really can't say anything negative

Great restaurant, great food, simply super tasty, I can't find anything where I would give any criticism! Staff are funny, always have a funny saying up their sleeve.... :)))) I have never experienced what you get there! Would recommend the restaurant to everyone Portions are so big that you can hardly manage it Price-performance ratio is simply TOP!!!! Come back soon :)))

We have been here for the 4th time and will be back Reservation is an advantage

From the greeting to the meal and the farewell, it was a successful meal. It tasted very good and the portions were huge. The price, on the other hand, was extremely good for the performance. Absolute recommendation 👍

A real pilgrimage site for schnitzel fans. There are various delicious giant schnitzels. The other dishes are also good. Always happy.

Highly recommended. There was already a martini on the table for us at the reception. Good home cooking. The schnitzel was so big that two people could actually eat it. I didn't manage to finish it, even though it was delicious. The fried potatoes were also crispy and well seasoned. For dessert there was a chocolate pudding. It was so delicious that I even ate my partner's. Dessert is always possible :-)

Delicious snitzel salad and delicious dessert!!!

Balkan restaurant for people with extreme hunger. Very nice and friendly staff.

The restaurant was recommended to me by a work colleague and it was really successful. Here you get a decent amount for your money. I ordered the Jägerschnitzel and it was very tasty. There's really nothing wrong with it. A free pudding as dessert and schnapps. I will definitely come back!

The schnitzels are simply huge and were very tasty. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the visit pleasant. However, the environment was very loud. Overall, the price-performance ratio was okay. I'd love to come back!

Top shop. Very tasty 😋. Great atmosphere. Top quality. Very nice staff. We'll definitely be back. Rating recommended. The funny Bosniak is particularly recommended. And there is always a schnapps beforehand and a dessert on the house. And the schnitzels are gigantic (seen at the neighboring table will try them next time)