Rheinlust in Bonn

Only cash payment, which is only indicated by a barely recognizable sign on the table sign. When I asked the waitress about it because we had already ordered, she reacted so unfriendlyly, something I have rarely experienced. Every customer should ask at the beginning whether card payment is possible and I now “owe” the restaurant money. Please go to the bank immediately and leave a cell phone as collateral. The waitresses all seemed inexperienced and overwhelmed or understaffed .

An institution in Bonn for many decades.

We used to enjoy coming to Rheinlust often, but that will probably be different in the future. The quality of the food has decreased, but at the same time the prices have of course increased significantly. There is also a lack of motivated service, which is why it takes forever to be served. We had to approach the waitress ourselves to even be noticed. And if you continue to consistently not offer card payments in 2025, it will simply no longer be up to date, but the reasons for this are obvious anyway. Our complaint (not completely cooked sweet potato) was more or less ignored, price reduction or a credible excuse? None. Then there were degrading looks because of the small tip.

Nice place next to the Rhine, varied food at an affordable price. The waiter very friendly and kind.

Very nice by the water. Burger was tasty but a bit thinly topped. Fries and salad look very simple. Service was very chaotic. Brought to the wrong citizen and lied when asked that it was the correct order. When collecting the money, convince other waiters that you got the wrong citizen and only got ketchup and no mayo.

Actually a wonderful location on the Rhine, but apparently this is enough to generate sales. We had a salad and fries. The salad was very bland and almost tasteless. 4 lettuce leaves, a bit of grated carrot, 3 mushy pieces of tomato and 3 pieces of turkey. The dressing was definitely not seasoned and everything was presented completely carelessly. The fries came completely without salt. And since we didn't see the small "cash only" sign that was covered by the decoration, I had to walk to the bank first. Welcome to 2025. Conclusion: NEVER AGAIN!

Unfortunately, the three of us met there today and had a raw food plate there. The only thing eaten there by the three of us. We've had diarrhea ever since! Catastrophe, how can you go wrong with couscous and raw food? We assume we have salmonella. That doesn't speak for the cleanliness of the kitchen. In addition, I can only say one thing: the ambience belies the rest. Cash only, which suggests the cash register handle and a few tax tricks, because every restaurant of this type also offers EC payment, which costs nothing. I already had enough EC devices myself. The drinks were pretty much the most expensive I've seen in Bonn so far.

I rarely write bad reviews, but the one star I give here is for the view of the Rhine. I don't know what else attracts customers there. The tables are so close together that you can hardly walk. The background noise is correspondingly loud. The staff tries hard, but is definitely overwhelmed. You should pay 5.80 for a peppermint tea... Otherwise, I say steer clear of the raw food platter. Three people from different households who shared the plate were allowed to spend the night in the bathroom. Where else are you better off?

When the weather is nice, simply enjoy a non-alcoholic banana wheat with a beautiful view of the Rhine on your motorbike. Unfortunately, only cash payment is possible.

Our address is “around the corner” and is therefore often here. First of all: We are not gourmets and don't want to be. If you know what to order/eat, it's ok. The service: Very nice and committed; Due to high staff fluctuation, you should approach the "waiting time" with common sense - i.e. if you have a pot of coffee, ask again after 10 minutes, unless the barista is just running to the plantation and hand-picking the coffee beans; This usually happens very rarely, so I can't understand the excitement of the guests - just observe and open your mouth and ask nicely and it's done (it depends heavily on the time of the semester: beginning of the summer semester/spring = service is always tried; end of the summer semester = always with interest in the matter). The location is what defines the store: we enjoy being here regularly.

I was invited back to Rheinlust for the first time in a very long time. We were there in the late afternoon during the week, unfortunately the service was completely overwhelmed - because it was probably mainly unskilled temporary staff - the food was brought to us several people by the plate individually, which felt like 10 minutes. between the first and last plate. Everything seemed very unprofessional, 2-3 experienced people would have been needed here, no blame to the temporary staff who always tried hard... Food (burger/pizza/penne) was so-so, unfortunately nothing special and too expensive for that, the burger in particular is better in the snack bar and above all - what I would expect - homemade (ingredients from the chest, I assume?). Ambiance in the afternoon sun is very nice, but I think that you have to get a lot more out of the potential of the terrace! It's a shame, Rheinlust could do so much more!

Attention, no card payment possible! Otherwise nicely located, nice staff, good food.

I found it very pleasant here. Sitting by the Rhine, eating a good meal and enjoying a cold beer. This is a great place to end your Easter walk along the Rhine. Apparently I'm not the only one who feels this way, because the restaurant is very well attended.

As new residents of Bonn, we have been trying out a new restaurant every week for lunch for a few months now. The Rheinlust has a great location, wonderfully sunny and with a great view of the Rhine. Apparently the owner sees no need to turn his temporary wooden hut into a proper building. Even when it comes to eating, you have to be content with decent home cooking. We couldn't find any culinary surprises on the menu. But the food was good quality and the beer was very good. Thanks to the very committed and nice staff. The price level is rather at the upper end. What's really starting to annoy me is that even for sales above 40 euros, only cash payment is accepted. I think this is no longer acceptable and this taste is always left behind. Therefore only 3 stars.

The view was beautiful but the staff were not at all professional, in fact, to be honest, the girl who served us was very rude. We waited for almost an hour for a very simple Pfannekuchen and requested it twice more which then never arrived. The first time she responded badly saying that the dessert will arrive but now she just wanted to know if I wanted anything else while the second time she wanted to be paid and I told her that I wouldn't pay for the dessert (it never arrived) instead of apologizing she allowed herself to speak with such rudeness saying that it's not just us but they have to serve other people (I repeat a wait of almost an hour for a dessert). One star is too much but to be able to write a review I have to give it.

Very nice location, but unfortunately the service is a bit overwhelmed. She wanted to let us know that it was normal to have to wait about an hour for a simple pancake because she was so stressed...

Very good food and atmosphere here !but you need to make reservation because a lot of people come here

Ambience is good. Food is cheap but below average.

...that you have to wait a bit longer here - no problem. They informed us that the food would take about an hour - fair. But that you sit for 45 minutes in front of empty glasses until the next order is taken, and then the food arrives so fragmented that the first person is already finished... BTW: the burger was completely dry. Unfortunately, I've experienced better at Rheinlust.

It's more for young people enjoying the evening in the beer garden on the Rhine. The interior is worn, and the food was not only served in stages, but it could have been better. There were four of us, and everyone got their food after two minutes.

It's time to finally improve something here! It's a great location right on the Rhine at the Kennedy Bridge, on the sunny side of Bonn. But the young, inexperienced employees who are supposed to be waiting tables here have no idea. Regardless of whether you want to eat here with two, four or six people, the food always comes at random and never at the same time. Calculation is wrong. Response time too slow. What a shame actually!

The food was delicious, not a long wait. The staff attentive and friendly. Rustic atmosphere, only the many hanging cables spoil it a bit We'd love to come back

I've never seen such a dirty restroom. Even after three hours, it wasn't cleaned.

Cash only. Do you really need to evade taxes and save 1% payment provider fees if you charge €5.80 for a mint tea and soon only pay 7% VAT? The ambience and food are great, but if I am sent to the savings bank and have to pay €5 processing fees just because the owner is too stingy for good service, that is unfortunately reason enough not to come back. Too bad

Heute war estwas Chaos. Da es anfing zu regnen sind sehr viele Leute von der Terrasse nach innen gewechselt. Dadurch passte dir Buchführung im elektronischen System nicht mehr, das bedeutete doch einiges an Wartezeit auf essen und Getränke. Daf Essen war aber so gut wie gewohnt.

Rheinlust is an institution in Beuel. But if you go here, you have to be capable of suffering... The food is average, the Kölsch somehow doesn't taste good, the service is tried hard, but extremely chaotic at times. Today we simply weren't served. We drew attention to ourselves several times, but were punished with disregard. After about 30 minutes we left and ate somewhere else. Poor coordination somehow has a tradition there. Rarely do everyone at the table get their food at the same time. Sometimes it works, but often you need a lot of patience. Also: There is a restaurateur here who, in 2025, expects his customers to drive to the bank to get cash before visiting his restaurant. They have steadfastly refused to offer card payments for years... The only plus point: probably the most beautiful beer garden in Bonn with a unique view of the Rhine. That seems to be enough to cover up an overall very poor gastronomic performance.

Friendly...delicious...no card payments accepted...that could change....

You can have a drink by the Rhine here, but otherwise... nothing was really convincing in terms of cuisine. The crowning glory was the Alsatian-style tarte flambée on pizza dough with boiled ham. The service was a bit inattentive, even though there wasn't much going on. Too bad!

Perfect for sitting on the Rhine, especially in summer

Traditional restaurant located directly on the Rhine with beautiful outdoor dining.

The location on the Rhine is worth a visit.

We were disappointed with our visit to Rheinlust. We had ordered a peppermint tea for just under 5 euros, which was brewed with only warm (but obviously not boiling) water and was brought carelessly (without honey or anything similar) in a large glass jug. After asking, we finally received a bottle of honey from the kitchen at the bar to sweeten the tea. When I politely explained to the waitress after paying that the tea wasn't that tasty, she told me with a smug smile that it was just peppermint leaves and hot water and she didn't know what was wrong with it. When I replied that that was how I felt, they only responded with an 'everything's fine', but no regrets were expressed. Overall, a disappointing visit and my first review on Google.de, as I was actually annoyed that as a customer I felt like I had to justify myself. Never again.

Very bad service, we had to wait a long time for our food. Even after asking again. Then both dishes came at different times. A concession was refused. The toilets were very dirty and the kitchen was also chaotic. I saw the chef putting the fries on a plate with his bare hands. I won't eat there anymore. The only positive, the staff is very friendly and the view is nice.

I've known Rheinlust for 30 years and haven't been there for a long time. The food was okay, nothing more. That was better. Unfortunately the guest room is very dusty. There are thick cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and the cables from the lamps are thickly covered in dust. The horror was the toilet. I've never seen anything so dirty. The doors are totally broken down. The mirrors were completely dusty and dirty and everything needed to be wiped down anyway. It's a shame, but not again. The location is really great. Cash only - really sad!

Extensive and varied menu, large portions, delicious preparation. The service is okay, the waiting times for the food are generally absolutely fine. More than harmonious, harmonious price-performance ratio.

The food is mediocre, the service is skimped on - too few staff, therefore long waiting times. The only nice thing is the location, one star deducted because the toilets were quite disgusting several times and even some of the employees didn't wash their hands. Only cash payment has been possible for years... 😉 If you can live with the restrictions, you can have a good time here when the weather is nice. But the owner could definitely reinvest - the beer benches, for example, are already pretty splintery

No card payment possible... cash only. So the visit must be planned well 🤦

The service was attentive but responded unprofessionally to complaints. The tarte flambée was swimming in honey. No soap in the toilet, the hand hairdryer was broken and no paper to dry off with. It's simple things.........that make the difference.

We have been happy to be a guest for many years

Very nice atmosphere. Delicious food and good service. I liked everything, I can recommend it to everyone. The only thing that really surprised me was why don't they accept card payment? But in everything else it is perfect. Thank you very much, we will definitely come back.

Warm welcome, nice decoration, very good steak and salad. Nicer on the inside than the outside and very attentive service in front of and behind the counter.

We are here often, great location.. especially in summer.. always nice staff.. mostly delicious food... like to go there.. we can recommend..

As you can see from the reviews, opinions differ. Either you love Rheinlust or you don’t…. I belong to the first category. I have enjoyed being a guest for at least 30 years and can only praise the friendly and attentive service. The Rheinlust offers simple and honest cuisine. The selection is very large. I would particularly like to highlight the lasagna. I will never forget the Sunday brunch buffet, which unfortunately did not survive the Corona period. The ambience is rustic and a little special, the view is sensational. A clear recommendation for me, and not just in summer.

I don't know how you can come here and then give one star because the food is not on a restaurant level. The Rheinlust is not a classic restaurant but rather combines a good atmosphere with fair prices. I was there again today with my family. I can't say much about the food because I don't eat there. The drinks and service are outstanding. Thank you

Ordered a beer and a white mulled wine. At the next table a guest had a glass filled to the brim with red mulled wine. I asked the young waitress whether there were any differences in the mulled wine because our glass of white mulled wine was much less filled than the red mulled wine from the next table. The waitress said, no, the mulled wine glasses are always filled the same way, so I asked if she could feel another sip in our mulled wine glass, so that we would have a glass of mulled wine that was as full as the one at the neighboring table. The young waitress then says that it doesn't work and she doesn't refill the glass either. I always thought the guest was king, but that wasn't the case in this case. The young waitress's statement was a very stroppy response and generally very unfriendly. Unfortunately I cannot recommend the Rheinlust restaurant.

Surprise, there are still times in cash registers - tax office etc. Locals that don't take cards - drive away with a deposit to get money - 12/2024 in Bonn - oops 1 star for that -

Addendum: you can only pay in cash! a bit out of time. therefore service lower

We ate there for our daughter's civil wedding. Everything was perfect! Thank you!

highly recommended. Perfect for going out to dinner or a cozy evening of skating. You feel comfortable and you also get delicious food and drinks served by incredibly nice and attentive service staff,

"Mondi" beer is not an alternative to a Kölsch and tastes like water. Even the non-alcoholic wheat is a disaster in terms of taste. Bar staff do not greet arriving guests. There's still room for improvement ↗️

Order forgotten, didn’t take card, poor service and mediocre food. Sounds like a great Friday night 🫥

We came to drink beer in the evening, it was nice and we drank mulled wine, it was nice.

It's very great there. The service was great and quick too. The food was also great and very tasty. The waiting time for the food was perfectly fine, About 20 minutes.

We were there in a larger group and had reserved a separate frame. The ambience was really cozy and relaxed. Big plus: The restaurant is easily accessible both by public transport and by car (you can park less than 150m away in the parking garage at Brückenforum). The food was quite good, nothing earth-shattering, but tasty and reasonably priced. There are definitely deductions for the service, which was neither friendly nor attentive and was sometimes very annoyed and rude. I would almost say that the young man used his tone wrong several times. His colleague was a little friendlier. We were allowed to pick up the drinks at the door to the room. We had to order at the counter because no one came for ages. That diminished the overall impression somewhat.

Location, location... Beautifully located on the Rhine. Service often slow. Some places outside are very tight. Prices ok. for the location, quality varies. Unfortunately, the service experience was sometimes subpar, so only one star.

The toilets smell very unpleasant. Glasses vary in their fullness (Aperol). And the best thing: no card payment!

Apparently the Rhine lust has recovered again. Staff had become friendlier, food ordered came to the table together and not in stages before. I hope it stays that way and we can eat here more often again.

Not recommended. The pork fillet pan in cream sauce was served in a soup bowl with tough pork goulash in a watery liquid. And I had to wait an hour for that. Never again! The service staff, obviously all students, were very friendly. The only positive thing about our visit there.

Very nice atmosphere but unfortunately no organization in the kitchen. Because you have to wait a very long time for your food.

Very unpleasant experience, the steak was supposed to be done and the sauce separately, none of it was implemented, when we pointed it out, the answer was “next time” - sorry guys, but really unprofessional and far from customer satisfaction.

Delicious cake, friendly service. Ambience so well. Could be a little better looked after

I've always wanted to go here, it's too crowded for me in the summer, today October 17th. It was empty.. I was here and unfortunately it was the last time to eat. Why? 1. No card payment and you only find out when you want to pay. This is a NO GO!!!! and yes, as others have written.. one can only hope that the tax offices check such places closely.. 2. Waiting time... my pizza took 40 minutes, it was good but only that. 3. The chai latte was bad.. 4. Toilets are a rather disgusting affair and, like the whole store, they need a renovation. In short, the shop lives from the view... rightly so, I wouldn't spend any money on food, you can't go wrong with drinks. And there is nothing more to write...

That was the worst mojito I've ever had, I work at the cocktail bar myself, please what was that? Bahh, service also super inattentive

Super nice location on the Rhine. Great atmosphere, for example to meet friends or play cards or billiards.

No card payment and no food on the card was available (ice cream)

The food was delicious, moderate prices, the service still has room for improvement, and a relaxed atmosphere

Old, partly run down (especially in the women's toilet), the equipment has obviously not been invested in for a long time. Too bad

Nice restaurant, great ambience, great service, but unfortunately no tasty food

Fantastic service Nice food The Kölsh is great efter a long day at work

Jacket potatoes with herb quark: kept very simple. But otherwise friendly service, even if you had to call more often. But that seems to be a fundamental problem in the catering industry, that waitresses often don't let their eyes wander. It was a lovely evening with old school friends.

I can recommend the Margherita Pizza. I really liked it. Service was nice and requests were taken into account :) And of course the view is great.

Only cash. They are very slow in taking orders and we waited for an hour for the food. One waitress in particular was not very friendly, almost rude. The quality of the food is definitely not worth it.

Great food in a fantastic location directly above the Rhine

A beautiful bistro with a beer garden on the Rhine for 140 years

Definitely recommended. Good price/performance ratio. Gladly again.....

We ordered waffles and coffee, the coffee came quickly, we waited 30 minutes for the waffles and at the end we were told that the waffles would only be prepared now.

The view is very nice, but unfortunately that was it. The schnitzel was ok, the fries were very little and barely salted, fried far too short and a disgrace for the price. Our group first forgot a drink and then we were each given a glass twice that still had dishwater in it. Afterwards, another meal was forgotten, so one of our group had to eat long after everyone else had finished. In addition, you cannot pay by card, which is already very worrying for 2024. If this restaurant were in a less beautiful location, it would certainly have been closed long ago.

Long waiting times for food, sloppy and aggressive service, no cashless payment possible. It was fair, thank you for ruining our lovely evening!

The service is always disappointing. An identical order (both drinks and food) will not be brought together.

Great food, great ambience, great crowd, great service, always great. However, out of my own interest, I have to ask you not to go there so that places remain free😀👍.

Two hours of waiting - it's best to bring your own food here.

Top location. Food average. Drinks sometimes take a long time.

Only 1 star because no cards are accepted. An absurdity in 2024 and with the prices. Food was good. Service friendly.

Nice place, nice beer garden. But unfortunately the organization, service and kitchen is a disaster. Order came late, was taken incorrectly, both meals were lukewarm and service didn't take good care of the guests. I noticed at neighboring tables that there was also dissatisfaction there. It's a real shame, it could be nice, but definitely not worth a second visit and not recommended to anyone. No card payment possible! You probably already know why.

Nice location and good food, unfortunately only cash payment possible.

Very nice beer garden with good food (Buddha Bowl for me) and fast, friendly service

No service at all. We just left after waiting too long. Otherwise it's a nice place.

The atmosphere was pleasant. Although the food was served late, it was hot and delicious. The beer, on the other hand, was cold and tasty. I'm not sure if it was a service issue or just a delay, but overall, I recommend this place. It's a great spot to meet up with friends or family and watch the sunset.

In summer you can sit very nicely in this restaurant. You have a good view of the Rhine and what is happening on the promenade. The food was good and the service was very friendly. You can go here!

The location of the Rheinlust is great. However, everything is very close together so that there is space for as many people as possible. The menu is quite old-fashioned and very manageable when it comes to vegan dishes. Food is ok. Dogs are welcome and receive water and cuddles from staff. The waitresses are very friendly. It's great for a quick stop for a beer. I would eat somewhere else :)

Beer garden catastrophe, beer tent set not suitable for long periods of sitting, the floor only made of pebbles, my shoes were totally dirty and everything was dusty

Highly recommended Great location Food Very good Good service

The restaurant right on the Rhine is simply beautiful.. the service has always been super friendly, I have to praise that, but if you want to eat here you are only on the safe side with the tarte flambée or snacks such as nuggets or calamari.. I'm very angry because I really feel sick after today.. I ate chicken that wasn't fried, but baked. I was a cook myself and can therefore judge it well.. it was just like it came from the refrigerator shelf in the package and then sweet and sour poured over it. I haven't eaten as badly as I did today and I've never had such a stomach ache after going to a restaurant!!! It's a shame to sell something like that, even if it looked good at first. It was dry, ready-made chicken and unfortunately it was the third time that I had hair in my food from the cook. Of course, the really lovely waitress immediately passed it on to the kitchen and I didn't want to say anything at first. It's nice how professionally she responded to it, big praise again. Since I know how stressful it is in the kitchen and gastronomy, I want to close my eyes for the last time, but I would wholeheartedly recommend the kitchen! Please wear chef's hats and dare to season it. The bulgur was simply poured with water and cucumbers and peppers were roughly chopped. To the guests...this shop is recommended for a nice evening if you stay away from the overly demanding dishes and concentrate on the wine, cocktail or snack menu. And because of the nausea, I really hope for your sake that you stick to the HACCP, because someone else could have reacted more strictly here, a friend also let the schnitzel go back last time... maybe you should really focus on simpler things concentrate like pizza, tarte flambée... finger food and drinks, you can't go wrong. Everything except the food is a great place to have a beer in the evening..

The best thing about the store is the location with a view of the Rhine. We waited a whole hour for the food only for it to end up not being seasoned enough. It is also expensive. In addition, the food is not served at the same time. You can also cook faster and better at home.

Good food, friendly and competent service. Nice location, right on the banks of the Rhine, with lots of outdoor seating. Prices are okay. Definitely recommended.

Service: friendly, tried hard, overwhelmed. Food: below average, served for our group over an hour. Forgot a meal. Ordered paid extras were not served even when asked. But they were on the bill. Kölsch: without foam from glass jugs. Location: very nice. Conclusion: it would be fair not to accept more guests than can be served with reasonable service.

Nobody felt responsible for us. It was always said that the colleague would come... after 30 minutes!!! Still nobody. Food ok... nothing special

Drinks and food take forever. The first meal came after an hour, the last of 5 after another. Even after asking, ketchup and mayo didn't come at all. Invoice was incorrect.

Die Bewertung beschreibt ein sehr negatives Erlebnis im Restaurant. Die Tische waren klebrig und das Personal wirkte unorganisiert. Es gab extrem lange Wartezeiten: Musste eine Stunde auf einen Flammkuchen warten, der dann auch noch roh war,. Gab aber dann noch eine Steigerung, meine bessere Hälfte sogar zwei Stunden, bis das ungenießbar Essen für geschlagene 26,-€ kam. Insgesamt herrschte ein chaotischer Eindruck, und das Personal zeigte sich uneinsichtig gegenüber den Problemen, da man so viel zu tun hat und sein BESTES gibt ! Für die Preise einfach nur unverschämt! 100,- in die Tonne geschmissen ! Da können wir doch nur einen Dank aussprechen !

*THE* beer garden in Bonn Beuel.