Zenz Wirtshaus in Mainz

We had dinner here on our first day in Mainz. To be honest, the food was nothing particularly special. It was served quite quickly, around 5–10 minutes after ordering. The schnitzel was good, but the beef in beer sauce (I believe it was) was slightly too salty. Food: 4/5 The atmosphere was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and helpful in assisting us with dish selection.

We wanted to eat a pretzel here from the train station across the street. We were forbidden to do that.

Difficult, sometimes unpleasant operation. Guests are spoken to in an unfriendly manner because there is a lot of activity and some guests are “in the way” of the service. Rather unprofessional and customer distant. Too bad

The restaurant is actually highly recommended because the atmosphere and the offering are convincing. Unfortunately, there was an incident on my last visit that spoiled the positive impression. Some of the staff seemed very overwhelmed. It happened that customers were pointed out their position in the room in an unfriendly tone and were apparently accidentally bumped into. One employee in particular stood out because his behavior didn't really seem professional that day. The other waitress, however, was friendly and attentive, which balanced out the experience a bit. Unfortunately, a bad impression remains. Therefore, despite the otherwise positive experiences, I can unfortunately only give this rating and hope that in the future the staff will avoid this impression among other customers who come regularly.

Pre-order recommended. We only got a table in the uncomfortable entrance area.

Very unfriendly service, accuses paying guests of wanting to gouge, complains about too much demand. Extremely overwhelmed and incompetent

Their pretzel pizza was delicious. Very nice atmosphere and plenty of fun drink options to choose from. Food came out quickly and we enjoyed every bite!

Food wasn't that good, coffee too

We love eating here because the food is always delicious and the service is very helpful and attentive.

Great restaurant, right at the train station, attentive service, delicious, regional food

I spent the wait for the night train at Zenz. It was pretty crowded. The waitress came and recommended either a Schörlchen or a Helles Kloster Scheyern beer. Good recommendations and a super tasty beer Then tried another Bübele. The Spumdekäs was also really tasty and left you wanting more.

I stumbled in here because the train... cough, clear your throat, oh, whatever... Anyway, I treated myself to an unexpected stop on my own and hit the right "shop" with the Zenz: rustic, cozy, friendly service, delicious food Food (minced steak with mashed potatoes and tomato sauce from the lunch menu) and a hearty Riesling spritzer, which made me happily stagger back to the train station. I'd love to come back!

Drank super delicious red mulled wine and ate very tasty venison goulash. Very friendly and personable service staff who clearly enjoy their job. TOP

I kind of like the feel and atmosphere in the main room, this mix of wood and tiles. There are divided rooms that are all slightly different. Service was quick and nice, well taken care of. Food was great so far, we both had the schnitzel and were very satisfied. The selection of drinks was also convincing and overall the prices for a location right next to the main train station were completely acceptable for the current time.

Very good traditional food restaurant. The schnitzel is truly spectacular with its varieties, they also have daily specials and a great variety of both drinks and food. Actual grade: 4.5/5.0

A wonderful place to have a drink with friends. The service is always friendly and the service is very quick after ordering. No matter whether in warmer times in the outdoor seating or in the restaurant itself. We come here regularly and can only recommend it.

Relaxed, friendly staff in a very nice location! Fast service with delicious drinks and good food 😉... gladly again

Delicious cuisine, a well-attended restaurant, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone

Essen gut, Preisleistungsverhältnis gut, Ambiente befriedigend, Raum zu hell und zu laut

Great inn, very cozy, schnitzel perfect

Quite a nice place, great service. The food was so-so and very expensive.

Service always friendly and attentive. If something isn't right, we'll respond immediately and get a hot drink on the house 😉👍 Food very good.

Sehr lecker und zu empfehlen. Werde ich bald wieder besuchen

Highly recommended. Delicious food. Top service. Thanks

Portions are plentiful, great service and normal volume for a brewery

Ate once and got a bill twice The service was very nice.

Very nice friendly service. The food was very tasty and plentiful. There were nine of us and the table was arranged quickly. Great outside and inside. We would be happy to come back.

Lovely authentic place to eat directly opposite Mainz station. Beautifully decorated, good array of food and wine, enjoyed our time there.

Tastes excellent. However, espresso is served without water.

Unusual and great flair. High stucco ceilings, chandeliers and wood paneling. Friendly, fast staff. Good selection on the menu. Everything tasted good.

I didn't drink any beer. However, the food was rather expensive and the portion was small. You won't really get full forever.

The food was good and the price/performance ratio was very good. There are various beers on tap. The service team left the impression that the distribution of tasks was not clear. In terms of ambience it was a bit plain.

Once the Mainz feeling 😁 - you get it here 😁. A quaint, rustic restaurant with incredibly friendly staff. The service was impeccable... The food was extremely tasty 🤤. Whether it's sauerbraten - schnitzel/fries - 🐟 fish or the pretzel pizza "Mainzer Feeling" with Spundekäs/Handkäs: fantastic 👍. The desserts are also highly recommended. Thank you for a really great experience and a great evening... We'll be happy to come back 😌...

Cozy atmosphere and delicious cuisine with very attentive service. We felt very comfortable and would love to come back.

Reservierung problemlos, Service und Qualität der Speisen sehr gut, Preisniveau etwas über dem Durchschnitt, Weinauswahl (besonders Rotwein) könnte größer sein.

The cuisine has now slowed down a bit, especially when it comes to desserts, and the menu has shrunk significantly. The cocktail casino was also abolished. Since then it's no longer suitable as a local bar, but it's still good

We came there spontaneously on Tuesday. David gave us a friendly welcome, quick service, food price performance top! We'd love to come back when we're in the region again! 5 stars! We were there again today. This time Din took care of us. We ordered two chocolate soufflés, coffee and a cold drink. Unfortunately, we noticed that the mango-passion fruit had a bad taste. We also noticed pieces of gelatine. We suspect that it was set with starch but wasn't heated enough. Or the gelatine was not processed correctly. We asked Din to ask in the kitchen if this was correct. Unfortunately there was no feedback until after paying for the four items and we were not allowed to order another drink. When I left I asked if I would get an answer to the open question. He answers immediately with the same content of my assumption. He can't help it. He didn't do it, but feedback would be the least I could do. 1 star!

Good food, nice good service, suitable for young and old Gladly again

Es war nicht unser erster Besuch. Service wie immer sehr freundlich. Essen war auch wieder sehr lecker. Auch kann man das Treiben auf den Bahnhof sehr gut beobachten, was unseren Enkel sehr freute.

We had dinner in the restaurant yesterday, super friendly staff. We once had the beer goulash which was delicious and the portion was also right. Secondly, we had the Wirtshausschnitzel with steak fries, the fries were no longer really hot and therefore a bit soggy, the portion was ok, the schnitzel was large, but never had 300 grams. That was maybe 150g. Meat as thin as it was and 150g of breading that was completely detached from the schnitzel, and the amount of side salad for €4.90 was also a bit outrageous.

The sauerbraten was very good, only the potato dumplings could be a little bigger.

Schnitzel day in Zenz. Really delicious. Very friendly quick service. I didn't expect it to be opposite the main train station.

Finally a lady who puts her heart and soul into it ❤️ Thanks for everything Anna 🫶 Lennart and I will be back 😇

Food good, service friendly and relatively quick. Very attentive.

Wir haben einen tollen Abend im Zentrum verbracht. Unsere Bedienung Lennard war super. Essen war klasse. Wenn wir wieder in Mainz sind kommen wir gern wieder

I was there for the first time on September 12, 2024 because I wanted to enjoy good German cuisine again and the reviews of the inn are very good. The reception was very friendly, the atmosphere corresponds to that of a tavern with a bar character, overall cozy and rustic. The waiter was very friendly and accommodating, he responded to my wishes, which I found to be very positive. I then decided on the Rhenish Sauerbraten with dumplings and red cabbage. For my taste, the red cabbage was a little too sweet and a little too much cinnamon, the meat was good and the sauce was very tasty, the dumplings (two pieces) were quite small so I ordered two more, which were served a short time later. Conclusion: good regional home cooking, I will definitely go there again and then try the knuckle... Was there again today September 14th, 2024. This time I tried the knuckle, it was very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The dumplings were the same as the sauerbraten and a little too small. The cabbage was very fresh and crunchy with bacon, the sauce was the highlight and was very, very tasty. The waiter was very friendly and attentive as on my first visit. I'll go back and tell you, next time I'll try the bratwurst or the schnitzel... I'm excited...

Very good, the beer is delicious too

Nice restaurant with friendly service. Food and drinks are good 👍.

Great service and very good value for money.

Everything was very good, I can only recommend it.

Nice brewery right next to Mainz train station. Friendly and fast service staff. The food was very good (Brauhaus schnitzel and pizza made from pretzel dough) and the beer and lemonades were also good.

Food: 3/5 - The fried potatoes swim in oil and are unfortunately not real fried potatoes… Service: 3/5 - 10min wait for ketchup…. A gentleman at the next table was arrested for not paying for his meal. The staff shout loudly and pay no attention to guests at the next table. There was no apology for the inconvenience... Price: 3/5 - 47€ for 2 schnitzels and 2 cokes and a lot…

Traditional German dishes! Tasty but a little too rich! Good service and nice environment!

My daughter and I ate dinner in this restaurant. I ordered the saurbraten with potato dumplings. Both were really good. I also ordered a house made lemonade that was tasty. Service was great.

We spontaneously looked for something for breakfast and came across Zenz Wirtshaus. The pancakes are super tasty and beautifully prepared. I was also very impressed by the ambience... very stylishly designed. We recommend it 👍🏻

Great food, nice location and friendly staff. A visit is highly recommended!

Delicious food, very friendly staff

I was in Mainz for 3 days. My hotel was next to the train station. I discovered the restaurant by chance. I really liked the selection on the menu. Something for everyone. Then I saw knuckle with dumplings and coleslaw with bacon. I thought I'd try it. THANK GOD!!! GOOD DECISION It was heavenly and incredibly delicious. Everything! I held the bone briefly, made a quick cut into the meat and the whole thing slid off the bone without leaving any residue. The bone was snow white. The meat was so juicy. Simply delicious and great. I ate a knuckle every evening for 3 days. It's just a shame that I wasn't in Mainz for a month. The service was so incredible, friendly, quick and professional that I had the feeling that they didn't take what they were doing as work at all. Unfortunately, I was there for the first time, but not the last. Guaranteed!!!! Please please keep it up!! Boys - girls and HAXE, I'll be back. Thank you for everything!

Sehr schneller und überaus freundlicher Service, flexibel bei Wünschen. Die Speisen waren ausgezeichnet.

Very kind staff. Food and drinks were absolutely amazing.

Nice restaurant right next to the train station in Mainz, where you can also sit comfortably outside. Staff is attentive and quick and the beer is cold and tasty. I can't say anything about the food because I only ordered drinks. But the curious looks at the neighboring tables suggest that it tastes really good. Prices are a little higher than known (5.10 euros / 0.5 l beer), but still within reason.

Fast service! A haven of peace in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the station forecourt.

Die Bedienung sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen einfach lecker und der Preis stimmt. Die Lokalität sehr gemütlich. Danke und macht bitte so weiter

Nils looked after us and is really very professional and personable. Keep it up!

Friendly waiters and delicious cocktails. High prices outside of happy hour. Ambiance, despite the location, cozy.

Pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, courteous service, … what more could you want? I was stranded in Mainz because of a problem with the train. The waitresses were very attentive. My risotto was very good and the portion was quite decent. And the restaurant is very cozy inside and out. Particularly worth mentioning is the cool selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Pear and sage lemonade can be seen in the picture.

Excellent food, excellent service. The schnitzel and bratwurst were on point. The cheese with the pretzel was really good. We ate there back to back days.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. When they heard our Flemish accent, they quickly switched to English. Despite the crowds, we didn't have to wait long for our food. The homemade lemonades were delicious, as were the schnitzel and fries. The fried potatoes were a bit disappointing. It seemed to us that these were not freshly baked à la minute, but earlier in the evening and kept warm for a little too long. A cozy location with the hustle and bustle of the station in the background.

Wir waren nach einer Empfehlung der Rezeption heute zum Essen im Zenz. Der sehr sympathische Keller war exzellent. Allen Gästen zugewandt, immer ein Lächeln, nachfragen ob was fehlt, höflich und extrem hilfsbereit. Ich habe seit Langem keinen besseren Keller Benjamin gesehen. Das Essen war sehr lecker und auch zeitgleich und recht schnell am Tisch. Tolles Ambiente innen, auch relativ schön außen. Würde das Lokal immer wieder besuchen und sehr empfehlen. Danke, Benjamin, für den tollen Service!

Restaurant in front of the Mainz train station. Spacious inside and out. Very attentive employees. Perfect cleaning. Letter in German/English. They do everything possible to understand you and you have a good time, they are very friendly. We ate German sausages (naturally) and delicious stew. For dessert, chocolate ice cream with cream. The dishes are very generous (you won't leave hungry). I would definitely repeat.

Schnitzel was delicious. So was the pasta with goat cheese sauce and beet root. Nice breezy outdoor seating area.

Wir waren wie immer mit dem Service und dem Essen sehr zufrieden. Gerne kommen wir wieder.

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Abend im Zenz. Essen und Getränke waren sehr gut. Wir kommen gerne wieder

Schnitzel and fried potatoes from the deep fryer. Advertising sounds different.

By far the worst food in Mainz!! Schnitzel with fried potatoes lukewarm, of the 300 g schnitzel offered there were probably 150 g of breadcrumbs!! The taste is also not enjoyable! Therefore I cannot recommend the food!! Service was good, friendly, fast and competent. Beer was good (helles). Conclusion: What use is friendly service and a good beer if the food isn't satisfactory! Price/performance therefore not satisfactory! I won't come back!!

Amazing service and food! Wish we could’ve come back and had brunch, but didn’t have time. Would recommend anyone looking for something to eat in Mainz

No star, I'm really angry. I ordered Allgäuer Kässpätzle and received a very strange shape - very runny and definitely not Allgäuer Kässpätzle. I didn't like it at all. The waitress asked in a friendly manner and offered to swap, very nice. Five minutes later the “boss” came and explained that costs had been incurred and that I had to pay. I then turned off the alternative and am very disappointed with this type of service. I love Allgäu spaetzle and have probably eaten it 15 times in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Austria and Switzerland. No recommendation, full money taken and zero courtesy shown. Sorry, that doesn't work. I hope that the nice waitress didn't get into trouble because of this. The boss's behavior in all directions is not customer- and service-oriented, only sales-oriented. I was very irritated that after I agreed to pay, he said "Ok", turned on his heel and walked away - I'm not interested in the €14.80. Regarding Zenz's answer: I didn't hear any reason, except that I should please pay because costs were incurred. There was no accommodation of any kind - I had to move on, angry and hungry, after not eating anything but paying for everything. I hate cheese sauces and it doesn't matter at all that other guests like it and agree not to receive the dish they ordered. And to the point again - you can't call spaetzle in cheese sauce “Allgäuer Käsespätzle”. The latter are always gratinated - the cheese is in layers between the spaetzle, usually garnished with fried onions. When I order fried potatoes, I don't expect boiled potatoes. The owner's answer glosses over it and doesn't help me - I didn't get what I ordered - the rating remains as it is and is still far too good for the owner's behavior and answer.

Conveniently located right across Hauptbahnhof. So much care put into a simple croissant with butter. Lovely service, great coffee!

The restaurant is right next to the train station. The waiters were very friendly and attentive. The beer was great and the food was really good

Lage ist perfekt. Sehr nah am Bahnhof, aber trotzdem erträgliche Lärmkulisse. Geräumiges und gemütliches Lokal mit großer Bar und schöner Möblierung. Zwei Außenbereiche für luftige Atmosphäre.

Super tasty beer and great food. A really nice staff with great service. Absolutely amazing.

I like it there. There is a feeling of serenity there every time I am there.

Der Service ist freundlich und unaufdringlich, das Essen kam schnell und war sehr gut, der Biergarten trotz Bahnhofsnähe sehr angenehm. Wir waren sehr zufrieden.

This is an amazing restaurant. I went here with the people of UIB (business party) So I don't know what the prices are. But the food and drinks were amazing. Staff is very friendly and bilingual. I would recommend the house made lemonade. And (if it's on the regular menu) lach (salmon) Went back another time. I really wanted to try the schnitzel. 𝓓𝓪𝓼 𝓼𝓬𝓱𝓷𝓲𝓽𝔃𝓮𝓵 𝓲𝓼𝓽 𝓼𝓮𝓱𝓻 𝓰𝓾𝓽.

Due to its proximity to the main train station (80 m), the restaurant is ideal as a stopover during a train journey. The service was friendly, the food was delicious, not too expensive and, in addition to the permanent menu, there was also what seemed to be a daily changing lunch menu. There are a few tables outside in front of the house and three guest rooms inside, the back of which was cordoned off. You can reserve a table online in advance, which worked well.

Very good food, tavern schnitzel with fries. Great service. Any time. Keep it up.

Delicious food, great service. I recommend.

Aufgrund der Nähe zum Hauptbahnhof (80 m) eignet sich das Lokal sehr gut als Zwischenstopp während einer Bahnreise. Die Bedienung war freundlich, die Speisen lecker, nicht zu teuer und es gibt, neben der ständigen Karte (täglich?) auch wechselndes Mittagsmenü. Einige Tische befinden draußen vor dem Haus und es gibt drei Gasträume drinnen.

The staff was really nice and the food was very tasty...👍

First of all, great service. The waiters successfully tried to find a good seat for me. Thank you for that and also 5 stars for service. Almost no waiting time. Food arrived very quickly, paying was even quicker ;) It looks cozy. Well visited. To eat: The drink (homemade lemonade) was delicious! The Cesar salad looked good, but I'm afraid I was missing the Ceaser dressing. There was something there but it tasted like almost nothing. The leaves were too big to eat properly. If you like it rustic, the bacon tastes good...But dry bacon and anchovies...That's not to everyone's taste The fried potatoes were quite good. The portion is completely sufficient.

Das Wirtshaus liegt zentral am Hauptbahnhof in Mainz und bietet ein angenehmes, modernes Ambiente. Der Service war sehr freundlich. Die Haxn, das Wirtshaus Schnitzel, der Sauerbraten, alle Gerichte waren geschmackvoll zubereitet und die großen Portionen schön angerichtet.

The schnitzels and wine are great - try the mushroom or pepper schnitzel! The salad had too much dressing but the side order of chicken was generous for the price. Our waiter was friendly but he made it clear that the tip was not included in our bill and was basically asking for a tip - likely because he knew I was not from Germany. I would definitely suggest trying this restaurant!

Centrally located, very quick and friendly service. Seating inside and outside, but they are right on the street. The food was great and hot, the beer was nice and cold :-) Very good value for money, I would like to come back...

German inn with a modern interpretation. I happened to catch the scavenger hunt on Tuesday and ordered at 4:43 p.m. The nice waitress kindly pointed out the offer from 5 p.m. I put the money I saved into a second beer 😉. My Jägerschnitzel was excellent, tender and crispy at the same time. It was great that I could also use fried potatoes instead of fries. These are also very tasty. There are also several beers to choose from, although there doesn't seem to be a typical Mainz beer. Nevertheless, I was very happy with this Google Maps chance find and would love to come back again. Food delicious, service great and very attentive, atmosphere modern yet hospitable. Tip: a reservation is recommended during classic meal times.

Everything great. We are very satisfied (tasty - especially wheat beer😁), good service, climate (just a little humid) and not too expensive.

Ate there last night, had breakfast today. Everything was delicious. Service great. See also pictures

Delicious food, delicious cocktails, nice service 👍

Absolutely rude staff. An older man came and asked if he could use the toilet for a fee. Answer: Then you have to go pee somewhere else. Absolutely no go. I paid straight away and never left this unfriendly location again without a tip. It's a shame there are no 0 stars 🤮🤮🤮

Cozy restaurant with traditional German cuisine. The restaurant manages to combine old and modern/chic in a very pleasant way. The dishes are fresh and tasty and we had very friendly, attentive service. Gladly again!

Very nice inn with a very friendly, patient service team. There were 11 of us and everyone had a wish, a question. The food was delicious, the wine too. Coincidentally, it was schnitzel day, which is super tasty and worth it for little money.