Zum Alten Rathaus in Lindau (Bodensee)

Stopped here spontaneously for lunch. Friendly staff. Beautiful building and very good food.

Above all, the atmosphere was lovely and the mixed salad was surprisingly delicious. The homemade dressing was fantastic. 👍🏻 One of the waiters was very reserved, while the other was super friendly. At home, it's a bit more mixed.

Nice and friendly staff. Orders were placed quickly, and the wait for the food was short. Good value for money. The restrooms could use some renovation and should be checked more often for hygiene products. The food was so-so; the fries were still wet with oil and could have been fried a few minutes longer. The schnitzel that accompanied them was good. The spaetzle pan was delicious and filling. They serve large portions.

We stopped here quite spontaneously after a city tour. The food is classic regional, very good, and beautifully presented. I can definitely recommend this restaurant.

Great restaurant with fantastic food. The service was excellent. We ate there twice.

The minced steak was delicious and plentiful. The so-called spaetzle are, at best, buttons, not spaetzle, and unfortunately, very bland; a few more eggs wouldn't have hurt. The outdoor seating is very comfortable. However, my companion thinks one women's restroom is too small for the size of the restaurant. The two waiters would have benefited from a smile. Sorry, but this isn't enough for a full rating.

The food was very good and of high quality, but the portions were significantly smaller than expected for the price. The staff seemed a bit reserved at times, and the number of restrooms could be larger for so many guests. Overall, however, a pleasant visit with a good dining experience.

The old waiter with glasses is not a fan of people with a little tan. Im Dutch, but very brown in summer, because my mother is south american. The waiter showed up when my white girlfriend was to the toilet. He did not see her. I could not get only drinks and he told me to sit across the street. From there i saw him help other couples for only drinks!

The food was average. The restrooms couldn't be worse. The staff were moody and unfriendly.

The location is beautiful and centrally located on a busy alley. The ambiance is accordingly quite pleasant. However, the prices don't match the quality of the food in any way. We (two people) had roast beef with onions and potato rosti with salmon, and a large soft drink each. We paid around €65.00!!! That's unbelievable... There were only three small rosti and a handful of salmon, carelessly arranged on a plate. The salad was swimming in dressing. The roast beef with onions was okay at best. But for the price, it's not to be taken seriously. I wouldn't recommend it. Unfortunately...

Nice restaurant. Good selection of food. I'd be happy to go again.

Subterranean. Unfortunately, there's nothing more to say about it. It's a tourist rip-off with incredibly bad food.

We're very satisfied; the service is fast and very friendly. Here, you can happily stroll on with good, home-style cooking.

The restaurant is very centrally located, yet the prices are very reasonable, the food is delicious, and the staff is very friendly. Highly recommended.

Very friendly, pleasant staff. The older gentleman is simply wonderful. Truly old-school. Very good value for money. We're always happy to come back.

I can recommend it without reservation. The food and drinks arrived very quickly, and the food was prepared to perfection.

The food is very tasty, the service is always very nice and polite 👍🏼 I can only recommend this restaurant

Great restaurant with truly fresh food at fair prices, served by friendly staff. Always happy to return.

grüsse aus der schweiz / greetings from Switzerland 👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼

Nice ambiance. The very young waiter was very friendly, perhaps he still needs a bit of practice. I ordered fried chicken with homemade potato salad and mixed leaf salad. The chicken breast fillets were convenience food, but okay. However, four fried fillets are simply too much for me. The potato salad was okay. What wasn't okay was the leaf salad. The leaves, some of which were quite large, were placed on top of the potato salad with the marinade. The result was that the marinade completely overpowered the flavor of the potato salad. One less chicken breast fillet, served side by side instead of on top of each other, and the lettuce leaves chopped into bite-sized pieces would have made the whole experience much more enjoyable. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as it is.

The food was very good (the boiled beef with horseradish was really intense at times). The apple strudel was wonderful. I had an extremely friendly and personable server.

I don't know what all the negative reviews are referring to. We received a very friendly welcome, the food was excellent, and our special requests were accommodated. Everything was top-notch.

Absolutely recommendable! The food tastes great, the staff is very friendly, and the plates are full, which isn't often the case these days. Best, Steffi.

I would like to write a review but since we didn't even get a menu after 15 minutes even though we were welcomed and asked to sit at the table and then saw us waiting several times, we left.

The waiter was not at all friendly, the result was that we didn't speak their language, they sent us directly to their competitor, something never seen before!!!

Great service, friendly and helpful staff, food arrived quickly, was plentiful and very tasty!

The staff was friendly. But sitting comfortably is something else entirely. The food was delicious.

The food was poorly presented, tasted okay, and the service was decent, but the loud kitchen noises (clacking plates, pounding schnitzels, etc.) didn't fit the ambiance. I can't recommend it, sorry.

A great lunch spot during our visit to Lindau Island. Good value for money. I recommend it.

Ate schnitzel hunter's style. I won't be going back. The schnitzel was cooked way too long and was tough. The sauce was tasteless. The spaetzle was lumpy and undercooked. And last but not least, I forgot the cappuccino. I don't think we'll go there again.

Went there spontaneously for lunch. Friendly service and the food was very good.

Located in the middle of the island, we were inspired by the positive reviews. We had tomato soup and beef soup with liver dumplings; we also had the Jäger-style schnitzel and Swabian pots. Everything was delicious, and the portions were absolutely reasonable for the prices. Unfortunately, the sauce on the Jäger-style schnitzel was cold in some places, and the "homemade" spaetzle didn't exactly look homemade (as can be seen in a few other reviews).

We had a lovely meal on the terrace and they had a great menu with many tasty things. Only the orange juice tastes a bit like it comes from a carton. The apple juice is great, though, and the salads are a wonderful healthy yet filling option.

Historic restaurant in the center of Lindau. Bavarian cuisine. Excellent food, very friendly staff, excellent service.

Fast service, delicious food, the staff speaks English. Unfortunately, we got a free table right next to the kitchen, since we had rainy weather, so it was quite noisy: plates and glasses clinked, guests came and went next to us, but other than that, it was a pleasant place.

The service was very friendly. The food (salad and cheese spaetzle) was served promptly. It tasted okay, but the portions were rather small. Hygiene was acceptable, but it didn't feel 100% clean. In our opinion, the value for money is poor – the dishes are too expensive. Furthermore, the Aperol was unfortunately significantly watered down. There are other restaurants in Lindau that are more recommendable.

We ate at your place yesterday. My meal, "Sweet and Sour Liver Strips," was a poem. We were both absolutely thrilled. The food was even more amazing, accompanied by a street musician playing an accordion. Simply fantastic. Thank you so much.

We had a light lunch in this restaurant (1 dish per person plus drinks). On a weekday, without any reservation, we were immediately offered a table for 3 people. All dishes are very high quality and tasty, prices are reasonable. The service is also at a high level, although... the waiters should have been more discreetly checking whether we had finished the previous dish ))

A nice cafe in the center of Lindau. The prices are nice, the place is not the most touristy, here you can find traditional German dishes, they are quite tasty and you can try different ones

Very good food and very friendly service. ☺️👍

Highly recommended. It tasted very good and was reasonably priced.

We wanted something to drink and the waitress told us that this is a restaurant for eating and not just for drinking. We will not be visiting the restaurant again in the future.

Uncomfortable seat right in front of the kitchen, with the smell of food and kitchen noises. Unfriendly service who didn't think a 50-cent tip was enough. The food was left on the table with the comment, "You can give it to your grandson." Tipping isn't something you take for granted, and every cent is worth it. Outrageous.

First of all, the ambiance in this historic building is quite nice. The service is also good – but so is the food! We had the Swabian pot with pork fillet and cheese spaetzle. The meat was okay, but the spaetzle were overcooked. Simply unloving – a shame considering the beautiful location.

We ate at the Old Town Hall today and were delighted. The food was very good and served quickly, and the price/performance ratio was good. Of course, the service also deserves a lot of praise. Thank you! Highly recommended.

Just stay away from this store. It's a complete rip-off; used water bottles are sold as fresh water.

We went out to eat today. Even though it was busy, the servers were really on the ball and even very friendly. The food was amazing. We had beef goulash, and it was truly delicious. They even gave us a shot of schnapps on the house. You can't ask for more, keep it up...

We love coming here. The food is always consistently good and of the same quality. The service is very friendly and accommodates every special request. Thank you very much for your hospitality.

Yes, food tasted good and was served quickly

The food was poorly presented. The seasoning was moderate, and the portions were rather small. Service was very quick but unfortunately not particularly attentive. You could hear the clattering of dishes and the banging of schnitzels from the seat next to the door. In my opinion, there's no room for guests. There's no toilet paper, even though a guest had already pointed it out. Unfortunately, overall, a no-go.

Delicious food, lots of it for little money!

I ordered a hunter's salad with chanterelles today, expecting a dish that was both large and visually appropriate for €18.90. Unfortunately, a large plate arrived half-filled with a side salad, with a few chanterelles mixed in. The whole thing came in a watery salad dressing in which the salad had probably been swimming for two hours. When the waiter asked me how I was satisfied, I answered honestly and matter-of-factly. He said he'd pass it on. That was my entire response. Too bad... I've fallen right into the tourist trap. I won't be coming back again.

Good food at reasonable prices. The wait time is short, so I assume not everything is made fresh. But it's tasty—that's the main thing! The service is attentive and fast, but it does have a slight whiff of mass production—but that's also somehow understandable in Lindau's city center. The prices are reasonable—significantly cheaper than at the waterfront.

An all-around excellent restaurant. The food was excellent, as was the service and ambiance. A clear recommendation.

Very nice ambiance, great service. Clear menu and delicious food.

The food is good, fast, service could be better. Typical German food, very well located.

I've been a regular for years and am always amazed by the consistent quality and the excellent staff. I love the baked chicken salad with pumpkin seed breading and a glass of wine. A dream on Maximilianstrasse :) Best regards

Very good value for money. Fantastic apple strudel. Five-star staff. I can't say more for less.

The food was delicious. We stopped in spontaneously. The service was super friendly, very fast, and competent. The prices were absolutely reasonable for such a touristy place. Personally, I missed the spices at the table, as I like to add more salt, but I didn't ask the staff, so it was absolutely fine.

Very attentive waiters, delicious food and beautiful setting

On April 29, 2025 we ate schnitzel with asparagus and potatoes. The asparagus was just right: not too soft, not too woody, which is what a lot of spears have been this year.

Great goulash, good service, attentive but not intrusive, fits. I'll go eat again I made it and the Maultaschen were also delicious. It's my favorite place on the island. I've been here too briefly to get annoyed about bad food or snotty waiters elsewhere. And it will still be the same in 2025

Very good food at a good price with good and friendly service

A nice little restaurant with good cuisine. I had the asparagus myself. The portion is sufficient and you are served and the service is excellent

Good home cooking right in the best city center location. Delicious daily specials with a good price-performance ratio. Drinks are rather expensive.

The food is really good, everything is fresh. Portions appropriate for the price.

Very nice service, food didn't take long and was very tasty. There are places outside, a bit rustic inside, in keeping with the old town.

We were there twice in a row, the food was very good, the staff were very friendly and quick, prices were okay, we would happily go back.

Food is average. We were told to wait outside for a few minutes. A few minutes later we were shown through a half-empty restaurant. Very funny

Food good, portions could be larger, but value for money is right. Nice and quick service. You sit outside directly in the pedestrian zone.

It was great and it filled you up too 👍🏼.

Food ok, but not exceptional either. Price/performance ok in that sense. Unfortunately, when paying for the card, the comment was “another Swiss who doesn’t tip”. It's better to pay fair wages and set the appropriate price, tipping is not a given.

Great, fast service! The food was very tasty and homemade! (Schnitzel Jäger style with egg spaetzle)

I can recommend. I was served very friendly even though I was alone and just wanted to consume soup. This was homemade and good 👍🏻

Everything was great, gladly again

Wir sind zufällig in das Restaurant. Das Personal war äusserst freundlich. Die Karte gut bürgerlich. Ich habe w?Wiener tafelspitz gewählt, mein Mann Knusperli mit Salat. Alles war frisch zubereitet. Keine Konserve. Schöner Teller mit viel Gemüse. Preis Leistung Top!

Affordable home cooking in the heart of Maximilianstraße. We love the fish and pasta dishes.

Perfect place for a warm sit down lunch in the winter. Staff was super friendly and efficient. Our waiter spoke at least four languages. Loved the beef broth with liver and my husband really enjoyed the smoked salmon with hash browns. They also offered “real” salads full of fresh veggies. House wine works well. Overall, just plain good and certainly affordable. Would give 4-1/2 stars if possible.

Very friendly service, super delicious food, and absolutely reasonable prices. We'll be happy to come back.

All we can say about the Lindau restaurant "Zum Alten Rathaus" in the pedestrian zone is: top! Special and particularly tastefully prepared dishes (my favorite when I'm craving meat: Argentinian rump steak with salad and side dishes – the fish dishes are also delicious!), wonderfully friendly staff – and in the summer, you can even sit outside, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Lindau's visitors. The "Ninja Plate," cheese spaetzle, and desserts delight the little ones. And the older ones can always confidently order a glass of really good wine after their dessert to round off a beautiful day in Lindau, while sitting comfortably in the evening sun with loved ones or friends. Everything fits perfectly here, and because we enjoy eating outside in the sun, we're already looking forward to warmer days in Lindau and the Old Town Hall.

Went for dinner with 4 people. The food and drinks were all top! The service was good! We will be happy to come back!

One of the tastiest schnitzels I've ever eaten! Top service!

Food tastes good, but it's nothing special. What should be particularly emphasized, however, is the fast and reliable service. We were satisfied.

Prices are expensive depending on the location. Friendly staff. Not exactly overwhelming in terms of taste.

Very well cooked. I'll be back soon

Affordable restaurant. The portions are large and the advantage was the Slovak service. :) We ate quickly and well. The dumplings were delicious, and the roast with apples was excellent and unconventional.

Il posticino è informale, semplice, sicuramente piacevole e jntimo, se i gestori fossero gentili. Siamo arrivati verso le 20.30, forse un po' tardi, ma eravamo appena arrivati in loco e, affamati ci siamo messi subito a cercare un ristorante. Al nostro arrivo i gestori sono stati subito scontrosi, a causa dell'orario (avrebbero potuto dirci che la cucina era chiusa e bon) , invece ci hanno fatto accomodare. Con stizza il cameriere ha gettato sul tavolo i menu. Il tedesco è la mia lingua, ma non quella dei miei amici, che non capivano le parolacce che dicevano in cucina . Gli ho detto che avremmo mangiato qualsiasi cosa avessero già pronto, ma non è servito. Intanto un'inserviente ci passava davanti in continuazione con stracci umidi e spazzolone ! Bene, abbiamo scelto un piatto semplice dal menu ma ricevuto tutt'altro e senza il contorno. Ho continuato a non commentare, quando ho chiesto se avessero una password libera per connettermi alla rete, dovevo solo controllare la posta, mi sono sentita dire, testuali parole...Non c'è password né rete, c'è solo l'ora di alzarsi, pagare e uscire! Abbiamo pagato uno sproposito per avere mangiato (perché, zitti, abbiamo mangiato lo stesso, eravamo affamati) male e per essere stati trattati ancor peggio I gestori non erano tedeschi, voglio precisarlo, gli autoctoni sono gentili e premurosi Purtroppo non mi è venuto in mente di fotografare ciò che avevo nel piatto...fa niente, acqua passata Comunque, ristorante sconsigliato, non si meritano clienti paganti!

The food came surprisingly quickly and tasted very good. The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is cozy

Very tasty food and great service. The food also came very quickly despite there being a lot of guests. We were very satisfied.

Children and adults really liked it

Characteristic place located on the central avenue of Lindau. Good cuisine without many pretensions. Rather narrow tables.

Friendly service in a rustic atmosphere. Very good food. A good choice if you want to eat well in Lindau Island.

Cozy inn, very centrally located, generous portions, good food, courteous multilingual service. The all-round satisfied package for a humane price (dish + drink ~ 20-30€ pp).

Fast processing, staff seemed very stressed, sometimes rather unfriendly. Food prepared without much love, tasted okay. The map was a bit dirty when we visited.

Rarely have I experienced a service that is so unmotivated. Eye contact with the customer is skillfully avoided, even if the glasses have been empty for almost 30 minutes.

Eating mediocre The arrogance of the staff is right up there Card only from 30 euros No proof of that Nasty corrupt Kascheme

Toilets need more attention from cleaning staff

Delicious and the service is really great. The food was super quick.

The prices here are really a disgrace. Overall it tastes pretty good here, but you pay a lot of money for very little food. Very manageable and actually a disgrace for the price-performance ratio. Just a typical tourist trap.

Hier sind wir mal wieder in eine typische Touristenfalle rein gelaufen. Der Service war sogar noch absolut in Ordnung, aber das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis war eine Unverschämtheit. Man hat für viel Geld und nichts auf dem Teller gehabt. Das wenige auf dem Teller war geschmacklich zwar in Ordnung, aber die Preise eine Unverschämtheit. Ich würde hier nie wieder hingehen. Ein richtiger Touristen Nepp