Zum Gemalten Haus in Frankfurt am Main

The food is great as expected, however the staff were incredibly rude and made the environment completely chaotic.

If you are looking for an authentic experience with German food, this is the place to be. The food can be quite good, depending on what you choose, but you can also end up with a bad meal. We ordered the veal schnitzel with fried potatoes and green sauce, as well as the pork chop with mashed potatoes. The veal schnitzel and the green sauce were excellent and I can only recommend it. The pork chop had room for improvement as it was quite salty and dry and the mashed potatoes tasted sour. The service was friendly and fast and the ambiance is pleasant. Try to reserve a table in advance and ask to sit outside. The restaurant has lots of capacity, so you can also come spontaneously, but you might need to sit inside.

Het was niet mogelijk om te reserveren voor minder dan 4 personen. Maar wij mochten wel komen. Zij houden blijkbaar wel enkele tafels vrij voor een groep van 3 personen. Wij kozen voor een typisch Frankfurter gerecht: de Frankfurter Schnitzel met groene saus en gebakken aardappelen. Ook de vegetarische versie hiervan werd besteld. De bestelling was vlot terwijl het nochtans druk was binnen. Blijkbaar een verjaardagspartij met een grote groep. Wij kozen voor de binnenruimte wegens de regen. Het eten was smakelijk en voldoende. Samen met de traditionele Appelwijn was dit onze eerste kennismaking met het typische Frankfurter eten.

Price good local food. I would come back for other menus.

It was not possible to make a reservation for less than 4 people. But we were allowed to come. Apparently they do keep a few tables free for a group of 3 people. We chose a typical Frankfurter dish: the Frankfurter Schnitzel with green sauce and fried potatoes. The vegetarian version of this was also ordered. The order was quick, even though it was busy inside. Apparently a birthday party with a large group. We chose the indoor area because of the rain. The food was tasty and sufficient. Together with the traditional Apple Wine, this was our first introduction to typical Frankfurter food.

The restaurant is in a lovely painted old building, providing a traditional atmosphere also inside. It was quite loud when we arrived around 10pm, so we sat in the outside area in the back. To mention is that many restaurants close the kitchen around 10, while here you can still order later on (I guess until almost 11, when closing time is 12). We ordered the typical Frankfurter Schnitzel and it was very tasty. The portion has the perfect size. Also the vegetarian Schnitzel option tasted good. The price of 20€ is normal/okay. Overall, we had a perfect experience.

It's a typical tourist hotspot. Reservations are recommended. It gets crowded and loud in the evenings.

Ich find‘s einfach Klasse 👍 Rippchen mit Kraut 👌 oder Schnitzel mit grüner Soße, wir kommen natürlich gerne immer wieder 😃

Unfortunately, I absolutely cannot recommend this painted house for its service or food. The waiter was rude and lackluster, the fried potatoes were tasteless and mushy, and the deep-fried schnitzel and the hand-cheese marinade were also disappointing. Overall, disappointing.

An institution!!! A piece of culture

.... super Äppler and the Hamdkäs super tasty, nice service, will be happy to come again 👍

A quaint location with a Frankfurt flair and tavern feel. Friendly and mostly attentive service (we sometimes had to help). The food was plentiful and good. Unfortunately, the noise level is very high. This can be annoying and detracts from the cozy atmosphere.

Classic Frankfurt food. My favorite restaurant for green sauce :)

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, aber: Die Schweinshaxe roch schlecht und als wir versuchten, sie zu zerlegen, fiel auf, dass sie absolut zäh war, keine Kruste. Anderswo zerfällt die Schweinshaxe in feine Stücke und hat eine leckere Kruste. Der Kartoffelbrei kommt aus der Tüte, das Sauerkraut war völlig fade. Die dann als Ersatz bestellten Nürnberger Bratwürste waren in Ordnung, die Beilagen wie oben beschrieben. Die Bratkartoffeln ohne Biss und Geschmack. Das Ambiente ist schön, aber es ist sehr schade, dass die Küche so schlecht ist

For the 50th anniversary of the Freiherr vom Stein School's OImb high school reunion. Just like 50 years ago, it was a great location. We had a lot of fun and would love to come back. In ?? years, then, DRUFF DABBE!

This was our first time here. The atmosphere was so lovely and the food was excellent...we'd love to come back.

Came in for a drink on a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed! Staff ignored us. We wondered around seeing if there was a table (which there was). The first staff who spoke to us told us to wait and he’ll be back. Then another staff came over to us and said they were full (even though they had lots of tables full). Super frustrating

A quaint Frankfurt cult pub. Anyone who likes Äppelwoi and is ever in Frankfurt should definitely stop by. The food is truly delicious, and Äppelwoi is available in abundance. Of course, other drinks are also available. Definitely worth a visit.

We ate here for the first time. It was a lovely atmosphere, we had a great time, and the food was delicious. My only complaint was that my asparagus was overcooked and tasted slightly bitter in some places, but otherwise everything was great!

Traditional German restaurant. There are some interesting dishes in the menu.

The service was terrible, they refused to serve us, then when they finally gave us a table they threw the menu on the table and when we tried to order the man who seemed to be the owner didn't tell us to wait with very rude gestures.

Excellent pub atmosphere with apple wine and other regional specialties. We'd go back anytime!

G'mold Stubb: Always. Forever ❤️

It was great experience to visit such typical German restaurant!

I went in search of the curious "apple wine" and among the places that served the drink, this was one of the best rated. Specializing in local cuisine. When you get there, you can choose between tables outside, in the internal garden or in the dining room. The menu is in English and the service is attentive. I ordered a sausage with sour cabbage (there is mustard on the table) and a glass of the wine. What I can say is that the food is very different to the Brazilian palate but it wasn't bad, the sausage had a lot of seasoning and was even slightly spicy. The wine, however, is a peculiarity, it smells like vinegar, has a dry/bitter taste and if it weren't for the apple residue on the palate, it would be undrinkable. Of course, I'm giving my own personal opinion, traveling is about experiencing what the locals consume as part of the cultural immersion. But it's kind of love it or hate it. Of the 16 tables occupied when I was there, EVERYONE was drinking the drink. It was the only place in Germany where beer wasn't the star. Total bill €8.80 (and they have the custom of giving tips there).

Fui aquí dos veces mientras estaba en Frankfurt. La primera vez que pedí Frankfurter Schnitzel con salsa verde y patatas fritas, cerveza y Apfelwein. La segunda vez pedí Wiener Schnitzel con arándanos, patatas fritas, ensalada y cerveza. Ambas comidas fueron muy buenas, pero mi favorita de las dos fue la segunda. El ambiente era genial. El servicio era bueno también.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute must for every visit to Frankfurt! The Apfelweinwirtschaft Zum Gemalten Haus combines tradition, warmth and culinary enjoyment at the highest level. The beautifully painted building is impressive from the outside - a real landmark in the heart of Sachsenhausen that reflects Frankfurt's long history and charm. A cozy, rustic atmosphere awaits you inside, which immediately invites you to feel good. The furnishings are traditional without appearing old-fashioned - simply authentic and harmonious. But what particularly impressed us was the sensationally friendly and personable service. It is rare to experience such warm and attentive service - honest, committed and with a smile that comes from the heart. You don't just feel like a guest here, but rather a welcome part of Frankfurt's cider culture. The meal was a real highlight: the roast beef with potato dumpling and salad was tender, tasty and perfectly seasoned - a real poem! Likewise the Frankfurter Schnitzel with green sauce and fried potatoes: crispy, fresh and with this incomparable sauce that just leaves you wanting more. The price-performance ratio is excellent - generous portions that are not only filling, but also impress with their quality and taste. Conclusion: If you want to experience real Frankfurt, you can't ignore the Painted House. An institution with heart, taste and history. We will definitely be back – and can only recommend everyone to stop here.

Extremely rude service. We foreigners were not allowed to pay with a debit card, even though it was nowhere written that you could only pay with cash. Furthermore, all the venues had no problems paying by card. As if that wasn't enough, no tax receipt was issued. Extremely not recommended place!

Great food, EXTREMELY EXTREMELY bad service 1. Food – unbeatably good Particularly noteworthy: the green sauce – a real highlight! 2. EXTREMELY bad service I – Long waiting time: There were nine of us, seven of whom were our important guests from Asia. Without stopping carefully, after about 1.5 hours we hadn't even gotten the starters... as already mentioned in many reviews... 3. EXTREMELY poor service II – Hospitality The older lady who served us was EXTREMELY rude and unprofessional. From the first moment to the end, she didn't even make eye contact or greet you - especially disrespectful to our guests from Asia!!! I honestly don't understand why someone would act with such an arrogant attitude... in this context?! Conclusion: There's a lot to discuss - for example, about a lack of staff when there's too much rush. But then you should be honest and say: “Unfortunately it’s no longer possible today.” Greed for sales must not prevail over quality and hospitality - especially not in a house that wants to present Frankfurt traditions worldwide. Frankfurt hospitality is at least as important as a good schnitzel with green sauce - and every guest deserves it. Especially in such a beautiful, traditional restaurant like the “Painted House”. How good do the schnitzels and fried potatoes actually have to taste to make up for such unnecessary unfriendliness? But thank you for allowing us to eat at the end. It was delicious.

Very nice pub with great meals and plenty of Äppelwoi... It's simply a must when visiting FFM!

Begrüßung minimal freundlich, die Speisen sehr lecker aber der Service danach lustlos, unaufmerksam und patzig. Das nächste Mal gehen wir ins Nachbarlokal, das "Wagner". Vielleicht gibt es da "Frankfurter Tradition" freundlich.

Best apple wine around and incredible character around every corner. Service was wonderful and the local atmosphere was exactly what we wanted for our first time in Germany!

When the house is full the noise level is very high. Otherwise nice atmosphere. The waiter was very unfriendly. Why? I don't know, maybe he doesn't like working and is overwhelmed by all the tourists. He should look for something else that makes him happy. I didn't like the apple cider at all, I had drunk a really tasty one hours before and was now able to judge this bad one. Hand cheese and the bread as well as the price were okay. We got this tavern as a tip from a former Offenbach resident. But definitely won't be coming back again. As tourists we didn't feel well treated.

Great for tourists, German food and drinks, patio, terrace, and efficient service

German old people are fun. I remember Apelbein.

Unfriendly service, great atmosphere, food ok. If the service was different it would be really nice. I thought something had changed. But we really don't need stupid comments from service. We haven't been here in 20 years. Was a good decision! I’ll have to think about whether we’ll come back in 20 years….

Great local food, quick service and unique atmosphere.

It has taken us a long time to serve. Bad faces. The sausages were very small and bland. The knuckle poorly cooked and raw. They have not served me the glass of wine that I have ordered three times. It took them half an hour to get the bill. In short, not to return and not recommend it at all.

Rustic Ebbelwoik pub with Frankfurt home cooking and authentic waitresses and waiters. It's like a journey back in time to the long-gone days of "Dribbdebach". Highly recommended!

The food and the ambience were quite good. Unfortunately, one service employee in particular was very unfriendly and short-tempered. Not guest oriented.

Arrival & first impression We arrived by public transport, which was absolutely uncomplicated. The stop was just a few minutes' walk away - perfect for a relaxed start. From the outside, the “Zum Gemalten Haus” looked pretty, but also a bit inconspicuous. To be honest, I didn't have too many expectations. And then – the wow factor: As soon as you step through the door and the small tunnel, a completely different world opens up! Much bigger, livelier and more atmospheric than expected. Seating & ambience There are numerous spaces both outside and inside. Particularly nice: the outdoor spaces are permanently covered or can be covered if necessary - a huge plus in changeable weather! We sat outside and it was just really pleasant - lively but not too loud, cozy and with a certain rustic charm that really invites you to stay longer. We hadn't made a reservation and were seated two at a table for four - with the advice that two more people could possibly join us. For us this was completely fine and felt relaxed and uncomplicated. Food & Service We usually avoid classic German cuisine when traveling because we like to try new things. But here we were taught otherwise: The schnitzel with green sauce was an absolute highlight! We didn't know this combination from home and were thrilled - the sauce was fresh, herbal, perfectly balanced and the schnitzel was wonderfully crispy and juicy. A really round, delicious dish! Despite the very well-filled tables, the service was consistently friendly, attentive and surprisingly quick - both when taking the order and when serving. Here you can see that the team is well-coordinated and keeps an overview despite the hustle and bustle. Personal impression I didn't know exactly what to expect - but this lively, warm atmosphere immediately won me over. The “Painted House” exudes a real hospitality that you cannot find everywhere. It's uncomplicated, cheerful and honest - without a lot of chichi, but with even more heart. I would come back any time!

Normally you can eat very well there but today I wasn't satisfied!! I had to wait a long time for my food, my partner finished her food long ago. When my ribs came it was lukewarm and very fatty even though I had ordered a lean one

Even though a lot of things are geared towards tourists, you can still go here as a Saxon resident. As always, the restaurant was well attended, which speaks for itself, large portions, nice service. For me and my visitors, the first point of contact.

Special experience, this restaurant is so long that you almost get lost! Nice seating areas and a special German atmosphere. The menu includes beef, pork and vegetarian. The Frankfurter green sauce is an absolute must to have!

Located in Sachsenhausen on Schweitzer Str. a great tip for stopping off. Traditional dishes at reasonable prices.

I like to come here when Eintracht plays in the Waldstadion afterwards. A lot of fans gather here and enjoy the Ebbelwoi with lazy people and typical Frankfurt dishes with lots of sauerkraut.

Today it was as delicious as always! This place stands for real German quality and hospitality!

Very good old German cuisine, potato salad is a dream, blood sausages and liver sausages are very tasty. Gladly again.

When it's full, the service is quite overwhelmed and unfriendly.

Simply great. Unfortunately we didn't reserve a table, but somehow a place (4 people) was organized for us. The atmosphere is simply great, open and funny. Food excellent. The ambience is also simply great.

Absolutely underground! We were received in a more than rude manner, a “Hello” seemed to be asking too much! Bad service, unfriendly tone and food so bad that I wouldn't even have fed it to my worst enemy! Unfortunately I can NOT recommend this restaurant. There are many great home-style restaurants in Frankfurt that will be very happy about your visit. Definitely not here...

Inattentive service, food arrived extremely delayed for every single person. You regularly had to ask for drinks, the coffee machine was broken. Food was flooded with green sauce. That's better, people! Medlar lekka

Typical Frankfurt restaurant with friendly service and very good traditional cuisine, simply delicious. Apple wine isn't my thing, but you can also get a good local beer. I can only recommend it.

Great place with typical cider and good food. Good service and good atmosphere.

Nothing special, food very bad tasteless

Oh, nice again. It was very tasty, both food and drinks

I always feel very comfortable here! Great atmosphere, good food, very nice staff!!

I ate well as always... and last Saturday you could also watch the BuLi group at the GH ⚽️ Great traditional Frankfurt restaurant 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Great quaint restaurant with good food and of course lots of cider. Reservation in advance advisable.

Legendary Hessian apple wine tavern with very good handkäs, really tasty green sauce, creamy spundekäs and very good ribs. The vegetarian schnitzel is also very tasty. Overall, a classic Hessian experience, attentive service, perfect!

We were there yesterday. Very restless atmosphere. Just hustle and bustle even though it wasn't that crowded. Unfriendly service with stupid sayings and bet you don't tip enough, after all you are a service provider. I also work in the service industry but saying things like that just doesn't work. Food was ok

Traditional restaurant in Frankfurt - or Sachsenhausen more precisely - which offers a variety of good dishes.

The food was very tasty and I thought it was a good value for money. It's a typical inn with a large outdoor terrace.

Food was good, reasonably priced but the service was a disgrace. Hectic, stressful, quick-tempered and provocative. Stupid sayings included. The tip, which was not generous, was rejected with the reference to "We don't accept such alms." Rarely have I had such a bad experience. It's a shame because the food was really okay. No recommendation.

The best what you can call a Frankfurt restaurant and pub 👍👍👍

I stopped by today on my way for an Äppler (apple) and a Handkäse (cheese) with music. The Handkäse was exactly my cup of tea, a bit sour, but as I said, exactly my cup of tea. The service was also friendly and approachable at all times. I'd be happy to come back.

Tourist bar, reservation recommended, always busy, cider bar,

We reserved a table at the "Painted House" yesterday to enjoy traditional Frankfurt cuisine. The evening started slowly, as it took about 30 minutes for someone to come to our table and even take a drink order. We immediately ordered a 16-liter "Bembel" (a German beer), which fortunately lasted us for the rest of the evening. There was significantly less time between ordering drinks and ordering food, but we did wait an hour and a half for our food. When the food finally arrived, there were 10 minutes between the first and last dishes arriving at the table. For me, that's an absolute no-go when dining together. To make matters worse, one dish was forgotten, which made eating together completely impossible. By the time the missing dish arrived, the first people at the table had finished. Just to make things worse: there were six of us – so not a huge group... The apple wine and the green sauce were truly outstanding, and a small consolation for a truly ruined evening. The food (schnitzel, Frankfurter platter) was also delicious, but the organization, the long wait, and the ambiance itself really disappointed us and put us off our appetite. The table in the far corner, with no air flow, wasn't ideal either. It was quite stuffy and warm, which also bothered the neighboring table. In the end, they took two sparkling waters off our bill as an apology, which, in my opinion, wouldn't have changed the situation in any way—after all, we spent almost €200 there. Overall, I was really disappointed and couldn't enjoy the food, which was undoubtedly of good quality and delicious. The good apple wine at least made the evening bearable—especially after the long wait.

Terrible experience. If you don’t speak German, expect rude treatment. They deliberately changed our table to a worse spot, even though the place had plenty of empty places and had no reservation issues. The staff acted arrogant, trying to “teach” us things instead of offering proper service. On top of that, they even asked about our nationality in a way that felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming. If you’re an expat living in Germany or a tourist visiting, do yourself a favor and skip this place. There are plenty of German restaurants with better service that don’t discriminate. It’s 2025 and we are still facing these type of people that treat differently based on language or nationality, such a shame…

Great apple winery in Sachsenhausen. I like the atmosphere, especially before Eintracht home games. The Frankfurter Schnitzel and the pint that goes with it taste great and the service is also good. I always enjoy coming back.

No wonder it's so popular. Black pudding is delicious (for those who like that sort of thing).

Very sociable good food and friendly staff.

No reservation possible for two people and not required according to the website. When we got there we were told quite rudely that there were no seats available without a reservation. Particularly annoying because we drove to Frankfurt specifically for this reason.

It's very, very outrageous that a schnitzel restaurant doesn't have any more schnitzel in stock. Should we use Mrs. Schreiber's toenails or something like that? I'm sorry, but I don't think it's ok.

.. friendly service and good food with a delicious Stöffche 🥰 what more could you want.

The workers are super friendly and always in a good atmosphere. And orders are processed super quickly

Gigantic atmosphere, having been well “incorporated” as a Swabian!

Some co-workers from Frankfurt took us to dinner because we wanted to have dinner in a typical German restaurant. It is a very spacious place. When we arrived there was a lot of atmosphere because they were watching a football game on a giant screen. They served us very quickly. We really liked both the food and the desserts. The Apfelstrudel was spectacular.

Very good experience if you are looking for a typical German experience!

The food was good, the service was friendly.

A very quaint restaurant. My wife liked the hand cheese, and a special highlight for us was the goulash soup. The veal and pork schnitzels were also very good, I also thought the green sauce was great, tasty and refreshing. Unfortunately we weren't happy with the fried potatoes, some of them weren't cooked through. The prices were perhaps a bit high, but overall still reasonable.

It was a traditional restaurant. I think the food was successful.

Food was normally good in Frankfurt terms. But you're not allowed to play cards? What does that mean? A middle-class restaurant where playing cards is forbidden? That doesn't work at all. The waiter was also very unfriendly when we were told this. Otherwise the food and atmosphere are good.

A very nicely decorated restaurant. One of the most beautiful cider farms. The food is manageable, traditional Hessian cuisine. The veal schnitzel was perfectly fried, the crust was very crispy and the meat was juicy. The green sauce is fresh and delicious. I was a little disappointed with the fried potatoes, which could have been fried a little longer. The service was very nice. The price was a little more expensive but the quality was very good. The food came quickly too. I think if there had been more going on we would have waited a little longer.

Price performance top! Portions large.

The three of us had dinner at the Painted House on February 14, 2025 around 5 p.m. The food was delicious as always. Only the service was a flop. We were served outside by an Italian-looking waiter. When we first ordered a drink, this waiter asked us whether it would always take us so long. We went through the drinks list as normal. When I ordered the second drink he turned his back to me and said he would listen to me. At the next table he could kiss the asses of the regular customers and we had to listen to stupid jokes. You can have a bad day, but you should definitely be professional towards your guests. In my opinion he failed in his job. For this reason we didn't tip for the first time.

Super nice experience! A real tavern, frequented by real locals. Typical food, without any fuss! Very good portion, good price. Excellent apple cider by the glass, courteous, fast and friendly service! I got a response in English and very quickly! I recommend for a typical experience!

You can't get more "Hessian" and "good" than that!

Every time I'm in Frankfurt I go to Gemaltes Haus to eat Grüne Sauce. Never disappoints.

The Good Friday fish was excellent! Potato salad is awesome. And after almost 40 days, finally Schoppe again. Life can be so beautiful!

Friendly staff, a nice relaxed atmosphere and really delicious traditional German dishes.

I visited to have dinner with someone who lives in Germany for the first time in several years. It was a popular restaurant so it was crowded, but the food was brought to us without too much of a wait. Since some of us were visiting Germany for the first time, we ordered everything from apple wine to beer, and tongue, which was a little surprising in size. The road in front of the store was under construction and the signboard was difficult to see, so I might need to be careful for the time being.

Very, very good service, great Frankfurt atmosphere The food is exactly what you expect! No fancy, no extras Just typically Frankfurt

Delicious food and delicious stuff... it used to be like that... hectic atmosphere, all seats reserved, only about 1 to 2 hours time at the table, fried potatoes cold, waiter waiting 10 minutes before ordering drinks... it's a shame

I'm a einbein fan. this shop serves einsbein which doesn't have any fishy smell from pork at all. compare to any other restaurants, I do believe you will like the traditional germany restaurant in this shop. Don't miss it out.

A typical brewery Everything is traditional here, the setting, the cuisine even the service! To discover German cuisine, there's nothing like delving into the menu which is full of tasty dishes. Put tourism on your plate!

A recommendation in Frankfurt. Definitely one of the good apple wine restaurants in Frankfurt.

The food was good, the schnitzel and green sauce were very tasty, the fried potatoes were unfortunately cold and burnt and tasteless, which was a bit inappropriate. The father-daughter team in the service was nice but very friendly to the guest, but what was annoying was the father reprimanding the daughter The daughter doesn't accept it but uses gestures to say that she would rather strangle him. That can be clarified behind the scenes and not in front of the guest

I haven't been there for a long time😌, I have the best memories. Great food and service 😁

Great food, classic atmosphere and kind people working here. The green sauce could use some more flavor and didn’t care for apple wine.