Zum Stift in Kempten (Allgäu)

Rustic restaurant, very centrally located

I go there at least once a month and so far I've always been happy when the service is friendly and the food tastes delicious, what more could you want

Everything was very tasty, food came quite quickly

We had dinner at this place a few days ago with my family and we were really enthusiastic about it! The environment is very clean and welcoming, perfect for spending a pleasant evening. Special thanks go to Silvana, the waitress who welcomed us with great kindness and served us professionally throughout the evening, even though our German was zero! One aspect that I particularly appreciated is the presence of a menu suitable for children, something that is not so obvious in Germany, at least in the places I have been to. The food was simply excellent: generous dishes, well presented and, above all, delicious. I chose a cheese soup that I still dream about, while the meat dishes were all delicious. To end on a high note, the dessert was truly amazing! An excellent choice from every point of view. If I were to return to Kempten, I have no doubts: I will definitely return!

Great food in a nice atmosphere

The food was absolutely top but unfortunately the service was very unfriendly and constantly said stupid things to us Very rude to guests (she was a lady). It's a shame

Friday is cheese spaetzle day is loved by me and all of Kempten for it. The other typical Bavarian dishes are also an absolute recommendation. We come here regularly and also like to come here with friends and recommend it especially to tourists who want to experience Bavaria the way it really tastes.

Highly recommended, great food.

The sweet potato pan tasted amazing. Very nice staff. Spontaneous visits are also very welcome.

Great service despite the full house.

Authentic cuisine with incredibly motivated employees and the service lady “Bianca” is simply authentically great! We had our lunch here with thread soup and roast pork and were not disappointed. Meat perfect, red cabbage aromatic, dumplings delicious. In addition, the rustic building has been renovated with a modern touch and stylishly

I had the Safran Risotto and wasn't very good. The rice was overcooked and mushy. Service was good. The atmosphere is really nice. I would recommend it for someone who eats meat.

Very cozy brewery with TOP service staff.

Feiertag im Allgäu, wer nicht ausgebucht war, hatte geschlossen. Trotz später Anfrage wurde Testerfrank im Stift noch ein Tisch reserviert, das Abendessen dann war exzellent. Schon an der Pastinakencreme mit raffinierter Gemüsegarnitur war nichts auszusetzen, die resche Ente auf Blaukraut dann ein Highlight. An Getränken herrschte kein Mangel, ehrliche Weine und gepflegtes Bier. Trotz schmaler Besetzung und vollem Haus waren die Herren und Damen vom Service freundlich und immer um den Gast bemüht.

Very tasty duck with red cabbage and also the “Allgäuteller”. Nice atmosphere. Volume very pleasant.

Have been here twice and it was really great both times!

Very tasty food and large portions. Fast service

Ate super delicious! Absolutely recommended! Ambiance, quality and service...everything is top notch!

The three of us had lunch in the "Stift" today - roast pork, Kässpätzle, Maultaschen. Excellent cuisine, well-kept beers, very friendly service despite being busy, beautiful, very clean facilities - we were thrilled and would be happy to come back if the road takes us to Kempten. If you want to eat very good Bavarian-Swabian food, you can't avoid the "Pen". I would also like to give it a 6th star!

Bavarian tavern culture as it should be. Cuisine, beer, service, ambience and value for money are excellent.

We spent a very lovely evening with good food and a very kind service.

Very nice brewery with a very good menu. Good value for money. Big portions. Very nice service. Gladly again.

I have rarely eaten so well. Service was very friendly. I just think the ambience is great.

Here is a suggestion for your restaurant review: We visited this restaurant during the holidays and loved it! Despite the high volume, the service was excellent - friendly, attentive and well organized. The food was simply fantastic, everything fresh and tastefully prepared. We were particularly impressed by how the team managed the holiday stress without the quality or service suffering. We'll definitely be back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was there again recently for dinner and all I can say or write is that the food was once again great. Go and try it out for yourself.

Very nice restaurant, great food, very friendly service

Yesterday we went to Kempten for our annual visit... the monastery is always a must! Very nice and funny service, food very tasty and atmosphere nice and clean! Warm Christmas greetings! The three ladies from Stuttgart

Super nice staff, a boss who steps in everywhere, food perfect, can only be recommended, thank you, keep it up,

Ein schönes altehrwürdiges Gewölbe ist es in dem man hier speist. Dennoch ist alles modern, sauber und gemütlich. Die freundlichen Bedienungen bringen einem nach kurzer Wartezeit vom Eingang zum Sitzplatz. Die Auswahl ist vielfältig und die Portionen sehr groß und schmackhaft bei moderaten Preisen. Der einzige Nachteil für gehbehinderte Personen ist, dass die Toiletten sich im Keller befinden und es führt nur eine Treppe nach unten.

It is a beautiful, time-honored vault where you can dine here. Nevertheless, everything is modern, clean and cozy. After a short wait, the friendly waitresses will take you from the entrance to your seat. The selection is varied and the portions are very large and tasty at moderate prices. The only disadvantage for people with walking difficulties is that the toilets are in the basement and there is only one staircase leading down.

Large restaurant where modern meets traditional. Service was impeccable, polite and loving. The food is delicious. Clear recommendation.

Yes, it was during the lead up to Christmas. Yes, it was quite busy, but a good restaurant should be able to cope with that. As it was, we often felt forgotten about, and the food, while tasty, arrived over quite a long time period. We'll give it another try at a less busy time.

12/12/24 Update: Still great. I like to go there when I'm in Kempten. Nice staff. Good home-style food. Delicious beer. Gladly again! Not the first time (meal) there. I really liked it again. Food great. Service was really great. Despite some special requests regarding table selection and food, everything was under control and super friendly and funny. I'll be back.

Beautiful restaurant with modern, cozy furnishings. The service was super friendly and the food was brought out very quickly! The Kaiserschmarren tasted really good and the quantity was completely sufficient. Price/performance top!

Review of the Allgäu plate: My pork fillets were still bloody on the inside - that's not my thing. Käsespätzle were tasty, although very little. Maultaschen was cold, the cabbage donut was okay. General: Good service and otherwise probably good food.

The German beer hall as it should be. Excellent food and beers with a wide choice, adequate and very enjoyable environment and service. Very correct prices. A security!

Very friendly staff, food was amazing, the Allgäu plate was really great!!!

Good food and delicious beer in a nice atmosphere

After a bit of a wait, we managed to get a spot without a reservation. The service is very good, fast and friendly. It also tasted excellent. Thank you.

You blink twice and the food is on the table. Which also tastes great. The waitresses are also friendly and on point. Gladly again.

Is a good Bavarian economy. You feel good. You can eat well. 👍

Saturday evening before the 2nd Advent without a reservation......, we were turned away everywhere except at “Zum Stift”. It was unbelievable, as an apology for waiting (15 minutes) we were given a free drink. The entire staff was attentive and not only that…… food, beer,…… everything at a reasonable price-performance ratio. We felt comfortable, left full and satisfied and…… will come back.

A visit to “Zum Stift” is a must for us. The friendly and fast service is also great. Had a very good meal again this afternoon. For me it was Krautkrapfen with sauce and for my wife it was Kässpatzen. Please keep it up 👍 until next time 😉👍

Had a really good lunch here. We can only recommend it.

Large restaurant in the center of Kempten. Diverse selection of dishes. Decent portions and very good quality. The staff is quick and friendly. However, it was too warm in the guest room on the last visit. Still worth a visit.

Very positive in all areas! We had an excellent dinner with above-average service (Kevin) was on our bill. The host family is happy appreciate being able to employ such competent staff. We would be happy to come back and recommend it to others. Good time

Food and drinks delicious. Unfortunately the portion size for the pork roast was too small. 1 dumpling and two slices of roast. The portions of the Allgäupfännle and the Wiener-style schnitzel were great! Service was ok.

My wife and I spontaneously came here to eat. We were immediately escorted to a table. The service was very friendly and accommodating. My wife had a salad and schnitzel with potato salad... which were both very good. I got a cheese soup as a starter ...a creamy delight...and as a main course the plate with Maultaschen, cabbage donuts, cheese patties, pork fillet and mushroom cream sauce. Everything was very tasty and the portions were large Praise from us to you.👍😋

Great modernized yet traditional inn with charm, great service and delicious food. Price-performance ratio is very good. We had 2x Kässpatzen, 1x onion roast, 1x pork knuckle as well as 1x Kinderspatzen with sauce and 1x Kinderkäspatzen. Everything was very tasty and the portions were big enough. Despite it being late at lunchtime, the restaurant was still very busy and there were a lot of local guests there during the week, which is always a good sign.

Good traditional Bavarian cuisine. Also some vegetarian and vegan options available. Nice beer garden

Very good food and very good service.

Bavarian gastronomy with excellent food and very good service. Cannot be recommended

Portions were very generous and also tasty.

Very tasty food. And good atmosphere

Everything is just great, the atmosphere and service are harmonious. Super hospitable and the food, wow, a delight par excellence! Fantastic cuisine and portions! 🙈🤩 Definitely worth a visit!! I'll definitely be back 🙏🙏

A really great and quaint restaurant. The service is first class. The food was good and it was a very large portion. Unfortunately my meat contained some flax and it wasn't medium rare either. Given the steep prices, that shouldn't happen.

We ate here last night and all three people were very satisfied. Friendly and very pleasant service, all dishes were very well prepared. It's a bit noisy in the room. We will definitely want to come back. Thank you

Good food, friendly and attentive waiter

Nice, clean, very good food and friendly staff.

Very good food for an honest price, friendly and open staff. I'd love to come back.

Although the restaurant was fully booked, it was spontaneously possible to sit down at a regular table because I was alone. Super nice staff and the knuckle was a dream. Absolute recommendation 👍

This is real tavern culture that you can almost only find in Bavaria. Class! Fast and friendly service and good, hearty food. I would like to go there again.

Very tasty food, from the homemade fried onions to the homemade Maultaschen to the very good meat, highly recommended. Service quick, friendly and very accommodating.

Was received very friendly. Uncomplicated. Very good regional food. Gladly again

Very nice service and really delicious food. The rustic ambience rounds the whole thing off perfectly.

Excellent food, very friendly and attentive service, spacious rooms. Allergy-related special requests were also optimally fulfilled. Thank you very much!

Went there with the family after starting school. Food was very good 👍 The waitresses looked very stressed and they weren't joking when they made a joke or joke.

Well-kept old inn in the best Location! We ordered the Viennese style schnitzel and a Kaiserschmarrn 4 times and couldn't find anything wrong with it! It was just good, as we expected. The visit rounded off your holiday in the Allgäu! Our two large dogs were also allowed to sit in the dining room and were served by the staff for their good behavior! Very nice service. Thanks for that! Parking in public spaces only with a parking ticket.

Staff was great, our waiter provided great service because the food wasn't correct. (Red cabbage only tasted like fat, the knuckle was dry and only lukewarm.) New dish offered to make up for it, schnapps on the house.

I hadn't booked (and it was full) but they sat me at a large table together with 4 other naive people like me, fully satisfying my desire to dine in this beautiful historic place with typical local dishes, including excellent (obviously) beer.

Good + also unusual food (beetroot carpaccio, visually + taste great) and beer at fair prices in a beautiful house with the same ambience.

Food very tasty. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Food was great and plentiful. Price is right

Great inn. Very nice beer garden. Had a Wiener Schnitzel - very tasty 😋. Also always the other dishes (e.g. currywurst, roasts of all kinds). I always like to come back.

Very good food, top service. Always happy again. Thank you.

Were in transit very friendly, eat very quickly and really very tasty and very nice inside

Mega tasty, inexpensive and good service.

Had Flädlesuppe and Kässpatzen. Were very good, we got a table for two straight away. I actually thought that the Kässpatzen in the Allgäu would be spicier, but I personally prefer it that way anyway. I'd love to come back

Great beer garden, great staff and delicious food!

Very good food, very fast service and very friendly service.

Despite the inn being fully reserved, we were offered a place at the regulars' table. Which we gratefully accepted. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The food is simply amazing. I can only warmly recommend this inn. Top.

Very good food, great service. The only drawback: very loud. But that's normal for places like this

Good traditional Bavaria freehouse. Great and authentic local food.

The young receptionist was cool and curt, but not unfriendly. The waiter was very warm and friendly (but not fake friendly), and he had a sense of when to speak to us and when not. At the beginning the ambience was a bit loud, as someone at the next table shouted his self-important sayings across three tables; After that, the volume level was quite acceptable. The menu offers a wide selection of very attractive dishes, making it difficult to choose. The prices aren't exactly great, but everything has become more expensive and we're in Kempten (I can't compare the prices with other restaurants, though). The food came quickly. My Allgäu plate was wonderful and very plentiful, and the person opposite me also obviously enjoyed his crusty roast (he had recommended the pen). The Allgäu platter says “pork fillet” on the menu. There were THREE fillets - considerable quantity and tender as butter. The only point of criticism (but that's complaining at the highest level): A "mushroom cream ragout" is plenty of mushrooms with a little sauce, and not a sauce with very few mushrooms. This sauce also tasted very good, although given the otherwise excellent quality of the food I would have expected fresh mushrooms rather than canned ones. Bottom line: absolute recommendation!

Very good and very traditional atmosphere

Went for dinner with a bus group. From the reservation to the meal, everything was completely satisfactory. The service was super friendly and nice.

A very good address for local cuisine. Impeccable service, very polite and friendly. Delicious food with generous portions. Special mention for the Kaiserschmarrn dessert 😍😍😍

Ate extraordinarily well. Clear recommendation for this restaurant

A great dining experience...again at any time

We always come back to the monastery and always eat well. Anyone looking for a down-to-earth, delicious meal will find something to their taste here. Depending on the season, there are also great variations such as pumpkin dishes etc. There are also vegetarian and even vegan dishes. A reservation is an advantage.

The hot dishes were delicious. The apple strudel was unfortunately sticky. There's a lot going on there, it seems stressful; Nevertheless, we spontaneously got a table for six of us.

We have already celebrated our wedding there and it is always a great experience.

Very tasty food. Great service!

Nice Bavarian restaurant with great service with lederhosen or traditional dress.

We had made a reservation and the restaurant was very busy. Service worked smoothly and quickly, staff was nice and friendly, food was good and plentiful.

You get something for your money there. Cozy inn, great ambience, excellent cuisine. Highly recommended.

Delicious food. Nice ambience. Will definitely come back!

Sehr zentral am größten Platz der Stadt gelegenes großes Gasthaus in historischen Räumen, sehr schöne Außensitzplätze auch unter alten Bäumen, große sehr bayrische Speisekarte, sehr schmackhaftes Essen, moderate Preise, tolles Bier, sehr freundliche Bedienung, sehr angenehme Lokation, sehr zu empfehlen !!

A place recommended in every respect, good food and beautiful rooms.

Absolutely recommended! The food was excellent. The service was first class: attentive, friendly and professional. We were particularly impressed by how dog-friendly the restaurant is. We'll definitely be back!

Very tasty home-style food! Super fast and very friendly service! Nice outdoor area and rustic indoor restaurant. All around authentic and very well maintained.