Zur Zill in Ulm

Fast, friendly service, good food

Unfortunately, the prices and quality of the dishes do not correspond to the status of a "restaurant". The only thing that matches the mood is the atmospheric place and the wine. It's a pity that expectations were not met.

Double-edged sword: a good bar and a nice atmosphere. Also good, simple dishes, like the melted Maultaschen (swabian ravioli) with salad. But trying to sell a 30-euro, thin, marbled, and onion roast as a luxury meat is a rip-off. If you want something good like that, you can go to Gerberhaus, for example, 50 meters away, where you can get a deluxe roast for almost the same price. Recommendation: stick to simple dishes that you can realistically eat. A win-win for you and your guests.

A beautifully located restaurant with an outdoor area right on the water. The staff is very attentive and friendly. We felt very comfortable here.

Will not come back….we ordered aperol spritz and get it full of ice even with no taste when we ask waiters to change it she didnt take care… They are not interested with customer satisfaction

We had dinner at the Zill last Sunday afternoon. We had a table outside by the beautiful Blau. The atmosphere was fantastic, and despite the scorching heat, it was pleasantly cool and shady. What a lovely spot. The food was very, very good: Swabian Maultaschen, unlike anything I've ever eaten before. Wow... a real treat. Despite the large number of guests, the service was prompt and extremely friendly. The food also arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I hadn't expected this. We would love to repeat this lovely and enjoyable afternoon there. An absolutely fantastic restaurant with a unique atmosphere. Many thanks for the outstanding hospitality here.

Delicious food, beautifully presented, and good prices for lunch. Friendly service and a beautiful location.

I was there for dinner, and unfortunately, I lost a star everywhere. For example, the setting was very plain, as always. There was only the rosemary plant on the table, as always, which is more of a distraction at the smaller tables. The light on the lampshades was very bright; they could have been darker. The blue water next door was splashing very loudly, as always. The dog that was with us wasn't offered any water. The staff seemed a bit overwhelmed at times. You had to ask for cutlery. About the food: My schnitzel was very tasty, and special side dishes were changed. The cheese spaetzle was also really tasty, but the spaetzle with sauce was rather okay... the sauce was a ready-made sauce, inappropriate for a restaurant like this... And my Aperol was simply bland... maybe they used sparkling wine that had been open for a while. Who knows. It was in order this time. Oh, and the cranberry sauce could have been poured directly onto the plate, instead of just adding it in a jar. Generally speaking, it was good

A typical tourist restaurant. We had the veal schnitzel, which was delicious. The summer spot by the stream is especially nice on hot days.

Poor organization, over 20 tables, only 1 waiter! The wait time for both ordering and delivery of the ordered item is too long.

The portions are very large. I was expecting Tartar-style food, and I really liked it. The only thing is that the area is a bit strange.

Was looking for a nice sitdown restaurant in Ulm Germany while visiting the Ulm Muenster. I stopped here because of the beautiful outdoor seating they had which was right next to the creek that flows through Ulm. The service was great and the food was spectacular. I enjoyed a well poured hefe-weizen and some goatcheese during my wait for my dinner. The goat cheese was fried to perfection and was very tasty. My main course was the Swabian plate....which include pork fillets and Mautasche over cheese spaetzl with a wonderful sauce. The food arrived in a very timely manner and service was on par. If you want to visit Ulm and need a place to have a drink and a tasty meal.....check this place out....you wont be disappointed.

The waitress thought I was drunk (I was driving) and immediately charged me €10 per beer. I confronted her, and she said, "It was an accident."

It's okay, but definitely nothing special, apart from the waterfront location. The schnitzel was dry, the lentils were undercooked, and the sauce, which we ordered (and paid for) separately, arrived late, cold, and lumpy after reminding the waitress. Service is quickly overwhelmed and not always friendly. You also have to be careful about what you're being charged. In our case, tables were swapped. The vegetarian options are also poor.

Nothing special, but the beer was good.

Unfortunately, in our opinion, we wouldn't recommend it. The staff is overwhelmed and unfriendly. And even if you get good service and want to leave a tip for your efforts, it ends up in the manager's pocket, as we saw with our own eyes! This is completely unacceptable; we won't be coming back.

We were seduced by the surroundings and asked to be seated. We ordered an apple strudel without ice cream and without crème fraîche, a beer and hot milk. The service was very unfriendly (no respect for my questions in German (it's not my language) about a cup of mint tea. I apologize for not being as fluent as the young girl who served us. No friendly reaction at all in return. We just wanted to leave. The dessert plate was served without a paper napkin and the cutlery was sticky. The bill was just as unfriendly, not a smile! We will not be back.

I highly recommend it. Really great food. And what a fantastic location.

We were there with over 25 people, had the vaulted cellar to ourselves, and ordered a la carte. The service was very attentive, and the drinks and food were served professionally. The drinks arrived very quickly, and the truly delicious food also came very quickly. The service remained very attentive, and we were able to reorder drinks very quickly. The prices are reasonable.

I'd especially like to emphasize the excellent service. Fast, super friendly, and attentive. We visited six times in three days and had a wonderful time.

We only quenched our thirsty souls in the beer garden, but it was very nice. Located directly on the Grosse Blau, a beer garden like no other. With terrace steps, so you can even sip your drink right on the bank. The atmosphere was lovely, and the people outside eating seemed to enjoy their food.

We just had delicious drinks. In 30°C heat, we enjoyed dipping our feet in the stream and getting cold drinks from the super friendly staff. Simply fantastic!!!

We were in the beer garden right next to the river on a very hot summer day. It was very pleasant and relaxing. The food was also very good and the service pleasant. Highly recommended.

We ate at Zill the other day, but the food arrived cold. When we asked if we could get another meal because we didn't want cold food, we just got a disparaging look. So we asked for the manager, who came but couldn't really help us. When he asked for my first name, it became clear to me that he obviously didn't like the fact that we were a Ukrainian family. This kind of thing has no place in the restaurant industry; we've lived here for 15 years and my children were raised here. But unfortunately, this kind of behavior from Russian managers towards us is becoming more and more common. We will therefore avoid this place and pass on my experience to the rest of us.

Good food, friendly staff. Food arrived super quickly.

I find the staff incompetent. They insist on tipping despite (in my opinion) poor service.

Service could have been improved. Hot raspberries were an illusion. Raspberries were cold.

A very nice ambiance, rustic yet modern at the same time. Super friendly service and the food is delicious.

The food here was very good. My rump steak was perfectly rare, just as I ordered it. The atmosphere next to the water is very pleasant. I'll definitely come back when I'm in Ulm.

A bit disappointing! When we arrived, the restaurant was completely empty, so we got a table right away, and the service was prompt. The waitress seemed slightly annoyed, but not overly rude, so it was still okay. The restaurant itself was very clean and newly decorated, the lighting was pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The menu was relatively limited, and appetizers like Maultaschensuppe, Flädle Suppe, or soups in general weren't available – a real no-go for a restaurant serving Swabian cuisine. The prices on the menu were significantly too high; for lunch and a drink, you should definitely expect to pay at least €30 per person. The portions were very small and rather poorly presented, and the quality was rather mediocre. The ingredients tasted fresh, but the sauces were very bland, the pork loin was very dry and small, and there was hardly any sauce on the spaetzle. All in all, unfortunately, it wasn't what we expected. It doesn't make you feel disgusted or uncomfortable, but it's definitely below average for the price. What a shame!

The place itself is very cozy and the staff is friendly. Unfortunately, we were told that the Maultaschen (swabian pasta) aren't homemade. However, the potato salad and cheese spaetzle were very good. The dessert (brownie) was a bit disappointing; it was heated in the microwave and therefore hardened when it cooled.

We were there on Saturday. The quality of the food had deteriorated considerably. An asparagus dish with 3!! woody asparagus spears, 2 mini slices of ham, and potatoes for over 25 euros... we won't be going back.

Cozy in the shade by the river. Top service

Wonderful. Delicious food and very nice service

Nice place with outdoor seating. Well attended when the weather is nice and therefore longer waiting times. We only had a drink, so it's fine.

We came here in the afternoon for coffee, Aperol and something sweet. When the weather is nice, it's a great atmosphere, right on the river. Friendly service. Good coffee and I can recommend the brownie with brittle ice cream.

Nice restaurant on the roaring river in the middle of Ulm's old town.

Nice atmosphere, unfortunately the asparagus was only warmed up.

This shop seems to be a typical tourist trap. The staff is very overwhelmed as soon as it is full. For dinner we ordered cauliflower steak and cheese spaetzle. The food arrived after just a few minutes. The cauliflower steak turned out to be half a cauliflower, lightly fried, garnished with green pesto and some vegetables. An absolute joke for €16.90. The cheese spaetzle was average. You can definitely get better things in Ulm for less money. To top it off, they were cheated on the bill. You are simply told a price without listing everything again. We were overcharged here. Not again...

Nice, well-located restaurant with very nice service.

The ambience in the restaurant was actually quite okay, even if the decoration wasn't particularly inviting - there was definitely still potential. Unfortunately, the operation was a bit tricky, which spoiled the overall experience a little. Let's come to the food: Unfortunately, it didn't have much to do with Swabian cuisine. I had ordered lentils with Wienerle - but what I got was more of a creative interpretation of my own. There was balsamic vinegar on the Wienerle, which simply didn't taste right. The lentils were extremely sweet and sour - apparently seasoned with far too much sugar and vinegar. Instead of the typical pancetta, there was a single piece of bacon in the lentils - I've never seen that before. Bottom line: Anyone expecting Swabian home cooking will probably be disappointed here.

The restaurant looks pretty decent – ​​not particularly fancy, but not uncomfortable either. Unfortunately the service was a bit unfriendly. Not exactly rude, but rather cold and not trying hard. I ordered a Wiener Schnitzel for 25 euros, which came with cucumber potato salad. The schnitzel itself tasted really good, nice and crispy and well seasoned. Unfortunately the cucumber potato salad was disappointing. For the price I would have expected it to be homemade - instead it tasted strongly of pre-made, with a few slices of cucumber on top. That's a shame, because I expect more quality, especially with such a classic dish. The cranberries were also served in a small plastic packaging, like you would find at the breakfast buffet - that just doesn't fit the standards and price. Overall the food was okay, but for 25 euros I would have liked more care and freshness.

The menu is manageable. However, the quality and price don't quite match.

Nice ambience, good food and very friendly and lovely service!

The food was quite good. The ambiance was nice too. However, the waitress didn't know the daily specials. We were told they didn't have the dishes listed on the blackboard outside the restaurant. Also, €11.90 for a "large" plate of spaetzle with sauce is just outrageous. The portion wasn't large in my opinion.

We were in a group of just over 20 people for dinner in this cozy restaurant. The dishes and service were very good, we were served the dishes at the same time, which we all really liked and, above all, tasted. The prices are reasonable, a clear recommendation from me. *****

Unfortunately I was served spoiled food. The mushroom cream sauce for the bread dumplings was completely sour and inedible!!! According to the waitress, this is always prepared the night before and may not have been covered, whatever that means……. It was offered that the chef would freshly prepare the dish again, but I declined because I lost my appetite. I thought it was a shame that my drink was charged; after this “culinary experience🤢) that would have been a small compensation!

The food was VERY tasty. Unfortunately, on an empty Monday evening, we waited a very long time for this. There was something for everyone to choose from, including vegetarian and children. The furnishings are very pleasant and harmonious, especially in the basement. The service was extremely friendly.

The staff seemed stressed and not particularly friendly, we hadn't booked a table. We got a table for two. Ordered wienerschnitzel and Zwiebelrostbraten. The latter piece of meat could not be eaten as about 1/4 of it consisted of tendons, even with a meat knife it was not possible. When bee pointed this out to the staff, it was mostly a "yeah..." response. No discount and the bill and no tip was the sad result.

Personalen verkade stressad och inte speciellt vänlig, vi hade inte bokat bord. Vi fick ett bord för två. Beställde wienerschnitsel och Zwiebelrostbraten. Den senare köttbiten gick inte att äta upp då ca 1/4 av den bestod av senor, inte ens med köttkniv gick det. När bi påpekade detta för personalen var det mest ett ”jaha…” till svar. Ingen rabatt och notan och ingen dricks blev det trista resultatet.

I found the food disappointing and expensive. Presented without any love, no cover, nothing, plates cold. Wienerschnitzel veal was so tough in places (tendons) that I couldn't chew it and had to spit it out, small portion. Cheap convenience products? Dried grasses in a vase on the table as decoration are not possible. Dark ambience, vaulted cellar. Lounge music was sometimes too intrusive for me. No thanks.

Nice here, but without Igor's tea.

Due to few guests, we received a lot of attention from the staff. The selection of dishes is very good and tastes good too.

Delicious food, the salad with roast beef is particularly recommended. Unfortunately, it's not classic roast beef, just fried meat, but it still tastes very good. The spaetzle with lentils is also excellent. I particularly recommend the French fries with truffle sauce. The only downside is that the sauce is poured directly onto the fries. It would be more convenient if the sauce was served separately. Unfortunately it is a bit expensive.

There were five of us there. Great restaurant and friendly service, but the food was disappointing. Beef roulades were tough, red cabbage only lukewarm, Swabian plate for 25.60 was good, but only a very small piece of meat on the plate. For dessert we ordered Kaiserschmarren. For 10.80 there was a very small portion (about 5 pieces of lumps of dough that were still raw on the inside) which none of us liked. However, the salad with mushrooms was very good.

Best restaurant in Ulm to recommend. Food tastes really good. Compliments to the kitchen and service

Tolles uriges Restaurant im Fischer-Viertel von Ulm. Kleine Karte aber super leckere Gerichte - das Team und der Service waren überragend - wir können es bestens empfehlen !!

The duck was dry and tough, you can expect better for this high price.

For the first time I come across such a place where traditional Bavarian cuisine is presented and served in a modern and so delicious way

Very nicely furnished rooms, manageable size, therefore cozy atmosphere. The menu is attractive and the dishes are beautifully prepared.

I ate a “mushroom dream”. This is a bread dumpling with mushroom cream. I can't complain about the quality and quantity of mushrooms in the sauce. She was really good. But the dumpling was so small that there could easily have been two. For almost 16 euros and a cost of goods of perhaps 50ct-1€ (if it's high) per bread dumpling, you can expect not to have to go home hungry. The service was good and always present. Unfortunately, hanging an animated Red Bull advertising screen in an otherwise beautiful vaulted cellar destroys any actually beautiful atmosphere.

We celebrated my birthday at Zur Zill and were very impressed. A great atmosphere with very good food and drinks. Super friendly young hosts with a great team. We will definitely come to you from Bavaria again. A big thank you, dear Alexia, to you and your team for a successful evening with you. Kind regards, greetings Tommy and Silvia 🤗😘

Were in the Coreer. I had steak and it was absolutely perfect. Keep it up. Can only be recommended

Were satisfied. Food was really tasty. However, we only ate an appetizer there. It's just a bit noisy in the vaulted cellar.

Wir waren 2 Parte zum Mittagessen dort. Das dort die Preise höher sind, wussten wir vorher. Jedoch sind die Portionen so klein, dass selbst die Frauen nicht satt wurden. So hatte u.a. der Schwabenteller zwei sehr kleine Schweinefilets, welches im Essen sogar total unterging. Echt traurig, dass man so wenig für soviel Geld bekommt. Wir werden diese Lokalität nicht mehr aufsuchen.

We were 2 couples there for lunch. We knew beforehand that the prices were higher there. However, the portions are so small that even the women couldn't get enough. The Swabian plate had, among other things, two very small pork fillets, which were completely lost in the meal. It's really sad that you get so little for so much money. We won't be visiting this location again.

In the Zill you can get the typical food from Ulm, but it's not just the food that tastes great, it's also the ambience, the old vaulted cellar is really beautiful. Always worth a recommendation

After we were not given a table in the Ulmer Wirtshaus (even though there were a lot of empty tables and the upper floor was completely empty) and Zur Lochmühle after 30 minutes, still no waiter came, even though only 3 of 15 tables were occupied, this restaurant was recommended to us. And I have to say, very great. The waiters were super friendly, the food was great. I would be happy to recommend it ❤️ Thanks,

Was there spontaneously. Get a place immediately. Food was very good.

Great atmosphere combined with very tasty food. Gladly again.

Excellent place: very good traditional cuisine, excellent staff, quick and accurate service. Definitely recommended.

Truly an invigorating experience at this establishment. The drinks are served burning and a guest has set the table on fire. Very amusing, as the Queen would say. Very entertaining.

Today we took a day trip to Ulm and came across the restaurant "Zur Zill". We got a table in the beautifully situated beer garden and were immediately served in a friendly manner. The food was very tasty and very nicely prepared. Definitely worth a visit! We are already looking forward to the next time.

I ordered a Wiener Schnitzel for €24.90. Unfortunately, what I got for that price completely shocked me. Unfortunately, 80% of the schnitzel consisted only of breading and the meat was barely visible. When I asked the waitress that the schnitzel was much too thin, I only got the answer, "They're all like that and they taste good" because she had also eaten one before. (But she certainly didn't pay that price.)

Cheese spaetzle with homemade fried onions and apple strudel are super delicious! The waitress is really nice and accommodating! :)

Vorweg: das Ambiente und das Servicepersonal waren gut. Aber das Preis Leistungsverhältnis beim Essen ziemlich unverschämt teuer. Der Wareneinsatz bei meinem Essen (Salat mit Putenstreifen) war NIEMALS die 15,50 Euro wert. Die Größe bekommt in anderen Restaurants als Beilagensalat. Eine Frechheit, vor allem als nach nach meinem Hinweis an die Küche keinerlei Rückmeldung kam. Natürlich sind wir im Touristen Hot Spot von Ulm, aber das rechtfertigt nicht diesen Preis für ein paar Salatblätter mir 3 Gurkenscheiben und 5 kleinen Fleischstücken. Geschmeckt hat es, aber das war’s auch schon.

Great location on the Blau when the weather is nice. But: charging €16 for a turkey breast steak with baguette and herb butter is a rip-off and totally overpriced. No small vegetables or anything like that as a side dish. Once never again!!!! There are much better restaurants in Ulm!

Beautiful location, but unfortunately, as is often the case, you only pay for this and not for the food or its quality. Price-performance is simply underground. I also highly doubt that the food here is freshly cooked as quickly as the food is served. Don't come back again.

Bad experience, asked to charge my phone, no help, taken a drink, decided not to have a dinner there, charged 10 EUR (minimum amount to pay by card) and neither offered to take another drink... Very disappointed...

Almost stumbled upon it in passing. Excellent cuisine, very accommodating staff, and sitting on the river bank listening to the rush of the rapids while drinking your Martini Bianco is in a class of its own. Gladly again!

Beautiful restaurant with a brilliant vaulted cellar. The service is very nice and the food came very quickly and beautifully prepared. The fillet is very tender and perfectly seared to your liking. Gladly again!

Frechheit - Maultaschensalat wenig, bzw. Kein Dressing, Maultaschen lauwarm. Baguette genießbar. Essen wurde sehr schnell geliefert.

Mein Lieblingsplatz in Ulm: direkt am Wasser unter der Kaukasischen Flügelnuss, mit einem Gold Ochsen in der Hand. Perfekt zum Entspannen! Wir waren hier in zwei Tagen gleich mehrfach, einmal auch zum Essen und die Salate waren gut. Das Bier ist halt auch super – für eine kleine Speise und/oder einfach ein entspanntes Bier braucht man doch nicht mehr, oder?

Fabi is a great service. Very nice location. Great service

Small portion of cheese spaetzle...dry and very little cheese...the roasted onions came out of the bag...no salad...too expensive

Very nice restaurant with attentive and friendly service. Delicious food!

Surprisingly creative Swabian dishes. Very friendly staff. Good quality and nice place to sit and eat. Recommended!

Beautifully located, right next to the river, the melody of the water is more beautiful than any music

Four of us were there yesterday. The ambience was great, the places were nicely decorated and it was pleasant to sit right by the water, the trees provided plenty of shade. We ordered 3x cheese spaetzle and 1x vegetarian baked potato. Cheese sparrows were okay but the portion was very small. The baked potato was, well, relatively “raw” and the salad was delicious. All in all mediocre! Now to the service, that was a disaster, 3 different waiters and waitresses served us within 1 hour. All in all, kind of chaotic.

Very nice to sit outside in the wonderful summer weather under shady trees right next to a small stream (Große Blau) in the fishing district. Ate a delicious meal and drank a cold beer. One of the nicest outdoor seating spots here!! Absolutely recommended!!

Great outdoor area by the river

I had a perfectly baked steak accompanied with some red wine, and my gifriend had the schnitzel with granberry sauce.

I ate a Swiss sausage salad and it was really, really bad Ingredients were poor and the dressing was also very bad. And my girlfriend didn't like the cheese sparrows at all It seemed to us as if these were cheap discount ingredients and ready-made spaetzle🙈 The service was very nice 👍

Very friendly staff...food not recommended...tasteless uniformity out of the bag...best customer for Metro ready-made products.It's a shame because the location is very nice

Great location, attentive service but the kitchen should undergo further training in Swabian cuisine... the use of ready-made products definitely does not justify the high price level

We went there last week for a quick drink. Despite asking, they were skillfully ignored (there wasn't much going on that day). After 15 minutes of waiting while the guests who came after us had already had a drink, we left again.

We watched a foot all match there at dinner time. The staff (Annika) was really friendly and helpful, she took orders quick and the drinks and food arrived quick and we were able to pay as soon as we decided to. We didn’t get any real warm food and I think the grilled sheep cheese was way small and simple for how much it costs. The Swiss salad was fine. The place has an exceptionally beautiful location and is great for drinks and chats.

Food and drinks are top...BUT what's particularly striking is the excellent service here. Hardworking, attentive, friendly from the heart and perfectly coordinated as a team. 100/10. It's nice to see that even when it's very hot and there are lots of guests, the ladies in service obviously have a lot of fun ☺️👍👍👍👍

terrible service. The waitress was very rude and when I asked for the bill she didn't accept that I paid by card even though I had the data phone in my hand and she even threw the coins on the table in a rude manner.

Very cosy to sit next to the river and have a glass of wine.