We went to Iljan's for dinner again today. And we learned that it was his last day. Unfortunately, he's closing, and we will miss him and his staff, and of course, his delicious food. We wish him and his family all the best for the rest of his life. Best wishes from Papenburg.
We love coming back every now and then, both for shopping and for a meal. They have by far the best pasta around. Plus, excellent service, friendly hosts, and everything else you could wish for.
Absolutely delicious food, they cater to customer requests, the side salad was fantastic, and the price was great. The pounded and breaded schnitzel was divine. The dessert was perfect. We'll definitely be back.
The interior is very dark, and the portions are rather small despite the high prices. Unfortunately, the quality of the food wasn't what I expected either.
Edit for clarification (reply to owner): my salad dressing was too vinegary (for me). The portion size was such that I simply didn't feel full, even though I had a relatively expensive dish. The meat wasn't tender.
However, I would also like to mention that the service was very friendly.
Next time, I'll be more forthcoming.
Well, I can't agree with all the 5⭐️ reviews. I had spaghetti aglio e olio... it was disappointing. It had little flavor but a lot of oil. The tables were far too close together, and the noise level was immense because the restaurant was packed. There was also a family with a small child there who screamed the entire evening. It was just annoying. It was almost impossible to have a conversation. I'll still come back, and maybe I'll have better luck then.
Right next to the dike, this place has a perfectly calm and peaceful atmosphere. The staff was always, always friendly. We ordered soup and a fried fish sandwich, both were delicious. Highly recommended!
My daughter and I stayed there from October 31st to November 2nd, 2025. It was a fantastic Halloween weekend at Plohn amusement park. We were extremely satisfied; the service was excellent, the hosts were very friendly, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. We would definitely recommend it and would come back in a heartbeat. We would have loved to stay longer.