Location: Idstein
Top Restaurants in Idstein
Where to Eat in Idstein: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Idstein (German pronunciation: [ˈʔɪtʃtaɪn]) is a town of about 25,000 inhabitants in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis in the Regierungsbezirk of Darmstadt in Hesse, Germany. Because of its well preserved historical Altstadt (Old Town) it is part of the Deutsche Fachwerkstraße (German Timber-Frame Road), connecting towns with fire fachwerk buildings and houses. In 2002, the town hosted the 42nd Hessentag state festival.
Things to do in Idstein
1. La Cazuela
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
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Reviewed By Jan W - Washington State
For us, it is all about the chips and salsa. And when I go to a Mexican restaurant, I want those thin, warm, somewhat greasy tortilla chips with salsa that tastes like salsa. That is not what we got at La Cazuela. It's very typical for Mexican restaurants in Europe to serve those "tortilla chips" that are more like seasoned dorritos and that is exactly what we got. We ordered three dips - a cheese, guacamole and salsa and they came out in cups that held about 2 tablespoons each. We were disappointed right away. The great cocktail prices somewhat make up for the lack of true chips and salsa but there are other great restaurants that I'd choose if in Idstein again at mealtime.
2. Zur Peif
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Bibips - Milano
I really recommend this small but really beautiful place in the historical Aldstad of Idstein. Everything has the taste of traditional home kitchen, from the furniture to the dishes.
Different options from German kitchen where to chose from and a nice blackboard with the dishes of the day, all from the area and all fresh made.
The spargelcreme with Salmon that I had was more than delicious, so was the pork meat with strawberry or ribes sauce.
The service was helpful and friendly and they tried to explain us the information of the main dishes also in English.
Allow yourself some time cause the dishes are made at the moment and so they can take a while.
3. Rialto zum Tal
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Wandamor - London, United Kingdom
My colleague and I were treated to excellent weather and enjoyed sitting outside. After a warm welcome our waiter was very patient with all of our questions on the menu and he also helped us with a translation when needed. He recommend and excellent choice of wine to go with my very tasty vegetarian ravioli. Overall a great experience and a reasonable meal in a town with relatively expensive eating options.
4. La Fattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By travellingchef - Melbourne, Australia
A quiet Sunday night in Idstein with little open for dinner, so tried the Italian.
Food was very average - not great - not bad...
As a chef, I cook Italian food regularly having worked with a classically trained Italian chef, and this was not special in any way...
Beware: they added 19% tax to the menu prices on the bill - possibly because we were obviously tourists!
Not recommended.
5. Landgasthaus Augello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
6. zur Ziegelhuette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Marion, Martin and her team in Zur Ziegelhutte set in regional cuisine with ingredients selected neighboring suppliers. From farmer sausages over rump steak and chips Hesse to vegetarian baked potatoes you get here especially hearty and authentic dishes without the use of artificial additives. The restaurant Zur Ziegelhutte offers quality products from the region of Idsteiner country. The cooking is mainly down to earth home cooking. The ingredients are sourced from suppliers in the neighborhood. While the eggs and potatoes come from farms in the region, relates the kitchen his meat and sausages from a nearby butcher of trust. The vegetables and lettuce grown in fields around Mainz and the cider comes from the Taunus. In the preparation of the dishes the restaurant pays attention to Ziegelhuette sure to use no artificial flavors or flavor enhancers. Special features of the inn are for a themed events, where you can sample some specialties particularly favorable. So Thursday is Schnitzel with schnitzels from 7,90 €, Friday lunchtime, there is a popular fish buffet for € 8.90 Per person and Saturdays at Rumsteaktag there Rumpsteaks to € 14.90. Furthermore, regular whiskey, gin and rum tastings take place. The bar offers a wide selection of national and international drinks, as well as a selection of whiskey currently over 100 whiskeys.
Reviewed By andyjirving - Reading, United Kingdom
I am every year at least once and all ways stay at the Ziegelhuette hotel and all way visit Martin and Marion in the restaurant whisky bar the food is excellent and the company fantastic . Would highly recommend anyone passing to drop in and...MoreHello Andy, thank you so much for your rating. I hope we see us in June. Best regards Martin and Marion
7. Die Kartoffelkuche
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Don T - Naples, Florida
This is a very nice restaurant, with a comfortable small Biergarten in the courtyard. It specializes in food made with potatoes, but has a good variety of meat entrees along with vegetarian.
The food was very tasty, service was quite prompt, portions are very generous, and the staff is very friendly.
After a satisfying meal, I'd highly recommend you try the "Kartoffelpuffer mit Apfelmus" for dessert. It consists of three thin fried potato pancakes with a moderately sweet applesauce on top, not heavy but rather just right to complete the meal.
8. Brauhaus Idstein Alte Feuerwache
Overall Ratings
4 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By SROVirginia - Virginia
The beer selection isn't huge, but both the Idsteiner Hell and Dunkel are tasty. Great interior, with the brewery equipment on view. Seating available at the bar or at tables. Staff are welcoming. Wine is also served. Food is served. Attractive outdoor Seating area, too. Convenient location, near the Hexenturm.
9. Pizzeria Osteria Don Lillo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
10. Restaurant Siberia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By ACanadianFoodie - Edmonton, Canada
One of two restaurants in the area. Three tables. Charming simple decor with excellent service and very tasty food! Gal could not speak English. No English menus. I may be a bit egocentric, but the door had the TripAdvisor sign on it in English so an English menu would be in order. :) Otherwise, we all did our best and so did she!
Waitress spoke German and Russian. My husband knows a little of each and the etymology of some words made ordering possible to a degree. I am sure everything is delicious as the food we saw coming out of the kitchen for the other two tables smelled and looked scrumptious. Our food was very tasty. Husband really wanted potatoes but got barley! Haha! I would definitely recommend the restaurant if you are in the area - but I would have likely ordered more if menu was in English. (Oh, dear! Have I come to expect that everywhere? No. But I can usually figure out the menu. Not this one. Lots on it!)
