Waldrestaurant St. Ottilien - Freiburg

Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience on both of our visits. We were served by the same waiter each time, and both times he came across as... read more Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience on both of our visits. We were served by the same waiter each time, and both times he came across as extremely unfriendly and dismissive. We only ordered drinks, but even that felt unnecessarily difficult — long waiting times, no eye contact when taking orders, and no real attention to our table afterwards. On our most recent visit, when we tried to get his attention to pay, he repeatedly ignored us. When we eventually waved to signal him, he deliberately mocked the gesture by copying our hand movement in a dismissive way. Shortly after, he came over and said something along the lines of “don’t be mad, it’s not that serious,” which came across as an attempt to defuse behaviour that he knew was inappropriate. After leaving, I realised I had forgotten my water bottle and returned about 20 minutes later. He had already taken it inside and handed it back, mentioning he had “filled it up,” but returned it empty. I have since seen other reviews mentioning similar issues with service, which suggests this was not an isolated experience. The setting is genuinely beautiful, but the service was consistently rude and unpleasant. Sadly, I won’t be returning.

This cafe is located in the middel of forest nearby Freiburg city, you can either drive there by a car or walk 30 min through the nice forest (along a quite com... read more This cafe is located in the middel of forest nearby Freiburg city, you can either drive there by a car or walk 30 min through the nice forest (along a quite comfortable path). I was there twice, in the spring and in the summer. It is a nice wooden house with a beautiful panorama view if you sit outside. The food is very good--e.g. rumpsteak, frammkuchen (typical for french Elsas area nearby) as well as local Baden wines. Staff is very friendly, prices very reasonable, atmosphere excellent!

Just the job indeed. After a 5 kilometre walk through the forest from Freiburg we arrived here where a pint of Furstenberg was well received followed by weiner... read more Just the job indeed. After a 5 kilometre walk through the forest from Freiburg we arrived here where a pint of Furstenberg was well received followed by weiner schnitzel and chips. I couldn't have wanted anything better. The service was good and sat outside overlooking the forest was idyllic.

We live in Freiburg and frequently either hike or ride our bikes up to St. Ottilien. It is a beautiful setting, the staff is very friendly and the food is excel... read more We live in Freiburg and frequently either hike or ride our bikes up to St. Ottilien. It is a beautiful setting, the staff is very friendly and the food is excellent. Particularly interesting is a visit to the spring, which is in the basement under the old chapel. The entrance to the chapel is unmarked and behind a small playground. You may have to ask the staff where to find it.

We hiked from Freiburg and found this place just in time for lunch and our aching feet. It's a great location in the heart of the Black Forest. It serves authen... read more We hiked from Freiburg and found this place just in time for lunch and our aching feet. It's a great location in the heart of the Black Forest. It serves authentic German food in a delightful outdoor setting. I had the Baden three sausage salad whilst my wife had a cauliflower soup. There where many other options and some good beer and wine options. You don't have to hike, just follow the locals who drive up for Sunday lunch.