Tonci - Minden

Great ambience and excellent service read more Great ambience and excellent service

Today I went to the Croatian restaurant Tonci (pronounced Tonzi), located in a hotel in Minden. The Tonci is very tastefully and comfortably decorated, and it a... read more Today I went to the Croatian restaurant Tonci (pronounced Tonzi), located in a hotel in Minden. The Tonci is very tastefully and comfortably decorated, and it also has a lovely outdoor area on the market square. I ate a classic Ćevapĉići with Djuvec rice, French fries, red onions, and a spicy red sauce. The dinner was absolutely delicious. The two waitresses were very friendly and attentive. I felt very comfortable at the Tonci and can highly recommend it.

Highly recommended! Exceptionally good Croatian and international cuisine. Rich selection on the menu and additional daily specials. Very good service. The larg... read more Highly recommended! Exceptionally good Croatian and international cuisine. Rich selection on the menu and additional daily specials. Very good service. The large dining room is perfect for larger groups, and next to the bar there are very comfortable tables for smaller numbers of people. Not to forget the tables at the market in summer. My family and I have been guests for years and always love it. Thank you very much for many particularly wonderful family meals!

Since moving to the Victoria Hotel, we unfortunately haven't managed to visit the new home. This could finally be made up for now. The atmosphere was appealing,... read more Since moving to the Victoria Hotel, we unfortunately haven't managed to visit the new home. This could finally be made up for now. The atmosphere was appealing, cozy, friendly bright. The service was perfect and very attentive. As expected, the food was very tasty. Given the price level, we would have wished that the food had been a little hotter, but basically everything was great! It is also very important for dog owners to mention that dogs are still welcome here. For us, another big plus on our personal ranking list. Thank you very much.

“Tonci”, or “Domschänke”, yes, that used to be a top address for good, authentic, rich and cheap Croatian cuisine in Minden. Known beyond the city limits. Well,... read more “Tonci”, or “Domschänke”, yes, that used to be a top address for good, authentic, rich and cheap Croatian cuisine in Minden. Known beyond the city limits. Well, those days are probably over now that “Tonci” is now based in the Victoria Hotel. Not only that the spoke selection felt reduced by 2/3. No, prices have increased at the same rate as meat portions have shrunk. In return, inexpensive side dishes such as rice and frozen fries have become more common. In addition, the usual side salad was omitted, which must have been expensive. Where homemade hollandaise was once served, today bags of purchased mayo have to suffice. A no-go for the self-imposed high standards. The “Djuvec rice” tastes just as like a finished product as the “Ajvar”. If only the meat on the plate had been good, but the cook can't even manage that anymore. Which is also clear if, for example, you cut the pork fillet into 5mm thin slices and then cook them completely. No wonder everything becomes far dry and tastes like shoe sole. Roasted aromas? None, the flesh as pale as a Teutone on the first day of vacation in Mallorca. Almost like cooked. The beef didn't fare much better either. The minced meat was well fried, but unfortunately much too salty. Probably to boost (expensive) drink consumption, because soft drinks only come in 0.2 liter bottles and for an outrageous €3.40. Draft beer is a little cheaper. The service can certainly be rated as good, but it's still not enough of an incentive to ever return to this expensive imitation of the former cathedral tavern.