Restaurant Il Giardino - Oberaudorf

This is "our" Italian restaurant and we eat there about every second week. I can understand why some reviews are negative, because the waitress is not the "It is so wonderful that you are here!" type. But she's actually funny, great with kids and nice...More

I have been visiting Oberaudorf for holidays since 1971 but only visited this restaurant once or twice over the years, simply because it is tucked away a little out of sight and tends to get overlooked. On our visit in late August this year, we decided we must put this right and re-visit. What a mistake!! Absolutely terrible service – and the rudest waitress (owner?) I have ever experienced. Other guests were also treated in the same manner. I could write a book about the 2 hours plus time we were there , but I wouldn’t have enough space to detail every rude comment and insult that we had to endure from this woman. My daughter who speaks fluent German understood every word that she said, including her comment that we were “rabble”! The length of time to receive food and drink was also totally unreasonable – 35 mins for drinks to arrive and then another hour for the food. The small area of playground was unsafe – nettles growing freely and also two large wooden stakes (with a pointed end) were propped up against the climbing frame and at one point some larger children picked these up and were trying to toss them like cabers! Why didn’t we leave? Good question – we should have done – but its not always easy when you have small children with you, and we made the wrong choice and stuck it out. I have grudgingly awarded one star as the food was quite good when it eventually arrived. Oberaudorf has many fine restaurants with good food and just as importantly – friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. We will never visit this place again.

One of the best pizzas ever, excellent food in general! Good service in a wonderful giardino setting with mountain views!

There are several Italian food options in Oberaudorf but for me this is the best. The Pizza's being really good , what a size!It is in a cul-de -sac just under the railway bridge , nice inside , good off road parking.No real issues to mention.

I have been visiting Oberaudorf for holidays since but only visited this restaurant once or twice over the years, simply because it is tucked away a little out of sight and tends to get overlooked. On our visit in late August this year, we...decided we must put this right and re-visit. What a mistake!! Absolutely terrible service – and the rudest waitress (owner I have ever experienced. Other guests were also treated in the same manner. I could write a book about the hours plus time we were there , but I wouldn’t have enough space to detail every rude comment and insult that we had to endure from this woman. My daughter who speaks fluent German understood every word that she said, including her comment that we were “rabble”! The length of time to receive food and drink was also totally unreasonable – mins for drinks to arrive and then another hour for the food. The small area of playground was unsafe – nettles growing freely and also two large wooden stakes (with a pointed end) were propped up against the climbing frame and at one point some larger children picked these up and were trying to toss them like cabers! Why didn’t we leave? Good question – we should have done – but its not always easy when you have small children with you, and we made the wrong choice and stuck it out. I have grudgingly awarded one star as the food was quite good when it eventually arrived. Oberaudorf has many fine restaurants with good food and just as importantly – friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. We will never visit this place again.