Heilig-Geist-Stiftschenke und Stiftskeller

Wow what a wonderful experience- this is a real historic hidden local gem. The restaurant itself has been here for hundreds of years (14th century) and has a beautiful interior but it’s the vine-covered courtyard that has the best seats in the house and where you’ll find all the locals. Fluent English spoken and wonderful friendly service. Excellent menu with all the local specialties. The mushroom spaetzel was excellent, but the Vienna schnitzel was the hero dish. Perfection on a plate. Highly recommend booking here (online) as it’s very popular.

We were on our Viking cruise and stopped in Passau. Didn’t want to go to the main street with so many other tourists. Found this restaurant on google map with high reviews. The moment we walked inside and we knew we would like it. Very beautiful with history and authentic feeling of Germany. So many fun decor pieces and we couldn’t take our eyes off them. Ordered schnitzel and came with veg/potato salad. The taste of potato was very different from North America with a subtle pleasant sour flavour. We absolutely loved it. The dumpling was a bit dense to my taste. There is a backyard for people sitting and eating outside. Imagine coming here with a group of friends and drinking beers 🍻 and having fun 🤩. Unfortunately we didn’t see the underground or basement sitting since it wasn’t open. we could imagine it could be beautiful too.

Been there with a friend the other day for dinner. Apart from the fact that they gave us a really ugly table in a passage area albeit having reserved, here is what we have found. The waiter ignored us for about 20 minutes. Finally somebody asked us what our choice was … suddenly this same waiter sat down in the customer area at one of the best tables (boxes) to have his private dinner before leaving. We could not believe this. Then at 21.00 they closed a certain seating area to asking customers … for unknown reasons. Finally our food arrived after we had finished our soup. … the food was cold. A traditional ambience with no respect for customers, no style and most of all no organisation. You can find a lot better in Passau and the nearby Austria (e.g. Weinbeisser in Freinberg). Heilig Geist Stift … sorry, never again. It’s become a tourist trap. Complacency is the beginning of the end

Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious Bavarian food and drink. Just off the beaten path, but well worth the few extra steps.

A wonderful dining experience. Delicious Bavarian offerings, great wine, wonderful desserts. English menus, good service. We loved sitti g in the outdoor patio covered in grape vines

Love chef and delicious lunch👍

A wonderful German dining experience. Delicious Bavarian offerings, great wine, wonderful desserts. English menus, good service. We loved sitting in the outdoor patio covered in grape vines. The downside in Germany is the smokers.

Great food and service, good prices and the garden is just lovely, sitting under the roof of vines.