Beautiful location, OKish food, loud Former church hospice with soaring sandstone walls and vaulted ceilings. A bit like eating in a cathedral. German food was OKish. Steak was a bit tough. The place is also very loud due to stone walls so not really on my return list. Your mileage may differ. read more

Sehr gut! Würde hier wieder essen! I came here with a group of exchange students! They accommodated our linguistic needs (English menus) and were very patient and kind to us the whole meal! We had probably one of everything on the menu as there were 10 of us and absolutely no complaints. Everyone left having enjoyed the ambiance, food, drink, and service. The restaurant has a very classy feel! Would come again on a date or for a nice dinner with friends. read more

Very different but nice atmosphere. The menu is not the typical pub food but a good mix of local dishes. The overall impression is good food and drinks for a decent price. I saw several families in here, including their kids and even infants. They have a patio which must be nice in summer. read more

The atmosphere in this restaurant is just great, a bit posh though and so are the prices. But it ist worth it! The restaurant is seperated into two parts: one serves only as a restaurant and in the other part you also only have drinks. If you are there you have to try the homemade lemonade with mint. It's gorgeous! And if you are hungry: try one of the famous Croustartes! Yumyummmmm! :o) This restaurant/bar is definitely worth a visit, especially around Christmas, when they built up a beautiful Christmas tree. read more

If the purpose of a restaurant is to eat good food, then I'm not sure why this merits its current four stars; their weiner schnitzel-- albeit extremely large, was extremely dry. However, it is quite unique, insofar as it's a converted Gothic church, which makes for an enchanting atmosphere by night. Definitely well-suited to larger parties, from a spatial perspective. read more

This is an interesting place, was a church at one time I think. Interior is very nice, young waitstaff and friendly enough, the food was good, we had Schnitzel Weiner Art and the Rumpsteak, huge portions, all in all, it was a good meal. We did go early as it was a Friday night during the Christmas market and we didn't have reservations but were fortunate to be seated immediately. We'd return if we were in the area again. read more

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The food here is always good. However, the service is really bad. We waited for a half hour for our order to be taken. Food was served just as slow. No follow up. Too bad, I've been here several times. Not top on my list any more. read more

Nice beer, only 4 different selections on draft but the very good ones. Service was really friendly and they even offered some nuts even it's not common around here! Toilet was super charming too. Food was ok, prices are good as it's a good located, old historical and busy building. read more

We went here after searching for nearby decent German restaurants near our accommodation and were pleasantly surprised. Which was just as well because we were meeting family members. We sat outside, it was a downcast pleasant normal day in Mainz but perfect setting. They have very large outside and indoor seating areas, which looks like they can accommodate for large parties. The food was rich, tasty and decent priced. We had multiple drinks and cocktails + plus food and still cheaper than back home. Try the avocado /fetta entree, very yum. The entire ambience and relaxing feel of the restaurant was very nice we ate and drank for several hours for lunch. Next time we're in town, will definitely go back again! read more

The worst service ever. It took 30 min to get waited on and that was only after asking, another 20 min to get the beer we ordered, another 30-40 min to get 1st course and after waiting another 45 min for dinner, never seeing our server and also asking 2 other servers for help, we finally got up and left with no dinner, no offer of beer refills, etc. The 1st course food was good, but after 2.5 hours with no dinner in sight and no waiter to assist us, 2 stars is generous. read more

Great ambiance.....but the food is average at best, and the service isn't what we were hoping for at a restaurant priced at "slightly above average". We opted to sit inside to enjoy the ambiance, and I'm glad we did. It was quite intriguing to dine inside an old historic church. They did a good job of minimizing the echo, so it wasn't very loud. Although, it wasn't a super packed evening. More than half of the restaurant (indoors) was empty on a Sunday evening. Which leads me to the service and food.....I have to say I was quite disappointed. I ordered the saltimbocca with gnocci. My husband had the pork schnitzel (subbed fries instead of the warm potato salad). My mother had a veal schitzel with the potato salad. My son also had a schitzel (kids menu). All the schnitzels were made well, but weren't spectacular. Portions were nice and large. My saltimbocca, however, was very dry. It looked like it had been sitting out (probably under a heat lamp or something) for a while. The gnocci was quite good, I have to say. It took almost an hour for us to get our food. When my husband inquired about the order, we were told "well, we have a lot of people seated outside". If we ever visit again, we won't be doing it with a family/child. Seems like a nice place for a slow and leisurely couples night out/meal if you're not in a rush and are willing to wait. I was expecting a bit more (after all, I can get a half decent schnitzel with better service at many other restaurants in the area). If you're into the architecture you may still enjoy it. read more

What a beautiful space! This is truly one of the most beautiful bars I have been to and such a special space with its history. The staff were incredibly friendly. I can't speak to the food because we just went for a drink, but the service was great and it is absolutely worth stopping in even if only for a drink or two read more

We sat outside on the very large patio and it was a great time. The beer selection isn't the best but the food was so so good. The service is also friendly. read more

The food was good. The atmosphere was excellent. The service was fine. I would come back to this place.

Fab interior, nice atmosphere. Good menu. Highly recommended every time.

Heiliggeist is certainly unique. It looks like an old church with cathedral high ceilings. It has been renovated to create an eclectic modern look and feel. The menu is just as diverse in its offering. That is where things can start going wrong, just stick to one cuisine. We visited on a less busier night and our food was good and tasty. We ordered the lasagna pumpkin, pork loin medallions wrapped in yet more pork (bacon) and the veal snitzel. The prices were alright but certainly breaded veal for EUR17.50 is a bit over the top! The waiters were courteous, but again either shy or not outgoing enough, just working for a paycheck I suppose. I don't mind paying a bit more, but the whole experience (food, atmosphere, service etc.) has to fall into place like puzzle pieces. I am rating this experience 3 1/2 stars and yes I would give this restaurant another go, . read more

Close to the Downtown area of Mainz and close to the river. Large terrace and two separated dining areas. Atmosphere: Set in an old church, the atmosphere is a little humbling. Warm lighting tries to create intimacy, but especially the tables in the middle of the room feel more like a dining hall than bar. Close to the walls, there's wicker sofas and chairs. Generally feels chic and a little upscale, in a nice clean way. Staff: As expected from an upscale restaurant, professional yet distant (occasionally a little too distant). Food: Creative and exceptional choices make up a seasonal menu with usually at least 2-3 vegetarian options. Servings are reasonably big and served with a keen eye for style. There is an additional menu with 9 choices of square Pizze called "Croustartes". Drinks: Softdrinks, beer and wine. Also cocktails in the evening. Great atmosphere, especially worth taking a look at as a tourist! read more

Atmosphere is great. Food is delicious. Service is very good. It is well worth going to this excellent restaurant which was once a church & then a hospital. Please note, does NOT accept credit cards at all despite notation that it does on Yelp, only cash in euros. Also, although it is handicapped accessible, there is no way one could use the rest room as you have to climb 2 staircases to reach it! read more

It's my second time dining at Heiliggeist within a week and while I had such high praise for the excellent food, service and ambience the first time around, this second time left me walking away angry that I spent so much money on very poor service, blah food -at best - and constant smoke surrounding us. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Hilton hotel and out of sheer convenience (tired kid, blisters on feet...) we decided to splurge on another dinner there, since the first time was perfect. When we sat down, a young, grumpy waitress came over 'are you here to eat or only drink?'. I explained we wanted both and asked if my son could have a Wiener Schnitzel and fries 'we don't do children's portions'. 'I understand, I want to know if he can have a normal Schnitzel and a side order of fries.' She rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders 'Ok'. Huh? Well, we ordered our food, after seemingly forever my asparagus came with a long hair on it (seriously?!). The chicken I had ordered with it (for extra 9 Euros) was merely a thigh - a thigh for 9 Euro?!?! It was not even organic!!! My son took a bite of his Schnitzel and said 'this is disgusting'. He LOVES schnitzel. So I tried it. I actually spat it out. It tasted like grease with crumbs and a side of nothing. The fries however where so salted, that he needed one liter of water to wash them down. Not that that stopped him to eat them up 'they are so crunchy and I like that'. Besides the fires, we left most of the food untouched and when the waiter came to take the dishes no one bothered asking 'did you enjoy your meal?'. It was pretty obvious that we hadn't. We waited another 15 min in order to pay and while I really did not feel like it, I left a very generous tip. No 'thank you' or 'have a great evening'. Really?! Surely this restaurant will not see us again. It's disappointing when restaurants are so inconsistent in quality and service. I am torn between two or three stars simply because the first time was so perfect and the last time such a disaster. The outside sitting area (under the trees) is charming and allows for privacy, which is nice. read more

Miserable service,miserable service,miserable service,miserable service. As noted by previous reviews the is a problem between ordering and delivery. The soup that did get to the table was unremarkable, the rest had not arrived after 45 minutes and we asked for the bill for what had arrived. Waitress ( short dark haired woman) was not pleased and expressed this explicitly. Stay away, stay away,stay away,stay away. read more

This is a one of kind place! It is located in a historic building that reminds you of a gothic church, you have to feel cool when you eat here. The staff is friendly and quick and the food is great. On a nice day, you can sit outside on the terrace. This is one of my favs in Mainz! read more

This place was fantastic. Not only is it historic and picturesque (it has an outdoor garden as well), but the food is also delicious. My party of 5 people sampled as many dishes on their menu (risotto, gnocchi, trout, asparagus croustarte, and ravioli) as well as their asparagus bruschetta appetizer. We were all incredibly happy with our choices (just be warned that the trout is not filleted). The service, the food, and the atmosphere were all quite pleasing. read more