Phone: +4936418000,+493641800148
Address: Carl-Zeiss-Platz 4, 07743 Jena, Thuringia, Germany
City: Jena
Menu Dishes: 8
Reviews: 2277
"The restaurant is definitely worth a visit, but be aware of the service staff that cannot meet the standards of this promising place and pricy menu (later more). That's why only points... The whole hotel including the restaurant has been refurbished in and...looks completely different. The new European-Arabic style is unique in town. So we have tried the restaurant on a special occasion for dinner. Reservation was friendly and we were told that a group was expected around the time we booked. When we arrived the waiter did not welcome us at all. Just a dull follow me came out of his mouth. No please you are welcome a smile or whatever you would think is appropriate. We also thought that it would be appropriate to explain something about the concept of the restaurant or about the specialities. Unfortunately: nothing at all. Furthermore, when we were waiting for our food/drinks service staff was loudly talking and laughing when they set up the other part of the restaurant. The menu looks promising and naturally you will find upper-priced starters, mains, desserts and drinks. The kardamom aperitif tastes really good and should be promoted by the staff and not just by the menu!!! The starters (asparagus soup, cream soup with chili) were really good. They serve bread, but no butter. You will find out the reason very soon: The small plate is not a normal plate for bread. You pour oil into it and dip the bread. Even though this might be typical in arabic countries, staff should explain it. First, to guide customers who are probably not familiar with that kind of cuisine and secondly, they could create a real experience. So we had to ask. At least they told us that they would bring butter on request. What a surprise: Between our starters and main dishes we have got a mini soup in a tea glass with the note that the mains are going to arrive very soon. This is really nice. On the other hand, you could think that they outweigh a mistake in the kitchen. The main dishes (cat fish and asparagus with veal) were very good, tasty and filling. Our wine choice matched the food quite good. The desserts (ice cream, chocolate mousse) looked really good and tasted very good. In the end we tried the Kardamom coffee which is a nice finish. The food is really, really good and exceptional for the city which is not known to be that culinary. You can compare it to the Scala restaurant on top of the Intershop Tower. But: The service is not meeting the high standards of the kitchen. We cannot blame the trainee who was doing her best. My napkin had two holes. The welcome drink glass was not properly cleaned. And in my wine glass were big pieces of dust that you could see with your eyes. All of the three things did not impact too much on the experience so I did not say anything. But those things need to be perfect for the prices you pay! The waiter who showed us our table was not really up to standard on other tables as well. That's why: The service needs an upgrade. A natural welcome and smile should be standard. An explanation about the European-Arabic concept could make a difference. Make it exciting, bring in some dynamic. If I want to have a normal/standard/boring evening I could go somewhere else. The kitchen put such an effort in the menu and the service ruins it. If it won't change, I can go further to eat traditional Thuringian food for less and a similar service. I will be sure to get value for money there. Again, the service is the only reason the restaurant gets points. However, it deserves"
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Hauptgerichte
Salads
Side Salad
A fresh mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, served with your choice of dressing.
Soups
Dessert
Vegetarian
Parmesan Asparagus
Grilled asparagus spears topped with savory melted Parmesan cheese.
Fish Dishes
Flammkuchen
Милуш
The buffet breakfast was amazing. Great choice, great quality and lots of healthy options. A great wasy to start the day.
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Ich war das erste Mal hier, der Service war gut und sehr freundlich. Aber leider war die Ente nicht überzeugend. Mein Kollege hatte mit seinem Steak mehr Freude.
Karolina
Das gewählte Poulardensteack war geschmackvoll, leider etwas trocken. Das Grillgemüse war sehr lecker. Der dazu gewählte und auch empfohlene Riesling (Saale-Unstrut) war auch super.
Luzie
Die Kombination aus Abendland und Arabien gelingt exzellent.Die Speisen sind durchdacht kreiert und zubereitet. Ein Genuss für Augen, Nase und Gaumen. Dazu gibt es passende Weine, die von geschultem Personal empfohlen werden. Der Service ist erstklassig. View menu
User
Not very busy when I went which meant friendly, personalised service. The dishes I chose were excellent- tomato soup which was delightfully light and zander, which was completely boneless and really tasted great for a freshwater fish. Wine choice small, but I found what I...wanted.
User
Im Kardamom werden gute und ambitionierte orientalisch angehauchte Speisen serviert, hin und wieder aber verirrt sich auch eine herrliche regionale Spezialität auf die Speisekarte wie bei meinem ein hervorragender Gänsebraten. Sehr zuvorkommender, sympathischer Service. Sehr zu empfehlen.
User
Wir waren zu unserem Hochzeitstag hier Abendessen. Es war einfach nur toll. Sehr netter professioneller Service. Wir konnten uns nur schwer entscheiden und nahmen das Bistro Menü. Es war sehr gut gewürzt und abgeschmeckt. Etwas orientalisch angehaucht aber einfach sehr gut. Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man mal gut Essen möchte und nicht von Aushilfen bedient werden möchte ( wie sonst in Jena üblich ) View menu
Alma
Wir waren dieses Jahr zum Valentinstag dort und hatten ein extra Menü gebucht. Das Essen war lecker aber nichts besonderes oder herausragendes, wie wir es vermutet hatten. Der Service war gut, die Kellner sehr freundlich aber leider hat es sehr lange gedauert bis wir überhaupt die Vorspeise hatten. Wahrscheinlich waren Sie mit dem Andrang etwas überfordert. Die Portionen waren recht klein, weswegen ich Preis Leistung als nicht ganz so gut empfand. Trotzdem war es ein schöner Abend.
Irena
Waren zu einem Businessdinner in Jena verabredet. Zwar ist die Auswahl dafür in Jena nicht so groß. aber das Kardamom ware auch bei einer größeren Auswahl eine sehr gute Adresse. Das Ambiente ist jetzt nicht außergewöhnliches, aber es ist für den Anlass sehr passend. Das Serivcepersonal ist gut gut geschult, sehr kompetent und hilfreich. Es gibt eine gute Auswahl an offenen Weinen. Als Hauptgang hatte ich die Medaillons vom Schweinefilet mit Serranoschinken auf Paprika-Zwiebel-Gemüse mit Kartoffel-Olivenpüree. Die Medaillons waren ausgezeichnet sowohl von Geschmack als auch Gargrad. Das Paprika-Zwiebel Gemüse und auch das Püree waren sehr gut, aber es hat der allerletzte Kick hat gefehlt. Ds...
Maruša
The restaurant is definitely worth a visit, but be aware of the service staff that cannot meet the standards of this promising place and pricy menu (later more). That's why only points... The whole hotel including the restaurant has been refurbished in and...looks completely different. The new European-Arabic style is unique in town. So we have tried the restaurant on a special occasion for dinner. Reservation was friendly and we were told that a group was expected around the time we booked. When we arrived the waiter did not welcome us at all. Just a dull follow me came out of his mouth. No please you are welcome a smile or whatever you would think is appropriate. We also thought that it wo... View menu
Jena
Jena, a vibrant university city in Thuringia, is known for its blend of historical charm and modernity. Typical local dishes include Thüringer Rostbratwurst and Zwiebelkuchen.
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Fisch Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Suppe Warm and comforting soups to nourish your soul. Choose from a variety of flavorful broths and hearty ingredients, perfect for a simple appetizer or a satisfying meal on a chilly day. View menu
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Kaffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
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Eiscreme A delightful selection of creamy, handcrafted ice creams with a variety of flavors ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to unique options like lavender honey and spicy mango, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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