Zum Zehnthof
Alt-Schwanheim, Frankfurt
Restaurant in Frankfurt, Germany
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Zum Zehnthof is a practical west-Frankfurt choice for a relaxed meal in Alt-Schwanheim, especially on a weekday evening or Sunday. Book it for convenience and a quieter local feel, not for a chef-counter format, awards chase, or a highly documented destination dining experience.
About Zum Zehnthof
Zum Zehnthof is a Frankfurt Am Main restaurant with a simple verified profile: casual dress code, evening hours from Tuesday to Friday, Sunday hours at lunch and dinner. The available confirmed details do not establish a cuisine, signature dish, chef, price level, awards record, or specific service format, so it works best as a practical planning decision based on timing rather than a highly defined dining concept.
For planning, the key facts are the schedule. Zum Zehnthof is closed on Monday and Saturday. It opens Tuesday through Friday from 5–11 PM, on Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and again from 5–11 PM. If you need a Saturday meal, or if you are choosing primarily by cuisine style, compare other dining options in Frankfurt Am Main before committing.
Who should choose this for a Frankfurt Am Main meal
Choose Zum Zehnthof when the verified opening times fit your plan and a casual Frankfurt Am Main meal is the priority. It is especially direct for a Tuesday-to-Friday dinner or for Sunday lunch or dinner. For a broader scan before committing, use Our full Frankfurt Am Main restaurants guide, especially if cuisine style is the deciding factor.
Because the confirmed public details are limited, avoid over-planning around a specific dish, chef, tasting menu, or award. Treat it as a restaurant to evaluate by schedule, location in Frankfurt Am Main, fit for your group. Diners wanting alternatives can compare it with Ambiente Italiano - Alte Oberförsterei - Ristorante & Trattoria, China Haus, KULAYAN Nepali Cuisine, Mangetsu, or TWO HANDS FULL.
Timing matters more than ceremony here
Dinner from Tuesday to Friday is the broadest regular window, while Sunday is the only verified day with lunch service. Saturday closure rules out the standard weekend dinner slot, Monday is also closed. Quick reference: choose it when the hours match your itinerary; look elsewhere if you need Saturday service, a confirmed cuisine category, or a clearly documented special-occasion format.
For wider trip planning around the city, see Our full Frankfurt Am Main hotels guide, Our full Frankfurt Am Main bars guide, Our full Frankfurt Am Main wineries guide, Our full Frankfurt Am Main experiences guide. If you are still deciding where to eat, compare Zum Zehnthof with other Frankfurt Am Main dining rooms based on hours, location, the kind of meal you want.
Planning details
- Location
- Alt-Schwanheim 12, 60529 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Website
- zum-zehnthof.de
- Phone
- +49 69 356141
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Zum Zehnthof sits in Alt-Schwanheim’s old village core and carries the lived history of a tithe farmhouse; that lineage shapes the room’s tone. The writing emphasizes an unhurried, deliberate approach to dining, set well away from Frankfurt’s glass towers and downtown pulse. Meals here unfold at a quieter pace, with the building’s memory and the neighbourhood’s residential grain giving the dining room a quietly historic, intimate character. The result is a place that feels less like a city restaurant and more like a small-town institution where patience and sequence are part of the pleasure.
Best For
This is a house for unhurried gatherings: family dinners, group meals and casual neighbourhood hangouts fit naturally into the restaurant’s rhythm. The description positions Zum Zehnthof as a destination that rewards time and company rather than quick turnover, so guests who come prepared to linger—sharing courses and conversation—get the most out of the experience. Because the neighbourhood itself encourages a measured pace, the restaurant is especially well suited to diners who prioritize relaxed, multi-course evenings over hurried lunches or late-night snacks.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen leans on classical German repertoire, so lean into the signatures listed: Wiener Schnitzel for a satisfying main and Kaiserschmarrn or Apfelstrudel for a traditional finish. The editorial frame stresses a measured service cadence and the ritual architecture of a German meal, so plan to allow time between courses rather than rushing. Treat dessert as an integral finale—these classic sweets are cited as highlights—and approach the meal as a sequence rather than a rapid parade of plates.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
Choose Ambiente Italiano - Alte Oberförsterei - Ristorante & Trattoria if the group wants a more defined Italian €€€ meal. Try Mangetsu or China Haus when cuisine specificity matters more than a quiet neighborhood setting.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Frankfurt Am Main
Zum Zehnthof is the easier, quieter bet if the priority is a local Frankfurt meal without a heavy planning burden. TWO HANDS FULL and KULAYAN Nepali Cuisine are better cross-shops when the meal needs a clearer concept; choose Zum Zehnthof when location and low-pressure ambiance matter more than a specific cuisine brief.
Ambiente Italiano - Alte Oberförsterei - Ristorante & Trattoria is the more defined pick for Italian at €€€, so it is easier to justify when price tier and cuisine are part of the decision. Zum Zehnthof is the safer fallback for a simpler neighborhood booking, while Ambiente Italiano is stronger for diners who want the meal category set before they go.
China Haus and Mangetsu make more sense when the group is choosing by cuisine first. Zum Zehnthof is the pick when the group wants a calm room and an easier reservation path rather than a sharper dining identity.
Explore Frankfurt
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Zum Zehnthof guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Zum Zehnthof
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zum Zehnthof | Frankfurt Am Main | ; | ; | No published awards |
| TWO HANDS FULL | Frankfurt | ; | ; | No published awards |
| KULAYAN Nepali Cuisine | Frankfurt | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Ambiente Italiano - Alte Oberförsterei - Ristorante & Trattoria | Kelsterbach | Italian | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| China Haus | Frankfurt | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mangetsu | Frankfurt | ; | ; | No published awards |
.png?width=1200&quality=80)
How Zum Zehnthof compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Zum Zehnthof?
The key verified details are practical: Zum Zehnthof is in Frankfurt Am Main, the dress code is casual, the restaurant is closed Monday and Saturday. It serves dinner Tuesday to Friday, Sunday has both lunch and dinner hours.
Is Zum Zehnthof good for a special occasion?
That depends on what you need from the occasion. The verified dress code is casual, no confirmed awards, tasting-menu format, private-room setup, or special-occasion package is listed here, so check directly if those details matter.
Is lunch or dinner better at Zum Zehnthof?
Dinner is available Tuesday to Friday and Sunday. Lunch is only verified on Sunday from 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, so choose lunch only if that Sunday window fits your plan.
What are alternatives to Zum Zehnthof?
For a different type of meal, compare it with TWO HANDS FULL, KULAYAN Nepali Cuisine, Ambiente Italiano - Alte Oberförsterei - Ristorante & Trattoria, China Haus, Mangetsu. Choose based on current hours, location, the kind of meal you want.
