It was a little hard to find. You have to enter the building and then go down the stairs. We didn't…read morehave a reservation, but the place is very big and they found a seat for us in a very interesting looking area. The atmosphere was very old feeling with the decorations, and the waitstaff wore historical looking clothes. The food was very good, the service was outstanding, and the prices were reasonable considering it was a central area with lots of shopping and probably tourists. Plus the beer was great!

Sure, there was a touristy vibe, but we were tourists, so we rolled with it!…read more The food was well-executed... cooked and seasoned correctly and had a nice presentation. The staff were friendly, while the table-to-table entertainment avoided us. Maybe we looked unfriendly. It had been a long day, after all. Service was very good & they were accommodating. The price was a bit higher than elsewhere, but our guests were OK with that, as they enjoyed the environment & decor.

This is one of the best Dresden style local German fare. I had the pork knuckle and it was great…read more It tasted a little different than the ones I am used to in Munich and the owner or manager was so nice and explained the difference . Oven baked and pan fried versus rotisserie. The salad was amazing. The beer selection was great and all the servers so nice. Been back twice this week.

Gänsadieb in Dresden serves solid German fare in a calm, classy setting. The fried sausage with…read morepickled cabbage and mashed potatoes was well prepared -- sausage crisp and flavorful (8/10), cabbage nicely balanced, and potatoes as expected. The fried pork stuffed with ham and cheese, served with fries and roasted vegetables, was hearty and rated a 7/10. Service was polite and efficient. In typical German fashion, the staff mentioned it could take up to an hour - customary way of managing expectations for seating or serving. I found this to be good practice, and in our case the dishes arrived in about 15 minutes, Sunday crowd at 5 pm. The ambience was quiet and subdued, with a classy feel. Even though it's a bar, there were no groups, likely thanks to it being a Sunday night. Overall, Gänsadieb offers reliable German dishes with thoughtful service and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a good choice if you're looking for hearty food without the usual bar crowd.

This is a traditional restaurant in Dresden a couple of meters from the historical waterfront…read moreoverlooking the Elba river. This place was packed with locals and tourists alike from Czechia etc. the service was good and the beer was strong. The food was great. I had gelatinized pork and salad. I was very pleased with the food and ambiance.

Very nice place to stop for beer and small or large bites. I got the weisswurst with monthly beer…read morethat rotates and my husband got the meatloaf with potatoes and cabbage. The weisswurst was very tasty and came two in an order and served in a tasty broth with small veggies. It also came with a pretzel which is a great deal for 7€. The beer was tasty as well. The meatloaf is very dense and cut like a thick ham slice. On the salty side, this was well balanced with the sour cabbage and potatoes. We also ordered a side of beer sauce which is similar to a gravy and goes with meat dishes, not an accompaniment to the pretzels. The sauce tasted strongly of dark beer. Service was wonderful and we were checked on often by our server. Menus have English translations and it was nice to see a good mix of both Germans and foreigners here. Overall a great dining experience.

My first night in town and my first time eating Saxon cuisine. This place is out of the main area…read moreso it is a bit quieter and I enjoyed my dinner outside. The ox cheeks were very tender and delicious. Lots of good beers available and the service was very nice.

Very nice German restaurant. We had white wine and the bier board, which was a platter with ham,…read moresmoked pork, pickle, bread, raw hamburger (forgot what that's called) and it was great. Service was good - prompt, responsive. Price seemed reasonable. I think most people who like German food would like this place. I would definitely come back!

Nice place for dinner. Was interested in coming here after our tour guide said they have suckling…read morepig on a spit. But we didn't see the display so was disappointed. Service was ok, we didn't know If we were supposed to ask to be seated so didn't feel so welcome at the beginning. But I had the baked sweet potato with sautéed mushrooms on top and it was delicious and filling! Of course I had to taste hubbys crispy skinned pork which was a bit fatty but was good.

As the other reviews mention, this is a tourist trap, but that's okay since I knew that going in. I…read morewent for dinner at 8 pm and was quickly seated. You have to go all the way in to nearly where the inner tables are located. The buffet is located in the middle of the restaurant, big groups are set in the back room, and small groups are in the front. I got the Saftig gegrilltes Spanferkel (juicy suckling pig) and Sächsischer Sauerbraten (Saxony Saurbraten - like a slow cooked beef). Both dishes came with a specified cabbage side, and potato ball. The juicy pig was definitely the better of the two and included slices of the crispy skin, and fatty insides. In the end, there was too much food for us to finish. Cute decor, but as with most tourist traps - not really worth the price.

What a fun place! We stumbled upon for brunch. Ambience is delightful and fun. Food and drinks were…read moreincredible, and the service was the cherry on top. Very good English speaking and menus in English as well.

Want to try some German hipster food? This is the spot. The menu is small which is great as they…read morespecialize for a few items and make them brilliantly. It's a huge restaurant so there are many tables and seats but a reservation is good for a big group. Highly recommended!

Great German dinner even if it's in a touristy area. We got in late and just wanted to grab a quick…read moredinner near the hotel. No reservations but they seated us at the bar right away - even on a Friday night. Seemed to have locals - a Great Dane was at the table next to us. My husband had the sauerbraten since it's a regional dish and he loved it (not my favorite - but that's no mark against the restaurant). The young waiter spoke perfect English. Had an issue with our credit cards on their machine - tried five different cards. We ended up having to pay cash - even though we'd used two of the cards earlier in the day. Luckily we could.

Ate here in the middle of the week with some colleagues. Traditional northern German cuisine. We…read moresat outside since it was nice. Service was so so. Took a while to get beer refills. Food was good. I tried the sauerbraten for the first time. It is like a brisket only marinated overnight, slow cooked and then covered in gravy. Not bad.

We only had cappuccinos and sparkling water here, but I would definitely return for the beer,…read moresausages and pretzels. The service was warm and friendly. I enjoyed the antiques within and the classic German decor.

I love the Augustiner beer and brand. My favorite is the original in Munich, but this one in…read moreDresden was just as good. The server was a nice gentleman and explained all the dishes and kept the beer flowing. I got the large pork knuckle and it was amazing. My friends had other dishes, chicken, sausages and goulash. All looked and tasted amazing. We all shared and had a great time in a cozy wood lined interior taking you back 100 years.

Food: Simple, traditional dishes prepared well. Had sausages with mashed potatoes and sauerkraut,…read moreand the meal was excellent! Drinks: Excellent draft beer Service: friendly and prompt service, unusual for Germany! Ambiance: Rustic German, welcoming and inviting Overall cleanliness: Excellent

NOTE: Kitchen closes at 9pm. We tried to come here another night after a show and the kitchen was…read moreclosed. They told us promptly upon entering, but said the bar is open. WIFI is available for guests. Ask the staff for the password. Day 1 - We arrived here on foot after the Hansel and Gretel opera. No reservation was required and they seated us promptly. We sat at a nice table with a tablecloth and candle. They lit our candle and it was very romantic. Food: got the German 2 white sausages with pretzel and sweet German mustard. It was a good price at roughly 8 euros. I asked for a side of sauerkraut and the waiter said of course. When I got the bill the sauerkraut was 5 euros. The pretzel arrived early and it was delicious and I dipped it into my sweet mustard. The white sausages arrived later in a bowl of boiling hot water. I just picked it out and placed it on my plate and then threw the other sausage back into the boiling water to keep it warm. The white sausage is a very little taste with specks of green running through it. It is a "light" gentle sausage. The sauerkraut was delicious! The dish needed a veggie and I am glad that I ordered it. The gentle sausage with the cabbage and tang and sweetness played perfectly together. Beer: They had 4 beers on tap. I got the large dunkel (dark beer) and it was delicious and earthly. Cleanliness: average