The Mr & I took my parents to Germany to meet his parents & tour them around a bit & our first stop…read morewas dinner at Gasthaus Zahm - talk about starting things out right! Inside the place reminds me of a traditional English or German pub - lots of dark wooden tables and chairs as well as lots of people in to enjoy a beer or some nibbles Mom had a Sander (Pike) Fish Fillet w/ veggies - flaky & moist, Mom said that fish was a winner. Daddy had some kind of "Pot De Feu which was like an American Pot Roast & he said it was absolutely superb w/ its tender beef, veggies, & potatoes all served in a soup-like broth The Mr & I had the Risotto - theirs was made w/ Barley & had roasted red peppers & zucchini. I really liked the flavor of the soft, pearls of barley & the roasted veggies gave it a wonderful smoky flavor Creme Brûlée all around for dessert - this as among the best we've ever had - everyone agreed that the dense, creamy vanilla pudding was outstanding & it was served in a large shallow bowl to allow for tons of burnt sugar. Brilliant! Paired w/ their only choice of Congnac & this was like a dessert heaven What a fantastic start to a wonderful vacation - we would highly recommend this restaurant for a divine meal!

The traditional regional kitchen, who is heavily influenced by French and German traditions in its…read morebest ways is delivered excellently in this Restaurant. We decided to have lunch after strolling the city at the end of our holidays and I saw the "Boudin Noir" (aka Black Pudding) on the menu and begged my family to enjoy our meal here - It was no mistake at all. We tool a table outside and where bothered a little by some hungry wasps, but we know how to live with them and so it was not much of a hassle. The food was delicious, my kids went for the Piccata Milanese (escalope or Schnitzel called as well) and my wife had the Dibbelabbes one of Saarlands specialities. I tried all plates and was really surprised, a very rich meal, but not drowned in grease, but every single one with its own fine taste that made my day. The dressing for the salad was based on a French mustard sauce, but had an additional flavor added that I didn't decipher completely, but it contained sesame and reminded a bit of Asian fusion kitchen and was very nice as well. Needles to say that the service of the host was very good, she explained everything without being arrogant or unfriendly and kept an eye on the customers wishes, we changed the side orders for the kids without any problem. The prices were reasonable and we didn't wait much for the orders. An absolute recommendation for Saarbrücken.

Die Kartoffel is a corner restaurant in the old town part of Saarbrücken. We had lunch here with…read moresome friends, who encouraged us to try some of the traditional Saarland dishes. I was quite pleased with my dibbelabbes, a large pile of seasoned potato hash with a large side of applesauce. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WSoi7t5DRTyPb9t7Yim9cQ My wife tried the hoorische, elongated potato dumplings with a bacon gravy, though she wasn't quite as excited as I was over my dibbelabbes. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/WSoi7t5DRTyPb9t7Yim9cQ?select=YO2OO7FEQc26NMaYiuZzZA Our friends got some chicken schnitzel & fries for the kids, and split a salad and some other dish for themselves. Staff was helpful (though I can't recall what the English proficiency was here for the non-German speaker). Yay for a good local traditional food experience!

I came here looking for the traditional German cuisine, but, at first, was a bit disappointed to…read morenot find it at Die Kartoffel. Instead, I found variations on the traditional dishes. I ordered the special of the day, Mix Grill, with grilled meats. The dish was simple, perhaps even conventional, but the quality of the ingredients and the preparation was indeed very good. The place is cozy and the decoration of good taste. Coupled with reasonable prices, Die Kartoffel is a pleasant choice. PS: just the owner spoke some English, so it really feels like Germany.

Earning a first Michelin Star at age 21, prior to opening his eponymous Restaurant in 2002 and…read moreachieving 3* by 2008, Chef Klaus Erfort remains less celebrated than many of Germany's elder-statesman, though lunch on the patio at the end of May proved not only enjoyable but well-priced considering both ingredient quality and service. Approximately two-hours southwest of Frankfurt, a stately townhouse in Saarbrücken not far from the capital building containing the Restaurant in front of a small garden, it was after passing through a room of monochromatic art beneath high ceilings that a comfortable table was offered, the presence of a cigarette smoker fifty meters away not offending those nearest the building but nonetheless unexpected and hopefully not compromising the enjoyment of those seated closer. Offering both lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, and dinner service only Saturday, it is with the choice of dining a la carte or via tasting that guests are presented, lunch additionally encouraging guests to succumb to Chef Erfort's whim of four courses flanked by surprises, Champagne and Coffee for just 115€. A serene setting, an occasional leaf falling from trees the lone interruption save for quiet conversation, it was with a glass of Sparkling Rose from Ruinart that Canapes arrived, a spicy Oyster unexpected considering the venue while modernist Spheres were each intensely salted before proceeding to Goose Liver Terrine and Jam plus housemade Blood Sausage on a Cheese Cracker. Not short on table bread, four choices highlighted by a steamy Olive Loaf ready to be slicked in local Butter, the afternoon's amuse arrived as large as a proper course, both Tuna preparations well prepared and the use of Sorbet to impart Acid surprising in its ability to compliment everything including Garlic. Continuing with house-cured Salmon, the second use of Sorbet a bit questionable as it was largely melted and made irrelevant by Vinaigrette plus thinly sliced curls, course two was an a la carte addition for 48€, the smooth liver and sweet Meat beautiful in terms of taste and texture but yet another appearance of something frozen frankly embarassing as it causes one to question Erfort's creativity. Joking with the server "lots of Ice Cream..." when asked about the meal so far, a language barrier presumably leading to the answer of "very good, thank you," it was fortunate that lunch plate two was not only Sorbet-free but exquisite, nearly a half Blue Lobster immersed in Hazelnut Butter fortified by its Carapace and topped by Mushrooms both raw and seared. Reputed for his grilled Meats, a 130€ Beef Cutlet for two amongst Erfort's unchanging "Grand Classiques" it was with something more manageable for one that savories came to a close, approximately 450g of seared Lamb served atop snappy Beans and flanked by Tomato textures plus Eggplant. Omitting a palate cleanser and proceeding straight to Dessert, early Summer's bounty of Rhubarb seeing it smartly utilized to brighten a malty Parfait, Petit Fours arrived as six with all good but the Raspberry Bar outstanding while Espresso alongside a warm Madeline was textbook, though less so was a Canele too dark on the outside and undercooked at the center.

I ate here last summer with some military friends. The food was incredible, but they will keep…read morecharging for the water, so try not to eat here on a hot summer day/night (like we did). The place got a 3-Star Michelin, but it goes to show that they get it wrong sometimes, because the espresso I ordered wasn't gourmet quality (I'm a little spoiled thanks to George Howell and how he roasts his coffee). This place has a small garden, where you can walk for a little while after dinner or between dinner and dessert. When you go, try the Puillac with your meal.

Wir hatten die Freude am 24.05.2025 unsere Hochzeit in der Zehtnscheune zu feiern. Wir hatten alles…read morein einer fröhlichen und freundlichen Atmosphäre bis aufs kleinste Detail mit den Betreibern des Burgrestaurant besprochen. Eigentlich hätte ALLE klappen sollen, aber ... Der Schein trügt. Die Wahrheit zeigt erstzt jetzt das ganze Ausmaß DANK der engagierten und großartigen Leistung der drei Servicekräfte Nadine, Jenny und Michael haben wir eine schöne Hochzeitsfeier erlebt. Daher für Service und Ambiente eine hohe Bewertung. Jedoch ist der GESAMTEINDRUCK ein anderer. Es wurden die falschen Bankhussen bestellt. Eine halbe Stunde vor Trauung konnten wir dann die Bänke richtig einkleiden, weil die Servicekräfte engagiert nach Lösungen gesucht haben. Es wurden falsche Tischtücher bestellt und geliefert, dann erneut geordert ... das wollte man uns alles in Rechnung stellen. Weil wir dann auch sagten, dass es nicht unser Fehler ist, wenn falsche Tischwäsche bestellt wurde, kann man uns auch dafür nicht zu Kasse beten. Es hat mit der Abrechnung ganze VIER Wochen gedauert. Dann kam eine Rechnung die sachlich und förmlich falsch war. Posten wurden zusammengefasst. Man blickte nicht wirklich durch was wieviel kostet. Die Rechung wurde nur an einen von uns adressiert und nicht an uns als Paar. Die Steuersätze wurden nicht ausgewiesen, weder die für 7 noch die für 19%. Es wurde vermerkt, dass wir die gesamten 5900 Euro in BAR zu zahlen hätten. Als wir dann sagten, dass das so nicht geht und wir eine Bankverbindung haben wollen, wurde dann schnell klar, woher der Wind weht. MIttlerweile haben wir dann eine halbwegs korrekte Rechnung erhalten, die dann über die Kreisverwaltung abgestempelt wurde, erhalten. Die Rechnung wurde dann auch umgehend nach Erhalt NACHWEISLICH überwiesen. Leider haben wir erfahren müssen, dass von Seiten der Betreiberin vor kurzem noch immer behauptet wird, dass - ich zietiere: "Die Schwulen haben ihre Rechnung noch immer nicht bezahlt" Ich, bzw wir als Paar raten JEDEM Paar, dass künftig dort die Hochzeitsfeier ausrichten möchte, bitte ALLES sorgfältig absprechen und auch SCHRIFTLICH vereinbaren soll. Und ein weiterer Tipp: Bei solchen hohen Beträgen generell NIE BAR, sondern IMMER NUR per Banküberweisung. Dann hat man einen absoluten Beweis, dass alles bezahlt wurde. Wie wir jetzt leider erfahren müssen. Damit ALLE sehen, dass das, was im Restaurant behauptet wird, der Unwahrheit entspricht, haben wir die entsprechenden Beweise mitgeliefert. Wir hätten auf Grund der Serviceleistung von Jenny, Nadine und MIchael in Zusammenarbeit mir Herrn Andreas Rauch, dem Burgverwalter, hätte wir die Bewertung durchaus auch auf eine FÜNF-Sterne-Bewertung setzen können. Aber die Restaurantbetreiber haben alles daran gesetzt, dass die GESAMTBEWERTUNG jetzt so ausgeht und NUR EIN STERN wird.

Date of Visit: Sunday 27 March at 17:00 and Tuesday 29 March 2016 at 18:30…read more This restaurant is situated within the castle ruins. This place has its own parking lot so there were no problems trying to find parking. The restaurant is quite spacious with both indoor and outdoor seating (when weather permits). The interior has a cozy and home-like atmosphere. For both of the times that I have gone, service has been quick. For my first visit, I had just gotten a cappuccino that came with a biscuit. It was nothing too special, but the price for it was decent. For the second visit, I had opted for trying my first German Schweineschnitzel and it came with a salad (I got this) or soup of the day. The Schweineschnitzel was nicely prepared and it came with fries as well. The whole meal with the salad was very filling. The price was pretty good as well. Overall this place is a great hidden gem. The environment is warm and cozy. The service has been pretty great each time I have gone. Parking is not a problem. They have a nice selection of meals, desserts and drinks. Great place for friends and family. I'll be back to try more of the many things that they have to offer.