I never imagined that one could have such an amazing feast in vegetarian/vegan food in Germany! I…read morearrived in Heidelberg from Schwäbisch land (Stuttgart), where there were only two choices for a vegetarian: Käsespätzle und Maultaschen. And if one is lactose-intolerant, then one can only subsist on Kartoffelsalat :-( This restaurant fed me like I'd never been fed before! There seemed to be endless creations in vegetarian delicacies, both cold and hot, savory and sweet, that covered several long shelves. I would have had at least 3 full plates, if not for the reason that my local friend was paying for lunch - charged by weight - and I didn't want to empty her wallet :-). Weather permitting, there are both indoor and outdoor seating. It's a super popular spot that attracts many diners.

I would have never picked a vegetarian restaurant. But I am very glad I tried it…read more You pick your own seating( as usual in Germany) and to get your food it is buffet style. Once you have put your food you want on your plate you go up to the register and they weigh your plate. Depending on the weight is how much you pay. The service is fast and helpful. It is usually pretty full there, but totally worth going. Even my four year old picky eater found something to eat there.

Extremely rude hostess. She has no etiquette, there are many authentic and better options for…read moreIndian food around Heidelberg and I would recommend going for those rather than going to Masala

I am a big fan of the lunch menus at Masala. In particular, I like the meals served on Thurs, Fri…read moreand Sat. The food has really good flavor and has more love put into it, and doesn't have that bland, cheap curry flavor to it. I only wish that they were open a bit later and served certain items everyday. The people working there are friendly and helpful. The selection of food is nice and it's kept clean and doesn't have any expired items sitting around.

YUM! I am allllll about soup, so when I walked by this place in Heidelberg (just off the…read moreHauptstrasse) on a recent trip, I knew I had to eat there. Came back the next day and loaded up a bowlful of one of the daily specials. I got the small bowl and it was PLENTY, I can't even imagine what a large would have looked like! I loved that you could choose which toppings you wanted -- fun! The shop next door shares ownership, so you can choose which place to sit in and order from both. Definitely will be back!

This place is super awesome! The food is yummy and the staff is super great. I found it to be a…read morelight meal that is still satisfying and won't weigh you down. Compared to lots of places I visited in Germany, this is by far the most progressive in terms of food. They have really good selection o

My favourite place for eating wraps in Heidelberg. The wraps come in different flavours…read more(vegetarian, beef, chicken, tofu and shrimps) and with different sauces (currently mango-curry and honey-mustard) and are served alongside a nice amount of couscous salad. Both the salad and the wraps are very tasty, no matter how you choose your ingredients. Even the tofu one was tasty! :) Also great is that they manage to keep the prices low: For less than 5€ you get a wrap in any flavour that is easily enough to make you feel full. Apart from the wraps they also offer juices (yummy!), salads that you can customise and warm dishes. I have yet to try the warm dishes and the salads. Attention: Lines can get long during lunch time and you might be out of luck with finding a place to sit. My only complaint is that they are not open at night. This would be a perfect place for getting a night snack but they currently close at 7pm.

Perhaps the best burger I've ever had. Just what we all needed on a long travel day. Service was…read morefriendly. Setting was great for a University town serving a lot of students.

Good burger place, nothing more nothing less. At lunch time…read morea little bit crowded what results in waiting times up to 20minutes but is a good sign for quality and taste. They sell the "Fritz Cola" and no alcohol but the food is good. We were lucky to have our burgers wrapped in "newspaper look-alikes" - cute idea If you are somewhere near, try it yourself.

The owner...polite and friendly. Seated us right away. Came back to check and see if we needed…read moreanything. Prompt service. The food is incredible and delicious. Comes to the table with a hot plate...candies underneath to keep the food warm! The menu has English translation which made it easy for us to order. Comfortable pleasing restaurant to the eye. Had the best meal here! Will definitely go back.

I'm new to the city and staying in the Crown Plaza. Saffron was an easy one minute walk away. I was…read morehesitant because there were no yelp reviews but I thought I'd give it a shot for convenience's sake. Gilbert, an employee quickly introduced himself and said that the restaurant is only one month old. That explains the lack of reviews. The atmosphere is calm and luxurious. The chairs are lush and it feels like a high class restaurant which, luckily, the prices do not reflect. I ordered a caiprihana, a traditional Brazilian drink to start off. I know, weird for an Indian restaurant but it is my favorite drink and they made it perfectly! I ordered two entrees so I could try their tandoori speciality and my favorite chicken tikka Masala. The lamb was out of this world. Perfectly cooked. So tender. This was the meal I was waiting for. For lunch I had gone to a touristy German place and got lamb that was just so disappointing. The lamb here melted in my mouth and had just the right seasoning that you look for in Indian cuisine. The chicken tikka masala was everything I wanted it to be. On top of the amazing food, service was on point. Gilbert took great care of me and even gave me a free schnapps to wrap up my meal! I will be back for sure. If you are in Heidelberg, skip the expensive tourist restaurants and head over here.

Great food for a large group. The staff quickly cooked up fresh food when they got our order…read more Simply delicious.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Heidelberg's most famous poet, once wrote, "Mahmoud we love your Food,…read morein every Mood, even in the Nude, it tastes so "Guuuuude", you're an awesome Dude." I love poetry. Especially about food. So inspiring! I was buying a fountain pen at Lamy around the corner and they suggested I stop in to Mahmoud's for a bite. Glad I did. Fresh and plentiful ingredients and toppings. Crunchy felafel. Flavorful curry infused shawarma. Chewy bread. 100% delicious. Off the beaten path. Highly recommended.

On a bright and hot Sunday, I found this place at a time I was in desperate need of a meal and…read moreshade. This restaurant looked inviting and smelled heavenly, so I wandered inside. I seated myself at a table, and someone brought me a menu promptly. It was quite hefty, showing that this place had more options than what you could see at the grab and go counter in the front. It is all in German, so English speakers be prepared, but other than that it was easy to navigate and had many options for all palates. I ordered the falafel teller (plate) and a water, and while I was waiting and small basket of pita bread (very thin) was brought to my table. When my meal arrived, the falafel was very hot, obviously fried fresh, and the sesame dip was splendid with it. My simple side salad was also very refreshing, as I was still hot from exploring the castle ruins that morning. I highly recommend this place to anyone in Heidelberg. Whether you want a quick snack or a sit down meal, this place will have you covered. It is also very reasonably priced compared to everything around as well!

WOW. 5 Stars for a fabulous Lebanese restaurant that delivered on flavor, texture, authenticity,…read moreand location. I love visiting Heidelberg when I'm in Germany and walking through the streets imagining I am a college student at a gorgeous European campus of the oldest university in Germany. We saw this highly rated spot while walking along the cobblestone streets and decided to stop for food. We ordered the mixed plate which featured babaganoush, hummus, falafel (donut shaped), potatoes, eggplant, roasted cauliflower, salad, spinach pastry, and cheese pastry. When I tell you were could not stop raving about each and every aspect of this dish, I am not exaggerating. I legitimately think the people at the table next to us got annoyed at these overly animated Americans. I will dream about these donut-shaped falafels as there is nothing like them where I live (so so far away). We also opted for a glass of Lebanese dry white wine, which was super crisp and pleasant. Overall, a must-try when in Heidelberg. I wish I had been able to take some more to-go- especially since we saw that that they have convenient lunch-box style offerings for the college students.

Like other great finds in Germany Schnitzelbank was a Yelp recommended find. Tucked into a side…read morestreet off the main drag we found our way back to this hidden gem. With only a few tables in the place you quickly make new friends and end up dining next to strangers. We originally sat with a couple of local Germans and after they left a musician from the local college joined for her meal. Great schnitzel options here and true charm stood out for us. Would highly recommend this place to others in Heidelberg.

Schnitzelbank is the highest rated restaurant in Heidelberg, and with just cause…read more We lucked out coming here around 1430 HRS because we just missed the lunch rush and just beat the early dinner crowd. The weather was beautiful for sitting outside. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was outstanding. Friendly, witty, and willing to help navigate the menu - he made our dining experience even better. We started with a couple of local wines that were amazing - a red and a rosé. Some bread and butter came to our table with our escargot starter and side salad. The bread and starter were delicious. Our snails were hot and garlicky with plenty of juice to sop up. The side salad was also very tasty and fresh. For our mains I went with the Schnitzelbank Platter and my lady went with the Pepper Schnitzel. My platter came with a local delicacy called saumagen, as well as roasted pork, sausage, roasted potatoes, and sauerkraut. The saumagen was the highlight for me. Our server was also excited we got it. It is a local offering consisting of various meats and other items wrapped up in a stomach and served as a loaf-style meat. The pepper schnitzel was also outstanding - the sauce was indeed peppery, but it didn't smother the schnitzel, which was breaded nicely and not dry, as some schnitzels can be. And after all that food, still, an apple strudel. This was so worth it. I don't even like sweets in the USA, but in Europe, they are something else. This was something else. We had a lot of great meals on our trip, but this was probably the best. Not just for the food, but for the overall experience, it's easy to see why this is the shining star in Heidelberg.

love this spot!!!! great job! keep it going!! vegan for life!read more