When I visit a town in Germany I've not visited before, I often try the 'Ratskeller' -- literally,…read morethe cellar of the town hall -- where there's nearly always (always?) a restaurant. For one thing, it's right in the town center, convenient to the town's sightseeing spots. But I've found most towns' Ratskellers are usually pretty good -- maybe not the finest restaurant in town, but definitely not the worst, and always full of local people. The Ratskeller in Luebeck is no exception. Service was welcoming and cordial (for German standards) -- food was typical for the region and quite nice. We had herring in the 'housewife's style' (served chilled with onions & sour cream), and steamed cod. Both were high quality fish, nicely prepared. Just add beer and you've got a great lunch.

If you are ever in Lubeck in summer then i highly recommend this place. A neat terrace right on the…read moreRathaus square, friendly staff and great food. I had the schnitzel and my wife had the fish. Both dishes were awesome! PS. Ask for the english menu.

If you are in Lubeck and have finished your day at the Dom of the puppet museum, Give this place a…read morego! The food is yummy - north German, the Bier is great, portions are good, the ambiance is very Old World and take all the time you want to eat. The outside seating in the summer is nice. The wait staff speaks mostly German, so there will be some menu pointing. The price you pay is great for the quality of the food. Like most places in Lubeck, they take card, but sometime the EC card readers are flakey if you are in from the US or Canada, so take case has well. Euros. Have a German colleague call ahead and reserve if weekend or summer evening. maybe OK for groups, if someone calls ahead, but I prefer for 2-5 people. They are close to the Dom, off the tourist track, but easy walking distance from the gate or the Rathouse. Really, don't go to the Block House or a chain - you are in a medieval city, eat local! Waze and yelp get the location wrong (as of 12/2023), it is around the corned for the pinned location.

This place deserves so much more than four stars! Homemade, weiswurst, warm homemade pretzels, and…read morehomemade apple strudel. In a traditional German setting. It doesn't get much better than this.

Very good generous portions Staff nice highly rekomend this…read more Emailed Schiffergesellschaft also for a booking they didnt even reply

We ate in the cellar and that was a very interesting experience. First, we started off with some…read moreGerman beer. I had the IPA that was on the specials card and felt it was not very hoppy. Next I ordered one of their house beers and it was much better. For dinner, my wife and I had one of their schnitzels and it was just ok. Our waitress was really rushing us and she spilled a half glass our beer on one of our coats. The only thing good about this evening was the atmosphere. We loved the cellar.

The Zimberei is a great please. It is a classy restaurant modern but still classic. The quality of…read morethe food and the service are perfect. The restaurant is well-suited for a romantic dinner.

We came with a group of 12, fantastic service extremely attentive even with the large group…read more I had the scallops with king prawns which was served with a well dressed salad and risotto. The scallops and prawns were cooked perfectly and seasoned properly. The large antipasto had a little of everything and was very delicious. The group desserts included mango sorbet, warm chocolate cake, creme brulee, tiramisu and panna cotta. Everything was served promptly and care - just delicious. Highly recommend you to drop by for a visit if you want Italian for dinner.

Oh, Yes. When in Lubeck, go for Gusto. This is a friendly…read morerestaurant with atmosphere and EXCELLENT food. Not exactly a 'date night' place, but you wouldn't be embarrassed bringing someone special here for a wonderful meal. Reserve a spot or go early. This gem fills up with locals. My business companions and I could not pick one dish over another. They were all great. Fresh ingredients excellently prepared supported by a full bar and good wine cellar.

We did not have a reservation but they were able to seat us, no problem. We got some drinks, placed…read moreour order. The waiter spoke English and was friendly. Just as the name translates to "freshly caught", everything tasted simply fresh and local. We got the Nordic snack, fish soup, salmon burger, and salmon with potatoes, mushrooms and peas - everything was tasty. The soup that we started with was so flavorful and bold, with the skewered shrimp perfectly cooked. Incredibly generous portions. Very cozy, relaxed atmosphere with candles lit and quite full for 7p on a Tuesday. They also have a stand across the street by the water, featuring fish and chips plus fischbrotchen, bier and vino. It is a nice addition, people can eat by the water and relax.

Been there more than once and make it a point to eat here when I am in Lubeck (which is several…read moretimes per year). Food is wonderful and the service is great and they accommodate my lack of German.