Awesome! Love the guys that work there, hilarious, while serving great food and drink. I had the A'la Maison schnitzel, nice big chunks of mushroom @ gravy while the spätzle was perfect, she had the turkey schnitzle with a mustard sauce and noodles, both were excellent....The atmosphere is quaint with communal seating, which was awesome too. read more

If you are here on a visit or showing your friends in town what good german schnitzel tastes like, you should definitely eat at Schnitzelbank! The place is usually packed with tourists and locals alike, the people working here are friendly, and the food is great - not one of those oily soggy schnitzel you find in bars but much much better. Highly recommended! :) read more

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Wonderful little spot with lovely food and service. Very cozy, you may be asked to share a table if you walk in without a reservation, but the friendly attitude of the staff is infectious and all the other customers seem to chat along and share Heidelberg tips with their tablemates. They have a menu in English and the staff speak it perfectly. The Weinerschnitzel was cooked perfectly and was exactly the comfort food I needed! Note their credit card machine does not provide the option to tip on the card so bring some cash for that if you're so inclined. read more

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The best German fare with great service and a lot of character and history behind the place. This is a true hidden gem, opens for dinner time T 5 PM, but open till midnight. Highly recommend to get there early, else you will need to wait. Seating is communal, so you get to meet a lot of wonderful patrons. Owners and staff are super friendly and speak fluent English, no worries! Beer or wine :) simple bar! read more

My second visit. The service is impeccable. The staff makes you feel at home and very welcomed. The schnitzel is my favorite in all Heidelberg. The wine pours are generous and the atmosphere is traditional. Also the location is convenient in old town. Stop by and try the schnitzel. read more

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Fantastic! Anyone who is lucky enough to go to Heidelberg should check this place out. We arrived about ten minutes before the place opened, and there were already seven people waiting out on the street with us. It's popularity is well deserved! The people who run the establishment made us feel so welcome; they were kind and personable. We were seated promptly, and the food came out very quickly! This big guy at the bar would yell the orders down to the cellar, and our schnitzels arrived momentarily, piping hot. Everything food-wise was SO good. It's something to experienced, not read about. You can't get German food like this anywhere in America; it's not the same. My friend accidentally poured his drink on his schnitzel right after it arrived! The bar tender witnessed it though, and he gave us a new schnitzel on the house! SOOO generous; we really appreciated it. If you're looking for an utterly authentic German experience, this is the place! read more

What a hidden gem! Loved our late lunch/early dinner here! The waiter was super friendly and made amazing recommendations! If you are in Heidenberg and want to try some authentic German food in a super cool look place stop by here and enjoy a nice meal with a medieval atmosphere. Absolutely lovely read more

Yep this is one of those spots I went to twice on a 3 night trip. On the first night in town it popped up on a Yelp search and I tried it out, alone. I was thinking I could just sit at the bar. Well, got there and there was no bar. However, they found me a seat at a shared table right away. After sitting, I learned how lucky I was to get a seat without a reservation. This meal was one of the best ever. Pork schnitzel with a sh*t ton of garlic. The dish is aptly names "lonely nights." The other diners were very welcoming to an English speaking solo traveler from the US. The service was over the top friendly. Upon leaving, I thought, "my hubs definitely needs to experience this as well." I made a reservation for two nights later when he would be with me. We showed up a bit early for our reservation and were lucky they could seat us early. The food and service were as fab on the second go around as the first. Tips: Must make a reservation. On the way out a party of two was told "no seats." The garlic schnitzel is worth stinky breath. Oh, and the price point for amount of food right on par! read more

This was my favorite memory and dining experience on my short trip to Heidelberg! It is one that I tell everyone about when they ask about my trip and given the chance to go back, I would dine at the Schnitzelbank again in an instant! I was in Germany for business and had the opportunity to take 2 extra days for my own leisure. I wondered by foot all over Heidelberg Old Town and had a great time, but soon worked up an appetite. I looked on Yelp and noticed this place got great reviews so decided to try it out. I went on a Thursday night around 5pm. The place was fairly empty, but the bartender said they had a number of reservations coming by 7pm and if I didn't mind being finished by then, he'd love to have me stay. I'm so glad that I did! The cozy, small atmosphere of this place is delightful (maybe seats 20 people max). The wine pours are large, the glass prices are extremely reasonable, the staff are incredibly fun and provide great service. The food is the best German food I had my entire trip! If you are looking for great food, good wine, great service, and a small intimate atmosphere, this is the place for you! Note - the entrees are huge and if you don't have a big appetite, you can easily split one. The other piece of information I learned while there is that dry Rieslings exist and are delicious. The bartender was right - Americans always think Rieslings are sweeter but that's because that's what's prevalent in the U.S. I was thrilled to find several Rieslings I enjoyed at this establishment. Hands down, you have to go! read more

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From August 2015. How did I miss reviewing my favorite restaurant in Germany? This place has it all - food, atmosphere and great human connection with the staff and others that you will likely share a table with. Of course we went for Jaeger Schnitzel but also the most amazing Spätzle with cream mushrooms and a Steak with garlic butter that was incredible. Drink Reisling; it goes perfectly with all the food and don't miss the salad which is equally great. This is a place you will go to more than once. read more

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After trying several times to walk in and get a table, we were finally lucky enough to beat the crowd Sunday night and get a table at the highly recommended Schnitzelbank. There is only room for about 25 people at the 5 tables inside and though they supposedly take reservations, we were unable to reach them after several tries. After a short wait, we were lucky enough to have a small group leave and joined another couple at one of the tables. Table sharing is super common in Germany, and even more so here with the small size. Every table had at least 2 or 3 groups at it. The atmosphere is wonderfully medieval German and the tables feel like they must be several centuries old and have a good number of patrons' names carved in. The place is also small enough to feel intimate and the waiter / bartender / host was close by the entire time and very attentive. He also had a great sense of humor and spoke excellent English after one of us messed up and revealed we were not in fact locals. We were unfortunate in that we were seated next to a large table of loud, rude spanish speakers who were leaning back from the table so far as to be basically in my lap and carrying on rudely. They even went as far as to snap their fingers at the waiter for his attention at which point he told them that was not acceptable. Good for him! I guess it might be the non-tip-dependent culture of Europe that allows this, but I was so happy to see him hit back at their nonsense. Other than that (and thankfully they left shortly after) everything was steller. We weren't able to sample the wine from the tap (a specialty) as it ran out as he was pouring mine, but the local Riesling he substituted was fantastic. Yes, this is more of a wine establishment than a beer one as there is no beer on tap, only a small selection of bottles, but with all the other pubs and restaurants around, I was happy to have something different. This is also an excellent wine region. I tried the Garlic Schnitzel or "Lonely Nights", I guess because the garlic was supposed to force me to sleep alone, and it was fantastic. It came with a small fresh salad. The schnitzel was excellent. It was not the flat breaded type common, but an unbreaded, thick chop of pork covered in fresh tomatoes and roasted garlic chunks. It was absolutely incredible. I'm still recovering from garlic breath, but it is definitely worth it. Service was excellent as noted and also very fast. Food was delivered within 10 minutes of ordering. Price was also pretty good for such a large meal right near the touristy heart of Heidelberg. read more

We visited Schnitzelbank twice while visiting Heidelberg from the U.S. and it was by far the best place we ate at while in Germany! Fantastic salads, wine, and of course....schnitzel! Also, the service was excellent, our server was so fun and outgoing. Thank you for making our trip to Heidelberg so delicious! read more

1) The ambiance is to die for. This space is freaking beautiful, dark, and fantastic. So many unique details to admire. My father played with the actual functional wood working table for the entire time, moving the joust with the wooden screw at one of the long tables. 2) The food is fantastic and the portions more than enough for one starving individual. You WILL leave well fed. 3) Great wine selection for regional wines (and presumably beer,) and knowledgeable staff. 4) English speaking staff who are happy to accommodate and work with out-of-country guests 5) Show up early to grab a table without a reservation. You will likely have to vacate on busy nights when the reserved crowd shows up, but we got there at 5 on a Friday, and they were happy to have us until 8 when a reserved party was expected. 6) Well worth the visit with even a few hours to spare in the city. Experiential tip: Start a conversation with a complete stranger at your table. We ended up becoming fast friends with our own table neighbor, spent the next two hours with him chatting, walked around Heildleberg with him, and got dessert with him at a completely different restaurant. Be open to the spontaneous interactions you can have with visiting tourists and locals and approach with an open mind and good conversation. The Schnitzelbank's setup encourages it. (If needed, the drinks help.) read more

Food was excellent and service was wunderbar! I had mixed grill and my wife had the weiner schnitzel. Both were fantastic and the best meal we had in Germany! Highly recommend this place but space is at a premium. Get your reservations as soon as possible. Great English speaking as well for people that don't know German. A+ read more

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We are just reminiscing about our experience and writing our review 9 months after our visit. This place is amazing. Yes, we were seated next to some folks we didn't know, but the food was amazing. The draft Riesling, the cabbage, the schnitzel. Oh my, oh my. read more

What a lovely resultant!! Great atmosphere, delicious food, English speaking servers with English menu. Went twice during a trip to Germany and really enjoyed the experience. Prices are very reasonable. Would recommend calling for reservation if more than two people or arriving during opening as the place gets crowded very quickly, would definitely recommend!! read more

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The place to get schnitzel in Heidelberg. This is a wine restaurant, and they have a wide selection both on tap and in bottle. (They also have one beer in bottle.) The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. read more

Very good food. Cozy feel with good volume of chatter. Wait staff could not have been nicer. I know 0 German

All the other reviews nail it. It's old. It's good. It's small. And get the garlic schnitzel. ;)

Easily one of the best meals my husband and I had over the course of our 3 1/2 weeks in Germany. The wine, escargot, sausage, and schnitzel were all fantastic. We were a party of 2 and although we had made reservations in advance, we were still seated at a round table with 2 other random couples. This was a bit awkward at first but once we all had a drink it became a little more comfortable - just don't go in expecting an intimate table for 2! The food and wine more than makes up for it! read more

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Best meal in Germany! My boyfriend ordered the "Lonely Nights" schnitzel, which had a lovely garlic flavor. It was served with a salad to start, and later the main dish included roasted potatoes. I had the "Haxe" which is a pork knuckle (also known as a ham hock). The Haxe was tender on the inside and the skin was crispy. The dish was served with a type of sauerkraut, mustard, and roasted potatoes, all of which complimented the dish quite nicely. I highly recommend those two dishes, especially since local Germans a few towns over had suggested it to us. For drinks, I suggest ordering beer, not simply because it's Germany but because it really does go well with the dishes. We had the Pils since it seemed to be a restaurant favorite. It comes in a bottle so don't forget to pour it in the matching glass before partaking. The atmosphere was fabulous! Loved the dim, small quarters. We walked in on a Monday and found a seat, but I could imagine it would be quite busy on a weekend. Seating is limited so don't be surprised if you're elbow to elbow with a stranger from a different country (communal seating is to be expected). I felt as though I had been transported to another place and time. Also, the only outside seating is a small patio in the back with room for maybe 6-8 people. No streetside seating like most of the cafes in Heidelberg. Lastly to note, the restaurant is rather hidden. You won't find this on the main street where all the other tourists can be found. But once you do find it, it's quite the gem. IT'S A MUST IN HEIDELBERG! read more

One of the best dining experiences I ever have had. I am from Texas and speak no German but this place is top shelf. The food is off the charts good and the coziness of the place makes it special. Reminded me of a cafe in East Texas I used to visit in the 1960s. Very well managed and just a treasure of a place. read more

We had the Schnitzelbank Platter and the A La Maison with mushroom sauce. What an amazing meal. Better than we hoped. The ambiance and service were superb. If you're in Heidelberg you have to eat here. read more

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Famous for its grilled pork hocs. Very soft and tasty. The portion is huge so two people can share one meal. Very nice people at the restaurant who speaks English. There are also English menu available. read more

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Made reservations and ate early around 6-7pm. The meal reminded me of comfort food. I had a great time and a local couple who sat at our table got to practice their English with us. read more

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That wasn't the only best Schnitzel I had in Germany but also the best salad as well. The atmosphere is very good and staff are very nice. Das Essen war wirklich super! read more

I think this is probably the best Schnitzel place in Heidelberg! The atmosphere is really great, the staff super friendly. We had a very nice time here! Highly recommend! read more

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Good food, good beer, friendly staff. What's not to like? The place itself is rather small and filled up a little after we arrived, so might expect a bit of a wait depending... read more

Small cozy place. Come for the atmosphere, stay for the Weißwein from Fass. My favorite is the lonely nights schnitzel. Protip: get a reservation. It is often full. read more

This is a unique restaurant with limited dining space but well worth the wait if you must. We got there around 3pm so we were able to sit at a table to ourselves and no wait The waiter was very friendly and efficient. The bread soup was excellent and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his French onion soup. We shared the kassespatzle and the lonely nights schnitzel and both were delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

very good food, but you must think about this place in advance. reservations only from 1700-2200 at least. walk-in might be available after 2200. read more

Late post. Went there February 2016 and had pork shoulder. The best in Germany! Absolutely delicious and recommend to everyone. Staff was welcoming and very informative. Thank you Schnitzelbank! We'll be back. Cheers! read more

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This place has quite possibly THE best German food I've had so far here in Deutschland. Not to be missed, and you won't be disappointed. Loved the vibe of the restaurant, we stopped in for late lunch and didn't have a problem getting a table. The steak was to die for and I definitely want to try the lonely nights next time; we can't wait to come back here! read more

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We came in and asked for a table for 3. The waiter limited to say "No" and turned his head. Extremely rude and unprofessional.

Wow what a place to try out your first Schnitzel! This place truly lives up to its high rating in Yelp. The cordon bleu (blue cheese) Schnitzel was absolutely delicious. The complimentary salad they serve was nothing like I had before. Full of fresh veggies and absolutely yum. Interesting selection of wine too being a wine bar. And what can I say about the hosts and the servers. Super friendly and make you feel very comfortable. I have had a lovely time there and also met with an interesting group oh hikers across my table. read more

If you are in Heidelburg, you HAVE to eat here!! These guys know what they are doing. Their French onion soup is the best soup I have ever had anywhere. In any country. Grilled sausages were so light and yet so filling, not greasy, just delicious, and perfectly paired with their potatoes and saukraut. And the weiner schnitzel...so amazing!! Just so fresh and delicious. Had a glass of red wine and a glass of white, both were great. We got there right at 5 when they opened since we didn't have a reservation, and we were the last ones to get seated for a while. They had to keep turning people away, so make a reservation! Both of the guys working spoke both German and English, so that's a plus too. Super friendly staff, made us feel very welcome. read more

Very cozy atmosphere, with small number of tables. Traditional recepies, executed with the freshest ingredients and master cooking skill. Simply the best schnitzel I've had, and I've tried a few! read more

It is unfortunate that I went here on my first day in Heidelberg. All other restaurants are going to be held to this standard and it will be a hard place to top. Service - casual but excellent, friendly and attentive. Food - for me, this was comfort food growing up and was very true to my Austrian Mother's cooking - so absolutely amazing. Decor - unique and well used; perfect for the relaxed atmosphere. 2 tables outside 5 tables inside. Don't let that discourage you from going in. There is always someone finishing up so wait times should not be long. It's just off the beaten path so keep your eyes peeled when walking down the street or you could miss it. Had the codon blue schnitzel and it was delicious. -1 star for not having any beer on tap. I know that they are a wine bar but it's Germany! For that you only get 5/5 stars instead of the 6/5 stars I would like to have given. read more

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Best Schnitzel I've ever eaten, and one of the best meals I've ever had in Europe. The staff are excellent and make you feel welcome... the portions are enormous. read more

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Best authentic food and setting in Heidelberg. Don't want to wait around for a seat (because you didn't reserve)? Do it anyway. Share a table with a stranger, grab a bier, and have some great food. read more

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