I had a great experience at La Bastille two Saturdays ago. I came exactly at 1700. I didn't have a…read morereservation, but I was able to be seated. The bread and olives are complimentary and delicious. I ordered a salad which was wonderful. My mussels came and the sauce, OMG!!!!, so so good. So good for sopping with the extra bread. I ate all of the mussels and I was by myself. Then, my main course came. My Salmon was cooked perfectly. I would go back and have the exact same thing. It was that good. It seems simple but restaurants do get it wrong from time to time. Also, the service was superb. Two young ladies seem to run both inside and outside. Prompt and attentive service. Highly recommend this place. I'll be in Saarbrücken again on Saturday and I'm trying to convince myself to try a new place, but I'm probably just going to go back to La Bastille.

I had a great experience at La Bastille two Saturdays ago. I came exactly at 1700. I didn't have a…read morereservation, but I was able to be seated. The bread and olives are complimentary and delicious. I ordered a salad which was wonderful. My mussels came and the sauce, OMG!!!!, so so good. So good for sopping with the extra bread. I ate all of the mussels and I was by myself. Then, my main course came. My Salmon was cooked perfectly. I would go back and have the exact same thing. It was that good. It seems simple but restaurants do get it wrong from time to time. Also, the service was superb. Two young ladies seem to run both inside and outside. Prompt and attentive service. Highly recommend this place. I'll be in Saarbrücken again on Saturday and I'm trying to convince myself to try a new place, but I'm probably just going to go back to La Bastille.

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.

We were on a family vacation and Saarbrücken and wanted a nice casual meal. City Grill happened to…read morebe near where we were staying. The owner was super friendly and the food was delicious. We got the skewers with lamb and chicken, rice and salad. The three-person meal was more than enough for two adults and two hungry teens. Highly recommended. There were only two tables but it was not too busy at 7:30 on a Thursday night. It was clean and pleasant.

A must when you're drunk after a long night! But not so good when you're sober...read more

One of the best places in Saarbrücken: In Summer you can sit outside next to the beautiful church…read moreLudwigskirche and enjoy life. The portions are huge and very tasteful. You can meet very nice people here although there's not much around in this neighbourhood.