Alte Schule in Eisenach

Excellent food. The staff was very friendly.

We visited the Alte Schule a year ago and were impressed by both the pleasant atmosphere and the quality of the food. Unfortunately, both have deteriorated. The restaurant now feels overly styled, efficiency-driven, and therefore impersonal. We found the food far too expensive for the quality offered. The antipasti platter was unimaginative (a mountain of olives) and bland, and there's no daily specials menu. The only positive aspect was the green salad, which they served without salmon upon request. The ordering cube is a good idea in theory, and someone does come quickly. Unfortunately, it seems to mean that the little things that aren't actively requested are overlooked. It's a shame; in my opinion, they could do so much more with it, especially considering the prices.

Super friendly and attentive service; the birthday surprise was a success thanks to the lovely staff. Always worth recommending.

Service, food, and atmosphere...a great restaurant. There's no hint of the old-fashioned feel...unless you go to the restroom. That's not meant to be a negative point, though. You walk through a school corridor to get there.

Lovely atmosphere, quick and friendly staff, very tasty and plentiful food. Our family (ages 3-88) felt very comfortable. There's absolutely nothing to complain about. We'll definitely be back!

Unfortunately, not worth another visit.

The ambiance is quite nice. Unfortunately, the music gets excessively loud from 10 a.m. onwards, so you have to talk to each other very loudly. The service is very friendly and nice. Unfortunately, the food is a bit underwhelming for the price and could be prepared differently. The taste, however, is excellent!

A very nice, cozy, and delicious restaurant in the center of Eisenach. Highly recommended, not just before a theater visit

Our spontaneous decision to dine at a previously unfamiliar restaurant was not disappointed. A very innovative restaurant with exceptionally friendly and communicative service and excellent food. We highly recommend it!

We were here with another couple of friends and simply wanted a surprise. And the surprise was more than successful. The service staff create a familiar atmosphere and don't constantly appear at your table. Instead, there's a dice on each table that you can use to summon someone at the touch of a button to order or pay. The food was incredibly delicious, and the drinks menu leaves nothing to be desired, even non-alcoholic options. We could certainly have stayed longer. Chapeau, everything is done right here.

Good restaurant. Delicious food👌

We pre-ordered, which I recommend to everyone! A great atmosphere... and the food was super delicious 😋 and the portions were just right. The service was prompt and always friendly. 🔝

The ambiance is exceptional and inviting. The food was delicious and very digestible. The service was excellent. We would gladly return.

Only positives: very friendly staff, staff are requested via "order cube" (and are quickly on site), very tasty food, very good price/performance ratio

We spontaneously went there yesterday. Everyone was very friendly…great service…the boss was always in the thick of things. Thanks for the lovely evening. Best 😉

Delicious food and friendly service

We were very satisfied. The service was really friendly and prompt, and the food was delicious. We found the service cube concept practical and worked well (especially when you want to get going quickly after dinner with a toddler).

I had a burger, and I loved it. The food, service, and atmosphere were top-notch. Highly recommended, and thanks to the dice that you can use to summon staff, there's no unnecessary waiting for them.

I highly recommend this restaurant; the service, food, and drinks are excellent. From the online reservation to the opening of the door and the kind words. Despite the packed seating, everything is in a cozy atmosphere.

We ate here with friends and were thrilled. Great service, amazing food, and a wonderful atmosphere. We'd love to come back.

A very good restaurant with a great atmosphere. We didn't have a reservation, but we were assigned a nice table anyway. The staff were very friendly and very quick. The food was excellent; we only had an appetizer, but it was very lovingly prepared. Thank you. We'd be happy to come back.

nice and modern interior with an interesting service tool....food was very tasty, priced a bit higher

A very nice restaurant with good food and friendly, fast service. The Pina Colada is amazing, and from 10 p.m. onwards, it became a lounge-like atmosphere. We had a very pleasant evening there with our group of 14 people.

According to Google's "Vegan Food" menu, there's only one vegan appetizer platter. They don't offer vegan options, even when asked! So order ONLY fries—🤦‍♀️—and they come with yogurt dip... Conclusion: not suitable for vegans!!!

Cozy restaurant with good food.

A truly wonderful ambiance, very stylishly decorated. Excellent service. The rump steak with Alfredo pasta was fantastic, and the chicken burger was good but a bit tasteless. Nothing particularly exciting, then. But everything was good quality and fresh. Highly recommended.

The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the atmosphere is relaxed. My personal highlight is the order cube, which you can use to call for service or pay. Unfortunately, we had too much fun pressing and using the cube, so ours was turned off. So everything is perfect, but don't press the order cube too often.

Highly recommended! Everything was fully booked, and without a reservation, you have almost no chance of getting a table. It was incredibly stressful for the waiters and the kitchen, but everyone was polite and courteous. Thanks to the dice on the tables (for ordering or paying), we never had to wait long. The food was very good, and even with large groups, they made sure everyone could eat together. I also loved the smooth transition between the restaurant and bar atmosphere later on! Thank you for the unforgettable evening, and all the best in the future!

Very nice ambiance. Attentive, friendly service! The menu was varied, and my roasted beef liver was spot-on and very tasty. Review update 01.03.24; We were back at the old school for a family dinner for the first time in a while. Everyone really liked the menu (they even had Jägerschnitzel, GDR-style or old-school style ;-)) and the dishes, and they tasted good. The price-performance ratio was good. Using the service cube, the waiter was at the table almost immediately, and our requests were fulfilled very quickly and with great friendliness! There was nothing to complain about!

We had a very pleasant evening with very attentive staff. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed the ambiance. We would come back.

Outrageously bad! €20 for frozen schnitzel and frozen fries. If you're going to give me frozen food, please give me a fair price.

Beautiful restaurant in a central location. Attentive service. Great menu, the dishes were very good. We felt very comfortable. We would gladly return.

Very tasty and great service. We'll be back.

Great restaurant. When we travel to East Germany, we plan our trip so we can eat at the old school in Eisenach. The food is always good, and the service and staff are excellent.

I highly recommend this great restaurant with friendly waiters and excellent food. I especially like the picanha with chimichurri.

One positive aspect is that the restaurant is open on Mondays. The food was delicious and the portions were adequate. The service staff varied greatly, from diligent to standing around. As a tourist who's just arrived in Eisenach and is looking for an open restaurant, it's not a good feeling to be immediately told that you should make a reservation. The price-performance ratio was okay. One more tip: We were offered a schnapps on the house when paying. Since we're not allowed to drink alcohol, it would be nice to offer alternatives, such as an espresso or something similar on the house.

A successful evening with friends; it was packed. Nevertheless, the wait times were acceptable, and minor service glitches were overlooked. We'd love to come back!

The food is great and the wine is great! We'd love to come back!

The ambiance is great. The food and service are okay, but not quite up to scratch. The rump steak (€30) was medium-well done and quite small. The schnitzel had more of a frozen-food vibe. The kitchen was flexible, though; I requested salad instead of fries.

The "Alte Schule" (Old School) tries to offer high-priced, diverse regional cuisine. Service and quality are only average, but the drinks are simply too expensive. The ambiance is pleasant. Conclusion: Not recommended. That was the unanimous opinion of our entire group... Never again. There are much nicer, cheaper, and better restaurants in Eisenach.

We went here because of the good reviews. Unfortunately, we can't understand them at all. Yes, the ambiance is nice, the service too, but the food and drinks were, unfortunately, an absolute disaster. A Hugo with lemon... The pork schnitzel is almost certainly frozen and tasted accordingly. The fact that the food was ready in less than 10 minutes doesn't speak volumes about the quality. For €20.90, that's honestly outrageous, and you could almost expect a real Wiener schnitzel for that. Unfortunately, we can't recommend this place at all.

Very good service, the food was very good and plentiful.

I had beef liver, which was garnished like a shoe sole, with far too many canned fried onions and soggy, lukewarm fried potatoes. I think it's outrageous to pay almost €25 for that.

The food was delicious, and the best part is the service cube! I'd love to come back 👍

Great ambience, very friendly service and our food was simply delicious

Unfortunately, we couldn't sit outside due to the threat of rain, but were seated nicely inside. The service was very prompt and attentive, perhaps thanks in part to a Bluetooth cube on the table. The prices were a bit "exaggerated" for us (e.g., for the salads), but they were worth it considering the size. Personally, I could imagine someone not finishing that portion. Perhaps something smaller and cheaper? Just food for thought! My grilled pork steak was a little dry, and the sauce lacked depth. But it was still tasty. My husband praised the beef liver. It was accompanied by a very good Sauvignon Blanc and a non-alcoholic beer, both well chilled. All in all, a successful evening.

A great atmosphere, very attentive staff, and delicious food. We'd love to come back.

The Old School is a nice, slightly more upscale restaurant. The ambiance is stylish and you feel at home. I had nothing to complain about with the food. I had a picanha. These are five small pieces of beef that were well seasoned. It came with regular fries (you can also order sweet potatoes), a small salad, and bowls of chimichurry and a herb dip. My wife had a chicken burger, but the bun was unfortunately a bit dry. For starters, we had the Bruschetta Old School in four varieties (two different cheeses, classic and with herb cream and mushrooms), which was quite good. Next time, though, I would go for the classic one. We also had feta in puff pastry, which you should definitely try. It was fantastic. I really like the concept of the dice on the table, which you can use to call the waiter or order the bill. And it worked really well. In general, the service was very attentive and prompt. The online reservation worked well. It's also a good idea to make a reservation; when we visited, all the tables were occupied.

It didn't taste that bad, but seriously: Almost €20 for a plate of pasta with canned mushrooms? That was the case with all four dishes: inferior (ready-made) ingredients (including imitation cheese) at far too high prices. Service took a long time at first, but later got faster. Atmosphere: It was fine outside in good weather. Conclusion: Food lacking in love, prices exorbitant. (Poor value for money)

At the demopark, the staff was very stressed and under pressure. Food 👍 so you're happy to wait a bit longer.

We can't comment on the food, as we only had drinks there. The staff was friendly and nice. Now for the negatives: If you order a cocktail (a Caipirinha), I expect crushed ice in the glass, not ice cubes. They really skimped on the alcohol! The taste wasn't great, and for 10.90, I would have expected something better.

We're here on vacation, which is a real shame. Not that we're here on vacation, but that we certainly won't be able to come back anytime soon. We were thrilled with everything and hope the chef enjoyed it too. Best wishes.

The Alte Schule is a good restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, good food at fair prices, and attentive staff. I'd be happy to return with my next seminar group.

The food was excellent and the service extremely friendly.

Magnificent location...sensational cuisine...very friendly and attentive service...you absolutely have to check it out 😋

Very cozy, great food and excellent service!

The restaurant was highly praised, so I was rather chastened afterward. Mainstream food, well decorated but lacking in refinement. Too expensive, in my opinion. What left a lasting, positive impression was the attentive and friendly service. The outdoor area is lovely, but hard to find at dinnertime.

Very good food with huge portions. Friendly waiter! Some of the tables are outside, facing the street, but that didn't bother us. Definitely recommend it! Great ambiance inside.

Long waiting time, but food really very good

Cool location, good food, and very friendly staff. I can only recommend this restaurant.

Very tasty and plentiful. The service was friendly and prompt. A very nice location, though the noise from the guests was a bit noticeable.

If you wanna be ignored - feel free to come here

During our vacation near Eisenach, we had dinner at the Alte Schule twice and were absolutely thrilled both times :-) The ambiance is exceptional, the service outstanding, and the food hard to beat! Special mention goes to the rack of lamb, which is incredibly delicious.

A very disappointing experience. We waited over an hour and a half for our drinks and almost two hours for the food. The service was completely disorganized, no one really cared – and there wasn't even an apology. When the food was finally ready, we had to take it with us because we had to move on. They also packed the wrong dishes for us. There was little response to our feedback, just a minimal discount. Overall, a very frustrating experience – not recommended. I will definitely never go to this restaurant again.

Very tasty menu and nice, atmospheric ambience, as well as a very modern way of ordering!

Very tasty food, everything fresh and good, service also very friendly

Great food and fantastic service. Highly recommended.

Refined hospitality in a pleasant environment. Delicious food and drinks with fast and friendly service.

Gastronomy as you would expect! The food, ambiance, and, above all, the personal service from the owner exceeded our expectations.

Yes, absolutely! Delicious food and drinks. My dish was rack of lamb, cooked to perfection, super juicy, and very well seasoned, the best I've ever eaten, top notch. Thank you and compliments to the chef!

Highly recommended. Super delicious food. Very friendly staff.

We were guests at the "Alte Schule" with 17 people. 17 hungry people walked into the Alte Schule, and after a good two hours, 17 satisfied, full, and happy people left the restaurant... How did that happen? Find out for yourself. We'd definitely love to go back to the (Alte)Schule ;-)

Super delicious food. Very good service. Highly recommended, would go back anytime. Better reserve a table.

Good food. Lots of it. Not expensive. Service was via a box so not much interaction.

Lovingly decorated restaurant with good food and drinks.

Beautiful ambiance. Excellent food. Make sure to make a reservation on weekends.

Everything fits together here. The people who work here radiate warmth and calm. We were able to enjoy our really excellent meal completely undisturbed because we were able to decide for ourselves when we wanted to use the digital service cube on our table. After the theater we went straight back to the restaurant and enjoyed a delicious cocktail in a very atmospheric ambience and well-selected music. We will definitely come back and recommend this insider tip.

Nice atmosphere and very tasty food! The service was also great! We'd love to come back.

We had a wonderful evening at the old school yesterday! We were greeted very friendly, the atmosphere in the restaurant is great! The Tataki was highly recommended, really good! And the ravioli was also a culinary delight! The idea with the cubes on the table, which you can tap for “service” or the desire to pay, is great. They then change the light color and send a signal to the waiter’s tablet. We'd love to come back! If this restaurant existed in my home country, I would be a regular!

A great restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food is not run-of-the-mill food, it is very special. I would always go there to eat. Price-performance is also great.

Nice atmosphere, but overall the restaurant makes a stylish, efficient and therefore impersonal impression. We also found the food (and drinks) to be significantly too expensive for the quality offered. The antipasti platter was mainstream, but a bit unimaginative and neutral in taste, there is no daily menu, otherwise we couldn't really see a clear line in the menu. The burgers were good, they seem to specialize in that here. The order cube for ordering is a supposedly good idea; someone usually comes quickly, but of course you lose sight of the little things that aren't actively requested. It's a shame, in my opinion, you could do more with it overall, especially given the prices asked.

The food and ambience were a solid 5. The service was underground! The drinks we ordered only came after the starter and long after that. After the meal, our plates were left on the table until we paid. One waiter after another walked past without taking anything. From our point of view, unfortunately 2 points for this as there is absolutely a lot of catching up to do.

We had dinner at the Alte Schule Eisenach restaurant on Saturday. The food was really of a very high standard, both in terms of taste and appearance. The waiters were very friendly, despite the restaurant being completely full. Very big recommendation. ☺️

Super Service , leckeres Essen bei einem coolen Ambiente, nette Coctailbar, ein absolut empfehlenswertes Restaurant in der Altstadt von Eisenach

A new experience for us, registered by email, friendly welcome and service, food was delicious for us, nice atmosphere, you can see that it works

Very nice restaurant with a great selection of food and great service! The food tasted very, very good! We'd love to come back!

Waited more than 20 min for a drink when the restaurant was half empty…

We were there yesterday and were really impressed by the staff, the atmosphere and the food. Thank you very much and gladly again. Claudia and Jens

The three of us ate here yesterday and were pleasantly surprised by the food and the service. However, a reservation is worth it.

Nothing special. Both in terms of food and ambience. For the price you would have expected more. The service was good.

Always incredibly tasty with a great ambience and super friendly staff. Definitely a must in Eisenach!

Service, ambience, everything was great! But I was very disappointed with my burger. Just under €21 for a burger with a few fries and two dips. The citizen's roll was cold, was on the grill for 2 seconds and is the cheap junk from Aldi with sesame. For the price I expect a decent roll, if not homemade then at least something better. Meat was OK for that.

Very tasty, highly recommended 👍🏻

Very nice restaurant, great ambience, very good overall concept, not too big of a menu, something for every taste. Very difficult to decide. Gladly again at any time. Thanks to the team.

We ordered for 17 people. A wonderfully prepared table was waiting for us. Super tasty food and very good service

Good food, great service. Innovative ordering options.

Great service, great food, great ambience. Very good location. We'll come back when we're in Eisenach.

The online reservation was uncomplicated. The service staff were very friendly. The food was world class and the choice was not easy for us. It was a successful evening for us and we would like to come back.

Everything was great, friendly, attentive staff, fast service 🫠

The atmosphere is very cozy and the staff is super friendly and very attentive. It's not exactly cheap, but the quality and taste is great. A big compliment to the kitchen.