Bremen Ratskeller in Bremen

Great restaurant, would love to come back Food was excellent

Really nice, typical restaurant right in the heart of Bremen, serving delicious local food. The service needs to be improved, as it was quite abrupt and not welcoming at all

Anyone who has read the fantasies in the Bremen Ratskeller would of course like to see it on site.

The food and service were great. Max delivered better than many parcel services.

Good food at a reasonable price. Reservation is recommended. Will try it today without a reservation.

Food is OK. Unfortunately it's quite loud and the service isn't always very friendly. Dishes are cleared away while you are still eating.

The ambience is steeped in history from Bremen, the food was of good quality but the service couldn't keep up. On the one hand, the kitchen was unable to make scrambled eggs out of the fried egg and on the other hand, we would have liked to drink one or two more beers if we had had the chance to order. Since we had such poor service for the first time, we will still go there again when we get the chance. ….hoping that we just had a bad day….

Delicious local food. The service was attentive, the food arrived quickly (but at 6pm on a Friday, it was still quite empty).

Great food in a stylish ambience with small booths for romantic candlelight dinners.

Impressive ambience in a huge wine cellar. The food was very tasty. I had labskaus and red fruit jelly for dessert. The service was very attentive and quick. I was completely thrilled and can only recommend it

Overall it was a nice evening stay! The ambience is simply great, which is generally due to this location and of course the fact that you experience history here! The wines we had were very tasty and perfectly tempered. Our snack with the wine couldn't have been better! The service was very attentive at the beginning. Ordering another glass of wine was more difficult because we were apparently no longer being noticed. Convincing a waitress that we wanted to pay at the end took a whopping 45 minutes. Only when I started to put on my jacket did anyone notice me. But as people from Bremen we would like to try it again because this location is simply unique...

Wonderful place with an authentic feeling. The service is great. The food is delicious with great starters and drinks. The desert is also nice designed and very delicious.

Amazing food and beautifully designed restaurant! The staff was friendly, though the service was a bit confusing with our orders—possibly because we were a group of 14. If you need a large table, make sure to mention it when reserving, as they don’t have a table for 14; we had to connect two tables ourselves. The ambiance is stunning, with details that go beyond beautiful. Highly recommend!

Der Ratskeller mit seiner Geschichte und seinem historischen Ambiente ist definitiv ein Besuch wert. Das Essen ist lecker und qualitativ hochwertig, der Service freundlich und aufmerksam.

Muy buena comida y precios razonables. Bonito ambiente y gran ubicación. No tan bueno que el cumpleaños, que se señaló en la reserva, no recibió ninguna atención del personal. El camarero tampoco sabía quién había pedido la comida y nos hizo hacer la identificación de cada plato.

Il faut franchir la porte et descendre les escaliers au moins pour le décor. Les prix sont un peu élevé par rapport aux plats proposés. Mais ça reste un restaurant qu'il faut découvrir au moins pour la salle.

Wir haben den Ratskeller in Bremen besucht und waren begeistert. Das beeindruckende Kellergewölbe mit den großen alten Weinfässern verleiht dem Restaurant eine besondere Atmosphäre und macht den Besuch zu einem echten Erlebnis. Der Bremer Pannfisch war hervorragend – perfekt gebraten und wunderbar aromatisch. Besonders die Bratkartoffeln haben uns überzeugt: knusprig, goldbraun und voller Geschmack. Der Service war freundlich und aufmerksam, was den Abend angenehm abgerundet hat. Ein toller Ort für alle, die gutes Essen in historischem Ambiente genießen möchten. Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Very nice restaurant. Food is great. Definitely worth a visit. The service is also very good.

A very nice restaurant and typically North German! Had the Bremer Panfish, unfortunately the redfish died twice. Pollock fried to perfection. Vegetables very boring, frozen? Fried potatoes very tasty and well fried. Holondaise is not homemade but is of good quality. Conclusion, a really great restaurant and the food is still very good. There are things that you can't always get perfect in a commercial kitchen and you can accept that. We are very satisfied and will come back and that is important. P.S. A restaurant like this doesn't have to hide in Munich! You feel like you're in a Bavarian inn and the staff is just as smart.

The Ratskeller has a tradition. The food comes quickly and the selection is good, even for vegetarians. The service is great. You should definitely pre-order. It's nicest when you sit in one of the small alcoves. Just great. I would only like more vanilla sauce on the red jelly, preferably a whole jug. Very tasty 😉

We stop by the Ratskeller once a year for the trade fair. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio has decreased significantly. Unfortunately, the potatoes with my kale didn't taste fresh! My wife had the roast beef and pork; Here the sauce tasted strongly of convenience! It's a shame, we'll choose another restaurant in the future!

We were shown to the table and after 30 minutes of waiting no one came to serve us. So we left without saying anything and even then there was no reaction from the service staff. Date: Sunday February 2nd, 2025 Time 12:45 p.m

Wir waren im Oktober da und nach 20 Minuten sind wir wieder gegangen. Niemand kam an den Tisch. Wir geben immer einem Restaurant eine 2. Chance. So haben wir es letzte Woche noch einmal probiert. Leider ist das Essen komplett durchgefallen. Ich möchte näher nicht darauf eingehen, da ich bei einem anderen Portal die Nachricht bekommen habe das man meine Bewertung leider löschen muss. Die kurze Bewertung von mir wegen den Komponenten wurde als Defamierung angezeigt. Bei einem Preis von fast 30 Euro war das Essen eine Enttäuschung. Für uns leider keine Adresse mehr in Bremen.

Was Incredible, their attention, the service, the food and beer, amazing… Btw a special recognition to Bastian, he make our visit unforgettable, and for Spanish and English speakers, Bastian speaks as well.. thanks thanks

Possibly the best restaurant in Bremen. Such a cool venue and the location is fantastic too!

We had pre-booked 6 seats for Saturday at 6 p.m., which was also necessary, it's cabbage and pee time with the tours, it filled up very quickly, unfortunately we had a table relatively close to the entrance and exit area, where there were crowds at the entrance, but the service was quick, with the drinks, only the music was booming from the Bacchus cellar. (cabbage driver) The meal 3 herring fillets with housewife-style sauce with fried potatoes was very tasty, only the fried potatoes were lukewarm and for a filling side dish in a very manageable bowl as a portion, side dishes salad crisp and tasty, partner had fried potatoes with Knipp that was nice and crispy, the apple compote not too sweet and a reasonable portion of fried potatoes on a plate. Both are priced the same. Gladly again, just not on Friday and Saturday evenings when the cabbage drivers are out and about.

Good restaurant in the basement of the 1405 town hall, ideal for trying local food. Quality dishes and reasonable prices. The meats are very good. The service is excellent and the place is elegant and clean. Highly recommended!

Very high quality German food for fair prices. Perfect ambience thanks to historical furnishings and rustic flair. Private seating booths are also available. Well suited for family celebrations and business lunches. Gladly again!

Definitely worth a visit. The food is great, the service is very good and friendly. The atmosphere is fascinating. Dogs are allowed.

We spent a lovely evening here and had a good meal. The service could have been a little more attentive and asked for additional orders more often.

Beautiful, large, historic Ratskeller. We were there at Christmas time and it was quite busy. Nevertheless, a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere and professional service.

We had very high expectations, but unfortunately it was a bit disappointing. Food was tasty, but the atmosphere and staff were a bit disappointing.

I tried the deer stew with mushrooms in berry sauce. The mushroom stew was served over homemade pasta with berries and pears. It is quite delicious, a softness unexpected from venison. It is well marinated. I definitely recommend it.

The service is excellent! Have a real great experience with the staff always interacting with us in English. Excellent recommendations on wine!

Excellent restaurant! The menu includes delicious local dishes. Friendly and helpful staff. Great atmosphere of a historical basement. I recommend!

The Ratskeller in Bremen already has a historical atmosphere! A UNESCO World Heritage Site! We felt very comfortable here. The service was very attentive and the food was very good. Since the kale could have been a little warmer, a star deduction.

Ratskeller in Bremen is an eye-catching place with its space design! 🏰 The atmosphere is really nice, a classic German atmosphere. Inside, we tried an asparagus and a meat dish, both were incredibly delicious! 🥩🍴 Also, the bread basket was very nice, the various fresh breads were a great touch. 🍞✨ However, the service is a little slow, this place may not be ideal if you are in a hurry. Even though the average age is a little higher, it is a great choice for a quiet and enjoyable dinner!

Nice Ratskeller atmosphere, very nice, attentive service. Very good chicken soup, but stay away from the fried potatoes! I was there with my sister in October 2023 to eat Knipp there as a former Bremer. There was a couple sitting next to us at the table who had a discussion with the waitress after we arrived, but we didn't pay any attention to them at first. When our Knipp arrived with fried potatoes, it looked very good. Unfortunately, when we tried it we discovered that the fried potatoes were mushy, almost slimy and therefore not edible. We called the waitress, who apologized and brought another portion of fried potatoes. Unfortunately it was just as inedible. We then had a short conversation with our table neighbors, who confirmed that they too had to return the fried potatoes. The service staff also mentioned that there were frequent problems with the fried potatoes. It might depend on the variety. In any case, they are self-made. Ultimately, even if the service was really nice and attentive, this was a very disappointing visit to such a renowned restaurant. Edit: It's exciting that the Ratskeller deletes reviews below four stars instead of apologizing and optimizing the kitchen - as would be professional. Unfortunately, one more reason to stay away from the Ratskeller on future visits.

The Ratskeller is beautiful. Unfortunately, not so much the food. Bremer Knipp was a tough one, fried potatoes were of convenience quality and the service confirmed that there are often complaints. Unfortunately the replacement portion wasn't any better. Unfortunately we only come here to look, sorry.

We booked to eat a mid-day menu. They seated us as soon as we arrived and gave us the cards. Shortly the waiter arrived to take our order. We asked her to allow us one more moment because we hadn't had time to look at the drinks menu and... big mistake... 15 minutes passed until we managed to get the attention of another colleague who we asked to please will take note. After eating the starter and the main course they brought us only one dessert,... another 5 minutes until we got the attention of another waiter to tell him about the lack of a dessert and... another 5 minutes to bring a dessert that was supposed to be I was already prepared. But the grand finale was missing. After finishing the dessert, we spent 25 minutes waiting for someone to come and charge us and after managing to ask for the bill, another 10 minutes to get it and be able to pay (these last 10 minutes standing in the middle of the store and with our coat on). As a detail, while we were waiting for someone to ask for our bill, a couple arrived at the next table, to whom they left the cards and they left at the same time as us through the door, tired of having no one take note of them after more than 25 minutes. minutes. Very good food and incredible place, but the service is not up to par.

The food and the restaurant are both really great. It's a shame that it's so understaffed and you hardly get any service or attention.

It was really a great experience! The dishes were very tasty and lovingly prepared. The wait staff was friendly, attentive and the service was quick - everything was served in a timely manner. A special highlight was the robot operation that helps the team bring the dirty dishes into the kitchen. A modern and fun addition that impressed us. We'd love to come back! Thanks

Restaurant review: Ratskeller Bremen – visit on December 29, 2024 The Ratskeller Bremen enjoys a reputation as a traditional restaurant. However, my private visit with my partner on the evening of December 29, 2024 left something to be desired. Below is my factual assessment: 1. Starter – Homemade chicken bouillon The bouillon was convincing in terms of taste: well seasoned, clear and appetizing. However, it was served before the drinks service. The bottle of water and the Pinot Blanc we ordered were only given later. A mismanagement of time that disrupted the process. 2. Serving temperature of the soup The soup was quickly put on the table, but not hot, just warm. Still solid in taste. 3. Main courses • Cheese platter: This impressed with quality, freshness and an appealing presentation. The bread selection was average but acceptable. • Bremer Pannfisch: Unfortunately a disappointment. The fish was served in a pan with vegetables - a classic way of preparation, but not optimally implemented. Only two small pieces of fish were found among excessive vegetables such as carrots and celery. The fried potatoes were “hidden” in the vegetable liquid and lost their texture. The mustard sauce showed a slight skin formation, a clear indication of warmed food. 4. Wine service The Pinot Blanc was served cool, but not at the appropriate drinking temperature. Post-cooling could have helped here. 5. Quality of service The service seemed inattentive. The waitress didn't ask about our satisfaction, but assumed that "everything was very good". This attitude left an unprofessional impression. 6. Value for money The pan fish for 27 euros and a total bill of over 100 euros do not reflect the previously known quality of the Ratskeller. The level of food and service was well below expectations for an established location in this price range. Conclusion The Ratskeller Bremen was disappointing that evening. The kitchen showed weaknesses in preparation and presentation, especially the main course. The service was disorganized and lacked any hospitality. As a long-time guest, it is difficult to recognize the former top quality in this experience. Improvements in kitchen performance and service culture are urgently needed in order to live up to the traditional reputation.

Unfortunately the fries were fried in fish oil (which is my taste). The fried potatoes with my fish (which was lukewarm) were warmed up. It's a shame, the location is very attractive. We won't eat here again.

Traditional inn with a very special ambience. Well-prepared, mostly good home-style cuisine and friendly service, which is supported by robots.

The two of us were shown straight to the table without a reservation and were served nicely. Food was excellently served and prepared. We felt very comfortable.

The best brown cabbage with pee, smoked pork, cooked sausage and boiled potatoes - real local cuisine! The atmosphere in the cellar vault with old wine barrels is rustic and beautiful 😊 The fact that the self-service cutlery hangs on the stand on the table doesn't do justice to the great food.

I love it..! Eating here is like traveling back in time. We ate the lunch menu, what they call the "Mittagstisch", for less than 20 euros, which includes first course (salad and broccoli soup), second course (Gnocchi and chicken) and dessert; drinks are paid separately. The experience is worth it.

So we ordered duck...very tasty 😋 The service was very nice 👍 so every year again 😎

Hello, my wife had the chicken. It was very dry plus a few fries, 24 euros. It's pretty decent 😅 I had the Knipp, very dry and slightly burned. Maybe it should be that way! Also for 25 euros. Price performance ratio is not given!

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Great food, exteraordinary place.

They take their lunch seriously, the taste is pretty good, the Fassbier is delicious, and the service is spot on.

A nice restaurant in Bremen located in a very old wine cellar, the food was much better than average. I had a beef broth soup that tasted very beefy, warm and flavorful. The main course chicken dish was very tender with very flavorful, thin but crunchy skin. The veggies were good but a bit bland

This historic Ratskeller am Markt, 28195 Bremen, is in a prime location on the picturesque market square. It is a huge underground vault with wood-clad walls, huge wine barrels and numerous coats of arms. Delicious dishes in a historical ambience, events and exciting crime, and pop dinners are the highlight here. Outstanding specialties as well as typical northern German cuisine, but also vegetarian/vegan options, are tasty here. So for me it is important to give absolute 5 stars in all categories.

Thank you for the fantastic food and attentive service. We held our Christmas party in the Senate Room. A wonderful atmosphere. Thank you for the unforgettable evening.

Super delicious! Bremer Knipp 10/10 as always

Cosy old-fashioned restaurant with a good menu. Price and quality are fine. Very friendly staff Recommended, but make an appointment in advance!

Time-honored, rustic, pleasant! Great atmosphere, great service, fantastic ambience. Good, classic, home-style cuisine.

Great restaurant in terms of atmosphere. We eat here every time we visit Bremen. Unfortunately, the friendliness of the staff can still be improved. Not rude but they always take time to get started. Food is good but not great

I can only agree with the other positive reviews: service, location and quality of the food are TOP! Reserved for Sunday evening via OpenTable, we were given a private room and felt like councilors during important secret discussions. The location is very steeped in history: councilors, businessmen and captains met here (and still do), it's civilized, and anyone who studies the large wine list has an idea of ​​what importance Bremen once had in world trade. The wine recommendations come from a sommelier and are no coincidence; the prices are reasonable. A lovely experience!

Large portions to fill you up. Nice service and nice ambience.

Schupfnudel pan with mushrooms, spinach with spicy cheese, with a good draft beer. Very tasty.

Great meal and great service at all, even we don’t know anything about Dutch food. The owner explained to us with patient . Highly recommended to everyone stay by and enjoy the food and drink. Five stars.

The service is very nice, the vault is very impressive but it is very loud. We were there on a Monday and it was very busy. We made a reservation through open tabel and stated there that it was our 30th wedding anniversary and it would be nice if there was a sparkler on the dessert. This was not discussed at all in the Ratskeller. I found it a bit sad because we asked for special requests when making the reservation.

We had a cozy and very happy evening in the Ratskeller. The food was generous and very good. Mr. Knobloch served us fantastically, quickly, competently and with a lot of humor. We'll be back.

Classic North German dishes very well cooked/served. A very attentive waiter, who only takes care of the order, is served by friendly temporary staff who unfortunately have no idea about anything. The waiter even had to make an effort to reorder a forgotten plate. Ambience very, very impressive

We come from Oldenburg and recently dined in the Ratskeller. I was last there about 40 years ago and had fond memories of it. Luckily my expectations were completely met, and my family felt the same way. Excellent food, cozy atmosphere, great service. Still 5 stars for me!

The atmosphere is unique! The service staff are friendly and accommodating. The food was good, but the duck could have been fried a little longer. The price-performance ratio is good.

Fantastic service, we can't remember ever being served so courteously, respectfully and warmly. The restaurant is very nice and the food is excellent. The selection is reasonably large and we enjoyed it very much. The dessert was the best red jelly I have ever eaten and there were quite a few. There is even a vegan alternative here. An absolute MUST to come here!

Authentic great tasting dishes. Service was efficient and our waitress had a spicy humerus personality. We sat at a long table and made friends with locals. Fantastic experience.

Such a beautiful restaurant. Food was lovely and the service was spot on. Money well spent.

Unfortunately it's always full even though half the tables are empty. Very arrogant, not for mere mortals.

Leider kann ich den letzten Bewertungen nur zustimmen. Wir sind bereits einige Male hier zum essen gewesen. Aber das was man uns jetzt serviert hat, war eigentlich unterirdisch. Das Steak war komplett roh und kalt innen, obwohl es Medium bestellt wurde . Nachdem wir es 2 mal reklamiert haben , wurde es nicht berechnet . Die restlichen Speisen, waren auch lieblos auf den Teller angerichtet und aufgewärmt . Kein Geschmak . Ich bae es versäumt ein Foto zu machen , leider. Wir waren immer gerne hier, auch wegen der Atmosphäre , aber ich glaube das wir jetzt mal abwarten wie sich das entwickelt.

Et specielt sted med meget travlhed. Nok et sted man SKAL prøve når man er i Bremen. Vi fik Drei saftige Klöße og Hafergrützwurst. Den sidste en specialitet fra Bremen. Begge dele var spændende. Pris 19,50 er OK.

Vi valgte for 3. gang Bremer Ratskeller og fik en perfekt stegt Rumpsteak, Pommes og Salat. Vi slukkede tørsten i en stor Franciscaner øl fra fad. Dog først efter at have studeret vinkortet, der er Tysklands mest velassoterede.

A guarantee in the center of Bremen. Excellent beer, delicious food with large portions. Characteristic furnishings, clean place and honest bill.

The cellar has something! The arches and the furnishings are impressive. I received friendly and courteous service. My order came promptly and fully met my expectations. I was satisfied and can't complain.

The four of us had a cabin. Fast service, great fish, really hot because it is served with a toque.

The Ratskeller is recommended. Our food was consistently good and the price/performance ratio was good. The service is attentive and quick. We'd love to come back.

Extremely good food, great atmosphere, super friendly staff, can only be recommended

Historic place. Not cheap, but very good. Fantastic staff.

Very rustic, professional service - but also a lot of mass. The food is not a culinary highlight.

It was an undefined drink, but not a cappuccino

Didn't make a reservation and was lucky to get a table. The food came quicker than the drinks. But it was still very good and very plentiful. Ambience typical of a Ratskeller.

Maden blev serveret før drikkevarerne, men vi fik ikke noget bestik det måtte vi rykke for ligesom vi måtte rykke to gange efter salt og peber. I mellemtiden var maden næsten blevet kold -- det er svært at give nogen stjerner for det. Til gengæld var brasekartoflerne og de syltede agurker virkelig gode, men p g.af den dårlige servering kan jeg kun give 3 stjerner

Kom 8 mennesker for at fejre rund fødselsdag. Må starte med at sige at der ikke var noget galt med betjeningen. Faktisk gav vores servitrice os ret i, at vores dessert( ostetallerken) var ekstrem dårlig og slet ikke pengene værd (17€) Så hun afregnede kun 1 istedet for 2 Maden var mildest talt elendigt hele vejen igennem hvilket var virkelig ærgerligt da det var en rund fødselsdag der skulle fejres. Kommer absolut ikke igen

We were served in a very friendly manner by Mr. Borwsky and we felt very comfortable and would be happy to come back :)

We were a big group of 24 people, and the waiters were inefficient and quite rude as well as in hurry! I was like we are not eating for free!"" For a bill of more than 1500 euros, this was quite unexpected, and we will never come back here!

I had the best Königsbergerknopse 🤩 and the price-performance ratio is simply perfect 👌 The ambience is also simply great 🤩 so I'm blown away by the Ratskeller Bremen 👌

Delicious food and good portion size, prime location

A visit to this incredibly well-visited ancient house is an absolute must for anyone traveling to Bremen. The menu offers a good selection of food and drinks. Their quality is good and the language on the plates is pleasant. In the huge vault there are private rooms that were probably once used by councilors for meetings. You can also eat your food there. There are also several halls and areas for groups. The furnishings are dignified and partly historical. The service staff is supported by small robots that move dishes and cutlery back and forth. A reservation is essential.

CAUTION!!! Drinking (homemade iced tea) turned over. We told customer service and they didn't respond at all.

Miserable service from assistants who were probably cheaper than staff appropriate to the class and price level. The quantity of chanterelles was very manageable (almost homeopathic), the meat and dumplings were too dry. Not acceptable for the price. They won't see me again.

Ordered a candle light dinner and had a very nice evening. The food, ambience and service were very good and nice. Recommended at any time. Thank you very much

All in all, the dishes were quite tasty and nicely decorated. What should be a no-go in a restaurant in this price range is that the food is not freshly prepared but is only warmed up afterwards. Also in the dessert, with the exception of the waffle, everything was made from canned goods and even the whipped cream ultimately turned out to be regular spray cream. You don't want to say a word about the service, unfriendly, inattentive and arrogant. Therefore there will probably not be a return visit there.

Caution. Bought 2 vouchers for a candlelight dinner for my birthday and had them sent to the appropriate address. The recipients were rightly upset that the invoice was also included! When asked: This is common. An absolute disgrace. Billing address and delivery address were different, so it doesn't make sense! Then you can give money away right away? We definitely won't be ordering anything there again!!!!!

I waited 35 minutes for a coffee and the waiter was completely arrogant and unfriendly. The atmosphere and food were good but the service was too bad.

It is worth visiting the historic restaurant and, of course, ordering something delicious. Huge barrels make an impression and fit beautifully into the spacious and high rooms of the basement. Very nice and professional service. Our dinner for a large group was tasty, original and fancifully served. I recommend.

We were recently guests in the outdoor area of ​​the Bremen Ratskeller and wanted to have a little something for dinner. The outdoor area is easy to reach from all over the city, as the tram tracks are only about ten meters apart and are used at short intervals. There are two stops, each about one hundred meters away. I chose a cream of broccoli soup that exceeded all my expectations that evening. When I looked into my soup bowl, I discovered a greenish mass that was desperately trying to take up at least half the height of the vessel. With a bit of good will, she managed to do just that. At least she managed to fill about five soup spoons in the end. The consistency was rather thick to avoid the word “mushy”. A malicious person would probably claim that the kitchen was frantically scraping the last bits out of the pot that had been on the stove for a while. But luckily I'm not a mean person...there was nothing wrong with the taste of the soup. The soup was accompanied by a listless-looking roll, which gave the impression of finally wanting to be released from its humble baking life - and had probably therefore already said goodbye to a reasonable amount of moisture in the dough. Definitely not a product typically found in a bakery. The bottom line was that €7.95 was due for this culinary delight. What didn't suit the evening at all was the performance of the service staff: fast, attentive and friendly. This led to some irritation for me because it didn't fit with the culinary "performance" at all. So anyone looking for extremely poor value for money that evening was not disappointed in the Ratskeller.