Caroussel Nouvelle in Dresden

Super nice and attentive staff.

From the outside, the restaurant makes a very elegant impression – nestled within a 5-star superior hotel, which initially raises high expectations. Transparency would be all the more important: the description still advertises a Michelin star, which the restaurant currently does not (or no longer) possess. While it is still listed in the Michelin Guide, it is not recommended. This, combined with the change in the kitchen, unfortunately explains a lot. We deliberately chose this restaurant for our New Year's Eve dinner based on previous reviews and its formerly excellent reputation. The interior is a matter of taste, but stylistically it falls far short of what one would expect from a advertised fine-dining experience. The starter of the three-course menu, a pâté, took some getting used to. The combination with lamb's lettuce and dressing didn't work, which we openly communicated to the staff. The overall presentation of the dishes seemed overloaded; garnishes like chives and paprika powder were more reminiscent of a country inn than fine dining. Recent reviews describe the concept as a "brasserie"—but the prices tell a different story. €12 for a 0.1-liter glass of sparkling wine or €9–12 for a glass of wine is clearly fine dining territory and completely disproportionate to the presentation, service, and quality. The service was unfortunately quite inattentive: water and wine weren't refilled, tables remained uncleared for a long time, and cutlery wasn't replenished. This was also noticeable at neighboring tables. All in all, you can easily spend over €160 for two people at lunchtime. Compared to similar restaurants, the overall experience earns about 2.5 stars. Three stars would be very generous, but realistically—especially at this price point—two stars is more appropriate. It's a shame, because the setting and the ambition are there, but the current execution is simply unconvincing.

Very tasteful Christmas decoration of the premises, nicely set table, very friendly, courteous service, very good food.

We received a very warm welcome. The atmosphere was wonderful. The food was excellent. We had a fantastic breakfast and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you so much!

Excellent place for dinner, prices are a little higher but I would say reasonable for the quality of the food.

A very nice lunch, perfect for the occasion 😇

This was our first time here, and unfortunately, it will also be our last. The restaurant is cozy and tastefully decorated. The service is exceptionally attentive, courteous, and friendly. We have certain expectations in this price range (goose/red cabbage/dumpling €45; Wiener Schnitzel €30). The food seemed to be made with effort, but was a complete disappointment in terms of taste. I suspect, though I'm not certain, that they are using pre-made convenience food. My duck breast appetizer looked and tasted like it came from a package of "Rewe Fine World" (a supermarket's gourmet food section). All in all, every course lacked imagination and zest. This is a shame, because the concept is definitely to our liking.

An excellent place for fine dining! I made a reservation for a table for 7 people for celebrating a birthday dinner in the Caroussel Nouvelle restaurant. We experienced a wonderful evening well organized by the professional team. The very attentive service, the recommendation of the 4-course menu accompanied by an excellent wine selection, the table decoration and location, everything was just outstanding. Thank you so much for this lovely evening in your restaurant. It will be a cherished memory for all of us.

We had a wonderful lunch. Excellent service, delicious and creative food. We will definitely come back on our next visit to Dresden. Thank you so much.

The food was excellent, but unfortunately the pleasant atmosphere was disrupted by the arrival of a seminar group.

It wasn't bad. But for that price, I'd recommend one of Dresden's Michelin-starred restaurants.

Very competent and friendly service

Excellent restaurant. A no-brainer if you are staying at the hotel and worth a trip across the river if you were staying in the old town.

In the entrance area, you're immediately greeted by the illustrious clientele of the past. And that was a major strength for me that evening: the hotel and restaurant attract a colorful and diverse crowd, ranging from the very conservative to the highly artistic. As a social scientist, this was naturally fascinating. Otherwise, the ambiance offers little in the way of special features, though no weaknesses are apparent either. The service was equally fitting: nothing extraordinary, but also nothing to criticize. High-quality yet unobtrusive. I had a four-course menu. The starter was a vegetarian foie gras – I usually find vegetarian versions of classic meat dishes rather unnecessary. However, with the foie gras, I can understand the ethical reasons, and the execution was absolutely superb. The Saxon fish soup was also convincing, though not particularly impressive. The main course seemed a bit overloaded to me, but it boasted a fantastic jus. The dessert lacked a certain inspiration, but was again of a high standard. I found the dessert somewhat uninspired, though still of a high standard. All in all, that's also the picture that Caroussel Nouvelle paints for me: everything is of a high standard, but without that last bit of excellence.

I have never experienced such outstanding and warm service! The entire team made this special evening an absolute highlight for my daughter and me. From ordering extra flowers to delivering the cake, the whole team was incredibly helpful. The evening was characterized by attentive service and outstanding overall service, including excellent advice on the drinks menu. The food, and therefore every course, was consistently excellent and perfectly portioned. Great marks, and every bite was simply delightful. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for this truly perfect evening!!

We've eaten at Caroussel Nouvelle several times, and unfortunately, we have to say that the price/performance ratio is no longer right. A fish soup—consisting of a cup of clear broth adorned with five tiny pieces of fish measuring a mere 1x1cm—for €22, or the Wiener Schnitzel with two miniature pieces measuring a maximum of 5x8cm, which are already paper-thin and have more breading than usual, for €32, is no longer convincing or acceptable to us. The food tasted good, but nothing more. The table decorations also leave much to be desired; the beautiful metal ornaments have been missing for quite some time now; they were exclusive and had character. Now, sad, slightly wilted anthurium blossoms stare back at you—very unimaginative! In the future, we will focus on other restaurants.

Excellent dishes. Attentive and friendly service. Quiet atmosphere. However, something is missing to complete the experience. The bread isn't up to par with the food. We weren't served appetizers or small pastries. The side dishes (which were delicious in themselves, especially the lamb) didn't add anything.

Great location. Excellent food and wine list. Unfortunately, we didn't get any bread, like the table next to us. While we were in the lounge to smoke, our table was simply cleared. Despite ordering a new bottle of water. It's a shame. We had a great evening, and the service was initially fine. But after ordering our bottles of wine and champagne, we also had to ask for the white wine, whether it was still available. It's a shame. They'd like to see more attention, rather than just clearing the table away, even though we weren't paid and hadn't left. We also have the same job and would have liked to give a better review.

The food is very good and the staff are all very friendly and attentive.

Perfect place for drinks with friends.

Completely happy after good food with matching wine, attentive staff - we have appreciated the Carroussel for several years and always enjoy coming here - a happy recommendation

It was a perfect restaurant visit.

The food, its presentation, and the wines are truly outstanding. Unfortunately, the table service wasn't up to par, possibly due to a lack of staff. We didn't feel particularly welcome; the table for 6 people was unfortunately so large that communication was somewhat difficult. We had already reserved for 6:30 p.m., before the restaurant's rush hour. Bread and butter (presumably instead of a greeting from the kitchen...) didn't arrive with the aperitif, but only upon request with the appetizers. The red wine for the main course, which we had ordered long ago, was also only served upon request, long after the main course had already been served. We like to take our time between courses, but here we had to wait quite a long time, even though the appetizers and main course were ordered at the same time. Unfortunately, these poor processes greatly dampened our enjoyment of the excellent cuisine. Unfortunately, we dare not recommend this restaurant to friends on this basis.

We had the set menu with wine pairing. Excellent service. The menu was harmoniously coordinated with the wine pairing. The ambiance is cozy. Unfortunately, there was one minor drawback. The benches along the wall, with the tables next to each other, were a bit too narrow, leaving no room for couples to have any privacy. We had to whisper to each other, which made our table neighbor all the louder.

Thoughtfully prepared food. Strong wine list. Attentive professional staff. Quiet.

We had another wonderful evening. From the moment you arrive, you feel welcome – the ambience is elegant, yet warm and relaxed. The service is attentive, warm, and perfectly coordinated, without ever seeming forced. The food is always an experience: creative, finely balanced, and beautifully presented. We particularly like the blend of French flair and regional ingredients. Always exciting, but never overdone. The wine pairing is also always a hit. A place where you can tell the cooking and serving are done with passion. For us, it's clearly one of the best restaurants in Dresden – and definitely worth a visit again and again.

For a restaurant like this, service is lacking in the most basic rules of service. I can only recommend comprehensive training. In greeting, table service, and the most basic rules of customer service.

First-class service and delicious food. However, in terms of finesse, the restaurant can't compete with comparable restaurants in this price range. We were also seated in a large, private room, away from the music and hustle and bustle, which somewhat detracted from the coziness. Hence, one star deducted. Overall, though, a good place for a special evening.

Unfortunately, the 5-course menu was not to my taste.

Top notch experience- even for a vegetarian :)

Excellent food, Michelin-star quality. Very good wines. Professional staff. Very pleasant ambiance. A gem, always happy to return.

Sven Vogel demonstrates his skill in his prepared dishes. Foie gras critics will find a faux gras, a vegetarian version, on the current menu. The scallop was, as it should be, translucent and briefly seared. Coq au vin simmered in a wonderful red wine, which was also included in the wine pairing. The raspberry rounded off this wonderful meal. The wine pairing was characterized by regionality. How wonderful that this allows you to discover the virtues of wines from Saxony: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cuvée, and sweet wine. The ladies from the service team are helpful, professional, and welcoming. Thank you for this wonderful evening.

Very well located in the city, easy to reach. Pleasant and quiet surroundings. Solid house. Worth repeating!

Very friendly service, great ambience, food very good, although the tagliatelle with chanterelle mushrooms today were not quite to my taste: they arrived only lukewarm and stuck together

Excellent food, very pleasant setting and warm and welcoming service. I highly recommend it.

The service, in particular, was exceptional. Even though the employee told us she'd just finished her apprenticeship, she was confident, friendly, competent, and exceptional! The rest of the team also anticipated our every need. A thoroughly successful evening. And the food was every bit as good as the service!

We enjoyed a wonderful culinary lunch in a beautiful setting. I especially recommend the tartar and the oysters. We finished our meal in style in the cigar lounge. Thanks to the chef for his creativity and high quality!

Wonderful hotel, very professional, efficient and friendly service. Great staff!

Everything was perfect from start to finish! Thank you so much! We'll definitely be back.

I had a late dinner in this upscale restaurant in Hotel Bühler. A perfectly seasoned beet-root salad with walnuts and fresh cheese was followed by a perfectly executed Wiener Schnitzel . My criterion for excellency when cooking your schnitzel is that you should be able to sit on it with your light grey flannel trousers without a single stain of fat being seen on your bottom. Wines by the glass to accompany my meal were excellent and value for money very good. Service was discrete and efficacious and my two waitresses could take a joke or two. Highly recommended!

Great service. Very friendly. Hardworking. But the food was really disappointing. It just needs to improve. I had a schnitzel, and it was very thin and tasteless. Go for it, guys!

Very good, but expensive restaurant.

Great food, unusually great service!

Spannende Weinbegleitung. Sehr gutes Essen. Aufmerksamer und professioneller Service. Etwas zu kurze Pausen zwischen den Gängen. Die Portionen waren sehr groß. Wir hätten bei der guten Qualität lieber einen Gang mehr gehabt bei kleineren Portionen. (Ja, das ist eine eigene Meinung und Kritik an einem tollen Abend bei gutem Essen).

Sehr entspannt Atmosphäre und ein guter Service. Das Essen ist ausgezeichnet und die Weinkarte sehr komplex , aber mit entsprechender Beratung findet hier jeder etwas.

Very attentive service at the table by the excellent Novelle team. And a huge thank you to the top chef there, who received two black toques from Gault Millau 2025; very good menu selection!

Wir sind zufällig hier gelandet. Was sollen wir sagen? Es war für den Anlass ein perfektes Erlebnis! Sehr aufmerksames Personal und das Essen: ein Erlebnis. Wir werden wahrscheinlich ab jetzt mindestens zu jedem Hochzeitstag hier herkommen.

Our visit to this restaurant was a true experience from start to finish. The service was exceptional – attentive, friendly, and yet discreet. You could sense the professionalism and joy of being a host at every moment. The food was simply outstanding: creative, perfectly balanced in flavor, and beautifully presented. Each course was a small work of art, both visually and culinarily impressive. The atmosphere was stylish yet pleasantly relaxed – the ideal setting for a special evening. Overall, a thoroughly successful visit that will be remembered for a long time. We will definitely be back – a clear recommendation for anyone who appreciates fine dining at the highest level!

A lovely evening on the outdoor terrace with perfect weather. Excellent food. Unfortunately, there's hardly any wine to sample.

Unser Dinnererlebnis war - um es mit einem Wort zu beschreiben - sensationell. Das Ambiente, der wirklich herzliche Service, die hochwertigen und äußerst schmackhaften Speisen, die Weinempfehlungen - das alles haben wir in einer entspannten und ruhigen Atmosphäre genießen können. Ein rundum gelungener Abschluß unserer Auszeit im wunderschönen Dresden. Ein herzliches Dankeschön geht das gesamte Team! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall gerne wieder.

Wir sind normalerweise sehr zufriedene Stammgäste. Heute waren wir der Küchenleistung sehr enttäuscht. Es gab ungewohnte Wartezeiten, obwohl außer uns nur noch zwei Gäste anwesend waren. z. B. war eine Vorspeise (Fischsuppe) nicht genießbar. Eine Beilage (Sauce Hollandaise) war ebenfalls nicht essbar (puddingähnlicher, geschmackloser Brei). Der Service war trotz allem freundlich. (Die Suppe wurde nicht berechnet.)

Excellent service, thank you very much…

Coming here means high expectations and a perfect stay. The service staff more than live up to them. This is a five-star hotel with one star. Unfortunately, the tables are very close together - the conversations at the tables next to each other were no secret. As for the food - it was very well cooked. The Rider's tartar is certainly controversial - it was very well presented, but for my taste there was a bit too much colored greens and sauce - a pepper shaker would have been appropriate. But that depends on your taste. What is unacceptable, however, is that the bread was old. Two different types were probably from breakfast? The sourdough bread was quite black. Unfortunately, it is a frequent experience for me that the chefs cook well but fail to pay attention to this important detail. That costs the 50 stars. A real shame!

Essen und Ambiente HERVORRAGEND ! Wenn wir in Dresden sind: ein MUSS !!. Keine lange Wartezeit ! Superteam, sehr freundlich und kompetent

Good breakfast with special creations in a stylish environment. Very friendly and attentive staff

My wife and I spent a great evening at Caroussel Nouvelle. We both ordered asparagus and were not disappointed. My wife had an asparagus salad and I had asparagus with hollandaise and potatoes. Both dishes were top quality. The wine that was recommended to us also went perfectly. We can only recommend the Caroussel Nouvelle.

everything very tasty and warm service

It describes it excellently. Fine service, selected dishes and an ambience at its finest. Many thanks to the entire team at Caroussel Nouvelle.

So beautifully presented, absolutely top service, rarely served so charmingly and courteously, just to go back!!!

Great evening, great service, great food, wine pairing highly recommended

Here you can experience great culinary cinema. Absolutely recommended - not only because of the dedicated service staff but also the fantastic cuisine. If you like sensational food, you have to come here!

Hier erlebt man ganz großes kulinarisches Kino. Absolut zu empfehlen-dies nicht nur wegen des engagierten Servicepersonal sondern auch einer grandiosen Küche. Wer auf sensationelles Essen steht muss hier her!

As always, we were very satisfied and will be back LG fam.pohl

ausgesprochen freundliches Personal, gut bestückte Bar, angenehme Atmosphäre, gut Weinkarte, schöne Zigarrenlounge. Alles perfekt !!

It was first class again. Thank you very much

Interessantes und für die Augen wie auch den Gaumen sehr feines Degustationsmenü, gute Weinauswahl. Freundliches, aufmerksames Personal.

This lovely restaurant is very recommended, especially for the very attentive service and the over the average food quality. Only the strange design especially of the bistro interior is a setback. Overall highly recommended.

Ein wunderbarer Service, freundlich und diskret, das Arrangement zum Afternoontea überaus köstlich. Absolut empfehlenswert.

Top location, it was a fantastic evening. Thank you very much!

We ate twice at the Caroussel Nouvelle restaurant. The first time after going to the opera. Wiener Schnitzel with cucumber and potato salad and skrei with crabs. This is exactly how a Wiener Schnitzel should be. The skrei on rice was very tasty. The second time we ordered the menu. Sea bass tartare: Buttery tender, literally melts in your mouth. Faux grass: wonderful, also and especially because it is a vegetarian version and no tortured geese are used. Gurnard: The cross crust is wonderful and the infused jus is very delicate. Onglet: I've never eaten this before. Tastes very intense. You have to like it. But it's definitely not my favorite. Dessert: Cucumber sorbet with fermented cucumber juice. Unusual but, in my opinion, not only interesting but very tasty. The restaurant is located in the luxury hotel Bülow Palais. Accordingly, the interior is also luxurious. The service was attentive and friendly. Just as it should be. Conclusion: A high-priced restaurant with good services. Highly recommended for THAT special evening.

Fantastic service and outstanding food. Everything cooked to perfection. Also a great wine list with some really lovely wines from Saxony region.

One of the best addresses in Dresden when it comes to service, cuisine and gourmet experiences. I like the contrast between modern and classic, individualism and conformity! We love coming to this house because of the individual service, the great Meissen porcelain and culinary dishes! Thanks to the entire team for many wonderful hours!

We had afternoon tea... There was a good selection of tea. Only the fruit tea, I found the selection to be a bit limited with just one on the menu. The selection of food on the cake stand was also good. However, I missed the legendary cucumber sandwich and we felt that two scone's for everyone was a bit too little. The food was very good in terms of taste and quality. The service was nice and friendly. All in all we liked it.

No fresh rolls. The salmon was served unrefrigerated. For €35 per person there was nothing surprising to discover at the buffet. No mini meatballs, sausages or anything similar. It's a shame

Simply put: eat wonderfully with style and elegance in the beautiful Hotel Bülow Palais.

It was our first time for breakfast and we were very, very pleasantly surprised. First a very nice welcome, then a short orientation and then we could have a good time. It was well attended, but not too crowded, so there were no fights at the buffet. Very delicate and tasty things in all directions were in front of us, egg dishes prepared according to our wishes, loose tea and a very good tasting coffee rounded it off. The staff was visibly invisible, nice and friendly. We'll be back! Thank you for the lovely experience.

Great service in a fine hotel restaurant, Kitchen is highly recommended

I was a guest here today for the cooking star lessons and the menu was brilliant....creative....sensual....inspiring....completely delicious. I didn't even manage to take photos 😉. Wine accompaniment was excellent.

Yesterday we got to know the Caroussel Nouvelle as part of the cooking star lessons. We have nothing else to say but thank you! The evening in the restaurant was a unique culinary gourmet experience. Both the excellent menu and the wine pairing were perfectly coordinated, very tasty and wonderfully prepared. The fantastic service from Jonas Reichenbach gave the evening the rating “really difficult to top”. We look forward to being guests here again when we have the opportunity and being pampered by the Caroussel Nouvelle team. An absolute recommendation!

Everything was very tasty and beautiful. They even noticed my birthday and decorated the table festively.

Wonderful evening, great service and excellent food…

Very enjoyable cuisine with good service in a misfit ambience. But then again, the installations may come into fashion in a few years, but the food is already. Good wine pairing and nice choice of local wines. The food is worth the trip to Dresden, which is short of good restaurants. Would be nice to have more orange wines on the list. People, try orange wines, they are as complex as we are. All of us :)

Ausgezeichnetes Restaurant - und wie bei unseren vorherigen Besuchen, wieder eine Überraschung. Wir empfehlen jedem, der in Dresden wunderbar essen will, einen Tisch im Caroussel zu reservieren.

Excellent service, fantastic menu and a pleasant atmosphere. We had a very nice evening

Es war wieder ein wunderbarer Abend mit kreativen Gerichten -heute das Menü der Kochsternstunden! Wir erlebten wiederum sehr engagiertes Personal mit Fachwissen und Freude an dem was sie tun und saßen in angenehmer Atmosphäre. Sehr zu empfehlen… gehobene Küche mit gerechtfertigtem Preis. Gern immer wieder!

Leckeres Valentinstag- Menü! Schöne Dekoration. Nette Bedienung. Sehr gute Weinempfehlung. Alles passend zum Anlass.

Tolles Frühstücken. Aufmerksames und unaufdringliches Personal- ein Genuss ! Danke! Kommen immer wieder gerne in dieses Haus

It is and remains simply the best restaurant in all of Dresden!

Very good cuisine, surprisingly modern, first-class service. If you want something special, then come here

Very good food. Culinary Composition of exquisite ingredients. Very good wine list. Service perfect.

Wir waren sind, wie stets, sehr gut bedient worden. Die Speisen des neuen Kochs waren ausgezeichnet. Danke für den Genuss und den schönen Abend.

Ein schönes Ambiente und sehr gutes Menu. Gute Weinempfelungen und genügend große Portionen. Service ist sehr zu empfehlen.

Sehr freundliche und äußerst aufmerksame Bedienung, die unsere zeitliche Enge professionell aufgenommen hat. Das Essen war von höchster Qualität.

Wir haben hier einen wunderbaren Abend verbracht. Wir waren drei Generationen und alle waren mehr als zufrieden. Von der Begrüßung, über die Tischdeko- ohne kommunizierten Anlass, über eine überdurchschnittliche Aufmerksamkeit von einem fachlich superfitten Team bis zur Qualität und Optik der Gerichte war es es gelungener Abend! Für jeden Geschmack- Vegetarier und Senioren - jeder kam auf seine Kosten. Einzig das alkoholfreie Weinangebot ist bisher bei wenigen Restaurants verfügbar… aber es gab Alternativen. Wir kommen wieder!

Tuvimos una deliciosa cena ligera con velas. El personal es muy amable y servicial. Es imprescindible ir al restaurante cuando estés en Dresde. Gracias a la conserje Sra. König del Hotel Bülow Palais por organizar la cena.

Rendezvous délicieux Chronology of a perfect evening. Somewhat faded, more or less prominent guests greet each other from the photo wall together with hotel director Ralf J. Kutzner. It's a good thing that no pictures seem to have been added for a while, as all the attention is now focused on the guests in the here and now. Not only our wishes are read unobtrusively and calmly. The kitchen proposes a 3-course menu with marinated king oyster mushrooms with pomelo, avocado & sesame, pike perch with butternut squash and the Hippe-wreathed orange sorbet & post-Christmas mango mousse. Let's do it like this! If I twist or overlook details here, it's because the very good bottle of Cuvée Palais Bülow from the region is probably only available here. All three rounds were a real taste explosion, lovingly staged and served. Calm elegance, creative culinary compositions and friendliness result in a completely successful evening of pampering.

Very good and professional service. Nice selection of dishes. We had different dishes, everything tasted very good. What stood out, however, was the goose, a poem. Elegant and tasteful furnishings. Exceptionally good price-performance ratio.

Very nice atmosphere, good food

The absolute highlight is the service alongside the excellent food. Great wine selection, excellent ambience and a wonderful evening with a successful conclusion to a fantastic selection of chocolates. Highly recommended- Many thanks to Mr. Kutzner & team.

Very good location, quality and service. Prices reasonable.