Das Ballenberger. Restaurant. in Erfurt

Ambience very nice, food (breakfast - sourdough bread, avocado, fried egg) very tasty. Cappuccino and mango lassi very good. Absolute recommendation.

Great atmosphere, combined with first-class service and outstanding cuisine

Very nice evening with very tasty food and friendly service

A very nice restaurant to feel good. Friendly service and wonderful food! Always happy.

Super cozy, very accommodating, all wishes fulfilled, would love to come back

Some dishes were lukewarm. No greeting from the kitchen, service staff were sometimes difficult to understand, little advice on wine. Despite reserving well in advance, the seat was not very comfortable and was cramped. The selection of vegetarian dishes and the availability of very good non-alcoholic Seccos from the Geiger factory were pleasing.

Highly recommended restaurant with great ambience and very courteous staff. Even the boss takes care of the friendly service. The food, we had a 3-course menu with wine accompaniment, was absolutely fantastic. A pleasure for the eyes alone. We would love to come back. VG

Dear ones at Ballenberger, We had dinner with you for the third time on June 6th. A very special day for us, just before our wedding. We “pre-married” just the two of us that day. You were our first choice that day and, like on our previous visits, we chose a menu. It was delicious from the appetizer to the wine selection. Thank you very much for the evening that we will remember... Until the next visit, Juli&Ry

Please come on foot or by taxi as it is located in the old town

Very good food, unfortunately it was very loud, the old walls have no silencers (tapestries, carpets, etc.), very nice service, quick preparation of the food, recommended!

Unfortunately, the quality of the food did not meet expectations and the price level. Some of it wasn't prepared well - there was leftover intestines in the prawns, the complaint was only noted but not commented on. At this price you can eat much better and more creatively in Erfurt.

Unfortunately disappointment... across the board... It was our first date!! But definitely the last one in this location… I just wanted a nice bottle of dry Chardonnay!!! Unfortunately impossible in this shop :( after starting 2 bottles... the lady offered it for us!! (which didn't taste good at all) Come with a bottle of white burgundy. Which she didn't open in front of us at the table!! She pretended to open it fresh!!!! The wine... was disgusting! Taste... O... stale, sour and cheap :( food came after 10 minutes .. My duck breast tasted like liver .. very tasty .. and when you chewed it didn't get any rounder :( If I had used normal white ones, I would have started and sorted everything out on the spot!! But my date partner... told me not to... I would 1000% never go back there!! And I don't recommend it to anyone... unfortunately I don't know what they paid... it's also supposed to be a star restaurant 🤨 the prices are very high...

It was a wonderful and very well-rounded experience! We had a 5 course and 4 course tasting menu and are completely satisfied and thrilled. Everything was completely rounded and coordinated. Thank you for this very tasty course.

Perfect food, perfect ambience, perfect service. A very successful evening. Thank you!

It's always beautiful, personal and super tasty at Ballenberger. From breakfast to the course menu at dinner. Not just plain old, but always original and unique Ballenberger. You can tell that those involved enjoy offering their guests something special. We'd love to come!

We “accidentally” ended up in “Das Ballenberger” for a wonderful evening meal while we were passing through. It was an exquisite 4 course menu with wine accompaniment. Perfect match between wine and food. Loving service. Cozy atmosphere... We would love to come back. Thank you very much :)

Great restaurant in the middle of Erfurt behind the Krämerbrücke! From the service to the food, everything was perfect. Very tasty and lovingly prepared.

Hatten hier das 5 Gänge Menü mit Weinbegleitung. Sehr schönes Ambiente mit aufmerksamen Service. Das Essen modern inspiriert und fein angerichtet. Preislich eher gehoben. Alles in allem ein gelungener Abend.

always an experience, thank you very much and see you soon

The Ballenberger is a very fashionable restaurant that definitely invites you to stay with its ambience. My wife and I stopped in in the evening and were thrilled with both the food and the service. Our waiter accompanied us throughout the evening and was knowledgeable about both the wines and the food served, giving us an evening with potential to be repeated. We decided to pamper ourselves again for breakfast the following day but were a bit shocked... The service in the morning left a lot to be desired and queries about advertised dishes were answered sloppily. We therefore only recommend it for dinner

A wonderful breakfast in a feel-good place that makes you look forward to your next gourmet visit; also because of the great staff in the kitchen and service.

Were a little disappointed. In 2022 the quality was better and the price was more reasonable. Everything tasted good but there was nothing special.

Das Essen war fantastisch und nichts, was wir zuvor schon mal in dieser Art gegessen haben. Auch die Bedienung war sehr zuvorkommend und beriet uns charmant und kompetent. Der Tisch war mit frischen Blumen dezent geschmückt und das Lokal ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Vielen Dank an das ganze Team.

Very nice restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food, good wines - something special. Of course a little more expensive, but highly recommended.

The waitress ( I think she was the manager) was very friendly. So friendly that when I asked for a glass of wine she asked if I wanted her to pour more. What an innocent fool was I! She did this again with my second glass and I ended up being charged for 4 glasses of wine! The food here is good and the ambience pleasant, though it was pretty empty on a Monday evening. Outside restaurants were crowded. Expensive

We came here for dinner to celebrate passing an exam and were unfortunately disappointed. The service was nice and attentive, but couldn't give good advice or explain what was on the plate. The food itself was mixed. Unfortunately, the two starters didn't convince us, nor did the intermediate course, but the main courses were good, but didn't particularly stand out from other restaurants. We expected much more for the prices and the reputation this restaurant enjoys.

Tasty, good service. Perfect location. A very good address for delicious food in a perfect ambience in the middle of Erfurt.

It was just great. Everything regional, tasty and fresh. Gladly again

We spontaneously went here for breakfast today and it was perfect. Great service, food and drinks of great quality. We'll definitely come back. One or two vegan alternatives would be wonderful.

We were completely satisfied. We will definitely enjoy eating there again next time we visit Erfurt

a warm-hearted welcome a nice atmosphere a delicious breakfast

A nice atmosphere with friendly staff and delicious food. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Ballenberger. Warm greetings from Aschersleben

Perfect place to feel completely comfortable!

Super hyggeligt sted. Fantastisk vært. Lækker lækker mad. Fremragende oplevelse.🙏. Fik lov at købe en vin med ud af huset.

Lovingly prepared dishes, attentive service, tasteful furnishings.

We ate "sea bass fillet with cannelini beans" etc. The sea bass fillet itself tasted very good, but we would have liked a side salad for the price. So the portion was very manageable. Price/performance ratio doesn't match.

Food was amazing, so delicious 😋

A small, fine restaurant with friendly service and perfect food. Great class! ❤️

As always, super good. No zero-eight-fifteen breakfast, everything exquisite and really something for connoisseurs

Grundsätzlich war es sehr gut, das Essen lecker, der Service sehr zuvorkommend, das Ambiente sehr ansprechend: insgesamt ein schöner Abend. Aber es gibt einen faden Beigeschmack: für das 4 Gänge-Menü zu zweit + 2x Aperitif, 1 kleines Bier, 1x 0,1 Weißwein, 2x Dessertwein läßt man einfach mal 200€ liegen. Das ist dann doch nicht zum rechtfertigen. Schade.

Fine dining in the heart of Erfurt in a relaxed atmosphere!

First class service. Super tasty menu combinations.

First of all: the interior design style is great. The chairs are comfortable, the table is elaborate and beautifully set. You feel good. However, not really when it comes to service, you are rushed through (the guests at the next table were told by the service "I don't really have time, I'll explain it to you anyway"). Service was far too rough for me, questions about wines couldn't be answered at all because there was obviously a lack of specialist knowledge (for one wine the answer was "yes, it's a summery wine" three times, but that wasn't the point of my question). Wine is poured and before you can even begin to ask a question, the waitress runs away (although the restaurant wasn't so full that this would be justified). Warmth is completely missing here, you have to fight for a smile. The food was good in 2/4 courses. One of them very good. The rest promised a little too much on the menu which cannot be kept. It's not quite fine dining (in modern terms it certainly isn't) and things like "tortilla" are just hard and barely edible. Completely cold and topped with egg salad which was good but no more. The bread at the beginning also deserved more appreciation. Ordinary (even if homemade) baguette that lacks aroma and good texture. We had a lovely evening, the wines were delicious. We wouldn't come back for the rest.

Delicious food in a pleasant atmosphere. The service always gives you the feeling that you are in exactly the right place.

A very cozy little restaurant. Everyone was friendly and the food was delicious. Unfortunately, when sitting outside the bad smell from the drains was unappetizing. But the restaurant can't do anything about it.

A very small and fine restaurant. Great employees, great service and super friendly. Even got an extra portion of meat for dessert ;-) My dog ​​was also allowed to come along and we had a wonderful place by the window. If you like something extra beautiful and super tasty, you've come to the right place! By the way, I had beef fillet...it was great!!!

Everything fits here. I can reserve electronically and receive a confirmation. This should work everywhere in 2023. The prices match the food. You feel comfortable and the service is good. The food tastes good and is well prepared. Update During yesterday's visit I was able to check my 5-star rating again and now give it 6 out of 5 stars. The 3-course menu was very good from start to finish. Steak with asparagus were great. The asparagus was on point. The drinks advice was good and the service was friendly. Up soon.

Sorry, I really wasn't impressed. The soup was almost cold and for 12€. The main course (fish) was bland.

Food very good, service very good, ambience very good. Conclusion: We'll be back. A highlight in Erfurt. Again in Erfurt, again in Ballenberger, again very good!

Excellent, friendly and courteous service. Great food. We had the 5-course menu once with wine accompaniment and once with non-alcoholic wine accompaniment. Rarely have I had such delicious non-alcoholic wines and seccos; everything fit perfectly👍

The food was excellent. Everything was really right.

We ate at Ballenberger in January. They both chose the evening menu with wine accompaniment. Food and wine were top. The whole evening was very nice. Unfortunately, we realized afterwards that we were a bit lacking in explanation about the wine and the accompanying dish. An explanation as to why this particular wine was chosen for the course would have made the evening perfect 😀

It was a very beautiful evening. The menu was sensational and the service was great. We'd love to come back

Very tasty food in an interesting composition. Vegetarian menu is highly recommended, as is the wine accompaniment.

We went to Ballenberger for the first time on the occasion of our wedding anniversary. It was a completely successful overall package. We felt at home straight away, the service was very attentive, quick and friendly. We had the 5 course menu. Every course was excellent and perfectly coordinated. We'd love to come back.

Well-kept restaurant. Loving, upscale gastronomy. Thank you.

A clear recommendation, it was an incredibly tasty and satisfying breakfast. Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere, you feel like you are at home.

Thank you very much for the great experience in your house! We were there on International Women's Day March 8, 2024 and enjoyed a really good meal. The service - A1 - very courteous, very kind and everything was explained very nicely. No pushy “Can I offer you something else?” I personally really liked it. Best regards

We all had expectations, especially since this restaurant was mentioned to us as the best in Erfurt. You could look at the different dinners online and we chose the 5-course dinner with and without alcoholic drinks. Furthermore, we assumed the prices stated there. Accordingly, we were all surprised that we were well above these prices. There should have been a note here that a drink is included in the price or has to be paid for additionally... due to the fact that the restaurant was very full, there was little communication with the staff. The conclusion: really ask everything before you eat or drink it. I have to say that everyone really enjoyed the food, but not the drinks on offer

Was here for “breakfast de luxe” for 2 people. The €54 was worth every cent! Staff, relaxed + friendly! There is still some room for improvement in the premises. Thank you, I'd love to come back!

Wonderful for a short break, food, drink and staff... WONDERFUL...

Delicious food and courteous service. We felt comfortable and will definitely come back!

Dear Ballenberger team, Thank you very much for the great lunch on February 2nd, 2024. Various requests were discussed in advance, such as expanding the lunch option to a 4-course menu. We weren't disappointed. The courses were all very tasty, well prepared and the portions were more than generous. We can say that the service was very attentive and relaxed. The restaurant in general was very attractively decorated. Our highlight was the picture with the goose. We would come back at any time to dine at Ballenberger. Until then, we wish the team all the best. Best regards Marcel & Jana

A great place for fine dining that I ended up at by chance while strolling around town. Very high quality and everything is consistent. Recommended!

Very tasty, great service and furnished with a living room feel (if only it looked as chic here). Thanks!

Everything is very good. For 5 stars I was missing the wow effect.

Great service and excellent cuisine! Thank you very much for the lovely and tasty evening!

When visiting Erfurt, a meal at Ballnberger is a must. The breakfast is also great!

Exceptional service, nice atmosphere. Food was special and fresh. I recommend the eggs and mushrooms and the avocado dish. Went with a group of friends and felt like home.

The Ballenberger WAS always something special for us. We were here for breakfast today for my daughter's birthday. Sadly I have to say. The ambience is still good. The food is delicious...BUT! I can understand that it has become more expensive here too. However, it does not mean that significantly less is offered when the price is increased. We always have the gourmet breakfast because everything used to be right here. 😞 Significantly less cheese and only one type, less sausage, although it tastes great, counted baquette slices that were relatively firm, the scrambled eggs were about half less than on previous visits, and no longer with a conscience. No more fruit or greens, for 4 people there were 2 tiny bowls of jam that you would otherwise get for 2 people. We thought that was a shame and told the lady who served us this. Her answer: I can't change it, that's just the way it is. You also had no chance of getting more than one drink. It wasn't crowded and she walked past our table several times. Even when we asked her to come over because we wanted drinks, she stood at the front and chatted. Sorry, I understand a lot, but if I pay over €90 for a breakfast, everything SHOULD be fine. This was definitely not the case. We don't come to Ballenberger anymore. Here the guest is no longer pampered and his opinion is not important.

Highly recommended for a special evening!

We got a voucher in December for 5 courses. Now in January we went out to eat... without prior communication from the waitress we received a bill of almost €40 more > because of a price increase. I can partly understand it, but I would have liked to have been informed beforehand. Ambience is nice. The food was visually well presented but the taste wasn't quite ours. Course 2 = Shrimp Course 3 = Fish That was too "fishy" for us... Furthermore, one of two beef fillets was very difficult to chew. Price performance unfortunately failed.

Very good breakfast Always my pleasure

Super Lecker und Wohlfühlendes Ambiente.

Sehr gutes Essen in magenfreundlichen Portionen zu gehobenen Preisen

Immer wieder ein Genuß, verbunden mit einem tollen Service und absolutem Wohlfühlambiente.

Wir haben am 20.12.2023 unsere Weihnachtsfeier im Ballerberger gemacht und möchten uns auf diesem Weg nochmal für diese tolle Feier den Service und bedanken. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Roberto Daniel

Es war wieder hervorragend, vielen Dank!

Gemütliches Ambiente und hervorragendes Essen! Kann vor allem das Mittagsangebot empfehlen.

Gemütliches Restaurant mit gutem Essen und freundlicher Personal.

sehr freundliche Bedienung, Essen war von hoher Qualität und sehr lecker 😋

Eine gute Adresse für einen schönen Abend!

Sehr schönes Ambiente, super Essen und nette Bedienung - was will man mehr!

Trotz schlechten Wetters war das Essen top kann man nur empfehlen

Ein tolles Restaurant! Sehr gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Speisekarte bietet besondere Gerichte für Jedermann. Das Essen war ein Traum - von Vorspeise bis Dessert war einfach alles perfekt. Wir werden wieder kommen 😊👍

Super Lage, tolles Ambiente, sauber und gepflegt, freundliche Mitarbeiter, unbedingt weiter zu empfehlen

Tolles Restaurant mit gehobener Küche! Kulinarisch wirklich toll! Einzig der Service konnte uns bei unserem Besuch für das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis nicht ganz überzeugen. Zumindest gab es am Ende eine Entschuldigung und eine kleine Aufmerksamkeit für den schiefgelaufenen Abend..

Nettes Lokal mit sehr gutem Essen

Sehr gut gegessen. Sehr gut getrunken und sehr herzlicher Service. Würde ich jederzeit weiterempfehlen.

Bestes vegetarische Menü, dass ich bis jetzt gegessen habe. Schick aber bodenständig. Hatte einen sehr schönen Abend.

Ein wunderschönes Ambiente mit tollen Gerichten und sehr netter Bedienung. Das 5 Gänge Menü mit Weinbegleitung sind unbedingt zu empfehlen.

Wunderschöne entspannte Atmosphäre mit unaufdringlichem und professionellem Service

Wir haben Mittag gegessen im Ballenberger und genossen das wunderschöne Ambiente. Der Service war super freundlich und das Essen köstlich, kreativ und von sehr guter Qualität. Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt. Bei unserem nächsten Besuch in Erfurt kommen wir auf jeden Fall wieder.

das essen war der kracher. pasta und rinderfilet...wow! gut wäre, 2-3 weine zur auswahl mit entsprechenden informationen anzubieten. einen abzug in der b-note gibts für die fehlende karte auf englisch. etwas problematisch für einen unserer begleiter. ich denke in einer touristenstadt darf man das erwarten und übersetzungsprogramme gibt es reichlich ;-) danke für den genußvollen abend.

Mit Charme und Freundlichkeit werden Sie im Ballenberger empfangen und auf eine kulinarische Reise durch bis zu 5 Gänge mitgenommen. Ambiente und Gerichte harmonieren mit dem hervorragenden Service. Das aufmerksame Personal steht Ihnen in allen Fragen zur Seite – seien es Weinempfehlungen, die Herkunft der Zutaten oder deren Zubereitung. Liebhaber des guten Geschmacks, der gepflegten Tischkultur und der Vielfältigkeit des Weins werden sich im Ballenberger exzellent aufgehoben fühlen.

Zu Recht kein Stern mehr an der Krämerbrücke! Die Küche im Ballenberger ist sensationell, ein kluges Menü was zur Jahreszeit passt. Die Qualität der Speisen ist auf einem hohen Niveau und kann durchaus mit einer Sternegastronomie mithalten. Der Service war sehr freundlich und offen, was den Abend rund machte. Wir hätten uns gerne dennoch mehr Erklärungen zu den einzelnen Gängen UND vorallem zu der Weinbegleitung gewünscht. Die Begleitung war keinesfalls schlecht, jedoch muss man wenn man sowas anbietet, mit Fachwissen glänzen. Ein gelungener Abend!

Hervorragendes Essen in angenehmer Atmosphäre bei sehr gutem Service - sehr zu empfehlen

Talk about poor customer service on the phone for a Michelin star restaurant and das Ballenberger takes the cake. I called to make a reservation and asked the lady if she was open on 31.10 which is a public holiday but i just wanted to ask. She just said no and hung up thinking it was a mistake I called again to ask if they had place on a weekday to which she said no and hung up. Do you not want to do business?

Leckeres Essen in tollem Ambiente 👌

Wir haben das Frühstück genossen, welches vom Preis-Leistungsverhälnis wirklich zu empfehlen ist. Die Produkte haben eine ausgezeichnete Qualität; vor allem das Birchermüsli ist für Fans davon ein Muss.