Faustus Restaurant in Erfurt

This review refers exclusively to the beer garden. It is idyllically located behind the Krämerbrücke (Merchant's Bridge) and serves Thuringian bratwurst from the charcoal grill. For my guest, it was a welcome stop on a city tour of Erfurt. Unfortunately, we were too late the first time; all the bratwursts for the day had already been sold. In a friendly conversation, the young owner of the stand asked us to come back the next day. His colleague would then be happy to sell us a freshly grilled sausage. No sooner said than done. At lunchtime, we headed back to the beer garden and met an older gentleman at the stall. For €4 per bratwurst in a bun, we received a "normal-sized" sausage and one that was obviously too small. The sausage was exactly the length of the bun and, contrary to claims to the contrary, could not have met the specified weight in its raw state. When I asked for a normal-sized sausage for the price quoted, I received the rude reply: "The small ones have to be sold too!" Further discussion was pointless/unsuccessful. This has nothing to do with value for money, but rather the appearance of a rip-off, especially since the size difference was obvious and would have been noticeable even in the raw state. In any case, this isn't an advertisement for Erfurt hospitality, and the rudeness of the elderly stall owner doesn't seem to be a slip-up, given the previously published experiences of other visitors. I can only recommend that guests who value friendly service and a reasonable response to reasonable requests make sure the elderly gentleman isn't on duty before visiting the beer garden. This will avoid disappointment.

Review of the Faustus Restaurant in Erfurt Even late at night, Faustus in Erfurt impresses all around. The service was extremely friendly, attentive, and cheerful – even when other restaurants had long since closed. The drinks are particularly noteworthy: delicious, creatively served, and absolutely fairly priced. The ambiance invites you to linger, whether for a relaxing evening with friends or to wind down after a long day. You can tell that the work here is done with passion. Conclusion: A real insider tip in Erfurt. We'd love to come back! *No reviews for food; we only had drinks.

The food was very, very good. The atmosphere on the market square is very cozy, and there's air conditioning inside.

The restaurant is beautifully located. The service was generally friendly. However, the taste ultimately didn't impress me.

Had delicious sausage in the lovely beer garden. Unfortunately, cash only.

Highly recommended! Absolutely excellent food and very generous portions. Service was extremely friendly. We'll be back!!

We tried Faustus again and were more than impressed. The steak was perfect. The side dishes and the Caesar salad are highly recommended. A delicious strawberry punch rounded off the drinks menu. The staff is very attentive and very friendly. We're already looking forward to our next visit to Faustus.

A wonderfully located restaurant where I've eaten very well many times. The schnitzel was very good today, but the asparagus was simply abysmal: much too thick and tough, barely edible despite the excellent hollandaise sauce. It's a shame that the asparagus ruined everything... I'd happily go back, but definitely never asparagus again... The staff is very friendly.

Unfortunately, I have to give this one star so I can express myself. We had a very unpleasant argument in the beer garden on Sunday morning. We ordered a non-alcoholic Hefeweizen, which was listed as draft beer on the menu board, and a Sarti Spritz. The young man placed a bottle in front of me with a plastic cup over it. When I asked for a suitable glass, which was in the background, I received a rude reply that they didn't have any glasses for the Krämerbrückenfest. We've been to this now beautifully designed beer garden several times because you can enjoy a drink there in a relaxed atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle. After a brief discussion, we forwent the hospitality and went to the ZDF beer garden, where drinks are generally served in the designated glasses—even during the Krämerbrückenfest and without a deposit. Your qualified employee dismissed us with the following words: We can do without people like you. We will gladly follow his recommendation.

I always thought the best Thuringian bratwurst was at Willy B. at Erfurt Central Station. But Faustus just barely made it to number one for me. They seem to focus on using particularly high-quality meat in their sausages. And the sauerkraut and carrot side dish with three towers of mashed potatoes is a dream.

At Restaurant Faustus, a stylish ambiance meets outstanding cuisine. The steaks are of outstanding quality – tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. A special thank you goes to the charming and professional waitress Alina, who further enhanced the evening with her attentive service. An all-around successful experience that will stay with us forever.

We spent a very pleasant evening at Faustus. The excellent service from the owner's junior chef and the perfectly cooked entrecôte were no less important. We'll definitely be back.

Very nice and good, always recommendable 👍👍👍👍

They have the best Schockotörtchen I've ever tasted

A good restaurant at the end or beginning of the Merchants' Bridge. Typical Thuringian dishes, including burgers and other specialties, are served with something for everyone. Prices are reasonable, and the plates are generously filled; if you don't get full, it's your own fault.

We had a very good lunch here today. The schnitzel was beautifully crispy, well seasoned, and the meat was of good quality. We had the Faustus schnitzel, which was au foure. The gratin was also excellent. The fries and salad were crispy. My request for a shandy with Kellerbier was also happily fulfilled. The grappa that followed rounded everything off perfectly. The staff was very friendly and attentive. We would be happy to come back.

Top food, nice cocktails and a great ambience

A nice bar in itself, but the most unfriendly thing that's happened to us in a long time. We were in Erfurt for a week-long conference and wanted to go for a drink after dinner. We arrived at 7:30 p.m. and ordered the first round of wine and cocktails, but we were kicked out again at 8:10 p.m. Other guests wanted something to eat, and we had to leave. They call themselves a bar and kick out guests who don't eat in the evening. We've never experienced anything so outrageous. "It would be only natural not to block tables with drinks in the evening," were the words of the waiter. Never again. We're sitting two doors down now and are warmly welcomed there. They should think about it sometime.

Great restaurant with very pleasant staff. Always on your toes. The food is very tasty. Any requests or comments will be addressed quickly. The Faustus is recommended in terms of price and quality. However, due to the location and popularity status, you should also make reservations from locals.

Good food, but unfriendly service, as we were only women. It's a shame. You don't have to put yourself through that.

Good place to have a delicious meal or just have a drink and relax. Our citizens were tasty and served quickly. The waitresses were very friendly and engaging. Price - performance was right.

Delicious food for an acceptable price

Great atmosphere, very courteous staff, delicious food.

Bad service, not a good price/performance ratio, ant on a cake plate, it took a long time until an apology came.

A top kitchen and great service really one of the best restaurants in Erfurt!!!!!!

Very tasty food and served really quickly 👍😉 Very friendly staff 👍👍

A very well-kept and friendly restaurant with a delicious range of dishes! Highly recommended.

Cool , great bar, good food and very friendly staff. Awesome time!

One of my favorite addresses when I'm traveling in Erfurt. Delicious seasonal dishes, great service and a great location. Take a look, it's worth it.

Day trip with a friend, the spiced meat was delicious, friendly service, very clean toilets in a great vaulted cellar, gladly again 👍

A very tasty typical german restaurant with accent on local recepies. Staff extremely friendly and supportive, thanks for the locely stay and recharging my phone!

Ein schöner Platz, die Küche hält jedoch nicht was das Ambiente verspricht Vermeintlich Thüringische Spezialtäten entpuppten sich als allenfalls Touristenqualität Wir können das Faustus nicht empfehlen

Perfect service. Hot and tasty dishes. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant and outside. Centrally located next to the Krämerbrücke. We'd love to come back!

Good restaurant! Best venue especially for fahisng😜

Very tasty food, friendly service, great atmosphere. We always enjoy coming back.

Cold food, unfriendly service, price performance 2/10

Portions were far too small for the price

We went here for a drink at the weekend and then again later for lunch. The location is idyllic, the drinks and food were delicious. The service is very attentive, but sometimes seems a bit rushed and strained. I observed the ladies and gentlemen for a while and they rarely smiled. Such a shame! I definitely recommend that the owner focus on this and talk to his staff. Otherwise everything was good & we would like to come back.

It was very nice and the food was great.

Nice atmosphere, great service and very tasty food. We really liked it :)

Mega great restaurant with really friendly service. I just drank a delicious beer and was completely satisfied. Thank you very much and kind regards. See you soon.

We spontaneously went in for a coffee and felt really comfortable. Nice service, fine apple strudel, delicious cake. Tastefully furnished, very happy all around

A really great restaurant. Luckily we got in without a reservation on Boxing Day. The staff was super friendly and very nice. The food tastes very good in terms of price/performance ratio and the plates are very well filled. All in all we really liked it.

The restaurant is highly recommended! The entire staff was super professional and relaxed despite the Christmas stress! We all really enjoyed the food and all of our wishes were met! Thank you for letting us be with you!

We had a lovely evening in Faustus' courtyard. After about 20 mulled wine and 4 beers, my wife had to go to the toilet and then we wanted to leave. A waitress ran after her out into the cold and said she had been to the bathroom “several times.” That was a lie because she was first. Honestly, dear Faustus, do you feel the need to chase your gods for €1? We sit outdoors with you every summer and now we had to meet such an “annoying” employee... that was very embarrassing for us. We are considering coming back to you in the future. Once again for your information, if you serve drinks in your yard, you are obliged to provide a toilet. It's sad that you then run after your "guests"!

Wir hatten einen schönen Abend im Hof vom Faustus. Nach ca 20 Glühwein und 4 Bier musste meine Frau auf Toilette und dann wollten wir gehen. Eine Kellnerin rannte ihr raus bis in die Kälte hinterher und sagte, sie wäre „mehrmals“ auf der Toilette gewesen. Das war gelogen, denn sie war erst einmal. Ganz ehrlich liebes Faustus, habt ihr es so nötig Euren Gösten wegen 1€ hinterher zu rennen? Wir sitzen jeden Sommer bei Euch im Freien und jetzt musste wir so eine „nervige“ Angestellte kennenlernen….. das war uns sehr peinlich. Wir überlegen uns, in Zukunft wieder zu euch zu kommen.

A very tasteful restaurant. You feel very comfortable. Service nice and quick. Cakes, cocktails and fine wines. We will try the dishes on our next visit. We would love to come back.

Amazing food, cosy atmosphere, excellent service, classy decor and music.

Thank you very much for a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the Faustus Restaurant. The food was fantastic. This perfect evening was rounded off by a uniquely good service, thanks to the entire team! Despite the typical Christmas stress of the time, the service was so professional and deserved much more than just 5 stars!!!!! THANKS

Thank you for a very nice evening with you today. We were at Faustus today for our team Christmas party. From the welcome, to the order, the service and above all the quality of the food, everything was perfect. Gladly again!

Wir wollten uns nach dem Weihnachtsmarktbesuch aufwärmen u sind hier gelandet. Super nettes Personal, das uns einen Platz an der Bar frei geschaufelt hat, obwohl wir nicht reserviert hatten und nichts essen wollten. Sehr freundlicher Barkeeper, der schnell und kompetent leckere Cocktails gezaubert hat. Interessante Deko, einfach mal reinschauen und sich wohlfühlen

Hatten 1 h vorher reserviert. 1 x Braten mit Zwiebeln= gut , 1 x Gänsebrust, Klöße, Rotkraut= ganz gut , Soße aber viel zu fettig/ölig. 1 x Gänsekeule, Klöße, leider die gleiche Soße, Keule trocken. 1 x Ochsenbäckchen, Klöße, Rosenkohl =nicht gut , Fleisch viel zu lange gebraten mussten die. Hälfte zurück geben. Hatten das Personal angesprochen das die Bäckchen nicht zu genießen sind. Hat sich kurz dafür entschuldigt,ist aber nichts passiert. Müssten alles auch voll bezahlen und kein Wort mehr. Schade. Alles in allem das viele Geld nicht wert. Getränke auch teuer.

We came there spontaneously as tourists. And it tasted very good and the service was courteous and extremely friendly. It's just loud when the hut is full. We would come again 👍🏻

Not just birthdays, family celebrations and so on, but also Our entire group of 9 women regularly go to Faustus. A wonderful atmosphere, very, very friendly service. A lot of attention goes to the guests and the food. The food tastes excellent, there is a large selection. Everything was prepared very well and tastefully. It is absolutely a pleasure to visit this restaurant Faustus. A big compliment to the boss Ronny Scheil, who, together with his entire team, ensures the well-being of the guests in a very professional, considerate, friendly and accommodating manner!! The kitchen staff deserve respect and appreciation for the quality and taste of the food. Erfurt can be proud of the Faustus on the Weniger Markt. We also recommend it to everyone P. Barbara Noßmann and the ladies at her regular table❤️❤️❤️❤️

We had a lovely evening with Lilli :)

Great location, stopped by on a short trip and experienced a great feeling. Always my pleasure.

Food extremely tasty, service perfect, staff very friendly. You feel welcome and don't want to go home. Highly recommended!

More spontaneously, beef fillet with cucumber salad. Beef fillet is great, although not high end, but still top. Service super friendly and attentive.

Essen und Service sehr gut. Leider sass am Nebentisch und wickelte ihre Geschäfte sehr lautstark ab. Auch sprach sie mit ihren Angestellten sehr laut und übertrieben bestimmend. Dies war uns sehr unangenehm. Und für eine Führungskraft ein no go. Dies war unser letzter Besuch.

I was in this restaurant for the first time and was totally impressed. 👍 It was a very cozy atmosphere. The toilets are awesome. Clean, it smells very pleasant and there is even hand cream. 😀 The food tasted very good and the service staff was very friendly and attentive. 😋🫶 The price-performance ratio is perfectly fine. I really enjoy coming back with my friends. 🍹 Thank you for the nice evening!

Great restaurant with delicious food, nice ambience and maximum attentive service. We had a very nice evening and would love to come back!

Very tasty food and very nice staff. Definitely worth a visit

The place has a modern feel. Food was good. We were sitting close to the door, which sometimes led to some coldness from outside.

Worth 5 stars!!! The atmosphere is simply great – we sat comfortably under the heaters and were able to enjoy the evening to the fullest. The staff? Super friendly, attentive and warm! Our dog was immediately provided with a water bowl - it's rare to find such hospitality. And the food… simply heavenly! The steak was grilled to perfection and every component was seasoned perfectly. The wine is excellent. The quality and taste are worth every cent. A place we will definitely visit again soon – highly recommended! Kind regards, Claudia & Dirk

Nice location right on the Krämerbrücke, lots of places outside, stylish ambience inside, prices reasonable. However, when asked, the waitress should know what the soup of the day is... Otherwise everything is OK.

Great service, very nice staff, nice restaurant

It was once again super tasty 😋 Thanks to the kitchen and the service 👌 Happy to come back 😊 Family opinion

A rare failure! Bad food with unfriendly service staff. Unfortunately I can only advise against it.

Really great family business, we felt completely at home! Very tasty food, great atmosphere, we will definitely come back as soon as we are in Erfurt. P.S. Many greetings from little Paul to big Paul, when he grows up he will join you and help!

Coi best man, super nice guy and very ambitious! Very good service

If you are looking for first-class restaurant service, go to Faustus. If you would like to be served by a waiter who knows how to create an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality with pleasant ease, ask for KOI. As we left the restaurant, I knew that everything good and beautiful in this world begins with a smile, is driven by passion for a cause and is completed with dedication. Thanks! We will come back again.

Xenophobic comments from the griller towards guests. The old man at the counter even laughs about it, sorry, I won't eat at your place.

Absolute recommendation! Everything is just right here, * nice ambience * Delicious food * very courteous and friendly service, special thanks to Koi

A really nice evening at Faustus. A highlight of the evening was definitely the savage Asian man who recommended the “Faustus” schnitzel to us. His recommendation was a hit, the schnitzel topped with hearty ragout fin was crispy, tender and simply delicious! The Saxon accent caused a few laughs and brightened up the evening. The entire team is also very well-coordinated, fast service, attentive and yet pleasantly unobtrusive. A big compliment to the barman, whose drinks really impressed us - Haus Willi in particular is highly recommended! All in all, a thoroughly successful evening. I'd love to come back!

I ate the best steak of my life in this restaurant today, great service, great atmosphere, just great

It was once again a very special evening with Ronny and his team. Thank you for the super friendly service and the delicious food. ☺️ Gladly again!!

We were completely amazed by our waiter Koi. Great ambience, great service, absolute recommendation.

Zander fillet with mashed potatoes, delicious 😋. The ambience is also really impressive.

Great restaurant, friendly staff, delicious food. I had schnitzel “Faustus” (veal schnitzel). Quite a large portion, you'll definitely be full. 😉 Gladly again.

Super delicious food. The shop is really cozy and the team is super friendly. You immediately feel at home here - absolutely recommended for anyone who loves good food!

Great service and great schnitzels! Always beautiful.

Great ambience. Staff customer-oriented! Very good! After we were turned away at several restaurants on Friday. Were there again on Saturday

We came by chance and then again and again! Great service, delicious food, great cocktails! Highly recommended, not least for tourists looking for a living room at their holiday destination.

We spent a long weekend in Erfurt and ended up at Faustus by chance - and we were thrilled! An incredibly attentive and friendly service. The food tastes really good and is always served in a completely reasonable time. We were there again and were even recognized straight away. Really impressive! In any case, we can absolutely recommend this restaurant! The service would actually be six stars!

Very good hospitality from the team. Excellent wine selection, and Khoi is the absolute man of honor.

Nice restaurant at the foot of the Krämerbrücke. Food and drinks were very good. We can recommend it

I don't even know where to start and how it will end, but when I start with the friendly, quick-witted service and talk about the incredibly great food, I can't help but say that you can eat in small and large groups in one You can spend an unforgettable evening in a wonderful ambience. Of course with the right friends/companions. All in all, a big thank you to the entire FAUSTUS crew for a great & remarkably unobtrusive, relaxed and fun evening. I/we felt very comfortable and can recommend you without hesitation and very happily.

Wir kommen bereits seit Jahren immer gerne ins Restaurant " Faustus " und für uns gehört es zum besten Restaurant in Erfurt. Ob bei Familienfeiern oder mit Freunden am Wochenende, fühlen wir uns hier immer wohl. Das Essen ist sehr lecker. Das Ambiente ist top. Die Lage ist super. Der Service ist sehr aufmerksam. Wir fühlen uns in diesem Restaurant wie zu Hause. Wir empfehlen deshalb dieses schöne Restaurant in der Altstadt vom schönen Erfurt gerne weiter.

A restaurant where you can feel the art of gastronomy! Although we didn't eat there, it was a treat to experience a perfectly served Ricard. You immediately notice that there are restaurateurs at work here who know their craft. The attention to detail and the professional service make the stay something special. Such hospitality is rare and will be remembered!

Today is the 5th anniversary of Amazon and we have a delicious meal with Amazon Family. All the arrangements were fantastic and amazing. Thank you so much for your food it was so delicious and yummy

We ate well, but the Rostbrätel was too tough for us

The food was very tasty and the service was very friendly, thank you dear Alina 😃👍

Grill und Imbiss unbedingt besuchen! (Nebeneingang, hinter dem Restaurant). Mitten im Touristen-Rummel eine Oase der Gemütlichkeit. Es gibt nur eine kleine Auswahl an Speisen, dafür schmeckt es umso besser. Der hausgemachte Kartoffelsalat ist einmalig. Marcel und Wolfgang sind echte Orginale und kümmern sich gekonnt um das Wohlergehen der Gäste.

Super nice service who understands fun.

Great ambience, and a great service staff that responds to the humor of its guests. Also the prettiest waitresses in Erfurt

Great atmosphere, very good food and top service that knows how to have fun! We'll meet Again...

Very, very nice service that is also available for fun. The food is great, the atmosphere is great

Very nice restaurant and very friendly waitresses who know how to have fun :) I'll be happy to come back!

Super friendly service. Food very tasty. All around great restaurant.

Nice restaurant right on the Krämerbrücke. Food was very tasty 😋