Gasthaus Zum Wasserriesen in Thale

We were very happy with everything and would love to come back.

Very friendly service, lovely atmosphere, and the food was simply superb – first-class, fresh, and prepared very quickly. All in all, a 5-star experience!

A small menu with delicious and unusual dishes, and very friendly and attentive service.

Everything was perfect. I can only recommend it.

A very nice restaurant, excellent service, and delicious food. (The Käsespätzle with pulled pork are highly recommended!) No complaints! 😇

Friendly service and good food.

The service was incredibly friendly, the venison goulash with red cabbage and spaetzle was also delicious and served very quickly. We were extremely satisfied.

We ate there on Sunday. Two half dumplings with the roulade – at that price? The taste was okay. The atmosphere wasn't very cozy.

We came to your buffet and were extremely satisfied. Everything tasted fantastic; I would come back just for the food. But special praise goes to the service – despite the stress and pressure, the staff remained cheerful throughout and didn't let special requests distract them. So, a big thank you to the young servers/temporary staff!

Excellent service, a very nice menu, and delicious food.

We were invited to a birthday party on December 26, 2025. The service was very friendly. The meeting time for all guests was set for 1:30 p.m. The restaurant requested punctuality. After ordering and receiving the first round of drinks, we ordered our food à la carte. About an hour and a half later, the food arrived lukewarm. The kitchen was completely overwhelmed. Since I was very hungry, I didn't send it back, which was perhaps a mistake. However, I also didn't want to wait any longer. My overall rating is poor!

We went there for Christmas dinner (if you can call it that). After 90 minutes, we finally received our cold food, which tasted like baby food. The server couldn't even carry six glasses on one tray. There was no candle on the table, and the table was wobbly. We felt somewhat neglected since the server didn't show up for 30 minutes.

We went for Christmas dinner today. Everything was beautifully decorated. The food was excellent. The service was outstanding. We will definitely come back soon.

The food tasted fantastic and can only be praised in the highest terms.

Update: Another truly wonderful Christmas dinner in 2025! I'm looking forward to my next visit!! Excellent food.

We went to the restaurant on Christmas Eve and, based on the reviews, had higher expectations. The menu was tailored for Christmas and differed from the regular menu... which wouldn't be so bad if all the dishes weren't pre-cooked and arrived in correspondingly poor condition. The salmon was missing its mustard crust, the beef cheeks were slimy, and the sauces were made from pre-made mixes. The mashed potatoes were lukewarm. The food at the next table was also sent back. In the end, for two main courses and two children's meals (fries) plus drinks, we received a bill of 90 euros and a bewildered waitress that there was no tip. Sorry... but that was really not good.

As has already been said, everything was fine so far, but, here's the thing: the roulade had a, let's just say, yuck! The sauce wasn't extracted from the roast. With the first bite, it tasted completely different, even with the sauce. The ham and pickle were good, but the meat, well... For these prices, you expect more. I can get better and cheaper food at any mountain hut in the summer! You guys are nice and great, but please change something in the kitchen.

We went to this restaurant for dinner. We had reserved a table for two. About half the tables were occupied, with one server on the front desk and one behind the bar. We were able to order quickly: my husband watched the woman behind the tap – "Schüttebier" (a type of beer served in bulk)... I had a ginger ale – flat, room temperature, and completely flat. The appetizer was served very quickly, but the two servers were constantly running around frantically and stressed – for no apparent reason. The main course was perfectly fine and tasted good, so we decided on dessert: I wanted a mixed ice cream, and my husband wanted yeast dumplings with blueberries and vanilla sauce. Again, there was frantic running around, and my ice cream was served immediately – but unfortunately, my husband's dessert wasn't. Only after I'd finished my ice cream several minutes ago did my husband's dessert arrive—a yeast dumpling, rock hard and without any vanilla sauce. All evening I felt rushed to eat, as if everyone was trying to "get it over with" as quickly as possible. A real shame. My husband sent the yeast dumpling back—no problem. We then went to the supermarket and bought some sweets and drinks for our hotel room. Our planned leisurely restaurant visit didn't happen...

We attended a wine tasting at the inn. The evening was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The ambiance, the hosts, the food, and the wine were simply delightful. Thank you for this wonderful evening, and we look forward to seeing you again.

Good food is something else entirely. The service was friendly and quick. But the food was awful. The beef roulade was dry and tough, the filling sparse and barely noticeable. The red cabbage tasted like it came from a jar and was swimming in its own vinegar water.

Great location with a large customer parking lot. The restaurant is cozy and the staff very friendly. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced.

Everything was great, the food was very good and especially the nice waiter who took care of us, we'd love to come back again.

Very friendly and attentive service. The food was delicious and piping hot, the portions were a good size, and we were very satisfied with the main course and dessert. Parking is available behind the restaurant, which is right next to the spa park. Highly recommended!

The food was excellent. The ambiance was classic, though perhaps the lighting could be dimmed a bit. Above all, the service was incredibly friendly. Even splitting the bill among three parties was no problem at all. Thank you for a lovely evening. The Würker Family & Co.

We ate here on Friday evening. It was delicious; the venison goulash was highly recommended. What bothered us, however, was the pushy waiter, who was "begging at a high level" with his life story, which didn't go down well. Otherwise, a definite recommendation.

I highly recommend it. They also have gluten-free food available here. The waiters are very helpful and cater to special requests. The mulled wine here is delicious.

I highly recommend the cuisine, service, and ambiance. My special thanks go to the varied and delicious packed lunches, which always bring me great joy as a business traveler!

Super delicious! The venison goulash with spaetzle and red cabbage was a dream. My sweetheart had the venison curry sausage and loved it just as much. The house schnapps is highly recommended (I never normally drink that kind of thing!), and the service was very friendly. We also really enjoyed the ambiance. Our verdict: Best food in town 👍😁

Thuringian friendliness at its finest. Reserved just in case, excellent food, and a fantastic service team that is very patient with all guests.

Delicious food, super friendly service! There's an outdoor playground for the kids to shorten the wait.

...very nice restaurant, even our 2 dogs felt very comfortable here

I highly recommend this restaurant. The server was extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent.

Unfortunately, we were guided by the reviews and were disappointed by the food. The value for money leaves a lot to be desired.

The food was truly delicious, the service was excellent, and they even asked us a few times if we had any special requests. The entire restaurant is beautifully decorated. Even the drink return area (restroom) was clean and tidy. And all for under €25 per person thanks to the daily special. Highly recommended. Especially considering the proximity to the cable car, which normally results in high prices.

Lots of interesting dishes on the menu. I would have liked to try more.

Super delicious food and drinks, the service was super nice, we felt very well looked after, we will be back

The service was friendly and attentive, but nothing particularly remarkable. The ambiance is also solid and well-maintained; there's really nothing to complain about. The food, unfortunately, is a completely different story. I ordered the "Schnitzel for Adults" and was disappointed. The schnitzel itself was rather small, the fries were meager, and the salad was a pitiful spoonful. By comparison, a child's portion at the table was considerably more generous: more fries, plenty of mixed vegetables, and the schnitzel was only slightly smaller. The adult portion is €19-20, while the child's portion is €12-15. For that price, I would have definitely expected a decent portion; here, you simply feel cheated. All in all, the food was disappointing. The service and ambiance were fine, but the restaurant has to accept significant deductions for the food.

Tasty food, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Parking available at the back. Park and church in front. You can see both cable cars from in front of the restaurant.

It was a very delicious dinner. Excellent German cuisine. When making the reservation, the woman on the phone seemed a bit annoyed or stressed. Otherwise, nothing negative to say, everything was great!

During our short trip to the Harz Mountains, we ate at the Gasthaus Zum Wasserriesen today. The food was incredibly delicious, the portions generously sized, and the service truly friendly. We wanted a good, home-style meal today, and we didn't regret it. We highly recommend this inn.

I highly recommend the Gasthaus zum Wasserriesen. The food is excellent, the service is super friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy and pleasantly small. The dish I ordered was: 220g "Hubertus" rump steak with chili cheese butter and baked potatoes with herb quark. The chili cheese butter isn't spicy either and tastes simply delicious with the steak. Oh, and if you have fluffy feet (dogs), they're welcome. :D

It's simply delicious, a treat you can treat yourself to at the end of the day. We'll be back next time.

The service is super friendly. But over €22 for a schnitzel with a child's handful of fries isn't really our cup of tea. The taste is perfectly fine. To each his own, but the plates could definitely have been presented a bit more attractively. Not so bare and lacking in love. After all, eating is also a feast for the eyes.

What a wonderful atmosphere, a super friendly waiter, and the food was perfect! Highly recommended!

According to the website, it's open from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. I wanted to reserve a table. It wasn't possible, as hot food only starts at 3 p.m. (!), which is, just around coffee time. They say there's no kitchen staff, so opening hours are very variable. There's nothing about this on the website, just advertising the excellent food. A rip-off! I've never experienced anything like it. Potential guests are misled!

A truly super nice restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious and freshly prepared. I'd especially like to highlight the wonderful, friendly service – attentive, warm, and always with a smile. We felt completely at home from the very first moment. Highly recommended – we'd love to come back!

The schnitzel was, and I say this as a "schnitzel lover," first-class. The fried potatoes were also very good, but a little too few for me. The service was very attentive and friendly. From my perspective: highly recommended.

Great location with delicious food.

The food was very good. We were here with a large group, and everyone was satisfied.

Great location. Great food and very good service.

Highly recommended! I had the wild currywurst, and the sauce was also extremely good! Opponents again!

It was very pleasant to sit outside. Even though it was really busy, the service was very friendly. The food was really delicious and the portions were generous. We'd be happy to go back!

We only had a drink in the beer garden, so I can't judge the food, but the beer garden is very nice

We stumbled upon the restaurant by chance and didn't have a reservation. Making a reservation is definitely recommended. We were lucky and managed to get a seat on the terrace. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food, traditional, very tasty, and the portions are generous. Highly recommended!

We celebrated a birthday in the upstairs hall. It was lovely. Delicious food and very friendly staff. The location of the inn was also fantastic. The small balcony off the hall offers a wonderful view.

The food was good. The service was very good. Thank you.

We've eaten there at least once when we're in the Harz Mountains. As always, it was very good. The location is also great, and the staff, as always, is very friendly. We'll be back...

Top restaurant with good service. We enjoyed our visit.

Great food, friendly staff, clean toilets - everything was great ⭐️

Very friendly and attentive staff, very good food (I had the schnitzel topped with Harzer cheese), prices OK.

The food is delicious. The staff is extremely friendly. We'd happily return.

I recently went to this restaurant's breakfast buffet and was very disappointed. For €17.99, I only received a roll, a cup of coffee, and a slice of sausage. The selection was extremely meager and didn't meet my expectations at all.

I'd like to share my experience from my recent visit to this restaurant. We had reserved a table for five people for breakfast to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Despite having made our reservation three weeks in advance, we were disappointed with the quality and service. The table was beautifully set, which made a positive impression. However, the offerings didn't live up to the expectations raised by the price of €17.99 per person. Breakfast consisted of simple, standard fare such as rolls, sausages, canned scrambled eggs, canned cereal, and cold coffee. There were no special extras or appealing presentation, and the service left much to be desired—we received little attention during the meal. What was particularly disappointing was that, despite having reserved in advance, we received no special service or presentation. For the price, I would have expected significantly higher-quality and more thoughtful preparation, perhaps even a breakfast platter to enhance the offering.

We had breakfast here today. Good value, good rolls and coffee. Everything was perfect for €17 including drinks. We'd be happy to go again!

Normal prices these days and tastes good 👍 👍

Very tasty food, friendly service and nice ambience.

Restaurant right next to the city park. We sat on the large terrace. The service was relaxed despite the busy place. Our orders came quickly, and the food was really good. The schnitzel was crispy, and the venison bratwurst with feta was delicious. It's definitely worth a visit!

Unfortunately, we had hoped for much more. The food was quite okay... a little more seasoning would have been nice, but it was okay. Service was unfortunately very inflexible; we only wanted to customize our meal with an egg... this isn't possible here. We had to beg for cutlery, and even a simple napkin was nowhere to be found. Dismal service with mediocre food!

Nice restaurant and delicious food. The staff is super friendly...we'd love to come back :)

The food was very good and prepared quickly. The service was always polite and asked repeatedly if everything was satisfactory. The portions are reasonable. Prices are mid-range unless you opt for beef or shrimp.

We had breakfast here. For this price, you'd expect more.

Delicious food at very reasonable prices.

Great restaurant, very friendly staff 👍👍

The service was consistently friendly, attentive, and warm. As a guest, you immediately feel welcome and in good hands. Our waitress not only had a smile on her face but also had some great recommendations… Great solyanka! The value for money is very fair, especially considering the quality and freshness of the ingredients. If you're looking for good food, friendly service, and a pleasant atmosphere, this is the place for you. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Super friendly service. Very good food. Thank you very much.

I was dazzled by the good reviews and the slogan "It tastes best when freshly cooked" (as it says on the menu). I chose a vegetarian dish (pasta with leaf spinach and porcini mushrooms in a cream cheese sauce with pomegranate seeds). The chef had made a fussy effort to at least warm everything up, but it certainly wasn't "cooked": the pasta was still floury and almost unchewable (that had NOTHING to do with "al dente"). The cream cheese was crumbly and floating around the pasta, meaning it hadn't even been boiled, let alone stirred. The mushrooms had been thrown straight from the freezer into the sauce, so they were watery, rubbery, and tasteless. To call that cooking is a disgrace! The place itself, and the staff, seemed rather bar-like. Despite being fully booked, three out of four waiters were smoking at the same time and didn't care about the guests, food, or drinks for a full 20 minutes. I was quite disappointed.

Very, very tasty! Special requests were accommodated promptly and without any problems! If we're in the area again, I would eat there again in a heartbeat!

Food, price, and quality were top-notch. Service: The waitress was very friendly and helpful. Everything was freshly prepared.

I have rarely eaten so well, the service was very friendly and accommodating, highly recommended!

We had dinner here and were absolutely delighted. Friendly service, delicious food, and a great atmosphere.

We ate here one evening and were generally satisfied. The food was delicious and the portions generous.

We only visited the beer garden. Great atmosphere and a wide selection of affordable drinks. The waitress, Nicole, is the epitome of friendliness and manages to be at all the tables at the same time. Even with larger groups, there was no wait, and guests were always greeted with a few friendly words. We'll be happy to return.

We spontaneously stopped here for dinner and were not disappointed. Very friendly, attentive, and fast service. We shared an appetizer (baked Harz cheese – very tasty) and for the main course, the brown trout (juicy, tender, and very tasty) and the venison goulash (very tender and truly delicious). We can wholeheartedly recommend it.

A very busy restaurant. The ambiance isn't exactly cozy, but it's okay. The staff is great and friendly. The menu is very clear and offers good dishes. I didn't like it; I ordered a Viennese-style schnitzel. The schnitzel was okay. The vegetable side dishes were tiny. The potato wedges were meager. Fries and potato wedges don't cost the earth, after all. I'll be back, and maybe I'll order another schnitzel.

We were guided by the reviews and were disappointed. The schnitzels were unseasoned and tasted like breaded cardboard. Even seasoning with salt and pepper didn't help. It's a tourist restaurant, after all. You should go where the locals go. The service was a bit over-attentive, but better that way than the other way around. The ambiance outside was great, but inside it's a matter of taste.

Very delicious food. Attentive service. Large portions. It was super tasty. The food arrived relatively quickly. We are absolutely thrilled. We'll be back.

Very good food, it was delicious and the prices are ok too!...

A very nice restaurant, absolutely recommended. The food was simply delicious, people still take their time cooking here. It does take a little longer for the food to come to you, but the friendly staff point it out right at the beginning and it was really worth the wait.

We were there for dinner a few days ago. The service was very nice, but the asparagus and potatoes were presented absolutely carelessly. 3 sticks of asparagus with 1 1/2 potatoes for €15.70 is not cheap. But then I think it's cheeky not to even serve a bit of salad with it. It's a shame, it used to be much better. We then went somewhere else to eat the next evening and were very satisfied.

Simply great, expensive but really tasty

We went here for lunch and coffee. The food was super tasty. We recommend the asparagus and the rump steak. The cuisine selection is limited, but it tastes good. What I didn't like was the waitress. Even though there were only 7 of us and only a handful of tables were occupied, she messed things up.

Food was very good, fast service. Price like everywhere else.

EN we were extremely disappointed, with such an expensive menu you can at least expect quality! However, the food was very, very average and not made from fresh ingredients, but rather basic ALDI ingredients. It was also very loud inside and you had the feeling of sitting in the swimming pool. EN We were extremely disappointed. With such an expensive menu, you'd at least expect quality! However, the food was very, very mediocre and not made with fresh ingredients, but rather with simple Aldi ingredients. It was also very loud inside, and it felt like you were sitting in a swimming pool.

Very good food, nice view, service very nice and accommodating. It was a nice end to our vacation

Unfortunately, an absolutely disappointing experience. The service was not only inattentive but downright frustrating. The drinks that you paid for in full always arrived half full - as if you didn't notice that something was missing. Even worse: I made it clear when I ordered what I didn't want - and it was brought to me anyway. It almost seemed as if no one cared what the guest wanted. For the prices you definitely expect more respect and attention. That's not how you treat guests - I'm definitely not coming back

Delicious food in generous portions, friendly, fast service in an attractive atmosphere . Gladly again

Very good and tasty cuisine with regional offerings. Very friendly service.

We got a table quite spontaneously. The service was friendly. The food came very quickly. It was delicious and a lovely lunch after hiking.

nice service and good food. Price performance is right. Gladly again

Nice operation and service Food was very tasty 😋 The homemade herbs were great