Hendl&Gretel Stuttgart in Stuttgart

Today, I ate at hendl & gretel in Stuttgart-Ost with my boyfriend for the first time, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. We sat outside, but there were an awful lot of flies, which quickly became unpleasant. My boyfriend took his plate inside to have it wrapped to prevent flies from landing on it. This wasn't meant to be malicious, but simply a precautionary measure. The waitress immediately reacted with irritation, and this irritable mood continued throughout the entire visit. When we asked for the bill later, she said, "It's coming right up," but we still had to wait over 10 minutes while she walked past us several times, serving other guests. When she finally arrived, she placed the bill on the table in a noticeably annoyed, almost bitchy manner, only briefly mentioning the amount and appearing completely lacking in empathy. You could really tell she was fed up and very unprofessional. It's a shame, because the food was truly delicious, making it all the more unfortunate that the service spoiled this impression.

We came to this Restaurant on a Sunday night. The food was great, we enjoyed the atmosphere and the waiter was very friendly and on top of things. I have never experienced such a friendly waiter!! The only downside was that we had to wait quite a while for our food, because it was so busy. I would definitely come back again, because of the friendly waiter, but bring time.

Hendl & Gretel Stuttgart – Juicy half chickens at a fair price I visited Hendl & Gretel in Stuttgart today and ordered half a chicken to take away. I had called ahead to pre-order if necessary and avoid waiting. However, the lady on the phone kindly explained that this wasn't necessary, as the chickens were already prepared. When I arrived, the restaurant made a very positive impression: clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated – quite different from what you might initially expect from a chicken specialist. The staff were also neatly dressed and friendly. In fact, it took less than five minutes from ordering to pickup – just enough time to use the restroom. I do have one small criticism: the packaging isn't entirely leak-proof, and some fat oozed out of the sides, which unfortunately soiled my clothes. The chicken tasted amazing. The meat was extremely juicy and therefore had an intense flavor. It wasn't too fatty, but not too dry either – just right. The skin on my to-go chicken wasn't particularly crispy, which might be important to some guests. It was seasoned in a classic way, without any special experiments, but still very tasty. For under ten euros, the value for money is excellent in my opinion. I highly recommend Hendl & Gretel – both for eating in and for takeout.

There were three of us there. We made a reservation for the same day through OpenTable without any problems. The ambiance is exceptional yet understated. The service was super friendly, even taking several photos upon guest request. The food selection is sensational and delicious. The price is reasonable; I highly recommend this place! We'd love to come back 😁

Best chicken in Stuttgart, top quality and cool people

We ordered food from Wolt. It was absolutely delicious! There was a dish missing (whether Wolt was to blame or not wasn't clear), but after calling, everything was quickly resolved: we got our food and something extra. Very friendly staff and great chicken. Highly recommended 🤗

It was super delicious. A large portion and a good price. Highly recommended.

We visited Hendl & Gretel for lunch on July 17, 2025, and it was simply fantastic. As a child of the 80s, I painfully witnessed the closure of the Wienerwald restaurants, so I'm all the more pleased that Hendl & Gretel exists. Fortunately, the former owners of the Wienerwald continued to run their restaurant, with great success. The reception and service were very friendly and competent, and we felt very well looked after the entire time. The food was, as expected, very good, and my grilled chicken with crispy fries and mixed salad was simply fantastic. My wife's truffled chicken was also a dream, and we had a truly fantastic lunch. The drinks were also very good and met our expectations in every way. We can only recommend Hendl & Gretel and would like to thank the entire staff for the great hospitality. Now I don't miss the Wienerwald anymore, because I know where I can eat delicious chicken in the future. Of course, there are other tempting dishes on the menu, but I'll try those on future visits.

Highly recommended and very good service.

The food was perfect. Special praise goes to the waiter. I've never seen such a nice, polite waiter. All in all, a 10 out of 10.

Good food. Nice. We were satisfied. Best regards

Mega delicious food, very friendly service and a very pleasant and quiet atmosphere. Always happy to come back

My boyfriend and I went there spontaneously and got a table without a reservation. The waitresses were super friendly, even though it was incredibly busy. The food was incredibly delicious; whatever I didn't finish was packed away for me. We would go back anytime.

A very nice restaurant. The food was very good and the service was attentive. We will be back. I highly recommend it. We were there again and the food was once again delicious and the service was very attentive. We will be back.

A super-loving family-run restaurant. The food arrives relatively quickly, and there's also a takeout counter. The staff are super friendly and happy to share anecdotes from the past, when the restaurant was still part of the Wienerwald chain.

The food was very, very tasty, I highly recommend it. The waitress was really quick and took our order, brought drinks, and the food was ready very quickly as well. The area itself had a calming effect; it was easy to have a conversation, and there were quite a few seats outside. Highly recommended.

Good place for different varieties of chicken meals! Would recommend the pop corn chicken and also the burgers! Find it a bit overpriced but I guess that’s the standard nowadays.

The owner was super friendly and I felt at home right away! Great food and good prices. I'll be back again!

The food is always good and plentiful. The homemade potato salad is truly delicious. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

I went to this restaurant with my family for the first time last Sunday. It was fantastic all around. We'll be back more often in the future.

Makes a clean impression, food is first-class, and service is top-notch. I'd love to come again. 👍🏻

I ordered there once through Wolt, and everything was perfect and hot. I recognize the restaurant from passing by on the train; everything looks very good! Just like back in the good old days of the Vienna Woods.

Very friendly service and a clean restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious—everything was homemade, and you can taste it. We'd love to come back!

The service was very friendly and attentive. The menu is very appealing, and the food is both visually appealing and tasty.

Wow! From the super friendly and charming waiter to the ambiance and the food, everything was perfect! I highly recommend the Alien beer.

I've been a Hendl&Gretel customer my entire life, despite several name changes... :) The service is always super friendly. Whether takeout or dine-in, I've had nothing but positive experiences over the years. The food is veeery delicious, but it also comes at a price. It's worth it to me. A paradise for all chicken lovers. :)

Very tasty food and very nice staff

Beautiful ambiance, friendly service, and sooo delicious food (we had garlic chicken and cottage schnitzel). Highly recommended.

It was super nice. Even the dog was thought of :)

A very pleasant place with delicious, homemade food. The dishes always taste like they're freshly cooked in the kitchen. A great tip if you don't feel like cooking. The staff is always friendly and accommodating. You feel well looked after and will gladly return/order again.

Definitely recommended. Everything worked out perfectly. We'd be happy to come back.

delicious and without reservation get space for four people

Top load Here you can still eat quality chicken.

Definitely recommended! Great atmosphere, friendly and attentive service, and excellent food.

Good food friendly people waitress we’re polite and helpful foods are made fresh and delicious

The best restaurant to go to in Stuttgart.

Very tasty, would go back again, very attentive and friendly service

We always enjoy coming here and eating half a chicken. It's always delicious and there are also other Swabian classics.

very juicy and delicious grilled chicken! I ordered to go and it won't be the last time

If you want to enjoy a real and delicious Viennese fried chicken in Stuttgart, you have to go to the east of Stuttgart. There are no better ones! We feasted outdoors under the black locust tree. Beautifully planted borders, old olive trees and little traffic. An idyllic corner, friendly service - an idyll. We like to wait 30 minutes for the chicken. Every single one is worth it. A poem!!

Super delicious food Chicken is very tasty and seasoned very deliciously Staff is very friendly

So the condition was very strange and unfriendly, I ordered chicken soup and chicken with rice. Only soup was delicious. What was strange, first I got the rice with meat and then after 10 minutes soup and I had to ask myself if the waitress could warm up the second dish for me again. I don't understand why soup comes second? After rice and meat, who still wants soup for dinner? So very strange and the food wasn't that tasty either, I was with my partner and because of the way the service was served my partner ate everything alone and I alone but if we were together 😂 that was the first and last time there, Greetings

Today we ate at Hendl&Gretel in Stuttgart. The decision was very short notice and we spontaneously reserved a table. This was uncomplicated and necessary because when we were there, new guests kept coming and unfortunately many of them couldn't take a seat because it was already full. A reservation in advance is highly advisable. We were welcomed and seated very nicely. After a short wait, the drinks were taken and then the food order was placed. The food didn't take too long to arrive either. The food was very, very tasty. Thanks again for the good hospitality and the delicious food! I can definitely recommend Hendl&Gretel!

A true pleasure – Hendl&Gretel impresses across the board! Our visit to the Hendl&Gretel restaurant on Good Friday was an entirely positive experience. The absolute highlight was the fried chicken – juicy, perfectly seasoned and simply delicious! The salad with fresh asparagus was also a poem and spoiled our palate. We were very impressed by the fresh ingredients and the harmonious dressing. We would particularly like to highlight the excellent service staff. 👏Simon and Tina 🥰 made our day with their kindness and helpfulness. They were attentive, courteous and made us feel very welcome at all times. Due to the excellent food and exceptionally good service, we can unreservedly recommend the Handel and Gretel restaurant. We would love to come back!

Very tasty food, friendly conditions.

I grabbed some classic fried chicken and coleslaw today. The chicken tasted great, freshly made, juicy and well seasoned 👍 The coleslaw was to die for, I could have fooled myself 😉 I fully recommend it.

Very tasty food at reasonable prices apart from the desserts. 13€ for a Kaiserschmarn that is a convenience product and has only been warmed up is ridiculous, the portion may cost maybe 6-8€ given the quality and quantity, but 13€ is just exorbitant for such a cheap product. The service is great, the waitresses are very courteous and nice.

We love coming here. We really like the atmosphere 🤩 The food is so delicious 😋 and the service is attentive and very friendly! Thank you for that! 🌸 We can warmly recommend the restaurant and the “take away” ♨️! A visit is definitely worth it! 🐔

Food very tasty, great portions. Also a selection of vegetarian dishes available. Gladly again

We arrived in Stuttgart late at 9:30 p.m. and were warmly greeted by the lady at the counter with the words "Of course you can still eat something. Come in and everything is fine. The young waiter is very friendly and accommodating. It's nice that there are young people who enjoy this job. We asked for the name...Thank you Simon and thanks to the team. The food is nothing but praiseworthy. The chicken is very, very tasty. The atmosphere is beautiful and tasteful. Thank you Klaus and Karin

The schnitzels were very tasty, the spaetzle and the fries were also great. Generally a very clean restaurant, with attentive service. A nice place to enjoy for schnitzel lovers.

Yes, very tasty but like everywhere else it has become very expensive 🙃.

Everything tastes very good. Eat with several people makes everything more fun and satisfying! Lothar

Kässpätzle are quite creamy. The color of the spaetzle is also quite white. If you prefer traditional Kässpätzle, these are not particularly recommended. The taste is ok. Portions are normal/large.

Very tasty food with a stressed and sluggish service, the place is very cramped but I think if you catch a good time you'll have a nice time here

Always happy with the food, the owner is always nice! We like coming here.

The half cock with fries and side salad was very tasty and we will definitely come back.

The food was very tasty and the staff was friendly. If we are in Stuttgart again we would be happy to do so again.

The staff is very friendly and helpful and very fond of children! We were guests with 12 people and were served very courteously, even though the restaurant was very busy! We came from Ulm and definitely won't be the last time to visit Hendl and Gretel! Some innkeepers can take an example from this. Thank you for the friendly hospitality Erdemir and Döhner family

Absolutely recommended! It was our first time there with a small family group and we had made reservations for Friday evening. Everything was fine. The food was very good. The menu offers a wide selection. We were served extremely friendly and courteously. We will definitely come back when we are in Stuttgart again.

Highly recommended. The service is worth highlighting. Super great service. Everything very clean. Large menu. I myself had flatbread soup and Maultschen with salad. Very good.

After helping our daughter move to Stuttgart and we usually go to Hendl and Gretel Fellbach, we were curious about the Stuttgart restaurant. We weren't disappointed. Just like in Fellbach, you will be treated to excellent food by very friendly staff. You just feel comfortable, the atmosphere is right and no matter what you order, it just tastes good.

Wonderful restaurant! From the greeting to the farewell, always friendly staff, great service and excellent food.

I pick up food for home every now and then. The staff is always friendly and polite. The waiting time is usually between 10 and 15 minutes. The portions are large enough.

Food was great. FRESH and something for the EYES Service was super nice, but not intrusive. Always keep your eyes on the guest. :-) Toilet was super clean. Highly recommended :-)

The place is nice , staff very friendly and the food was really tasty ! Will come back for sure!

Food surprisingly good. Nicely furnished. Service great

Sehr leckeres Essen und super Service. Kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Sehr gutes Lokal, komme im Jahr mindestens 4-5 mal zum Essen. Auch der Mit nehm Serviece ist sehr gut. Bin da als Kind früher auch hin gegangen. Meine Großeltern waren dort Stammgäste.

We had dinner there with friends. The service is initially friendly, but that changes when the tip isn't generous. The food is fresh and delicious. However, the price-performance ratio needs to be improved. The dishes are too expensive.

Leckeres Essen mit abwechslungsreicher Karte. Ebenfalls gute Nachspeisen

Next time I want to eat chicken, I'll definitely come here. We had the classic Viennese fried chicken and it was fantastic! Very nice and attentive service. We'll definitely be back soon! Update: simply great!!!!! (12/29/24)

A nice surprise. Very good restaurant and great service not more expensive than some in the center of Stuttgart. Delicious and hearty typical dish. To do if you are in the area. 115 euros for 4 with 3 cocktails 😃 Possibility of taking away. Opposite tram U4/bus45

Great service, great selection of food, great quality and good value for money 😊 gladly again!

We always enjoy coming here. The food has always been great and the dining room is totally comfortable. Staff very friendly.

Very tasty chicken, can recommend everything

Immer wieder klasse … sehr freundlicher Service !!

Delicious food, excellent service Friendly and accommodating Always happy!

Tastes good, nice, and not Hofbräuhausbier but delicious Paulaner😉 Gladly again, even as a non-Swabian

We regularly order for pickup from Hendl&Gretl. The prices are more than fair and the food tastes excellent too. The staff is also super friendly. We love coming here 👍🏼

A cozy restaurant with very good service staff. Whether chicken, schnitzel, Swabian cuisine or Greek specialties, everything is very high quality and delicious.

Essen war wie immer lecker, schnelle und freundliche Bedienung

Positively surprised by the ambience, the food was also very tasty 😋

The best chicken in Stuttgart by far. Only to recommend.

The food was delicious, but unfortunately the starters didn't come before the main course (but at the same time). A main course came well after the rest.

I chose the restaurant for a business Christmas dinner. Everything was wonderful, from the good service to the quality of the food and drinks. It's worth a visit here. Specialize in poultry, especially chicken. They know their craft and you can taste it. Gladly again!

Gerne wieder, aber bitte etwas die Wärme zurück nehmen.

Very tasty, very good service and everything went very quickly.. Thank you

Great restaurant! We had a great time there and the food was excelent!!!

Kommen gerne wieder !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very, very nice service and the food was also delicious.

Sehr freundliches Personal, Essen kommt schnell und ist gut und solide das was der Name verspricht

The best in a long time. Incredibly delicious with them

Lecker Essen, freundliches Personal, tolles Ambiente.

Wir haben für 5 Pers. reserviert. Im Lokal war mächtig was los, das Personal hatte richtig was zu tun. Trotz allem wurden wir freundlich, und herzlich empfangen. Kurze Zeit Später wurde die Getränke Bestellung aufgenommen. Mit der Speisekarte hatten wir uns Zeit gelassen. Das Personal reagiert gelassen und freundlich. Als jeder seine Essen ausgesucht hat wurde bestellt. Nach ca. 15-20 min ging es los die Speisen wurden serviert. Sehr schön angerichtet, wir bekamen alle gleichzeitig unser Essen. Die Portionen sind mehr als genug. Aber das Wichtigste ist es hat Super lecker geschmeckt.

The pork schnitzel was just so crispy and tender. And the wild potatoes They were also crispy and well seasoned. Overall very good, food arrived quickly and hot and the staff were very friendly.👍🏼👍🏼 The price is also very reasonable.

Sehr guter Laden, so freundliches und emsiges Personal habe ich schon lange nicht mehr in der Gastronomie erlebt.

Formerly “Wienerwald” The owner and staff are all very friendly. The guest room is cozy and furnished according to the concept. The food is great! I can highly recommend it.

I had lunch at the restaurant today and everything was great. From the service to the food.

One of my favourite places in town. Best place to eat chicken or duck!