Kartoffelhaus in Göttingen

We had reserved a table for two for Saturday evening – several days in advance. However, when we arrived, we were seated at a table that had obviously been spontaneously pulled out from under a staircase. There, we sat off to the side, right by the doorway, with people constantly walking by. The atmosphere was anything but pleasant. Additionally, the children's corner next door seemed carelessly arranged, which wasn't our main problem, but it rounded off the overall picture: uncomfortable and uninviting. We initially ordered two simple beers – but they took forever to arrive. The heat and noise in the room made us feel increasingly uncomfortable. In the end, we decided to do something we've never done before: We left. We were looking forward to a nice evening, but instead we were disappointed and canceled the reservation. Overall, a very unpleasant impression – a shame, but that's just not acceptable.

Nice restaurant with good food, okay service

Delicious food and a variety of dishes are also available for vegetarians/vegans.

A few days ago, we ate at Kartoffelhaus with 16 people. The waitress was very friendly and attentive, and when she noticed that some of us only spoke English, she immediately brought us an English-language menu. The meals all arrived together, so no one had to wait while others were eating. The food itself was delicious, hot, and beautifully presented. When we asked if we could have a large portion of potato pancakes, the waitress suggested a double portion. However, since the guest had already ordered an appetizer, the waitress suggested a 1.5-fold portion instead. That was perfectly adequate! The waitress was very attentive. We were all very satisfied with our food and the service. All in all, this restaurant is highly recommended.

Easy to reach. Bare decor, rather uncomfortable, old tiled floor, not even a candle on the table. Maybe nicer outside? Cocktails were okay, but poorly made. We waited 1.5 hours for our food. They apologized and offered us drinks instead. A shame! I've never been there before, but I didn't come with high expectations. Had potato gnocchi, but unfortunately, there were very few vegetables; they certainly didn't use a whole tomato. Other people's burgers sound good. It was definitely better here in the past...

Great brunch, a wide selection, and friendly service. Best way to get there is by train (a 5-minute walk) or bus; there's plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. Lovely outdoor seating.

Friendly service Good food. Also a selection of vegan dishes. I had the Königsberger Klose Vegan (although I'm not vegan). It tasted very good. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Super delicious there. I've been there a few times and it was always delicious.

The carpaccio was the worst thing I've ever eaten. The drink was served in a dirty/scratched glass.

Nice restaurant in town. There's a terrace and plenty of space inside, too. It's clean, and the staff is friendly.

First time in Göttingen, first time at Kartoffelhaus, and very impressed. Delicious and fresh salad with turkey and cream sauce, friendly service, and good value for money. If I go back, I'd gladly go again!

Really nice food, great variety with excellent seansoning. Great Beer Garden and attentive staff.

The food was good, but the service deserves special mention. The girls do a fantastic job!

The food was good. The restaurant is a bit dated. It's open all day, which we thought was great.

A truly recommendable restaurant! The service was extremely friendly and attentive. The food was excellent – delicious, fresh, and hearty, just what you'd expect. I'd be happy to go back!

The pork chop can't be cut with a knife

Fresh, delicious food? Nowhere to be found!

Yes, I recommend it. Close to the pedestrian zone, great. Great drinks, super friendly staff. Beautiful beer garden.

Nice older restaurant, good selection, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere

We had breakfast. This lasted from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Unfortunately, the food was very poorly refilled, or even not refilled at all. Even when we asked, nothing was changed or brought. The answer was: "We never refill it." It's not busy, and we don't do much... we don't have any more. Also, not everything was there as advertised on the website... if you offer breakfast for two hours, you should have almost everything available during that time.

The Kartoffelhaus in Göttingen's city center offers a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience. The location alone is ideal – central and easily accessible, with an inviting sun terrace and cozy beer garden for relaxing al fresco hours. The menu impresses with its exciting variety: In addition to creative potato dishes, there are Mediterranean pastas, market-fresh salads, casseroles, and vegan or gluten-free options – everyone will find their favorite dish here. Excellent service, super friendly, polite, and very competent. All-around good value for money. It's a nice, large, affordable place for delicious German (potato) dishes. Whether for lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch – the Kartoffelhaus impresses with hearty, freshly prepared food, a cozy ambiance, and a friendly atmosphere.

If you like potatoes, this is the place for you. Even the burgers are served in potato rösti instead of a soggy bun. It was delicious, highly recommended.

Yes, recommended, we had a delicious breakfast.

We only had a drink but the food was very good according to our table neighbors and they were very generous with their plates.

Garbage and the whole beer garden stinks

Some of the food was forgotten and arrived over an hour late. The food was solid, but there weren't many fries and some were cold. A plus point for the free beer at the end, even though it took too long.

Two of us sat outside and were ignored the entire time, as the waitress with long black hair only attended to the right side of the tables. Even new guests were served immediately, even though there were only three tables occupied outside. After a quarter of an hour, we stood up and said that it seemed impossible to serve us. Our response was, "Well, that's just how it is!" It's a mystery how a restaurant could hire such a waitress. But no problem, we'll just take our money to the competition 😛

Today, on Whit Monday, around 2 p.m., we were strolling through Göttingen and by chance discovered the Kartoffelhaus. We thought, since the food looked delicious, we'd eat there too. We sat down at an outside table, to the left of the exit. After a while, I took the menus myself, which were placed to the right of the exit. After looking through the menu three times and seeing other guests sitting on the right, a waitress came out 😕 She only took care of the guests who arrived much later. Since we'd been sitting there for a while and other guests were already enjoying themselves, we got up and wanted to leave. I asked the dark-haired waitress if she wouldn't serve all the guests and if we could move on. She gave us a rude reply: "Then you'll just have to go." The service leaves a lot to be desired, and it's no surprise that customers aren't coming. The good woman should be fired because there are 100% better employees.

I was dining with a group, and we were given a separate menu so everyone could get their food at the same time. Everything was perfectly prepared, both visually and in terms of taste. I had the curry noodles with chicken and was completely satisfied and full.

It wasn't our first time eating here, and we'll be back again and again. It's best to reserve a table in advance, though, as it can get quite busy. The food is delicious, and the service makes you feel right at home.

Food was delicious. The wait was almost an hour. The kitchen was overwhelmed. No adequate apology.

The Kartoffelhaus is definitely worth a visit; the service is friendly and the price is fair. You really get a full plate for the money. My only complaint is the bacon on the barbecue burger, which was a bit too hard and large. Otherwise, it's a great place to eat. It tastes really delicious.

Good food, friendly and fast service. Overall, a bit loud and... kind of hectic...

When larger groups are in the restaurant, the kitchen seems a bit overwhelmed. We waited over 60 minutes for our food. As we all know, taste is subjective. What a shame.

Was disappointed again by Kartoffelhaus today. Asparagus with potatoes, it's actually not that difficult, you'd think. The asparagus was very thin, very small, and should have been cooked or simmered longer. The potatoes were industrially peeled and bought ready-made; they were all the same size and round. The hollandaise sauce was from a packet. And for €20 for that? That was my last disappointment there.

Delicious food and great large portions! Extremely nice employee who was very accommodating.

"We had a really great visit! Even the spontaneous reservation went smoothly. The service team was super friendly, the food was really tasty and the prices were absolutely fair. What was particularly nice: the great child-friendliness - we felt completely at home!"

Delicious food and friendly service

Was there again as a guest at brunch on Easter Monday. Top food, great selection, staff absolutely friendly and accommodating! This way you can have a short vacation or a break for your head. It was a complete success

The food was a disappointment, especially the potatoes: hard on the outside and mushy on the inside. The salad was carelessly cut up with ready-made sauce. The beer glasses are not filled to the calibration mark.

It's a shame for the money, but at €31.50 you have to expect something better for the brunch. Especially for Göttingen, we are neither on the Alster nor in Berlin at Alexanderplatz. The quality of the food, coffee and service do not even come close to justifying the price. Maybe they should focus on the essentials concentrate, potatoes.

Great food. Gladly again. Great veggie burgers.

Delicious food, large selection

The food was super delicious ❤️ Unfortunately there was a problem with the service 😞, we couldn't order any more drinks. Otherwise highly recommended

We didn't go in because they don't accept dogs

Very tasty, really nice, highly recommended

The potato soup as a starter was really great. Unfortunately, the vegan potato casserole was very bland. The casserole consisted more of vegan shredded meat than potatoes. It's a shame, but overall I was still full.

The food was delicious and the price was absolutely ok. The service was also good. So all in all a successful visit.

A really good place. Quite a large selection, although some dishes like the wok(?!) can be omitted. I think it's called the potato house. The food tastes good, absolutely sufficient quantity for a reasonable price. In my opinion, the inside of the restaurant could definitely use a change. Pretty bad air, somehow uncomfortable seats.

Very nice service. The breakfast buffet was very good. There was enough for every taste. And the delicious breads are so delicious.

Very nice restaurant and great food.

Great food, first-class staff, very friendly and competent!!! Special requests are taken into account and implemented first-class!! Special thanks to the head waiter, great job A must if you are in Göttingen!!!

Their Kartoffel burgers, that is, their meat burgers with shredded French fries, were quite successful. The atmosphere of the seating areas on the upper floors is much better than the lower floors. If you are considering going, I definitely recommend you to make a reservation for the upper floors in advance.

We wanted to go for brunch with our little dog. It said dogs were forbidden, but 5 minutes later a woman with a dog came towards us...

The food was very tasty and the price was very good. Even though the restaurant was very busy, the staff was very friendly and attentive.

We had actually planned to visit this restaurant during our stay in Göttingen. Since dogs are not allowed there, we look for something better

We were warmly welcomed and given a great place. My child was treated very nicely and in a child-friendly manner and the food was extremely tasty. There is an extra children's corner with a few small toys. We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back!

The positive reviews of the restaurant were the reason for us to go there. It was worth it. Very friendly and courteous staff, professional service and a promising menu. The promises were then confirmed. If you are looking for a good, solid restaurant, you will find it here. We were thrilled.

Although we ordered food for 19 people in advance, I was allowed to watch as 18 people ate their food. My food was simply forgotten. When asked, they said it was in the works. That can happen, but if you then have to remind the wait staff to say sorry if the food is delivered more than 15 minutes later than the others, I find that pretty unsatisfactory. When I also ordered sweet potato fries and got a very curt answer, “It might take a while,” I wanted to leave. We also had to wait longer for the drinks. I definitely would have had more than just two drinks that evening. But due to the long waiting time, it was not possible to drink more than two drinks. The first glass of wine I was given was replaced with another glass as I was about to put it to my mouth. According to the statement, it was mixed up at the counter. As I said, anything can happen and I don't normally get upset. There was just somehow too much that didn't go well that evening. And if you call yourself a potato house, the guest must at least have the feeling that the sweet potato fries are homemade. Unfortunately I didn't have that.

Wieder mal mit Freunden hier gewesen und leckeren Veggie Burger gegessen. Und wieder mal nicht geschafft ... Macht nichts, den Rest gibt's morgen. Freu mich schon drauf. Ein großartiger, schneller Service hat das Ganze rund gemacht. Immer und immer wieder....

After several recommendations from acquaintances, friends and colleagues, I finally managed to stop by here. As a main course I had the BBQ burger which tasted excellent. I also have to congratulate the potato house at this point because they managed to get me to actually eat a burger with cutlery because the burger simply fell apart :-) (as it should be). The service was nice, friendly and attentive and the service was quick. I recommend making reservations for several people because the restaurant is always busy.

We were served friendly and quickly. The food was great. The selection of food is very good. Gladly again 👌

Very nice atmosphere. The food tastes very good, the portions are good. The cocktails are very tasty, highly recommended!

Four of us had a Christmas brunch in the potato house. Overall, we were unfortunately very disappointed. The restaurant was completely overcrowded and there were very long queues at the buffet. Unfortunately, I was able to observe it very well because I was standing directly at the table next to the buffet and therefore always had everyone eating right behind me and in close proximity. The quality of the food was also disappointing at a price of 31.90 euros per person. As soon as the service recognized that you had finished eating, the cashier began. Unfortunately, you never really felt welcome, but rather had the impression that you wanted to make as much money as possible with the Christmas business. In the end we were also overcharged for one meal. Luckily we noticed that. When we talked to the table next to us, we also received information that people were dissatisfied. Conclusion: We will no longer visit or recommend the potato house in the future.

Super nice, friendly and attentive service staff. Food came quite quickly even though the restaurant was full. The food was really great, except for the devil in the schnitzel.

Unfortunately, I cannot understand the many good reviews regarding the breakfast. It was ok, but nothing more. The scrambled eggs were still too runny for my taste, and the selection of sausage and cheese wasn't that huge either. The hot cocoa with chocolate was an imposition - it tasted like absolutely nothing. Maybe you should use milk and real cocoa powder... Otherwise it was ok though. The service could also be worked on - we weren't even asked if everything was ok... On the subject of ambience - unfortunately very narrow and therefore very loud... Unfortunately for me no more than 2 stars. Sorry!

Very tasty food and large menu. Unfortunately, sometimes you wait longer for the food. Still highly recommended!!!

We have been waiting for 30 minutes without being attended to even to have drinks, in the end we had to leave because we were in a hurry

*Disappointing Christmas dinner in the potato house – a stressful experience!* Unfortunately, our Christmas dinner at the potato house was a big disappointment. First we had to queue for almost 20 minutes to finally get something from the buffet. When we stood at the buffet, half of the dishes were empty because the staff apparently couldn't keep up with the refills. The food was also cold and tough, so much so that you could almost throw it away. The situation was made even more awkward as there was a long line behind us and there was hardly any room to move - you almost felt rushed as people were literally "glued" to you. The drinks were forgotten or not even brought, which made the whole thing even more frustrating. The dessert table was completely empty, and there weren't even croquettes or fresh potatoes in the KARTOFFELhaus - that's really incomprehensible! The buffet layout was also very inconvenient: dessert came first, then soup, followed by meat, salads and antipasti. The side dishes were right at the end - and anyone who wanted to get them had to go through the whole line again to get to the sauces. That made the whole thing very confusing and stressful. It was hardly possible to enjoy the meal in peace because there was always someone waiting in line and you couldn't eat together at the same table. After we had just started the second plate, after about an hour we were told that we should vacate the place soon because the next guests were already waiting. The whole thing seemed like pure profiteering. It's a real shame because the potato house was once known for its good quality and atmosphere. Unfortunately, the concept has apparently changed significantly. We definitely won't eat here again.

Very nice, honest, tidy and familiar restaurant with lots of nostalgic impressions and memories. Also really great for me as a 35 year old. The waitress was really strong 👍

Christmas party, from 6 p.m. Service friendly and accommodating. My barbecue burger wasn't as hot as I would have liked. Another friend felt the same way. Still okay. Large portion. Drinks okay. Gin Tonic €8.10, small glass. Beer delicious. Overall recommended. Sat up on the gallery. This means that many guests are slow, as there are also toilet entrances in the background. Paper was missing from these and some of it was refilled later.

There were 12 of us there for dinner, 5 of us ordered the dish of goose breast or duck breast with a side dish of red cabbage, potato gratin or dumplings. Unfortunately, everyone's red cabbage and potato gratin tasted very much like they were fried. The dish costs around 35 euros, so I ask myself the question, isn't the food tasted by the chef before it goes out? Everyone else was happy with their food and the service was okay too.

I was at the potato house with my friend and her mother today. Her mother ordered the tequila schnitzel, with side dishes that included red beans. Unfortunately, the meal had nothing to do with a good tequila schnitzel, as the salsa sauce tasted worse than from a net tube, there were no red beans and there was still a hint of tequila. My friend had a Capri pasta bake. The sauce was watery, too few vegetables, too many noodles. I could have made it myself at home within 5 minutes. I had the pirate steak. The meat was okay, but the sauce was, in plain English, crappy for me too. The food was also expensive and I wouldn't recommend anyone to eat here.

There were three of us in the potato house. Our three different dishes were very tasty. We will definitely come back next time we visit Göttingen. A big compliment to the kitchen and service.

We were here for dinner. Despite booking at 8:30 p.m., a little later, we were told that we would have to wait 45 minutes. We then waited 1.20 hours for our food. Guests who arrived long after us got their food before us. When we asked about the condition, she apologized and bought us a drink. We thought that was really nice. The food was average, nothing special and it was very cold in the store. There are several reasons for us not to come back.

Food very good. Despite pre-ordering, it took almost 2 hours for the food to arrive. Noise level very high, normal conversation hardly possible. The very good food and the nice service are convincing.

Cozy restaurant with tasty German cuisine. Reasonable prices and very friendly staff. Table reservations are strongly recommended

Very tasty food. Attention was paid to allergies. Nice beer garden. Gladly again.

It was a great experience today. The food was delicious and the service was very friendly, attentive and competent.

Delicious food, nice service, you can also sit outside on the street or in the beer garden.

Was very satisfied with the food. It was really tasty, service was good. Nice waiters. I'd love to come back.

Went there for brunch on Sunday. Super great selection of food. Very nice and quick employees. Thank you for a very nice start to the day 💖.

Where do I start? So an extremely loud atmosphere, extremely uncomfortable hard wooden chairs. My food, absolutely unseasoned, cheap ingredients, carelessly prepared and cooked quickly without any spark of love for the job. A manageable amount, I ate something afterwards in another house. At some point drinks were no longer offered, but I didn't feel like it anymore. I won't be seen here again.

Food was very tasty. Service was okay, we had to wait a long time for the order and the food (15 minutes until we could order, then an hour after arrival the food was only given to us: first 2 people. Then 15 minutes later the remaining people)

Burger patties are obviously not homemade (thin and dry), sauces are generally not good, and for a place called Kartoffelhaus, the potatoes are not special I have to say! Portions are fairly big. The service quality depends on the shift; sometimes smiling, friendly and polite, but other times grumpy.

Super tasty, great quality at a reasonable price.

I was excited to visit the restaurant as the reviews and pictures seemed very appealing. I apologize in advance for form, but not for content. Unfortunately, my experience did not meet my expectations at all. The staff was very friendly, so you don't need to say any negative things about it, just positive ones. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was below average and did not correspond to the price level. Price wise before the starter (a tomato soup) okay. At €6.90 you have nothing to complain about. The taste was also okay, but soups are traditionally served warm. This was then complained about and it went back to the kitchen. A bowl came back, which was only 3/4 full, BUT warm. Now let’s come to the “highlight”… the main course. I ordered the “Devil’s Schnitzel”. In terms of price, this was also okay at €13.90... at first. I got a cold, bland, palm-sized breaded patch of skin. It had nothing in common with a schnitzel, which was supposed to be spicy. It was served with croquettes. If you like your croquettes warm and crispy, you shouldn't order these. These were very soft and you may have seen the oven from a distance. To then charge €13.90 for this is, let’s say, special. As a “small” apology, there was an aperitif on the house at the end. Nice, but also appropriate. As already described at the beginning, the waiters were very nice and accommodating.

The carrot and orange soup and the open potato with quark are simply delicious

It was my first time here and the breakfast selection was very good.

Today there were four of us in the potato house and we had main courses and a starter platter. The food itself was delicious and the employees were friendly. However, very shortly after eating, three of us had severe indigestion and stomach cramps, which we can't explain other than by eating there. For this reason, we have decided not to go to the potato house again until further notice.

I would love to eat here again at any time. Simply delicious! The vegetables are extremely deliciously seasoned.

Three out of four people had significant intestinal problems immediately after eating food in the potato house. Never, never again!

We were there two weekends in a row, each time with several people to celebrate something. You don't see such friendliness from the staff very often anymore. You get the impression that even though there is a lot of work, the entire team enjoys their work and everyone enjoys working there, despite the physically difficult work. The food was very, very good! Everyone enjoyed it excellently. It was also very nice that we were allowed to bring our own cake to our celebration and get help with serving it! Thank you very much for these 2 lovely afternoons. Our only downer was that our dog, who is a tried and tested restaurant visitor and knows how to behave very well, wasn't allowed to come with us. However, we are aware that this dog ban would be provoked by people who have caused complaints with dogs that are not suitable for restaurants. But: We would love to come back!

So I can only recommend the brunch on Sunday, which is plentiful and worth the money

Fried potatoes with bacon and onions, 2 slices of onion, bacon, the ham was so small that it couldn't be pricked with a fork, very greasy and potatoes were not fried, not at all crispy. The service staff blamed the new cook and me said: you get more of the burger!" I can't recommend the shop.

I was there a week ago, food was ok. What I really liked was the staff, they are very polite, friendly and helpful. The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere.

A great restaurant with very nice service and very good food. Absolutely recommended.

The menu is very extensive and the food is delicious, homemade and plentiful. Unfortunately, a supplement was forgotten but handed in later. The service was very friendly and personable. Potato pancakes with applesauce are highly recommended. Duck with broccoli and potato gratin is super delicious.

Despite a reservation, we got a super tight table in the passage even though several tables were still free. Expensive food was brought when we ordered. As compensation there were 2 espressos that we didn't actually want. The wrong meal was €6 more expensive so we basically paid for the espresso ourselves. Food itself was ok. Cleanliness was also ok. Unfortunately for us there won't be a second time

Nice place! The potato pancake was very good. The service was also very friendly.