Kartoffelkeller und Historischer Weinkeller in Lübeck

We came here spontaneously and were lucky to get a table for four people without a reservation. We were immediately impressed by the atmosphere and ambiance. We were shown to our seats with a friendly welcome, and the excellent service continued until we left. The food was incredibly delicious, and the portions were generous for the price. We were all full and had no complaints. The "Kartoffelkeller" is 100 percent recommended. We'll definitely be back.

The food was ok...the service was friendly

The food was very good, the service was very nice and friendly, and the atmosphere was reminiscent of a cellar.

We were greeted warmly and served exactly the same way. The food was freshly prepared and tasted first class. We'd love to come back.

The potato cellar is very good. You get delicious German food and sit under old vaults from the Hanseatic era. The service is good and the prices are home-style. I can recommend the potato cellar. A visit is worth it.

The food was incredibly good and the portions were very good. The staff was also very nice.

Very satisfied, got a table spontaneously, nice service, delicious food and a very nice atmosphere. Have nothing to complain about 👍🏻

It was super tasty! Unfortunately, the time it took to eat and pay the bill was uncomfortably long.

You should definitely have been to the potato cellar :)

Toller Service und sehr gute Qualität der Zutaten. Rösti mit Schinken und Gratin Hochseefischer sind beide zu empfehlen.

A very nice atmosphere in the vaulted cellar. Service was very nice and the food was exactly as presented. We would love to come back 👍🏼

Delicious food and nice employees. I can only recommend it

We were there for lunch a week ago on Saturday. Our child was immediately given paper and crayons, which are always great to keep busy. The kale was tasty, not too fatty. But above all, the service was great. Attentive but not intrusive, quick and very friendly. This combination is becoming increasingly rare these days. Thank you for that!

Nice vault. All kinds of dishes with potatoes are offered. I had a baked potato with herring and a delicious garnish. The restaurant has my full recommendation.

Very rustic restaurant, great food, but the staff was a bit overwhelmed on Boxing Day.

My opinion: Waited 1 hour for food Some food was lukewarm The knuckle was ok, but there was far too little sauce Everything addressed. The main argument was that mainly tourists come every day and you'll never see them again anyway. Man, what an appreciation

Teníamos una recomendación para un restaurante cercano, pero decidimos que los precios allí eran demasiado altos para una cena casual, y por lo que terminamos aquí en su lugar. Fue una gran elección. La comida era deliciosa (aunque un poco pesado - el restaurante, después de todo, se llama la bodega de patatas) , el ambiente era genial, el servicio era bueno, y los precios eran razonables. Los tamaños de las porciones para las entradas son grandes, lo que significa que no había espacio para el postre al final, aunque las selecciones parecían tentadoras. Es un poco difícil de encontrar, pero está en el sótano del Hospital Heiligen - Geist, junto a un callejón que corre a lo largo del lado sur del antiguo edificio del hospital. Hay señales para ello en el lado sureste de la plaza principal. Definitivamente volvería, pero solo cuando tenga hambre, debido a los tamaños de las porciones.

One must say that the atmosphere is unique! This is truly unique and fascinating. The reputation of the restaurant is actually very positive among the local population. But when I was there yesterday I noticed a few deficiencies in the service and the food. I had the Bayernhaxe, which is only available on Friday and Saturday. Plus a potato dumpling, white cabbage and knuckle sauce. Personally, I think sauerkraut would have been better, but it's fine. The best thing about the dish was the potato dumpling. Getting it perfectly on point is underestimated, this one was fresh and homemade and really great. The second best thing on the plate is actually the knuckle itself. And she wasn't really good. In any case, it was very large, had a pleasant roasting and was definitely better than in the grill snack. Nevertheless, although it had good spots, it also had a lot of very dry spots in the meat. And we were there an hour after opening time. This just proves that they shop well, but nothing more. I would have hoped for a little more with this special dish, which takes up an entire page on the menu. And well, the fails were really the white cabbage salad and the knuckle sauce. Don't get me wrong, both were edible and fresh and tasted good considering the circumstances. But well, the white cabbage was like it came out of a packet at Aldi, and the sauce was clearly just a powder sauce, like the one from Maggi. Additionally, the portion size of the white cabbage and sauce was so ridiculously small that it seemed like a bad joke. According to her, my friend's food also didn't live up to her visual expectations. And all of this in conjunction with the prices quoted results in a rather poor price/performance ratio. Seems to be resting a bit on tourism. The service was very nice and friendly, but some statements were very intrusive. When it came to paying, everything was a complete surprise because there was a voucher included with the payment method. The good lady then left us alone for 10 minutes to deduct €25 from the total bill... Well, some people just have their problems. But even so, the service seemed a bit unprofessional and strange. Nevertheless, we had a nice day there and we were full, it was tasty and the atmosphere was impressive. But for culinary lovers or people who want a really fancy meal with appropriate service, they might be disappointed here.

Ate very well. Courteous but not intrusive staff. The ambience is magnificent, a medieval cellar, as the name suggests. We had a great time! Highly recommended!

Friendly and very accommodating service. I give the 4 stars for my pan fish and the dessert. What I have to say, however, is that the kale dish I was able to try was more than disappointing. Completely sugary and bland. No smokey taste as we know and are used to in the region. Even the Kasseler neck wasn't properly cooked through. Everything you could do wrong, you managed to do wrong. Russet potatoes also look different. Jacket potatoes with skin without bacon and taste... a shame for the cellar... you know it differently.

Der Kartoffelkeller ist ein uriger, toll eingerichtetes Gewölbe. Wir wurden freundlich empfangen und zuvorkommend bedient.

We ate there for the first time today. Really great. I would happily recommend you to others. Service gets a 10 as does the kitchen.

The restaurant is in the basement (as the name suggests) very rustic vaulted cellar, chic ambience and the food is super tasty, good and sufficient portion and the kale is a pleasure just as I know it and also love the Rösti pan a real pleasure for all the locals and the If you don't know it yet, go there and enjoy it. We come from southern Germany and have to say that if it suits you, we'd be happy to come back here. Simply a dream and recommended.

Potato gratin with hard potatoes, not much better on the second try. Potato pancakes either burnt or not cooked through. It was embarrassing for the serving staff, unfortunately they can't do anything for the cooks.

We were there at Christmas, the food came quickly, the drinks too and we were all able to eat together, there were 15 of us, that was great, the service was very good

Very tasty cuisine. Friendly service staff

Very good food! However, it can happen that you sit cramped.

Deliciosa comida. Para ser honesto, resultó bastante difícil conseguir una mesa para cenar en Lubeck antes de Navidad. La mayoría de los lugares que preguntamos eran en realidad simplemente groseros. El personal sin embargo @ Kartoffel Keller era acogedor y fue un cambio agradable que no se amontonan en 1000 clientes. Las porciones de comida eran grandes pero deliciosas. El mejor Schnitzel del viaje y mi marido tenía mariscos que estaban deliciosos. La cerveza era genial también. Me alegro de que encontramos este restaurante. Nos alegró nuestro viaje ya que muchos otros restaurantes simplemente no estaban interesados.

La comida es excelente y el personal es amable y conocedor. Asegúrese de reservar con antelación, ya que es un lugar muy popular.

We were here on December 26th, 2024, reserved online 2 days in advance, confirmation came after 1 hour. Completely uncomplicated. Ambience, service and food top. Disappointment? In no way. Everything was good. Highly recommended.

Our company Christmas party took place there. VERY nice atmosphere. The food was excellent and generous portions. Friendly staff that was very quick and always attentive. There are very deserving ones from us 5 stars

Good German cuisine in a rustic atmosphere. Nice service staff.

Spontaneously got 9 spaces, very nice service, parking space in front of the door.

We didn't eat anything, the menu was manageable, there was a lot of Christmas dinner with a lot of creamed savoy cabbage, we imagined something different under the name potato cellar, lots of dishes that focused on potatoes. Unfortunately that wasn't the case, it's a shame

Very good, super friendly staff and the food was tasty and very sufficient. By the way, you will be hosted by trainees, 1a!!!

Here we were in a large group with business partners. The service was great, the food was delicious and the rooms were nice too. The only disadvantage: the seating arrangement on benches and the noise level made conversations difficult. Nevertheless, it was a nice evening!

Lots of good food and drink.. Well worth a visit

I can't say anything about the food, I didn't even get that far. Unfortunately they couldn't offer me a place (1 person and 1 dog) because everything was supposedly reserved. But the tables were only 1/3 full. One person is probably not worth it during the Christmas season. Very unfriendly staff! Never again…

I was there with a large group. The food was pre-ordered and everything went great. The potato soup tasted very good and it warmed us up well. The vaulted cellar is rustic. I'd love to come back!

Very pleasant surroundings. It takes a long time for the food to arrive. The food was delicious. The service could be improved.

Very nice atmosphere in the old vault. The food was very good, but you should take some time. Very friendly service.

Very impressive restaurant, with old walls and vaults. The food is also very tasty and recommended

the schnitzel was unfortunately cold and very plain

Stood and waited for 15 minutes on arrival without being greeted. The staff were grumpy and seemed unapproachable. We just wanted a table for four people as the place had not responded to our online request either. In the end we went and found another restaurant where the service was top notch.

On a short trip I was looking for a nice restaurant. And I found what I was looking for in the Lübeck potato cellar. I was impressed by the beautiful vaults and so lovingly designed. The staff was great ... you felt comfortable from the first second. Friendly, easy-going and humane. Small conversations and the recommendation of food and drink were great. To eat ... very tasty and lovingly prepared Recommendation: Make where the entrance is more visible. And in the colder seasons Feel free to put on a warmer sweater.

It's extremely rude. Before even asking for a tip, they presented the amount they expected for the tip. Even if the food is good, this kind of behavior leaves a bad taste.

Very attentive service. Fast service. The food was excellent. I came here on a recommendation and can pass on the recommendation.

Pleasant restaurant in an old vaulted cellar. Good selection of food and drinks at reasonable prices and yes, the portions will definitely fill you up. For vegetarians the selection is a bit thin. Dogs are also allowed in the restaurant. I can definitely recommend the potato cellar.

Great place. Good service. Great meals.

A lovely authentic tea to come. It was so nice to sit down in the basement rooms under the large round arches under the Heiligen Geist Hospital. The food tasted fantastic and the service exceeded all expectations, even though it was very busy, there was always time for a smile and to ask about our well-being. A place will definitely come next year again.

Quaint restaurant with a real tavern atmosphere. The dishes we ordered, “pan fish” and “matjes with potato pancakes” were very tasty and lovingly prepared. Unfortunately we had to wait well over an hour for it. Even with a full house, this is still a long time. The service was very friendly, but also seemed a bit disorganized. Because of the great food, the potato cellar is definitely worth a visit!

We love the potato cellar. The atmosphere is unique, the food is absolutely delicious and the portions are really filling. We have also held family celebrations here several times. If you like potatoes, you should definitely stop by here. Attention, be sure to reserve, especially for evenings, even during the week! Although there are only a few vegetarian dishes, special requests are also catered for.

Historically beautiful place with lovely food

Two times turkey schnitzel with fries, meat very dry, carelessly prepared. Baked fish with bacon potato salad and side salad. The side dish was extremely sour. Did the chef drop the vinegar bottle? Waited 45 minutes and had drinks (only for two people, Alster water, cola) paid 77 euros. You can find better restaurants, especially in downtown Lübeck. Only the ambience is great.

Can't understand the good reviews. Our food, pork medallions with fried potatoes and pollack with potato salad, was neither well prepared nor did it taste convincing. The pollock was completely tasteless and seemed like cheap frozen fish. Both meals were hardly seasoned at all. Portions are rather small and the service is rather unfriendly. No recommendation, there are so many better places in the area.

Long wait for the food. The mashed potatoes with the panfish were definitely a ready-made meal from the bag. You don't expect a ready meal in the potato cellar.

Two people came in to have a beer, I said it when we entered and they sat us at a table, we asked the waiter for the beers and after a couple of minutes he came back and told us politely that he was sorry but that it is a restaurant and they don't serve just drink. I can understand it if the place is full, but it had half the tables empty. The two stars are due to the cosiness of the place and the correctness of the waiter.

Surprisingly mediocre for the price. 40 minutes passed until the first drink. The second drink took 20 minutes to arrive. Fried potatoes were quite bland despite fresh spring onions and russet onions. Schnitzel had a lot of gristle to it. Too bad.

Quaint restaurant in the vaulted cellar under the Holy Spirit Hospital. The service is friendly, the food comes quickly. Special requests (my husband only wanted fried potatoes with a fried egg) are also taken into account. We can only recommend the potato pancakes with apple compote and the fish soup. The price-performance ratio is definitely right here. The only thing I found annoying were the many cobwebs on the walls and lamps.

Very nice location, good food, service could be even better

Very nice environment to eat in. Good portions with very well prepared food.

Wir waren schon von der Location begeistert und sind spontan zum Abendessen erschienen, ohne Reservierung gäbe es vielleicht keine Möglichkeit überhaupt einen Tisch zu bekommen, so voll war es. Wir haben glücklicherweise einen schönen Platz gekriegt. Ein Kompliment an die Kellnerinnen, die scheinbar mühelos durch den Kartoffelkeller schwebten.👍👍👍 Das Gebäude ist wirklich sehr urig mit riesigen Wandgemälden und tollen Dekorationen, also sehr schön anzuschauen.⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wir haben einen wunderschönen Abend mit zur viert gehabt mit stimmungsvoller Atmosphäre und wirklich herausragendem Service. Bei uns auf dem Tisch gab es den Pannfisch, Fleischpfanne Hähnchenbrust und natürlich Kartoffelröstitaler mit Apfelmus. Beim Nachbarstisch gabs Eisbeinhaxen, die wirklich verdammt gut aussahen. Unser Essen war auch sehr schmackhaft und alle Gerichte kamen heiß an, sahen und rochen ausgezeichnet. Wir sind zur Städtereise in Lübeck, am liebsten würden wir täglich einkehren. Wir bedanken uns beim Koch und kommen bei nächster Gelegenheit wieder.

Once you get down to the basement it looks really quaint and beautiful! The atmosphere is pleasant. We were served quickly and friendly. The food was extremely delicious! A MUST for every potato lover!

We were in Lübeck spontaneously and in this restaurant without a reservation. Despite good occupancy, we got a table straight away. The food was great and the atmosphere was really rustic.

Cool location. Food tastes great but huge portions. Hardly manageable. 🤗👍

Nice place, good food, bad acoustics...

Delicious food in a rustic old vault.

It wasn't our first time in the potato cellar. Always been satisfied until then. But last Tuesday, everything suddenly changed. Got a seat, got a drink, but there was no food after ordering. It had been 30 minutes, 50 minutes had passed. The waiter was always running back and forth with empty glasses and stuff. We also ran out of drinks. After an hour we asked where the food was and was told another group would be able to get in at short notice. Food is coming soon. The three people at the next table got their food after an hour and 25 minutes. They had already been waiting for an hour. The nice thing about it was that the woman's food was completely burnt (inedible). After an hour and thirty minutes we finally got our food. By then you had already lost your hunger and appetite. I then sent a query via email to the operators of the potato cellar. WITHOUT RESPONSE!!! I still find something like that particularly weak. Never again for me in the Lübeck potato cellar.

Suitable for tourists and Lübeck residents. Food was fresh and tasty, prices acceptable, very good service

Today I was in the potato cellar again after many years. The food and ambience were great as usual, but my highlight today was my waitress Karolina. Very quick, very warm and very attentive. She has a smile for everyone and spreads a good mood. Thank you

Had a delicious meal last Saturday, particularly nice service, a young man from Berlin, had a nice conversation.. Everything great

If you are in Lübeck you should definitely pay a visit to the potato cellar.

A very nice, atmospheric place in a former medieval hospital. A bit out of the way, but it's worth visiting because the surroundings and interior are very nice. Very good traditional German food. I ate potato soup, very nutritious and filling. Secondly, Winer schnitzel, very well-done, thin and lean. Plus some good potatoes. The pork knuckle is also good, but really big. Good local beer. I highly recommend it. Four people ate and no one was disappointed. The service was nice and helpful.

We went for lunch with 4 people. The restaurant is, as the name suggests, in a basement of an old building in Lübeck's old town. You enter the guest room and you feel comfortable. Since we had reserved we were brought to our table without any detours. All service staff were extremely attentive and courteous. The food was served hot and was very appetizing. The toilets were very clean. Bottom line... FOOD DELUXE. It was a pleasure and we will definitely come back. From me there is 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

The portions are clearly too big.

Very cozy restaurant, great value for money, very friendly service, allergens marked, gluten-free options also available

We went there for dinner today. It's mega urrich. The service was attentive and friendly. We had to wait a little longer for the food, but it was 100 percent worth it. It was now perhaps only a third full. That it was in the afternoon. If everything is full in the evening, there will probably be more staff there. Our pan fish and also the fried fish were very tasty. They're already big portions. Many thanks again to the great cooks and cooks.

Very cool atmosphere and very tasty food. A must if you are in Lübeck.

The food was super delicious. The waiter was very friendly at the beginning. However, the more crowded the restaurant became, the more unfriendly he became towards colleagues and guests. When paying there wasn't even a thank you or goodbye from him, although there was also a tip. We found that very inappropriate.

Decent food but strangely the quantity of potatoes you get on your plate is surprisingly low (just one potato dumpling! Or a small portion of bratkartoffeln) certainly no more than any other restaurant - so if you go here expecting loads of potatoes, you will be disappointed

This was the highlight of our Lübeck trip, we enjoyed a delicious meal with perfect service, great

A very nice cellar, extremely friendly service, very good food and the price is very reasonable.

This was my 4th visit to Lübeck and 3rd to Kartoffel Keller. I will never forgive myself missing this one visit. The food? Der Himmel in meinem Mund. So Einfach.

The atmosphere and the service were very friendly and cozy. Unfortunately it was also the speed of the kitchen, we waited quite a long time and then the food was just okay... The fried fish was quite small and the vegetable pan seemed to be seasoned quite bland. In conclusion: A bit unsatisfactory, not terrible, but not inspiring either.

With the number of guests, the service and the kitchen seemed demanding.

Nice, cozy restaurant 😊 everything is just right here

Food very good. Service very attentive. A visit highly recommended 👍

I wanted to go out to eat with my grandpa. There was a sign at the entrance saying the terrace was closed due to a lack of staff. When we asked if there was space for two people, this was answered in the negative. There was a larger group and only two waiters. Here too, information at the entrance would have helped.

Unfortunately the food wasn't as good as expected :(

Nice location close to main old town. Seating outside was more open. Inside was older style beer cellar & wooden church pew style seats. Good menu choice & not too expensive. Food was very tasty. Staff friendly

We were in the restaurant on August 29, 2024, wanted to show our friends this historic restaurant and were unpleasantly surprised by the unfriendly and condescending service of Mr. Fanelli. When paying the bill, he added a tip to himself without our consent, which we only noticed when we got home from the receipts - instead of 123 euros, we paid 135 euros. Now we will advise all our friends against this place. Although the food is top notch.

Super great location from a time (1227!) when Lübeck was still a cosmopolitan city. So a well-preserved vaulted cellar. Mega large portions, super friendly service.

Very tasty food.Very nice restaurant

A nice restaurant in the rustic vaulted cellar, the food was very tasty 😋, the service wasn't that great due to a lack of staff (as is the case everywhere at the moment) but we'll be happy to come back! A visit that's worth it even if you live somewhere else!

It was our first time in the Lübeck potato cellar and we really enjoyed it. The food was very, very tasty. The staff is courteous and nice :) We actually got a table spontaneously, but booking in advance is recommended. The atmosphere is very cozy & rustic, really nice. We would love to come back again.

Super tasty food with very friendly staff. Gladly again!

First time in Germany a waiter pressured us into tipping him pretending it had to be given even though his service left much to be desired. When we called him out on the lie he got really mad and extra rude. Unbelievable. Food was ok, you don't come here expecting great things but for the typical setting.

Very nice historic restaurant in the middle of the city. Good location and delicious food.

This place is a real gem, the cuisine is perfect, the service very pleasant, there is a peaceful atmosphere. As a tourist, I recommend this restaurant.

A beautiful, huge cellar, potatoes in all forms. Very tasty!!!