Restaurant Alte Post in Saalfeld/Saale

To the boss: Friday evening, there were still seats available outside. A group of men were personally ushered into the restaurant by the boss with a very friendly smile. A very nice employee greeted us, but had to ask the boss if we could get two seats outside...that's when the mask fell: a cold, unfriendly stare, a downward assessment, no, it'll take a while...in short. Someone showed their true colors...go somewhere where you'll always be treated nicely. Nobody needs that.

It felt like the old boss went out onto the boulevard to smoke every half hour, and later the other staff did too. The side salad wasn't worthy of a restaurant like this: arugula, two slices of cucumber, a slice of radish, a green and a black olive, with oil and seeds on top. The dumplings were overcooked, fries pale, all very annoying meals, no other vegetables on offer. The ice cream order wasn't served as ordered. We simply got nut ice cream without asking, but when we complained it was served afterwards with a comment that he didn't have the other one. When we left the terrace, we weren't even told to leave. I used to like going there, but I was very disappointed that evening. I can't recommend it at the moment.

The food was okay. The Thuringian dumplings were, let's say, a kind of mashed potato with a dumpling flavor. The staff, let's say they were there, but they were conspicuously disinterested. There was no thank you for the tip either.

We made a reservation for 11 people at relatively short notice (an hour in advance). The staff was very attentive and everyone's meals were served at the same time, which was great for 11 people.

A great outdoor terrace, delicious food, and friendly and hard-working staff. I'd love to come back.

We had dinner here and were satisfied with the taste of the food. However, many things are overpriced. Charging €5.10 for a 0.5-liter beer is almost Oktoberfest-level. And €7.50 for a bottle of mineral water is also completely excessive. Other restaurants serving German cuisine in Saalfeld are significantly cheaper and have very good food. With prices like these, we certainly won't be coming back.

We had such a great meal. We'd love to go back. We had roulade with red cabbage and dumplings, schnitzel, salad, and asparagus. Simply delicious.

The menus were brought to us quickly, and a short time later we received our drinks. Unfortunately, our food order was forgotten. An hour later, the same waitress who placed our order with us came back and asked us if we had ordered anything yet. Because she politely apologized, we didn't make a fuss and repeated our order. Another 30 minutes passed. Unfortunately, instead of beef sauerbraten, I was served beef roulade. But I accepted it anyway so as not to lose any more time, especially since my wife would have had to eat alone. The owner spent most of the time standing at the entrance, chatting with locals and regulars and smoking a lot. The friendly waitress had to do everything and was completely overwhelmed. CONCLUSION: We won't be back!

*Very good selection of dishes *Very good quality of the food *Very friendly staff Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Unfortunately, the landlord (or rather, the boss) was sitting right next to us in the beer garden with a beer and several cigarettes and was quite pushy. The two waiters were very friendly. The way the boss treated the waitress in front of us was also inappropriate. The kids' meal was okay. The sauerbraten was way too sour for us, and the meat was very thin and not tasty. The cabbage was overcooked, but well-seasoned. The dumplings were rather mushy and tasted like scrambled eggs. Unfortunately, we won't be back. But thanks again to the friendly waiters.

Very good food. Homestyle. The wide selection tastes simply fantastic. The drinks leave nothing to be desired, the service is excellent, and you're sitting in a very good restaurant with a great atmosphere.

Delicious Balkan specialties and very friendly service. Highly recommended!

It was our first time eating here with two families. The service staff was consistently friendly, nice and helpful. The ambience is modern yet classic. We liked it. The menu is completely sufficient and offers a nice selection. The food was consistently very tasty and also completely okay in terms of price. So a clear recommendation...

Was tasty, large portions. It tasted good, would recommend. Service was very friendly and responded to every request.

Great ambience, very good quality food, but the Thuringian Rostbrätel was more of a joke in terms of portion size. The neck steak cut with a laser sword has nothing to do with a real Thuringian Rostbrätel. Maybe add the salad and a decent piece of meat. I don't understand the point of a salad plate with a steak anyway...

We were very satisfied. The food was very tasty, very good quality and sufficient. The staff was very nice in a great atmosphere. The landlord is very nice. As guests we felt very comfortable and well looked after. We look forward to next time.

I was very positively surprised by the good food. Really recommended

The food was very good. Some of the tables are very narrow. The ambience is very nice in the cross vault.

The portions are very large but tasteless.

We had a very nice and delicious dinner.

Good food, good prices, nice staff.

Good food and good service. Nice ambiance in the restaurant and a wide selection of delicious dishes.

We didn't have a reservation and lucked into getting a table for five. We were served quickly. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio wasn't quite right. The Sprite wasn't carbonated and simply tasted like sugar water, and my brothers' fried potatoes weren't what you'd expect (unfortunately, they were soggy and not crispy).

We, the Saalfeld-Remschütz Fire Department, spent a wonderful evening here on December 27, 2024. Many thanks to the entire restaurant team for the excellent service and delicious food. Despite our group of over 40 people, we were served promptly and well in the fireplace lounge, even though the restaurant was still busy.

When you sell your restaurant soul at Christmas. We went out to eat with two children on Christmas Day. We made a reservation for 11 a.m. and waited 100 minutes for our food. Not the best time, but still within our expectations. An absolutely negative experience with the manager: he refused our child a second portion of fries. Our child was very hungry after the long wait. When we confronted him about it, he came across as so arrogant, like in Thuringia! It's Christmas, and denying a small child food is completely unacceptable. I hope all your potatoes go moldy in the cellar!! That has nothing to do with the restaurant industry in Saalfeld; it's simply the wrong calling for this man!!

The ambiance is truly dreamy. It has a castle feel. The young waitress was very attentive and genuinely friendly. The older gentleman, on the other hand, was probably having a bad day. The food wasn't good. The dumplings tasted of nothing in all three dishes. The sauces were just as bad. The meat was tender, but unfortunately, it didn't liven up the rest of the experience. The only good dish was the nuggets and fries. When we pointed out that the food was completely seasoned, we were simply told that we couldn't discuss anything with the chef today, until after the holidays. No farewells, no best wishes for the upcoming holidays (only from the friendly waitress, thank you very much for that!) The prices are outrageous for this lack of quality! We were massively disappointed.

Everything sucks here. I was there with my grandma and we waited over an hour and still nothing.

For me, this was my first and definitely my last visit. Completely chaotic and overwhelmed staff. Drinks were forgotten, then my food was forgotten and arrived much later, like the other meals. I was really looking forward to a fresh schnitzel from the clear menu, and what arrived was a frozen pressed meat schnitzel, which was simply thrown into the fryer along with my fries. The breading was drenched in oil, the fries were cold, and the fried egg was burnt on the bottom. I come from a restaurant background and am not squeamish, but for €19, the meal was a disaster.

Very nice people, super tasty food, pinch ok!, nice atmosphere! I can really recommend it and go there too!

My 75th birthday party was actually planned for the evening of November 9th, 2024 in the Bergfried restaurant. Despite booking a hotel and reserving a table, strangely enough the table was not available and there were 12 people on the street. So a big thank you to the staff at the "Alte Post", who were able to set up places for 12 people on a Saturday evening at such short notice and in an uncomplicated manner and thus saved my birthday party.

We ate together as a group. We had made a reservation and were quickly shown to our table. Unfortunately it started then. Yes... It was Saturday around 6:40 p.m. There was a little more going on. Nevertheless, I find it unacceptable that we had to wait 15 minutes just for the card. It took another 10 minutes until our order was taken, same thing until we had our drinks and then our food could be ordered at some point. From there it became really unacceptable. 2 of our group ordered starter soup. It only came after 20 minutes. About 15 minutes later the salads came with some of the dishes. Then it probably took another almost 15 minutes until all the main courses were finally served. In other words, it was easily 1 1/2 hours from sitting down to serving the main course. That doesn't work. In the meantime we were already thinking about whether we should leave and maybe get places somewhere else. My meal itself was really good. My meat was perfect, the fries were typical Metro products, but I could live with that. My colleagues, on the other hand, were not so happy. The fried potatoes were too greasy and some of them fried too long. A lot of things were already lukewarm, the dumplings were definitely not homemade, the red cabbage wasn't fresh, etc. It's a shame about the prices. When we wanted a dessert around 9:30 p.m., we were told the kitchen was already closed. Although opening hours are until 11 p.m. But they could still make us ice cream if necessary. We then simply ordered schnapps as a nightcap and then things got chaotic and bad. Some of us ordered doubles, which we were charged for, but only got single ones on the table. I ordered a simple one that came twice and was also charged for, but I noticed that too late. I also got the wrong size drink when I was eating, but then I thought, okay...you'll probably finish it anyway. Then there was a discussion when paying because the waiter who made the mistake was no longer there. My colleagues received credit for their double-charged liquor. Of course I had to pay because I noticed it too late. Just a no go for me. Forever long waiting times, wrong orders and even though we were supposed to be open until 11 p.m., we were literally thrown out at around 10 p.m. by gestures and loud tidying up. Even though my meat was really well done, that was my last visit. I had to pay more than what I ordered. 🙅🏼‍♀️ I had to pay for the staff's mistakes. No customer service. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Nice restaurant with very good food and delicious Saalfeld beer

Nice place, very good food and the best service

Delicious food and a very nice innkeeper 👍

A very nice rustic restaurant. The food was very tasty and the portions were sufficient. The conditions were very friendly and we kept asking if everything was okay. But it wasn't intrusive. Our grandma also liked and enjoyed it here. The toilets were clean and modern. The restaurant was also clean and tidy. In summer you can also sit in front of it in the beer garden. Even the second time it remained delicious. Only that we were in the vault in the basement, a nice atmosphere that invites you to celebrate.

Despite the full house, the landlord made it possible for us to reserve a table for two people at short notice. Our food (goose and roast meat) was excellent and the service was more than top. Thank you for everything.

Delicious, that's all I want to post

Unfortunately, it was not possible to take a seat 10 minutes before the restaurant opened. We didn't want to eat or drink anything, we just wanted to sit. Well, we had a reservation, so we came back. The food was mediocre, unfortunately the dumplings weren't to our liking. We expected more from the “Thuringian dumplings”. Too bad.

Great restaurant 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️ Dumplings with roulades...a dream.

Quite crowded for Sunday lunchtime. Still got a table. Very nicely decorated. Service very friendly and on point. Food was quite tasty but it could have been a little more.

Food was delicious, service was great, great atmosphere 👍

Service excellent. Very accommodating and friendly. Food very, very tasty. Access to toilet with steps. All in all, highly recommended.

We visited this restaurant on New Year's Eve. I describe my impressions in this regard as follows. We got a table in the back basement and had to sit on patio chairs! The request for another table was answered in the negative! That evening there was a special menu with around 7-8 dishes and different prices, as usual! ...of course more expensive! The salad that usually comes with the dish cost around 6 euros extra! I ordered a schnitzel with mushrooms. This was as thin as paper! The breading prevailed! ... the thinnest schnitzel I've ever eaten. In addition, the food was tasteless and bland! You probably saved on the salt! The waitress accepted this criticism without reacting! In summary, one can now say that this evening wasn't just about making money, it was a complete rip-off! That was definitely our last visit there.

Nice restaurant, friendly staff and I like the food. You can also win a visit to their cellar, where they used to make beer. That would be very interesting.

Very tasty food, friendly service and lots of guests in the middle of the week - that speaks for itself! The only small criticism: it is quite dark outside to eat in the restaurant after dark...

Yes very. We look forward to eating with you every time. Highly recommended.

A lovingly furnished restaurant with very tasty cuisine. The food was very tasty, menu with plenty of choice, with starters and desserts. The waiting times were pleasantly short and payment was also quick. Not cheap, but worth a visit/eat. Recommended.. 👍🏻

Had dinner with my wife today. The food was very, very tasty and the prices are also acceptable. It is really highly recommended!!👍😋

A very nice restaurant. Extensive menu, very good food. Service very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended. Would love to come back.

Very nice staff, there is a reserved sign on all the tables outside, but you can get a table if you ask. Unfortunately the food is a little bland, you could add a little more seasoning or put spices on the tables. Unfortunately the fillet was also very tough. Dumplings and roulades are ok but salt is missing here too. But it's a matter of taste...our family didn't have enough of each dish...Unfortunately, no one asked whether it was tasty and there was such a commotion when paying that we couldn't point it out. The staff was very rushed and stressed but friendly.

The food was very tasty and was delivered quickly.

The staff was attentive, friendly and genuinely committed to creating a pleasant experience. Unfortunately the food couldn't quite keep up. Overall, it was a mixed experience in which the excellent service unfortunately couldn't make up for the merely adequate quality of the food.

Great food. Friendly service. Everything is right.

A special request when choosing a table was responded to with enthusiasm.

A great restaurant with very tasty food and super nice and attentive staff. Price/performance is definitely right here. We can only recommend this restaurant.

Excellent food and very nice service

Rude and unfriendly. Were turned away at 7:45 p.m. "Kitchen closes" despite opening until 9 p.m.! Okay, you could accept that. Immediately after us, new guests were escorted to the table???? What can you think of such behavior?

Restaurant in the center of the city. When the weather is nice, there is seating outside. (you should reserve in advance) can be used. Wide range of food and drinks.

Nice service, delicious food, nice atmosphere. We are satisfied and would love to come back again and again

Always my pleasure. The food is delicious and the ambience is great too.

Quaint restaurant in Saalfeld. Normal prices and very good portions. What is striking and very good is that there are also a number of Balkan dishes on the menu.

Good menu, delicious food, terrace with heater, unfortunately a bit dark due to huge gray parasols.

The very first address for really good food with decent hospitality and a great ambience

Nice and dedicated person. Food very tasty… Extra requests are no problem… Absolute recommendation…

Good food with delicious beer. Can only be recommended.

I don't know if this restaurant even deserves a star. Roulades without filling, without mustard, which of course makes them tough and not really edible. Thuringian dumplings completely melt at the level of a potato pancake, tasteless. Filled rump steak totally burnt on the bottom side, inedible. Price-performance ratio at the lowest level. There's no way we're going to eat there anymore, I'd be better off throwing the money down the drain.

The greeting in the restaurant was not very friendly. We had ordered for inside but the boss discussed it in a very unfriendly manner. In the end he sent us to the "basement", where it was very pleasant. Afterwards everything was fine, the service was friendly and, above all, the food was great.

Impeccable regional dishes at very attractive prices.

Centrally located, very nice terrace, courteous, attentive service, my salad with turkey was fantastic, beautifully prepared with grilled vegetables and herbs. Good drinks selection. Top price performance. Perfect lunch! Unfortunately not very vegetarian/vegan, therefore 1 point deducted.

A very nice restaurant, with extremely nice and funny staff who are interested in the guests. You can have a good conversation. The taste of the food and drinks is very good. The prices are reasonable. We'd love to come back.

The staff was attentive, friendly and genuinely committed to creating a pleasant experience. Unfortunately the food couldn't quite keep up. Overall, it was a mixed experience in which the excellent service unfortunately couldn't make up for the merely adequate quality of the food.

Very good food. The service team was very nice and attentive. Price-performance is okay.

Waren mit einer Gruppe (40 Personen) zum Mittagessen im Restaurant. Der schnelle und freundliche Service sowie das sehr gute Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis laden ein, wieder zu kommen. Wir hatten das Essen aus der angebotenen Karte vorbestellt, sodass dies sehr zügig serviert wurde. Sehr empfehlenswert für größere Gruppen.

Very friendly service and delicious food.

Very nice service and the food is also good 👍

We were there yesterday after a day of hiking and ate. We were thrilled on the phone...super nice. Arrived there...very nice reception...my 3 small dogs were no problem at all. We were served very nicely and the food was a dream. My roulades are so buttery soft...the steak is so delicious. Everything was delicious...everyone was happy. It was a successful end to the day. 5 🌟

The food is not good. Dumplings were overcooked. The steak was so thin that it could have been a schnitzel.

Taste may vary, but unfortunately I was very disappointed. Even after almost 30 years in the catering industry, I unfortunately have to say that my sauerbraten was very far from what I once learned, dumplings were overcooked, sauce and red cabbage were completely over-seasoned with an artificial orange note. Let's ignore the careless way of serving... my honest opinion is stolen you cook with passion and love or you just leave it...

The historical cellar experience was a real highlight. It was a very good prelude to the dinner. The food from the seasonal menu- white asparagus fish was a bit dry and the sauce quite bland but the main menu steaks were good. The servers seemed very stressed out and not too patient.

Came spontaneously and got a seat, very friendly staff, the food was good and we would go there again!

Unfortunately we were quite disappointed with our visit. Since my companion doesn't eat meat and would like to eat a salad, but there is no vegetarian salad on the menu, we asked nicely if she could have a salad with fried shrimp instead of turkey strips (these were on the menu for another dish ). The waitress (presumably the boss) immediately said no and was upset about what the “young girls” were asking for. Even a salad completely without meat was initially not possible. After we pointed out that we could also eat at another restaurant, the extra request was suddenly no longer a problem. Unfortunately, the service from this waitress was generally not very friendly and rather condescending. All the other waitresses were really friendly and the food was also very good. Maybe the salad with shrimps would be a new idea for the menu - we really liked it! :-)

There's not much to say, just great. I say thanks

Full marks, very happy with everything

Very tasty food and very competent service.

Nice place, good food at reasonable prices and the level of service is high. Worth a visit if you are in the area.

A very nice restaurant with a very varied menu. The staff is very friendly and very concerned about the well-being of the guests. It's very nice to sit here. For example in a stylized snowmobile. Balkan grill plate was our choice and we were very happy with it.

Go there, eat and enjoy. Thuringian cuisine at its best.

Delicious food - Thuringian dumplings simply irresistible

The service has improved a lot. The food is not my thing. But whoever likes it. The restaurants are full and that makes me happy.😊

Alles sehr nett. Essen hat geschmeckt.

Great restaurant great atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Very large portion (Balkan style grill plate) and very tasty. Only recommended. I'll be back.

The young waiter was friendly and tried very hard. However, the food didn't work at all. The salad and the hash browns were ok, the turkey breast gratinated with mozzarella was thin and hard and dry. Without a drink you can almost suffocate. The tagliatelle with champagne was a mess

As always, a culinary experience. Top service and great food. Great, keep it up, see you soon.

War sehr gut gewesen und hat sehr gut geschmeckt Sehr freundliche Bedienung und der Wirt war sehr freundlich

Das absolut bestes Restaurant in Saalfeld und das mit Abstand. Sämtliche Fleischgerichte, vor allem das Rumpsteak alte Post und Argentinische Roastbeef mit Cognac-Pfeffer-Sauce sind derartig köstlich, dass ich es kaum in Worte fassen kann. Leute vertraut einem Feinschmecker - der Laden kann was! Preis Leistung wirklich sehr fair, toller Vorspeisensalat und gemütliches Ambiente - ich hoffe das Restaurant hat geöffnet bis ich Tod umfalle.

Danke für den schönen Abend! Sehr lecker alles gewesen.

Mega leckeres Essen. Super Service. Schnell und freundlich. Nur zu empfehlen 💯😀

Drei Mal waren wir hier und immer wieder gerne Wer in Saalfeld ist sollte unbedingt dort essen.

Service sehr bemüht, Ambiente sehr schön. Das Essen hätte insgesamt heißer sein können, überbackenes Putenschnitzel nicht allzu groß, dafür recht trocken. Meine gefüllten Cevapcici waren in Ordnung.

Sehr gutes Restaurant, sehr zu empfehlen! Schönes Ambiente, man kann ruhig und gemütlich sitzen. Das Essen war super lecker und frisch zubereitet. Der Service ist auch auf zack. 👌