Restaurant Alter Keller in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

All in all, a fantastic experience. The historic flair has been lovingly preserved, from the guest rooms to the rooms. Super friendly service and great food. Even in the most stressful times, the entire team is always friendly. Stay as you are; you gave us a fantastic weekend.

Typical of many bars in Rothenburg... there are plenty of other tourists every day, service and friendliness are overrated. And we were immediately told that only drinks weren't available... so get out of here. We ended up spending our money elsewhere.

What a lovely restaurant! We had to wait because we didn't have a reservation, but it was worth it! We were seated at the Stammtisch with another couple, and that was so nice! The food was delicious, with large portions! The service was excellent. And we met some great new people!

Had unfortunately only 1 night here the room was lovely beautifully clean with lots of nice little touches very comfortable bed and very quiet location although right in the centre you couldn't stay anywhere better.

The food was delicious, and the portions were more than adequate. 😍 The staff was very quick and friendly! The menu was straightforward and the German dishes were delicious! The food arrived quite quickly despite being full! ☺️ The restaurant is decorated with many small details, very dark and quaint. 🤩

Absolutely fantastic experience. Good food. Cozy place and very sweet and service-minded staff

Unfortunately, I can't say anything about the hotel. However, I do have an opinion about the restaurant. The food there is truly delicious. Absolutely delicious. And the service was excellent. Relaxed, friendly, attentive, and courteous. The only thing I missed was Obazda (traditional Bavarian sausage). But that's really nitpicking. It's definitely turning into a favorite restaurant. A bit off the beaten track, but quiet and relaxed. Simply "superb." Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.

Highly recommended. The food is amazing. Nothing from a can or thawed. Handmade, just like mom's. The pumpkin ravioli was so amazing. Simply amazing 👍

We had an excellent steak, the staff was very friendly and competent, and we'll definitely come back on our next visit to Rothenburg.

The food tasted nothing special. Unfortunately, our soup arrived lukewarm, the spaetzle were very dry, and the service was rather slow. The portion size was good.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber already feels like you’ve wandered onto the set of a medieval fairy tale. We didn’t stay at the Hotel, we just came to have dinner. We knew we would have to potentially wait for a table, but we had heard good things and were prepared to wait, a lot of people had obviously heard the same things. It is serving traditional German food, and the location feels like a special place to be sharing a meal with people you love. We ordered: Schnitzel with Pommes Frites, the Currywurst with the traditional spiced ketchup and the Schäufele - a pork shoulder slow-roasted with a healthy portion of crackling. We ordered a couple of the litre beers and settled in. The magic is the mix of the food and the setting. You’re walking around a place that feels a bit like a fairytale village, but a place like this makes it feel real and like a home. The pork products in Germany were exceptional, and this place knows how to serve them well, with a straightforward generosity and a litre of good beer.

Beautiful hidden jewel with excellent food and service.

Very good restaurant for quality local food. Service was lovely, staff is really kind!

Absolutely best restaurant in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Fantastic food, great service and the atmosphere is just and simple TOP. Thank you for your service and delicious meal. As a tour guide I can highly recommend this place. Thank you for amazing dinner and your hospitality. See you soon again. Traditional Bavarian style and food.

Luckily we had booked because the queue when we arrived was huge and I expect most were turned away. The food, beer and service were great.

We were there just for dinner. Quaint and cozy, the service friendly and attentive. The fillet was awful: bland, a disgusting feeling in the mouth, too mushy. Not worth the price. The rest of the food was okay, the Jägerschnitzel, the fries were okay, and the beer was delicious.

A top-notch restaurant in a historic building. The food was very good, the service was excellent, and the value for money was also reasonable for Rothenburg.

Impeccable service paired with fantastic food

Very good local restaurant with franconian food. Great service and reasonable price. But need to make reservation before. It can be a long line to get the table. It's took more than a hour for us.

We had lunch here. It's a nice, quiet alleyway away from the hustle and bustle, with a stork's nest in the background. The food was delicious, and the service was very friendly. The interior also looked very inviting. Keep in mind that it closes between 1:30 and 5:00 PM.

Beautiful authentic hotel in the middle of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, you can walk straight into the cozy and historic city center with nice shops and cafes

The food was fantastic, I've never had such delicious meat. I highly recommend it, and the prices are great too. Come here!

Typical restaurant with a variety of traditional dishes, all very well cooked. Generous portions.

Super delicious food. Large portions and excellent service.

Great food with excellent service!

Excellent restaurant, friendly waiters, quality cuisine and honest prices

The food was delicious; of course I had to try the shoulder of pork. Excellent, and the price was perfectly reasonable. Friendly service in traditional costume.

A quaint Franconian restaurant tucked away in a side street. Advance reservations or early arrival are recommended (open in the evenings from around 5:30 p.m.). Service is courteous and prompt, even when the place is full.

Here you'll still find honest cuisine at a fair price in a great atmosphere. The rooms are cozy and nicely furnished. Everything is super clean. We'd definitely love to come back!

Spent two nights here last month. There were two adults and one teen. First off, the room set up was awesome! I requested one queen and one twin bed and we ended up getting a two room suite. So our son had one room and one room for the adults. It’s a little hard if you have heavy luggage as there are only stairs. But you do get an additional key that lets you in/out a separate door so that you don’t have to go through the dining room. We did not eat meals here but they looked and smelled delicious. This place is well situated inside the walled city, only a block away from the entrance road and maybe two-three blocks to the town square. The view was great, we especially liked seeing the birds nest atop one of the other buildings. We frequently saw the birds feeding and nesting. The windows opened up to the street and neighboring buildings. We very much enjoyed our stay here. We walked to/from the train station with our luggage and it was only about a 15 minute, easy walk (aside from the cobblestones on your rolling bags). I’d definitely stay here again. This was our second time visiting Rothenburg.

The manager came and asked me to order drinks, but I couldn't decide until then, so I said sorry and I couldn't decide yet, but his expression immediately hardened... After that, when I tried to decide on a drink and order, he kept passing me by without looking, so I thought he was a little upset....... I was finally able to order a drink after passing by for the 5th time. I ordered food right away, but... After almost an hour, the manager came and said that he couldn't remember what we ordered and asked me to tell him again. I was really shocked, but I thought it would be a waste to tell him, so I gave him my order again. But this time, the food came out pretty quickly. I couldn't believe he didn't remember my order, and on top of that, I confirmed my order late, so the food came out faster than I thought. You wouldn't serve food that was already cooked, right? ㅠㅠ Anyway, I got the food with such difficulty........ The goulash was salty, and the schönfeller was burnt, so it had a texture that was much worse than the haksen. In the end, I couldn't finish my meal and tried to pay, but the manager must have come with an acquaintance, so he went to another table and chatted. I tried to make eye contact with the other server, but he didn't look at me several times, so I asked him loudly for the bill. Only then did he say he understood and didn't give me the bill. After a while, the manager came and I was able to pay. I don't know if they were being racist on purpose, if the system was bad, or if it was both, but the service was terrible, and the food didn't deserve a good review. I know you can't trust Google reviews, but I think it's better not to go if you're not European. ㅠㅠ

Thank you for the excellent food and the fantastic spot on the terrace. Unfortunately, everything was booked the night before, and we found somewhere else. But this evening was very nice for us and our dog. We got a lovely spot by chance and can only confirm the many positive reviews on Tripadvisor. Very friendly service and excellent food. We'd love to come back. Thank you very much!

The restaurant is incredible. Food was excellent, wonderful service. Beautiful location, an excellent place for lunch or dinner while in town. Highly recommend to any traveling through Rothenburg!

Very atmospheric restaurant. Lots of rarities on the walls. Waitresses in national costumes. Delicious food. I recommend it.

Wir haben eine Übernachtung in Rothenburg als Zwischenstop für die Reise nach Bayern genutzt. Eine tolles Essen und leckeres Bier. Sehr nette Bedienung und ruhige Lage, abseits des Trubel. Wir können es nur weiterempfehlen.

Very nice restaurant with outdoor area - very friendly service - very clever - and very tasty food - also flexible changing side dishes

The waiters were arrogant and rude. It is completely overrated. You may find yourself humiliated by the waiters.

Went here for dinner. Service was good even though it was packed (Pentecost). The local dishes were delicious and plentiful.

If you're looking for the charm of a well-maintained old building in the heart of a medieval town, this is the perfect place. The decor is rustic and quaint. If you're looking for something cool, functional, and modern, this isn't the place for you. The hotel owners and staff are very accommodating. We booked the most important meal of the day (breakfast), and it was simply perfect and we felt at home. The only downside is that, due to the location in a romantic side street, there are no on-site parking options. However, the hotel offers affordable options outside the city walls, a 10- to 15-minute walk away. We'd love to stay there again if the opportunity arises 😀

Romantic hotel in the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The room was quite large and clean. The staff was always friendly and accommodating. Breakfast could only be booked at the hotel for €10 per day. If you dine in the restaurant, you absolutely have to try the regional cuisine. It was excellent!

Today we had dinner and drinks in this super nice restaurant, the service is very friendly. We got it as a tip from a good friend who also lives in Rothenburg and has a shop (the top photographer Alexander Möller !!!)

Ate at the restaurant. Really amazing food. Great atmosphere. Portions were insane and quality was unparalleled. Would recommend anyone in the area to go here. We had the most perfect final evening to our holiday.

Very friendly service, delicious food, highly recommended. We had a Franconian shoulder of pork and a pork knuckle was incredibly delicious.

Wir waren relativ pünktlich am Alten Keller. Ein Tisch für 5 Personen hat trotzdem geklappt. Wir hatten Zeit bis 19:30 Uhr. Das hat gut gereicht. Getränke kamen flott und das Essen war lecker. Dazu eine sehr nette Bedienung . Klare Empfehlung .

We had steak and gulasch, which were both incredibly good. The staff are very fast, friendly and attentive.

Really nice place in the old part of Rothenburg. Often very busy. We hadn't booked a table, but were then placed at the "stam tisch" together with an English and a Dutch couple (3 real kingdoms :-) ). Really nice to meet other travelers that way. Good German food, filling and delicious. Busy but good service

The food was delicious and the inn is very quaint. My only recommendation: it's best to make a reservation in advance.

Ate at the restaurant (didn’t know it was a hotel until now) it’s the best bavarian food I’ve ever had. It’s super authentic german food and I am surprised such small town has such high quality restaurants. Server lady speaks good English and was very kind. Place was packed but they cooked fast and good. We will definitely come to rothenburg again just to eat here again.

Authentic Franconian / Bavarian atmosphere with all of the deliciousness you’d expect from the moment you walk in the door and are greeted by the wonderful aromas of pork schnitzel, pork shoulder, beef goulash over hearty bread dumplings or the steak of the day, expertly grilled by chef Marcus, along with his wife Miriam who runs a well-oiled operation that excels at service, quality and value. There is no better place in town for traditional food and excellent Munich draft beer.

Small negative point, the mirror above the sink hangs at navel height for me.

Mega delicious food and friendly staff.

Very delicious food! Amazing service!

Great atmosphere, fantastic food, and marvelous service! Loved the strudel!

Lekker en goed eten vooral als van een stukje vlees houdt. Bediening was vriendelijk . Reserveren is eigenlijk een must. Wij hadden geluk dat er net een tafeltje voor 2 vrij was.

Didnt stay in the hotel, just ate in the restaurant. Slammed with only 2 servers, but they covered it with speed and grace. Food was top notch and the decor is old like the rest of the town. Highly reccommend.

Very nice and quaint hotel. The service is excellent. And then the food. We had a beautifully prepared Franconian Schäufle, it was really tasty and the other dishes looked very good. If you stay at the hotel and arrive by car, be careful, you are only allowed to park for 5 minutes to check in. The city has very motivated police officers, but the hotel staff are also quick to help you if things get serious with the police officers.

Locale ben posizionato in zona tranquilla del centro paese. Ceniamo all'interno e godiamo dell' atmosfera tipicamente bavarese. Personale molto gentile, siamo serviti da una signora in abiti tipici. I piatti, cucina tedesca, ottimamente preparati. Sapori bilanciati, giusti di sale, cotti alla perfezione e decisamente abbondanti. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo. Una piacevole serata.

Very tasty food and nice service, we would love to come back

Wir waren heute mit der Familie zum Abendessen da und haben die Burger der Wochenkarte gegessen. Einfach genial! Super leckerer Doppeldecker Burger mit ausreichend Käse, Soße und sonstigen Extras. Dazu noch Curley Fries und wir waren pappsatt und zufrieden. Dazu noch wirklich schneller und freundlicher Service. Was will man mehr :) Jederzeit wieder….absolut empfehlenswert!!!

Super delicious food. Friendly service. Reservation is recommended. Gladly again

Un ristorante per turisti, è vero, ma i piatti sono cucinati a dovere, le porzioni generose, il personale gentile, l'ambiente caldo, accogliente e il conto sensato. Non posso che consigliarlo!

One of the old fashion, local spots ... Nothing against. Big portions, reasonably, but average quality of food. So, if are you looking for typical local food in hundreds years old building - take it.

We were in Rottenburg for three nights and our best meal was here. The service was great, prices reasonable and the food was very good. Sausages, beef goulash, and spaetzle w/ chicken were delicious. And, they will take a credit card (we found that wasn't true at all restaurants!).

The service was great! The waitress was super friendly, she really made an effort and only recommended the best to us. The food was phenomenal, super tasty and came very quickly. We are very satisfied and would visit the store again. Definitely recommended ☺️ and the prices are okay too.

Very nice and rustic restaurant. Very nicely and rustically furnished. The food is a dream and you are treated very nicely and warmly. Thank you very much :)

Everything very rich, a very good and very pleasant atmosphere. The portions were very good and I highly recommend the goulash dish. The truth is that the price ratio is worth it, the food is authentic German. The staff was attentive and fast.

Que local espectacular!! O interior do restaurante é muito lindo, apesar de ser pequeno e ter-se de esperar, pois enche com poucos clientes. A comida é muito saborosa… o bife é maravilhoso !! Um local inesquecível!!!

Beautiful rooms in the middle of Rothenburg. The house has an excellent kitchen. The goulash is incredibly good.

Great restaurant. We arrived shortly after opening and got a table. 10 minutes later all tables were occupied. So either make a reservation or be there on time. The plates are well filled. Everyone will be full there. Price-performance is absolutely fair and the employees are very friendly and patient :) Gladly again.

Fantastic atmosphere!! Food was absolutely incredible!!!! Service was awesome....our server gave great recommendations. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Restaurant is very presented in older German style. Service great. Food was very tasty. Price is okay. Portions are large, so be careful when ordering for children and women :)

Service and food were excellent. I read in other reviews that I would need a reservation. I went shortly after opening (5:45) and was given a table right away. Soon after the place was packed. Delicious onion soup and a pork dish with sauerkraut and dumplings hit the spot. Cool interior of the restaurant.

A very big recommendation if you want to eat out in Rothenburg! The restaurant is beautifully and authentically decorated with rustic charm. The food was fantastic and the portions were very large. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. We would love to come back!

Super good food and very quaint

I can highly recommend the Alter Keller restaurant. The condition is friendly and fast. The prices are normal. The Dry Aged Ribeye is VERY DELICIOUS.

Nice hotel and restaurant in a perfect central location. The restaurant is always fully booked in the evenings, so reservations are recommended. The kitchen offers the usual local dishes, the highlight being dry-aged steak. The rooms are simple and nice, be careful, keep your head down! The breakfast could be better.

Delicious German food!! Amazing service with friendly staff… highly recommend eating here, but make sure you make a reservation in advance

Beautiful restaurant with excellent food! Excellent service too! Highly recommended!

Good food! Traditional German. Wonderful atmosphere! Be sure to get the apple strudel with ice cream!

Super nice little hotel right in the heart of Rothenburg, very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms were super clean, we had number 5 under the roof, everything was crooked and crooked there and that's exactly what makes it so charming. I love such unique accommodations with old building charm, anyone can do a hotel bunker. Very lovingly furnished and decorated. There are towels and shampoo dispensers provided, the only thing I missed was a kettle in the room for tea. The breakfast is plentiful and has a lot of choice, everything you could want. We also ate there in the evening, it was delicious and really plentiful. We felt very comfortable there, would book there again in a heartbeat and can recommend it with a clear conscience!

I ordered gulash and roasted pork knuckle. The portion was very large and delicious. The service attitude was also very good.

Definitely recommended. The Schäufele was a hit. Super friendly service, great!

Don’t know the hotel, but the restaurant is really good. Kartoffel Suppe and Schwein Axe incredible. Staff super friendly and nice!

Nice service and great ambience. High prices and I didn't like the quality of the Schäufele, no proper crust and the meat wasn't tender. Sauce was good.

We went there for lunch and were thrilled with the food, the location, and the very friendly and professional service!

We tried to eat in the restaurant and the persons were so rude and sarcastic, they were doing the cleaning so I kindly asked at what time will open and she answered very rude and sarcastic “Please seat”, so I was seating and then she scream “Can’t you see we are cleaning?” Laughing in very bad way. Very bad service, no way of treating a client. And very awful person.

We went without a reservation and were a bit lucky to get in after only a few minutes of waiting. The pub is located in a nice building. Inside it's cozy and nice. Only the lady who served us was like a robot. No smiles, not much help in choosing dishes. Sad. The food was tasty though, portions were the right size. The beer from Bavaria was tasty.

Located in the middle of the old town and beautifully rustic! Very good food at a super fair price! Reservation recommended!

Had a wonderful meal with some traditional dishes along with the perfect steaks! Service was super quick and the atmosphere was perfect for our dinner in Rothenburg o.t.

This is a restaurant where the mushroom cream schnitzel is delicious. It came with French fries and they also gave me mayonnaise and ketchup sauce. The staff was friendly and the food came out quickly.

Very very tasty food. All the dishes were excellent and the service was friendly and in a good mood. The food was on the table in no time and was freshly prepared. The schnitzels were to die for!

We've eaten here on prior trips but once again confirmed how great this restaurant is. the staff is friendly and helpful but you definitely need a reservation (even make it earlier on the same day you want to dine). The food is authentically, traditional German fare and it is fantastic. Cozy atmosphere for a great meal.

Absolute recommendation! We came here spontaneously after the Christmas market and wanted something to eat. The landlady briefly informed us that there was currently no space available, but that a larger party had not yet arrived. We should wait outside. After 5 minutes she came out and assigned us a seat... we thought it was great, at least enough other guests had come too. Food (schnitzel and Scheiffele) were great. Service always attentive and friendly. We can only recommend the Old Cellar

A wonderful place to dine. Delicious food, friendly staff.

Make reservations or get there early. We enjoyed sitting at a communal table. The other couple helped us order (great suggestions) We split the schnitzel and subbed spatzle for the fries. Can’t go wrong with any of the beers or wine. Our total bill was 40 euros. Not bad for dinner, drinks and dessert.

Very good service, good atmosphere and very good food, large portions

Very nice old inn, everything downstairs is beautiful in the old style, the food is really delicious, the service is extremely friendly. Upstairs the room was very spacious, clean and beautifully decorated, beds were fine. We wanted one night but luckily we were able to make it two nights.

I always eat here when in Rothenburg. The old time atmosphere, good food, good service, and low price makes a great nite. Reservation is recommended. It is pretty tight inside, but comfy

We tried it without a reservation (4 people) at 5:25 p.m. It said a table is reserved at 5 p.m. but if we wait another 5 minutes and no one comes, we can come in. That's how it was and we were able to eat delicious Schäufele and goulash. The service was very nice and accommodating. Keep it up 👍.

Unfortunately I can't say anything about the food. We got a bit lost with 8 people. Arrived a little late, reserved since the beginning of the year. Nobody reached by phone. Places have been allocated. My hdy number was known. Horny for money!!!!!Yesterday the restaurant was absolutely amazing 😄