Restaurant Alter Keller in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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!!!

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!

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!).

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!!!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 😄

We called to make a reservation for the restaurant at 9:00 PM, and the lady who answered the phone told us that by that time her husband would be watching TV and then hung up. 🙄🙄🙄

Very warm welcome and very well eaten

Food is really great. Had the pork shoulder, jaegershitzel and beef gulash. Chestnut soup is their seasonal soup and it was amazing and a must try

We ate here! The service was totally friendly. The restaurant is in high demand, so be prepared to wait. But the wait is worth it! So guys, wait and enjoy. It can get a bit tighter, but that doesn't harm the authentic ambience.

A wonderful place to grab lunch or dinner. Great local cuisine, friendly service, and fantastic atmosphere. I was able to just walk in and have lunch, but I understand that during the summer season it can get very busy, so it's probably best to get a reservation.

Very nice restaurant and guesthouse. In my opinion the best food in Rothenburg. Friendly, uncomplicated and delicious. Our room was beautiful and suited the style of the half-timbered house. Nicely renovated and clean. The breakfast was rich and delicious. We'll definitely come back again. Thanks for the nice time. It doesn't get much better.

We ate here for dinner, and enjoyed the ambience of sitting at one of their outdoor tables. The food is mostly local German fare, and the portions were large. My teen-aged son ordered the pork shoulder and was impressed with the amount of food he got! The prices are relatively expensive, but you get a good amount of food for them.

Great ambience, great service, great food, great beer, great prices! Six out of five stars!!!! 🤩🍻🍖

Very good food. Steak on point, goulash a bit salty. Good local wine! Also very attentive service. Reservation is an advantage, alternatively longer waiting time.

The room is very antique, and the distance between the toilet and the wall is a bit small, but the shower room is larger and the two rooms are separated. It may be that the historical wooden house is not well soundproofed, but the shower room is heated enough. The dinner downstairs is delicious, no I thought it was quite popular and there were many people during the meal time, so I ordered mushroom fried steak and fries, and the daily soup, which was very good. The breakfast was simple fruits and bread, and the homemade strawberry jam was delicious.

Perfekt Hier stimmt einfach alles! Das Essen ist phantastisch. Der Service Spitzenklasse. Kleiner Tipp, besser frühzeitig Reservieren. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll eingerichtet. Ich kann es nur empfehlen.

Terrible Racist Boss！If you are Asian, please avoid this restaurant. Our family ordered six main courses and one soup. When we realised it was too much food, I politely asked if we could have small plates. The female boss responded with a rude and snobby expression, saying, "We charge one Euro for one plate. How many plates do you want?" We were shocked. When I confirmed with her if this applied to empty plates, she informed us, "In Germany, we don't share food. This is your main course, and this is my main course. We don't share!" We come from Australia and have been to a lot of Western restaurants, but we have never been treated like this. This experience has ruined our time in Europe and hurt my kids' feelings a lot. When I explained to them that maybe this lady just had a bad day, they said, "No, she was talking to other German customers happily." I should have read other comments here from Asian people before I visited. I can't believe such racism in hospitality can survive. It’s unacceptable to foster such an unwelcoming environment. Everyone deserves to feel respected and valued, and unfortunately, this restaurant fails on both counts. ——— Very well, the owner replied. I haven’t told everyone what we went through at the beginning. Were you blaming the customers for being late because of your internal communication error? Excuse me? I personally went to the restaurant at noon to reserve a dinner table. The staff initially told me 5:30. When she realised we had six people, she changed it to 7:00 and wrote it down at that time in front of me. When our group of six arrived on time, the manager told me I had missed the reservation time and pointed to the book, saying it should be 5:30. I immediately noticed my name written next to 7:00. So I politely explained the whole story. it was originally 5:30, but when the staff saw we were six people, she changed it to 7:00. The female manager rolled her eyes and said she didn’t know, then turned and walked away, leaving us awkwardly standing there. After a while, I asked a young waitress, and she told us to wait outside to see if there would be a table available. So, we were forced out despite having a reservation. My elderly parents and kids, six of us, stood outside in the cold wind waiting. After 10 minutes, we finally got a table and were allowed to go in. Once again, I‘v never had such a terrible experience in any other restaurant in the world. Maybe there is something new I need to learn here.

We waited a few minutes to get a table at this popular restaurant but it was worth it. The atmosphere, the setting, the food and Laura's service, our experience was fabulous, we will come back! Danke!

Gulosh was good and kids liked their schnitzel.

Retrofit interior that inspires you of medieval era, especially waitresses costumes and ornaments are sophisticated, not to mention a cuisine was wonderful with huge portion.

Good home cooking, very friendly staff. Any time

Delicious hearty meal can't recommend the food enough! (Had the 2 specials!)

Very authentic restaurant in Rothenburg The pork shoulder is really delicious. The meat is very tender and the texture is very smooth when cut. The service is good, highly recommended👍

We had reserved in advance - you should definitely do so. There are relatively few places. That's exactly what the restaurant is all about. Really delicious food, cozy atmosphere and super nice service. And there is also a large children's menu.

Excellent German restaurant. At certain times, impossible without reservation.

We had a delicious meal here. The fries were wonderfully crispy, the schaufele was delicious and fell right off the bone, so tender. The schnitzel was also delicious. If we were here another evening we would definitely have eaten here again. And I don't understand the 1 star reviews with "unfriendly". We were helped very kindly even though we did not have a reservation and it was already quite full. If we ever come this way again, we will definitely eat here again!

Fortunately, I asked a German friend to help me book the restaurant first. The food is delicious, the waiters are friendly, and the food portions are large. Taiwanese people will not be able to finish the main meal per person.

We didn't like it and I think we were the only ones unlucky. I received so many good opinions from friends and neighbors that Alter Keller is the best restaurant in town. Our pork chops were fatty and not crispy, and the fries were not baked. We were sitting at the kitchen and we had the impression that automatically when they heard that we were speaking Polish, the owner became cold. The neighbors next door had beautiful, large pork chops, great looking dishes. And we got Zonek 🙄 Pity

🔻🔻🔻__________ Thank You for checking out our one-star reviews. Since most people check the bad stuff first, I think it's best to post this here: My name is Laura, I've been working at the Alter Keller Restaurant since 2018 and I love my job. You may have noticed me on your last visit. :) As the hospitality industry gets tough, I need to speak up for my restaurant to my guests and future guests. We are one of the smallest hotels & restaurants in the heart of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, we all do our best and work with passion. We are all trained professionals. Each meal is freshly prepared by our chef and owner Markus. Every guest is warmly welcomed by Miriam, his wife and owner, who works in the restaurant and hotel. Both work 24/7. Due to Corona, many hotels and restaurants have lost their staff, closed their kitchens and no longer serve meals. The side effects are that not every guest who will have a hotel room for the night will also find a place for dinner. The calculation doesn't add up. We've had a lot of frustrated potential guests lately who we had to turn away because we were fully booked. As well as telling us that they have been looking for a place in the city in the evening for a long time. However, if you don't reserve a table, you will be rejected everywhere and have only booked a bed & breakfast hotel yourself. Please note that we try to accommodate as many guests as possible, but we have limited space, places and time. Since we only have 13 tables in the restaurant, we are quickly booked out. In order to find you a way out of this stressful situation and to satisfy your desire for a warm meal after a long day of hiking and sightseeing, we have our reservations in time windows from 17:30-19:30 and 19:30-22:00 clock changed. Our tables on the terrace in the summer are usually only kept on good luck for your spontaneous visits. If you are the lucky one we can accommodate even though we are fully booked. We ask you for a moment of calmness. We need 5-10 minutes to clear the table for you freely and cleanly. We have to plan our few staff carefully, and with limited regular working hours for our employees, we usually close our kitchen just after 8 pm. Due to the lack of staff and chefs, most other restaurants have to do the same and close their kitchens early. Most of my guests are stressed out on vacation and I really wonder why? I can understand that traveling is exhausting, but when you bring your stress with you and try to rush through your dinner, you have to deal with ruining it yourself. We are a small Bavarian-Franconian steak restaurant. The good ratings come from our guests who appreciate authentic German home cooking. We are not awarded by Michelin stars or similar classifications. We never said we were a high-end restaurant. We serve honest meals. Each guest has a different taste and expectation that we try to meet every day. As we are not a fast-food chain we try to be as quick as possible, but our staff is limited by two hands and two feet. On weekends and busy evenings, we expect you to bring some time when you enter our very busy restaurant. If you relax and take your time, your entire experience will be enjoyable. The last few weeks have been busy and exhausting. We had some "nice" experiences. I can understand that things are getting frustrated, but there's no reason to use me, and the rest of our staff, as your bad mood and stress outlet. Please remember we are all humans. I hope I was able to make things clearer for all of Us. We look forward to hosting and serving You all with kindness and respect, and hope to welcome you in a relaxed and comfortable manner. Yours, Laura <3 Team member of Alter Keller For more funny pictures behind the scenes - follow us on Instagram @alterkeller :)

Make reservations as a precaution. Dogs are allowed in. It's worth stopping here because the food is delicious and plentiful. My wife couldn't finish her schnitzel, but I only just finished my Schäufele because it was very tasty. Plus one or two delicious beers and a delicious apricot from Scheible, that's all you need.

This place was absolutely delicious! Great food all around for the kids and adults!

Delicious food with huge portions! Friendly staff who are efficient. Good value for money.

Wir können die überwiegend positiven Bewertungen voll und ganz bestätigen, das Restaurant zählt auch für uns zu den absoluten Favoriten. Tipp: Man sollte am besten rechtzeitig reservieren, Schöne, traditionelle Einrichtung und regionale Speiseangebote, die uns sehr gut geschmeckt haben. Freundliche und aufmerksame Bedienung und auch das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis stimmt.

We spent a very nice evening in a great restaurant! The service was super friendly and direct. The quality of the food is really good. The beef goulash was cooked perfectly and the pork shoulder was also wonderful. Always happy, it was definitely worth the wait. (On public holidays at 6 p.m. approx. 20 minutes)

A super nice, rustic location. Very good food, very excellent service. Very professional, quick and attentive. Portions are very large. We recommend 100%!!

We spontaneously visited the old cellar yesterday evening and, thanks to the very friendly service, got two seats after a short time. The restaurant is rustic and comfortably furnished. There are only a few dishes, but they are down-to-earth and very tasty. A freshly tapped, good Zwickel beer was also part of the range. Good atmosphere, we laughed a lot and also downed a few bloodwursts in an international group. Special mention should be made of the great service!!!

Had an overnight stay at the hotel. Rooms are quaint but nice and clean. Breakfast was great. Everyone very nice.

Very good and fast service. Reservation is recommended.

We had a lovely day in Rothenburg and to top it all off we stopped at the restaurant here and weren't disappointed. The restaurant is very cozy, the waitress was very friendly and took great care of our well-being, the food was very tasty, the portions are plentiful and everything is freshly prepared and you can tell by the taste. We were not disappointed and will be happy to come back. We can only recommend this restaurant.

Went there spontaneously and had the honor of sitting at the regulars' table. Drinks came quickly, service was very friendly and attentive and the food was recommended.

My husband and I came for lunch while we were on a recent tour to Rothenburg. The location is idyllic. The food and service were exceptional. One of the highlights of our trip!!

Local bem legal e típico, comida muito boa! Vinho silvaner gelado. Adoramos. Ficar atento ao horário de encerramento.

Rigtig hyggeligt sted, sydlandsk atmosfære, god mad, godt forskellige øl og servitricen var smilende og hurtig til at servere, det er bestemt et sted der er et besøg værd

Beautiful food and setting. Best meal so far in Germany.

In 18 giorni di viaggio in Germania, il miglior ristorante in cui sia stato (non ho puntato a ristoranti da guida Michelin) . Ottima qualità delle materie prime, carne selezionata e frollata, locale carino e personale disponibile e professionale. Tutto buonissimo. Complimenti

Ate at the restaurant and it was excellent! Cold beer, delicious food and friendly service! Went here for dinner and there was no wait to get in.

Bene....ma non benissimo. Siamo andati nel pomeriggio per prenotare un tavolo per la serata e la responsabile ha detto che non facevano più prenotazioni (da premettere che alcuni tavoli avevano il biglietto riservato). Ritorniamo dopo un oretta, tavoli tutti pieni e la cameriera ci invita ad accomodarci fuori ed aspettare l'uscita di qualche cliente e tavolo libero. Alla fine riusciamo a sederci e ordiniamo.....Stinco di maiale finito...la cameriera ci consiglia un'altro piatto sempre a base di maiale. Purtroppo non era quello meglio riuscito: carne un po secca e crauti lasciati tutti nel piatto. Mi aspettavo qualcosina di meglio.....

Wer gut Essen möchte, muss unbedingt hier hin. Alles ist frisch und Hausgemacht. Ich hatte Geschnetzeltes mit selbstgemachten Späzle...es war ein Traum. Schön finde ich, die Kinderkarten, hier fehlten mir jedoch paar Stifte, also entweder selbst mitnehmen oder vtl besorgt der Inhaber welche :) Das Lokal ist gut besucht, was ich bei der guten Küche verstehen kann. Vielen Dank

Very good food. I recommend this place!

The Schäufele was good and very hot. Unfortunately the crust wasn't good, it stuck to your teeth. However, in general you can't expect much in the high sessong.

A restaurant where you can savor typical cuisine in a welcoming and pleasant environment. We will be back!

The food was absolutely gorgeous. Great value for money and amazing service! Our waitress was especially helpful and kind. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting Rothenburg.

Restaurant rating: Schnitzel and fries limp, not cross-fried. No decorations on the plate. Waitress unfriendly. You get the feeling that the next tourists are coming anyway. Not recommendable.

The rustic schnitzel was soft and the fries were delicious. The service is unprofessional and rude when it comes to polite complaints. No not good. Not good at all

We were probably just unlucky. The starter was ok (lard bread, salad), but the main course was unfortunately a disaster. The Schäufele advertised came without a crust - and after putting it under the salamander again, it was burnt and inedible. “I could choose something else from the many delicious things on the menu.” Unfortunately, the look at the plates of my companions said something different. Pale schnitzel and soggy fries... I lost my appetite. Unfortunately, the service wasn't very professional either... so you won't be seeing us here again any time soon. But as I said, probably just bad luck 😉

No reservation but still able to grab a table after about 10-15min waiting outside. Great service and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. We shared the table with other couple as the restaurant was fully booked but we didn't mind that at all. Cute atmosphere and most importantly, really delicious food! Absolutely recommend 👍👍

Vriendelijk personeel. Heerlijke traditionele gerechten en specialiteiten. Flinke porties, zeer acceptabele prijs.

Serata con la moglie. Una breve ricerca su Tripadvisor. Abbiamo scelto questo esercizio anche leggendo le recensioni. Ottima scelta. Chi ci ha servito era cortese e gentile. Ci ha indirizzato e aiutato nella scelta. Io ho preso costine ma non so il nome in tedesco. Piatto buono e abbondante. La moglie ha preso la wienner schnitzel. Ottima. Per chiudere uno strudel in due. Buonissimo. Scelta ottima. Non ci si deve presentare dopo le 20.00 perché la cucina chiude.

Restaurant rating: great food. We had the children's schnitzel and various steaks. Everything was perfect (and we are spoiled for steaks) and prepared in a timely manner. Service was great. For dessert we can recommend the apple strudel with ice cream. The best meal in Rothenburg so far!

We stayed here for two nights and had dinner here. Everything was good. The accommodation was good, the room was good, the bathroom was good, the restaurant was good for dinner (with a reservation). The only drawback was the Wi-Fi in the room, which was almost There is no way to use it!

Alte keller, good restaurant good food in a quiet place. Service is friendly but businesslike.

Central location, very tasty food, 😋

The restaurant is really good and can only be recommended. In most restaurants you can now get frozen, industrially produced products and only rarely home-made dishes. Here they still attach great importance to the quality and homemade preparation of the food. Here you get home-style food in a rustic atmosphere. The staff is friendly and quick. Considering the service offered, the prices are absolutely reasonable.

Were lucky to get the last table for dinner. Had to share the table with another man, but didn’t mind. It is not easy to find a place where you can eat late in Rothenburg. The service was great, the food was very very tasty and the interior of the restaurant is very cozy.

Very good food, rustic decor, fair prices. We recommend.

Totally cute old hotel. Very comfortable beds, very nice staff. Breakfast rich. We also ate dinner one evening. Very tasty and huge portions. Location super close to the beautiful old town. Thank you very much 😚

A wonderful restaurant with lovely service! Good English from the staff, there is a children's menu. The schnitzel was wonderful! The portions are large, everything is fresh and tasty!

I visited the restaurant and ordered the famous German roasted pork shoulder. It is very yammee with local beer. The portion is large, even for me, who is from Texas. Highly recommended.

The food was really tasty, on the recommendation of the waitress we ordered pork shoulder and it tasted really delicious. The waitress was very nice and did her job really well.