Restaurant Gasthaus und Café Zur Silbernen Kanne in Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Great food and service at a reasonable price! The food here was excellent and that alone was enough to give a high rating however the service was also great and when the bill came I was again pleasantly surprised. I had the Knusprige Schweinshaxe and my wife had the smoked trout. Delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Let me put it this way: The food was delicious, the fish very fresh, but the service was a bit too demanding. I think the waitresses were a bit unfriendly. When we asked if we could swap potatoes for salad, they immediately replied, "Unfortunately, that's not possible." I find that a bit off-putting. Additionally, card payments aren't possible in a tourist town just because it was a Saturday. Not everyone carries a lot of money. I live in 2025, and I think it's normal for a tourist restaurant to accept card payments for orders over €40.

Excellent value for money. The service staff was friendly and courteous. I therefore definitely recommend it.

A wonderful, rustic family restaurant! The service was extremely friendly and helpful. Even the owner stopped by to greet us. Highly recommended.

A very pleasant visit to the "Silberne Kanne." The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting, the staff friendly and attentive. The menu offers a good selection – down-to-earth, but with that certain something. I was particularly pleasantly surprised by the potato pancakes – wonderfully balanced and really well-made. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable evening; I'd be happy to return!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The lamb skewer was amazing!!! The waiters were very competent.

A very pleasant meal in beautiful surroundings – traditional, yet charming. The cheese spaetzle was truly a highlight: creamy, hearty, and with just the right amount of fried onions. Everything else was perfect, from the welcome to the last bite. A place you'll gladly return to if you're looking for down-to-earth, flavorful cuisine.

With pleasure, here is a factual, honest, and clear restaurant review based on your information: ⸻ Rating: ⭐️⭐️ (2 out of 5 stars) Unfortunately, our visit to this restaurant was a disappointment. The supposedly "homemade" dishes turned out to be mostly convenience foods – especially the mashed potatoes, dumplings, and gravy seemed anything but freshly prepared. When we asked, the chef explained that you should pay close attention to the term "homemade" on the menu – a reference more reminiscent of a supermarket than a restaurant advertising traditional German cuisine. At least the chef personally came to the table and started a conversation – that was positive. Nevertheless, the impression remains that more emphasis is placed on efficiency than authenticity. The supposedly homemade sauerkraut was okay, but also not a highlight – and it raises the question of whether the white cabbage was actually fermented in-house or simply cooked from ready-made sauerkraut. I find it particularly unfortunate for foreign guests who want to experience German cuisine here—only to be fobbed off with careless, ready-made products. As a German, I almost have to apologize. The star rating for this restaurant is completely incomprehensible to me.

Hello, dear team at the Silver Jug, I had dinner with you today; I haven't had such a good meal in a long time. Thank you so much, I'll keep coming back.

Delicious Franconian cuisine at reasonable prices. Despite being located in the touristy old town, it feels like a rustic country restaurant. Reservations are highly recommended.

The service was very nice and friendly, provided by two young people. Unfortunately, there was no knuckle of pork, but the shoulder of pork was delicious and the portion was generous. I really would have preferred draft beer, but hey, you can't have everything, just like in life. It was very nice in the garden with atmospheric music, quiet despite the fact that there were a few guests. I would definitely recommend the restaurant.

How nice that there were two seats available for us on a Friday evening: the food (cheese spaetzle and potato dumplings) was generously sized and very tasty. A big compliment to the kitchen and the wait staff, who served us so friendly and attentively.

We had a delicious meal. The staff was very friendly. The chef/host even came to each table in the evening after the kitchen closed. We'll definitely be back. You should make a reservation, though.

The waiter's attitude is very good and the chef's food is really delicious

I've never had such delicious Käsespätzle in my life. They prepare each meal with great care and serve it to their guests with warm smiles. The prices are also quite affordable. I definitely recommend it.

Very tasty and quick. The price was great and the staff were incredibly nice :)

Halfway through, I ordered drinks and enjoyed them, then it was pointed out to me that you are usually only allowed in if you order food, even though we were sitting in the beer garden behind the house. Then they moved the “reservation signs” from one table to the other several times. But there were enough free tables. In the end only two tables were occupied, ours and another. There's no way the young waitress deserved a tip.

The Gordonbleu including potatoes were tasteless, dry, bland. The pork goulash with spaetzle was the same disaster. We cannot explain how all the positive reviews come about. Therefore, there will not be another one.

We sat in the back of the beer garden with our dog. It's located on a side street, it's a great place to escape the crowds! Food highly recommended, service also great.

Tasty food, good services and fair prices!

Met 4 gaan tafelen, 4 verschillende gerechten, gewoon zalige kost aan een goeie prijs. Iedereen heeft echt genoten, de apfelstrudel achteraf was gewoon zalig

Of course, this is a little insider tip. Solid and very good cuisine. I'm thrilled. You can tell that there is a man with heart and mind in the kitchen. The young lady and the young gentleman in service are also very charming and very friendly and attentive. In my opinion, this family is doing an excellent job here. Both food and service. Greetings from me and keep it up.

Super tender pork goulash, no need for a knife, it falls apart on its own 😅 Good pork knuckle with a great crust! I thought my darling had ordered chips, but that was a failure... 🤣 He just said that a little more salt wouldn't have hurt, but I think that's a matter of taste... Very attentive and 1A friendly young waitresses... Not really anything to complain about... Keep it up!!! We are happy... 😊

The two of us were there spontaneously and got a table. Super friendly staff! We ordered the goulash and the knuckle and were very enthusiastic about both. The various meat skewers and cordon bleu at the neighboring tables also looked excellent. Price/performance is absolutely justified here and all in all recommended. We would like to come back here at any time. THANKS

Sehr nette Bedienung und köstliches Essen! Frisch, regional, modern. Können wir nur empfehlen und kommen gerne wieder!

An absolute insider tip – simply fantastic! Four of us went to the Zur Silbernen Kanne restaurant and we were all absolutely thrilled. The meal was a real treat - my friends had the lamb skewer and the chicken skewer, both of which were wonderfully seasoned and grilled to perfection. I had the napkin dumplings myself - wonderfully fluffy, perfectly seasoned and simply delicious. My friend had the pork knuckle with dumplings and sauerkraut and was also really impressed - crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and with a great sauce. You can simply taste that a lot of things are homemade here with love - the quality of the ingredients and the authentic taste speak for themselves. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive and warm - you immediately feel welcome here. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, just right for a nice evening with friends or family.

Unfriendly, unmotivated, failed as a host. We wanted to eat outside in the sun for lunch. We were greeted by a young girl and asked for a table for 2, unfortunately we weren't allowed to sit at any of the free tables in the sun as they are designed for 4 people. All the tables for two were in the shade on the side. When we asked if we could sit down as a couple at one of the sunny tables, we immediately said no and rudely rejected it. Remember, it was already 1:00 p.m., all tables except one were empty, and there was no reservation sign anywhere. I can't say anything about the food, we left again...

Great food, good prices, great service. Gladly again

Comida muito saborosa, local acolhedor e aconchegante, equipe muito gentil e preço justo. Foi uma agradável experiência.

Unfortunately, I cannot agree with the quite positive reports. Unfortunately, the cordon blue was quite greasy and still tough, and the fries weren't really tasty either. Even a salad garnish wouldn't have hurt the look. Too expensive for chip shop quality. Maybe the chef didn't have the best day...

Great place. The quality of the food was very good.

The food was tasty but certainly not special. The Schweinehaxe was okay, the Cordon Bleu wasn't even mediocre. There were few people in the restaurant and the kitchen decided to close at 8:00 PM, causing a number of couples who arrived a little later to be sent away. Not worth repeating.

We were greeted and served very nicely and our dishes tasted delicious. We could only recommend this restaurant.

Pork goulash was delicious. Personally, the red cabbage was too chewy for me. The goulash was really very tender, no gristle or excessive fatty edges. Both waiters were on their cell phones behind the counter. I would keep an eye on the customers more often. The furnishings are partly modern, partly rustic. The chairs are nice, but definitely unsuitable for people with wider hips.

Pork knuckle and gratinated cheese spaetzle were super delicious. The staff was very nice and attentive at all times!

This restaurant is located in the historic centre of the town. Therefore parking is a bit of a challenge. The service was very good, attentive. Food was nice, plenty of it and enough choices for mains.

A very beautiful place inside the castle..

Unfortunately, we couldn't understand the very positive reviews. The gravy was OK in taste, but a bit alternative (less of a Bavarian style). Unfortunately, the red cabbage was hard and at most lukewarm, as if it had been warmed straight from the jar. Prices were absolutely fair and service was good

All menu items were delicious. The staff are also kind

Very tasty food !! Highly recommend:)

The owner and waiters were super friendly. The food came very quickly and was very tasty and a huge portion for a super good price. Shank €16.90. Highly recommended, but it's best to reserve so you can get a table.

Ambience rather simple, but we were warmly welcomed. The food was really great! Great value for money. The food is fresh and delicious.

I almost never write a review but this place definitely deserves it! I went there for dinner with my family and it was simply great, so 5 stars until next time.

Went to the Christmas market in Rothenburg today and came across this restaurant by chance, the food was very tasty and the service was great 👍

We actually wanted to go somewhere else, luckily... The restaurant is highly recommended. Super tasty and everyone was very nice. Thank you 😃

Very tasty food and drinks. I can only recommend this restaurant for meat lovers and vegetarians. Lovely manger and staff.

All dishes were delicious. We felt completely comfortable.

Best German food in ALL of Germany. Steven, the owner, is also the Chef, Host and Waiter. Food is amazing, ambience is as cute as it gets. Don't let the fact that it is on a side street fool you. Only keeps the crowd down

A small, quaint restaurant a little away from the hustle and bustle of the old town. With a great ambience and fantastic food. The knuckle practically slipped off the bone on the plate, a dream. The other dishes were also very tasty and can be recommended without reservation. Our child preferred spaetzle with his nuggets, which was also possible without any problems and the host even asked again whether the spaetzle should have sauce or parsley.

Fantastic! The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful too. The best kasespatzle I’ve ever had!

A great little restaurant in a nice little side street with a really nice name, I think🥰 Inside it was nice and warm and really cozy decorated for Christmas, the building seemed to have been renovated not too long ago because everything was quite modern and new me. Jazzy music was playing in the background and I immediately felt really comfortable. The landlord greeted us very warmly and was a really nice and likeable older gentleman, the other two waitresses were still quite young and also very friendly and likeable. The food came pretty quickly and people asked about our well-being in between🥰 I ordered the potato pockets filled with cream cheese on a salad bouquet with tartar sauce, plus a shandy and the food and the shandy were very tasty. The potato pockets were really crispy on the outside and the salad was nice and crunchy with a great dressing😋 My friend had the butter spaetzle with goulash and he was also very satisfied, but for him the portion could have been a little larger. The prices were fair👍 The toilets were clean, but somehow it was very cold there😅 A very good restaurant, here you can definitely get good German cuisine in a nice and cozy environment✨

Absolutely beautiful tasty wholesome food we had the ham hock red cabbage gravy and potatoes and I can highly recommend The ambience was gorgeous and the owner so friendly and welcoming Very good value for money compared to other places

We received a very friendly welcome in the evening without a reservation, competent, unobtrusive, nice service, the food was delicious and the portions were large!

I don t usually put bad reviews, but in this case, this establishment deserves 2*. The attitude of the owner towards me was simply condescendent. He should put signs if he doesn t take credit card payments or we should be obliged to consume food.

This restaurant is located away from the tourist magnets. Home-style meals are served and the portions are generous. The landlord is very attentive and warm. Our children were served straight away and got their food super quickly. It's very comfortable to sit there. We'd love to come back.

Simply tip top 😃 that's all you need, small, clear menu, delicious food and very friendly staff and landlord 💪☺️👍

We came here based on the positive reviews and were not disappointed. We had stuffed cabbage and loved it, simply delicious. My wife also thought the salad dressing was extremely good :) Prices and service simply great. An absolute recommendation from me

Great food at unbeatable prices! Extra requests and reorders will be fulfilled. Absolutely clear recommendation!

Wir sind per Zufall auf das sehr schöne, kleine Restaurant in einer Seitengasse gestoßen. Absolut empfehlenswert! Netter, sympatischem Chef. Freundliches Personal. Und ein super Essen zu tollem Preis/Leistungs Verhältnis. Das nächste nal gerne wieder!

Great restaurant. My fiancé ordered the Cordon Bleu and I ordered the falafel, which came with a salad, both very good.

Nice restaurant with a small menu. We were served very friendly by the innkeeper and we all enjoyed ourselves. The best cabbage roulade I have ever eaten and my husband also wrote a poem about the skewer, my son also really enjoyed it. There are a few tourist traps in Rothenburg, this restaurant is highly recommended.

We went in the place shortly after 1 and were told "sorry, they were closed for the midday pause".

Visited Rothenburg ob der Tauber and ate here in the evening before driving home. We didn't reserve a table, but we were there early in the evening (2 people). Everything was right, the food was very, very tasty, the service was friendly.

Food is excellent. Love this place. 🫶🏼

We were two of us and ordered pork trotters and creamy mushroom noodles. We originally wanted to order other things, but the boss told us honestly that it was too much. In the end, we ordered 2 dishes and couldn't finish them. Thank you to the boss for informing us. The food is really delicious. 😋

Service was very friendly and accommodating, I really liked the atmosphere, but unfortunately the food wasn't convincing. My companion was also disappointed.

Six of us came to this restaurant! The food was delicious, but the warmth of the host was unbeatable! We felt very comfortable and, above all, welcome! Thank you very much for that and gladly again! A real insider tip 😉

Small, cozy and excellent food!

Great meat, great grilled, nice service

I can't forget the smoked sausages in Nuremberg, and I had the same thing here. A part-time job for young people? The employees work efficiently, and even the quiet employees are pleasant. The atmosphere in the courtyard was also nice.

Fell on this really nice place while wandering around the town. Very good welcome and great service. The food was great we had the pork goulash and cordon blue with mushroom sauce. Both great and generous portions. Off the main tourist streets but we'll worth seeking out.

Delicious schweinshaxe and my friend had a large chicken skewer. Smooth service and a real Stube atmosphere, but lighting could be a little more atmospheric.

Fantastic meat skewers. We had grilled chicken and lamb…tender and perfectly cooked. Both came with delicious veggies and fries. This place doesn’t take reservations so come early to avoid disappointment!

We ate the smoked trout with potato salad. Absolutely great, rarely eaten such good trout. Very friendly staff 👍

Delicious food at a reasonable price

Delicious food and friendly host. We were given tea even though it wasn't on the menu.

In the Old Town, but in a side street. Very good food - only a few items, but all tasty and atmospheric ;-)

Superb lunch, off the tourist trail. Service was completely excellent. Thank you!

The food wasn't my taste (subjective) but executed well and nicely cooked. However we got perplexed in an unpleasant way by the waiter who asked straight out how much tip we wanted to add to our bill....

Tasty food at a good price! Pleasant garden.

Top pork knuckle, the crust could hardly be crispier. The price-performance ratio is definitely right here. The restaurant is also a bit away from the tourist crowds, which makes for a nice break.

Cozy restaurant with delicious food. Chicken skewer was great.

We were at the Silberne Kanne on a Friday at lunchtime and had reserved a table in the garden. There was a quiet, relaxed atmosphere and the landlord was very friendly and attentive. Okay, not all the tables and chairs fit together and there is still some room for improvement when it comes to the decoration in the beer garden. But the pork knuckles and pork fillet skewers tasted excellent and were attractively presented on the plate. The portions were generous and the prices were reasonable. A clear recommendation! If we come back to Rothenburg we will stop here again! Keep it up!

What a lucky find. We stopped in Rothenburg ODT and found this gem. Rothenburg itself is incredibly charming. If you want historic Germany, Rothenberg is the place. From what I understand this is the town that inspired the movie Pinocchio. From what I can tell, it most likely was. This particular restaurant resulted in one of the best conversations that my wife and I have ever had with our five year year-old and six-year-old, maybe it was atmosphere, maybe it was just Chance, but it definitely made it incredibly memorable. The food was fantastic. My wife had the chicken skewers. I had the pork skewers and the kids of course had chicken nuggets. The owner of the restaurant was very friendly and accommodating with the children. When I offered to do a 15% tip, he declined and said no that’s too much. WOW 🤯 I don’t think that’s ever happened to me in the States. All in all we loved it.

Yesterday we ate very well in the somewhat hidden but very worthwhile beer garden. Cheese spaetzle and trout, as well as cordon bleau are highly recommended! Sitting comfortably in the courtyard. Any time!!!

Very nice restaurant with a nice little beer garden. The liver was super tender and the pork knuckle was also very tasty. Large portions at very good prices. Staff and the boss were very friendly. It's definitely worth it!

Excellent meal in a cozy restaurant.

Excellent service and food. Gulasch was perfect with very soft meat. Quiet retreat from the tourist town. Will go there again.

The food is nothing special, unfortunately in the external courtyard where you have lunch there are many wasps

Very disappointed with the food quality after having ordered the Schweinehaxe. It was too dry and tasted pre-cooked and just warmed up. Sauerkraut that came with tasted and looked like it was prepared many days ago. The Knödels were tasteless. The sauce was poor in taste.

I asked by phone whether there were still places available. A woman answered quite briskly that we should come over because she didn't know what it looked like outside. I think it's pretty cheeky to expect guests to find their way instead of looking for themselves. When we arrived it was clear that everything was reserved.

The staff was super nice and helpful. The food was ok, but nothing special. Skewers were quite good. The goulash was rather average

Absolutely fabulous! We happened upon this restaurant (family of 6, parents and 4 kids ages 16-23) and everyone enjoyed it immensely! We had the Pork hock, 3 different types of skewers (one was shared by 2 youngest), and the Cordon Blue in cream sauce. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted great. The local wheat beer was very smooth, and the fried apple slices with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream was a great way to finish the meal. The staff was great (I believe it was the owner and his family), and very attentive and helpful with the menu.

One of the better restaurants in Rothenburg odt! Large portion of food for a good price. The taste was surprisingly good. Thank you for this wonderful experience on our last day!

Eher durch Zufall sind wir den etwas versteckt liegende Biergarten gestoßen. Wir waren kurz nach Öffnung da und das Lokal war schon gut besucht. Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und zugewandt. Unsere Bestellung wurde sofort aufgenommen und die Getränke kamen sehr schnell. Die Speisekarte enthält neben Standards auch seltene Gerichte. Die Gurken-Dill-Kaltschale war sehr lecker und erfrischend. Danach hatte ich den klassischen Schaschlik Spieß mit Schweinelende. Der Spieß war kross gegrillt und zudem lecker gewürzt. Die (echten) Pommes waren knusprig. Der Salat mit Forellenfilet war ebenfalls sehr lecker und frisch. Wie kommen gerne wieder.

The food is great. The service personnel however was awkward, has this unwelcoming energy. When we needed to change the table because I was surrounded by wasps, he became a little defensive and sarcastic about it. I was stung by a wasp before, I simply hate them, he wanted to start lecturing me on how “things are different here” which was a little rude to say. While for other tables he simply placed this little fan that drives away flying insects. So we found this odd. You know it’s an issue and you have the solution but you chose to undermine my legit concern! I enjoyed my homemade smoked fish though. It was cooked to perfection.

The price is reasonable and only cash is accepted. The pork trotters are crispy and juicy and really delicious. The two beers I ordered were both smooth and delicious. The inside of the restaurant is very stuffy. I visited on 6/30 and it was still hot even when I sat in the window seat with the window open. It’s hard to imagine how many people will be able to sit and dine indoors when the real summer comes.

Very good cuisine and individual atmosphere

Super nice people who run this restaurant with the small beer garden. The price-performance ratio is right! Next time you stay there again.

Supposedly "beer garden" but you can't drink a beer, you HAVE to eat there. impudence. Without further ado, said “tchao” and ran away. So friendly too.