Restaurant Ratsschänke in Marburg

Delicious local cuisine, courteous and attentive host, and a dedicated service staff who will surely improve with a little more experience.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended! We went to the Ratsschänke for Christmas dinner and had a delicious roast goose 🪿, along with soup and beer – everything was simply fantastic. The team was incredibly friendly, warm, and funny – we felt completely taken care of. After dinner, all we needed was a sofa for a little nap. 😄 And then there's the beautiful, old Marburg ambiance – cozy, authentic, a place to feel at home. We'll definitely be back!

In short: Everything was very nice, so we will definitely come back.

Good, traditional German food at great prices. A cozy atmosphere with top-notch service.

Pleasant atmosphere, delicious food, and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Very friendly service and delicious food

The food was absolutely delicious once again. The service was perfect, and everyone was very friendly and nice. I have a small suggestion: it would be nice if the grappa were served in grappa glasses; it looks much better than in shot glasses. You could even serve fruit trees in the glasses. We'll definitely be back.

We had a lovely evening at the Ratsschänke restaurant in Marburg. The food and wine were delicious, the service was very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is beautiful and inviting both inside and out. Highly recommended!

Very tasty food and friendly service!

A very cozy restaurant with very welcoming owners. And delicious food.

Very tasty, we would love to come back

Cozy atmosphere, excellent food, very friendly service. We felt very comfortable and would gladly come back.

By far the best German restaurant in Marburg! Quaint, cozy, and centrally located. What more could you want? A family-run business where the kitchen is still run with heart and expertise. The value for money is outstanding. I'll definitely be back. A true bright spot in a city that otherwise only "shines" with kebabs, casseroles, and food tailored to students. Many thanks to Sven and the entire Richter family. P.S. The rump steak (photo) is one of the best I've ever eaten! 👌

From the reservation to the end, everything was wonderful. The lady who served us was incredibly friendly and attentive, making us feel truly welcome. Sadly, that's not always the case anymore. The food was delicious, all homemade. We'd gladly return and can definitely recommend this restaurant.

The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. We'll be back.

Good, traditional German food, very tasty. Great service, very attentive.

Very cozy and quaint, food very good.

The goose dinner was absolutely delicious. The gravy was just a tiny bit too salty, and the Köstritzer beer could have been a little colder. It's a shame the fries aren't served in a tray anymore, even though I specifically asked for them. There really isn't much in the mini fryer. But those are just minor things; otherwise, everything was perfect. Thank you so much for the wonderful food, the lovely atmosphere, and the friendly service.

The goose dinner was absolutely delicious. The gravy was just a tiny bit too salty, and the Köstritzer beer could have been a little colder. It's a shame the fries aren't served in a tray anymore, even though I specifically asked for them. There really isn't much in the mini fryer. But those are just minor things; otherwise, everything was perfect. Thank you so much for the wonderful food, the lovely atmosphere, and the friendly service.

A really great restaurant, although it's quite hidden, but once you find it, you'll find it again. The food was fabulous and also very reasonably priced. We were served quickly and received our meals and sides promptly. The ambiance is lovely with all the pictures on the wall. I would definitely recommend it.

Eating goose is fantastic, simply delicious! Thank you so much! See you again next year!

A beautiful, small, cozy restaurant with wonderful, flavorful cuisine and exceptionally friendly and communicative service. Thank you for a wonderful Friday evening.

A nice little restaurant in the old town center, serving solid home-style cooking and very friendly service. Excellent value for money.

Perfectly cooked meat, very friendly service, and a quiet, pleasant atmosphere.

Without a reservation, there are no seats available during dinner times. We made a reservation four weeks in advance as we were traveling with eight people. The menu is short and straightforward. The dishes we chose (dark beer roast, schnitzel, and cream roast) were of good quality, with a delicious side salad. The service was excellent. Visited on October 10, 2025

A small but charming restaurant with rustic, half-timbered interiors and excellent food. The service is very attentive and friendly. If you appreciate German cuisine, this is the place for you!

A delightful little authentic German restaurant. Delicious dishes and friendly service. Right in the heart of the old town, near the town hall.

Delicious food, all lovingly prepared. A cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Highly recommended 👍

Friendly, polite, good service, food was very tasty, can't say anything negative.

We visited as a group. The service was friendly and attentive. The food arrived quickly, and everything was very good. We'll eat here again on our next visit to Marburg.

The food was very good. Very good, honest German cuisine. The Käsespätzle (cheese spaetzle) were wonderfully cheesy and creamy. The Schwarzbierbraten (dark beer roast) was spicy and tender. The price/performance ratio was also good. The service by the young lady was very friendly and attentive. All in all, a lovely, cozy, rustic restaurant right on the market square. Highly recommended!

Beautifully designed facade with large, artfully created bow ties.

🌟 x 🌟 , everything fits, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, special 🌟 for Ms. Julia, very competent, attentive, we would be happy to come again

The Ratsschänke, located right next to Marburg's venerable town hall, is the best place in town for lovers of good German cuisine. I've known the restaurant for over 20 years and am always delighted by the consistently delicious, high-quality food and friendly service. It's definitely worth making a reservation during the colder months, as there aren't many tables available inside. In the summer, when the weather's nice, you can sit outside in front of the town hall with a view of the lively activity on the market square. Simply lovely!

Highly recommended: food, service, value for money

A very nice ambiance, excellent service, and the food was also very good! The green sauce is highly recommended.

We dined here last night and this afternoon. The service was very good both times, very friendly, and attentive. Yesterday, the weather was nice, and we were able to sit outside. We ordered Frankfurter Grüne Sauce with boiled eggs and boiled potatoes, and Boiled Tafelspitz with Frankfurter Grüne Sauce and boiled potatoes, along with two beers. The drinks were served quickly, and we only had to wait a reasonable amount of time for our ordered dishes. We enjoyed both dishes very much. The Tafelspitz was beautifully tender and completely fat-free. This afternoon, the weather wasn't ideal for eating outside, so we sat inside the restaurant. The waitress was great. I was immediately given a rug for my minor health issue. We ordered two beers and just two beef consommés with pancake strips and root vegetables. The drinks and food were served quickly. We also enjoyed the beef consommé very much. The prices are reasonable. We say thank you.

Good food with friendly service.

Very good food with friendly service. Definitely worth recommending, and we'd happily return on our next visit to Marburg...

We really enjoyed the restaurant. We had mushrooms with spaetzle and Frankfurt green sauce with potatoes and egg. Everything was freshly made and with love. The young lady serving was extremely nice and did a great job.

A restaurant with heart, from the lovingly prepared food to the homemade side dishes. With fantastic service in a cozy atmosphere. All in all, top-notch! We'll definitely be back!

Super delicious food, you can taste that it is freshly prepared, we will be happy to come again

A lovely little restaurant that even serves "Handkäs mit Musik," a Hessian specialty. Great atmosphere next to the old town hall on the market square. Friendly staff, excellent value for money. Great view; we would eat here again anytime.

It was a wonderful experience all around: very friendly service, delicious food, a great atmosphere in the upper town, and great weather. Good value for money. Highly recommended.

Old-fashioned ambiance, but good food. Unfortunately, dogs aren't allowed inside. A shame. The owner is unfriendly. The service is friendly.

Great family business, the chef cooks himself, very tasty. Highly recommended.

Very good food, with friendly service...👍

I had to give everything 5 stars. It's a small restaurant. When the weather's nice, you eat on the market square...everything is freshly prepared and super delicious 😋. We were there on Thursday and immediately made another reservation for Saturday. Very friendly staff.

Very tasty food, friendly and attentive service, large portions, central/best location, online reservation worked well, and moving from the terrace to the restaurant due to a rain shower worked well. Everything was perfect.

Excellent cuisine and very friendly and helpful staff; would go back anytime

The staff were very friendly, and the seating, preferably on the town hall square, was very pleasant on a warm summer evening.

Very friendly and attentive staff. Delicious and very well-prepared food.

Very nice, small restaurant with great staff and delicious food :)

Top-notch service, very friendly. Great value for money, homemade, and very, very tasty. We'll be back. 😊

2024: A nice little restaurant. We sat outside on the edge of the market square in early summer (June). Very cozy. The waitress was a bit overwhelmed but very friendly. The schnitzel was good. The cream of asparagus soup was delicious. Update 2025: The cream of potato soup with salmon is highly recommended. One waitress was great. The other was a bit overwhelmed. I think they shouldn't answer the question about the missing side dish by saying that they don't have three hands and the side dish doesn't arrive for the next 10 minutes, even though other guests get their meals completely afterwards. But that could also be an issue with the kitchen organization. Several dishes arrived without side dishes, which were then brought later, which unfortunately seems very unprofessional. Therefore, only 3 points overall.

Absolutely disgusting place! I ordered schnitzel with fries, but only got the schnitzel, no fries, and no spaetzle either. The manager and the senior manager said I was just too stupid to order. I had to pay the full price and was insulted because I didn't have enough change. The toilets are moldy.

A lovely restaurant with excellent food. The homemade spaetzle is particularly noteworthy!

A very nice little restaurant with excellent German cuisine. In summer, you can sit outside in front of the town hall. The classic German dishes are lovingly and freshly prepared. The service is excellent. You can feel the warm atmosphere throughout. Thank you so much for being there!

I would especially like to thank the two friendly waitresses for their wonderful service. Food: excellent

Despite it being late at night, I still received a good meal from very friendly service. A compliment to the kitchen. I'll be happy to return next time I'm in Marburg.

Very friendly staff. Even though we didn't have a reservation and everything was practically full, they still found a seat for us. The food was delicious. We'd be happy to come back.

Four of us ate on Monday evening: Prague schnitzel, pepper cream schnitzel, black beer roast... Simple, down-to-earth dishes of good quality and very tasty👨‍🍳 Plus confident, friendly, and proactive (blankets in the windy outdoor area!!) service👌 The espressos were also first-class; some Italians could learn a thing or two from them☺️ Conclusion: This is how gastronomy works😎 Highly recommended 👍

A very cozy restaurant right on the market square. The food was delicious 😋 and the service was good. I highly recommend it.

Very tasty food, special requests regarding the side dishes were easy, service was great, we would be happy to come back the next time we visit Marburg.

Unfortunately, guests who just want to have a drink are not welcome.

Great local Delicious food and friendly service

Very nice service staff. Great food. If possible, make a reservation in advance as there are not too many tables.

This is what happened: Called on Friday lunchtime, wanted to reserve a table for three people, 7 p.m. The gentleman on the phone, employee, friendly tone, had to ask the boss, who then said reservations weren't necessary, we should just come by at the time we wanted, there would certainly be a table available. So we arrived at the restaurant around 7 p.m. on Friday evening. The terrace was open, many tables were free, but all were reserved. I then asked a waitress whether it was really like that or whether I was mistaken and asked to speak to the boss after confirming that all tables were occupied. He had just come out of the restaurant and I calmly explained the situation to him, that we had spoken on the phone at lunchtime and that he had assured us that we would not need a reservation. The boss didn't seem to have much to say about it, other than a simple: "Tough luck." If you treat potential guests like this who are interested in the restaurant and want to leave money there, you don't have to be surprised by irritation and bad reviews. Too bad! The food looks good in the pictures, as does the ambience, but unfortunately this was denied to us.

We had a very tasty meal today. Pepper schnitzel with side dishes and leg of lamb with bacon beans and potato gratin. Price performance justified. Always my pleasure

Were eating there for the first time. Everything perfect. Good food, service very attentive and friendly. What more could you want?

A nice little restaurant with German cuisine. The quality of the food was very good. Deliciously prepared. The service is friendly. The price-performance ratio is okay.

Very good home-style food and fast service. Small but very nice restaurant in a historic house. Can only be recommended.

Very nice family restaurant. The roast is highly recommended, super tasty.

Very nice and small restaurant with very tasty schnitzels and desserts. You can taste the fact that the schnitzels are traditionally fried in a pan and the sauce tastes anything but canned. Very tasty food with an eye for detail even when garnishing. We will come again.

Very good cuisine, friendly guests and service. Only recommended.

Rustic cuisine in a dignified atmosphere with great service. That's how it should be!

Small, fine inn, very friendly service and good home cooking. Gladly again 👍

01/2025: 3 stars The restaurant is very rustic and decorated in an old tavern style and is located in the upper town of Marburg at the town hall. The benches are very small for two people. The service was very nice and attentive. The entrance has a small step and the toilets are in the basement (attention for wheelchair users), there is also a 10cm step in the restaurant. The food was okay, none of us liked the salad dressing (vinegar, milk?, couldn't really determine it). Cash and card payment is possible. The schnitzel tasted good but was very expensive for €20 because the P/L ratio wasn't right. The spaetzle were soft-boiled and the sauces tasted like “standard sauce”. So if you're looking for a rustic atmosphere, you're in good hands there, but you shouldn't expect too much when it comes to the food. A 25€ schnitzel with 1 drink probably won't entice us there anymore, which is a shame 👎

I reserved a table as described online. When we got there the table was forgiven. When we asked politely, we were rudely kept waiting. Not recommended! That was my first and last visit

Small and delightful restaurant, warm and welcoming. Had a good soup and well cooked schnitzel served with a side of mixed vegetables and chips. Lastly, an excellent strudel 😍 served with ice cream and fresh cream. As an Italian approved 👍.

The food is delicious every time, the service is courteous and you can end the evening here in a relaxed manner with a small feast. :)

Quaint restaurant. Home-style cooking at reasonable prices. Would love to come back.

Great, rustic ambience in the middle of Marburg! Very good selection of delicious dishes at absolutely fair prices. Can definitely only be recommended! Also super friendly service!

Visited with a friend and I had a blast! Super nice waitress even if I don't speak the language! And excellent food To be repeated to confirm

Good home cooking. The schnitzels are very tasty 😋

We finally managed to get a table on the third attempt. A great, small restaurant with a small, regional and seasonal menu. Every beer was freshly tapped. The starter soups alone were worth the visit. The main courses were the crowning glory. The service staff was quick and nice. Gladly again and again.

Cute little restaurant, I had a good meal with my girlfriend, the service was very nice and friendly. The price-performance ratio is right. 👍👍👍

Small but nice restaurant with a small menu. The food was delicious. Unfortunately there wasn't everything on the menu on Sunday evening, but everything was freshly prepared.

Very cozy restaurant. Service was very nice and attentive. Extra requests were implemented without any problem. Very tasty food. Price/performance more than fair.

A small restaurant, but with a lot of charm. We felt very comfortable. The food was great, the service wonderful.

Very tasty food and friendly staff✨

We were there with a group of 10 people and wanted to have a few cold drinks. After taking the order, the boss came and turned us away without another word.

Typical German restaurant. The food and the beer were amazing. The server was also very good - quick and kind.

Although there were a lot of free tables in the outdoor dining area, we were immediately shooed back up after taking our seats. The reason was that the staff noticed that we only wanted to order drinks. We were literally thrown out with very unkind words. Every star is one star too many.

A really, really good restaurant where everything is just right. Were here for the third time now. Food fresh and very tasty, staff very nice. Always happy. Kind regards, Klaus

Very good price vs performance ratio. Service very friendly.

Yesterday we were in Marburg for the first time and had dinner here. The service was very good and the food was very tasty. Thank you very much and maybe see you soon 👋

Sat outside on the market square and it was really nice. Food was very tasty, service was very friendly and accommodating

Since we just wanted something to drink, we had to give up our seats because, according to the landlord, it was a restaurant. There's nothing more to say, got up and went to the restaurant above.

Nice location in a great location, service fast and friendly, food could be better.