Sorbisches Restaurant Wjelbik Bautzen in Bautzen

We've been coming to this restaurant for years, at irregular but regular intervals. Its exceptionally polite staff and friendly owner are always there. The food is comparable to a top grade, the menu has been changing for 20 years, and the prices are absolutely reasonable, even given the current economic climate. A must-visit when we're back in this area from the north.

A thoroughly enjoyable visit to Wjelbik. Exceptionally attentive and cheerful staff, excellent food, and even catering to the needs of people with celiac disease—unfortunately a rarity here in Saxony. We'd be happy to return.

Yes, good food, tastes delicious 😋 again and again when I'm here in Bautzen.

A great restaurant and highly recommended. The ambiance is very pleasant and the service is excellent. The food, and especially the dessert, is truly delicious. A big recommendation❗️

As always, very good. This restaurant is a must-visit when visiting Bautzen. Thanks to the entire team. See you next time.

Great restaurant with regional food. Highly recommended.

Cooking as a craft at its finest: Perfectly prepared dishes with finely balanced flavor nuances. We've rarely eaten this well – outside of Michelin-starred cuisine – which is why we visited Wjelbik twice during our two-day visit to Bautzen. The staff is extremely friendly. Thank you for this culinary experience! We recommend making a table reservation in advance by phone.

Highly recommended. The Lusatian roulades with red cabbage and napkin dumplings were a delight. It's a shame the kitchen closes at 7:30 p.m. The wine selection by the glass also leaves something to be desired.

It was a successful evening. The service was attentive and friendly. The food was superb; you can see that the chefs know their craft. From the starter to the main course and dessert, everything was perfect. Many thanks to the kitchen staff, the service staff, and everyone else who made the evening so pleasant for us. The beautiful vaulted ceiling invites you to linger, which brings us to our next topic. I think the time between courses is very good; you can enjoy everything and everyone can sit down for a while. It's nice to linger for an hour; you're not on the run. And most importantly, I think the prices are absolutely reasonable. We'll be happy to come back.

Delicious food worth every penny, very friendly staff, and gluten-free meals were no problem. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

We received a very warm welcome. We arrived half an hour before our reservation, and even though the restaurant was completely full, we were taken care of immediately. The service, the atmosphere, and the food were excellent. The food was delicious and beautifully presented; we didn't have to wait long. Reservations are definitely recommended, as the restaurant was completely booked. Many thanks to the very friendly and service-oriented team! Keep up the good work.

We haven't had such good service and excellent food in a long time! Good quality, very good taste, and a great atmosphere! We'll be back! 😊🫶😊✌️👌👌🥳👌

A very nice restaurant steeped in tradition and with wonderful hosts. The food is excellent and the service is very friendly and attentive. You must make a reservation in advance to enjoy this wonderful ambiance. Always worth a visit 👍🏻

Excellent cuisine, competent, friendly service, and a fantastic wine list. An all-around successful evening. Absolutely top-notch value for money.

We were four adults, a child, and a dog, and had reserved a table outside. The welcome was excellent. The dog was given water, and the child was given crayons and a story to color in. Our server was very prompt without being intrusive, and the food was simply excellent. The value for money is also excellent. The restaurant is definitely recommended. Anyone interested in Sorbian cuisine should definitely stop here.

Very good food, very friendly and attentive service. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Great! Fresh, friendly, authentic, and special. All in all, very harmonious. We felt comfortable and ate well. Top!

Here again...wonderful food...very beautifully presented...super friendly and personable service, always a friendly saying on the lips of our crazy group 😉... ...we'd love to come back, dear team...kind regards from the Mango Ice Cream Table 😉

Four of us came here for lunch on May 28, 2025. It was excellent, with very friendly service and great food. Highly recommended.

I can wholeheartedly recommend everything here: it's delicious, beautifully prepared, and the service is very polite and professional. It's a must-do if you're ever in Bautzen. I'd be happy to come back.

Es war ein sehr schöner Besuch in einer tollen Umgebung. Das Essen war erstklassig und der Service sehr professionell. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis stimmt. Man sollte in jedem Fall vorher reservieren und wir hatten Glück, ohne Reservierung für sieben Personen einen Tisch zu bekommen. Eine wirkliche Empfehlung, wenn man mal in Bautzen ist.

Traditional restaurant of the Lusatian Serbs in Bautzen

Perfect all around, from the service to the ambiance to the price. I've rarely eaten so well.

Delicious food, attentive and very friendly staff. The restaurant was packed, but service was still smooth. Highly recommended.

I can recommend it without reservation. Truly delicious food at a very fair price. Good service, short wait times, child-friendly, just perfect all around. The rump steak was perfect, and all the other dishes not only looked great but tasted great too.

High-quality German cuisine. Everything is always delicious. The chef is creative and keeps up with the times.

This restaurant is absolutely recommendable! You receive a very friendly welcome, they cater to your every need, and the service is excellent throughout. The food is amazing. I had the liver, and I have to say, it was amazing: super tender and perfectly seasoned; it couldn't be better. My wife had the roulade and was also very impressed. It's best to try it yourself and see for yourself! Thank you again, we'll be back!

A very traditional Sorbian restaurant where the boss serves dressed in an original traditional costume. The food is very tasty. The map sounds promising. The vaulted ceiling is a highlight. A must if you are staying in Bautzen.

A real treat again today! Great food, nice service, a successful evening. Big praise. We'll be back!

Super friendly service + food extremely tasty 😋 absolute recommendation

In Dresden wurden meiner Frau und mir als Abschluss unserer Kurzvisite Bautzen statt Cottbus empfohlen! Wir haben das gemacht. Wir haben uns spontan am Vortrag per Mail beim Lokal angemeldet und erhielten eine positive Rückmeldung . Das Lokal war rappelvoll. Spontane Gäste wurden sehr höflich vertröstet. Wir orderten das Sorbische Hochzeitsessen. Suppe mit viel Inhalt wie bei Oma früher. Köstlich! Falsches Ochsenfilet mit Merettichsosse. Wahlweise scharf und normal. Beides sehr schmackhaft und sehr lecker. Auch der Nachtisch richtig gut.

Cozy restaurant with delicious food at fair prices. Reservation required.

Attentive, friendly and well-trained staff. We felt very welcome, everything was made possible. The food is also highly recommended.

Very good cuisine and service, great ambience.

A really excellent restaurant with delicious food and super courteous service.

Food was amazing. I was served in English and I paid by card. None of this is common in the area of Bautzen.

The Wjelbik, Is a good restaurant in the heart of Bautzen. The vault on the ground floor is very beautiful, something between modernity and tradition. It is reflected in exactly the same way on the map. I would like more tradition here and if I want it to be modern, I would present Sorbian dishes interpreted differently on the plate. That brings us to the dishes, they were all good in terms of taste and presentation. Little tip, a little more courage to spice things up. And the children's ice cream plate was a dream to serve. The prices are almost cheap. The service should leave that stressed in the kitchen. It doesn't look professional on the guest. The sanitary facilities are modernized and very clean. Overall I can say I'll be back.

Very tasty food in a great atmosphere. Super nice and friendly service. I can recommend it without reservation!

The Sorbian wedding meal and the roulade were excellent, and the service was extremely friendly. We felt very comfortable in Wjelbik yesterday. Many thanks to the Lukasch family and their team. Friederike B. née Mahling

Very friendly staff and delicious food. The restaurant is modernly furnished with traditional elements. We didn't have to wait long for the food.

Very good food lovingly prepared.

Hello, I was there two years ago and unfortunately I haven't been able to get there since then. I stayed at the Hotel Dom-Eck and the owner recommended this restaurant and the Sorbian Museum to me. Bautzen is really very beautiful, but the best thing about this city is this restaurant: lovingly decorated (you feel like you're in a community center); a perfect and very professional service (you feel like the guest of honor); not to forget the neat service clothes (I've never seen them before); The dishes are a poem, prepared in detail (you can see and taste that the chef learned his craft in Alsace)... and on top of that the prices are fair, elsewhere you pay much more for such quality. Just last week I was in Strasbourg, but I couldn't find a restaurant with this standard there (or anywhere else in Europe). Simply brilliant... I definitely have to come back to Bautzen to this fantastic restaurant 😉

Highly recommended. Everything was perfect, reception, great food and service. It was a very nice evening. Many many thanks. We'd love to come back.

Exceptional cuisine and great service!!!

A really great restaurant with delicious food at fair prices. The staff is very friendly and responds to all requests. We'll definitely be back.

Während eines Aufenthalts in Bautzen waren meine Frau und ich 2x in diesem Restaurant. Die Wahl erfolgte auf Grund der Bewertungen in verschiedenen Portalen. Service, Ambiente und kulinarische Leistung erwiesen sich als erstklassig. Hier sind echte Gastronomen am Werk, mit Liebe und Kompetenz. Das sorbische Hochzeitsessen, die Forelle mit Blutwurstkruste und die Kalbsleber waren sorgsam auf den Punkt zubereitet. Die vegetarischen Maultaschen waren ebenfalls bemerkenswert. Wir sind aus dem Lokal gegangen, mit dem Gefühl, lange nicht mehr so zufrieden mit einem Gaststättenbesuch gewesen zu sein.

You have to experience it to be believed

Zum vierten Ma(h)l mit Enkel und Familienhuckepack hier zum Abendessen. Konstante Qualität über die Jahre verbunden mit besten Handwerk und ausgezeichneten Geschmack der Speisen - Es gibt wenig Lokale die das können. Von Uns gibt es ein: Vielen Dank für die freundliche Bedienung. Vielen Dank für die sehr gute Qualität. Gepriesen sei die Kochmanschaft ! - Scheckt sagt Jasna und Helena und der Dzedo Falk. Wir kommen wieder !

This place was buzzing with activity on a Thursday afternoon, despite being noon. The Sorbian cuisine is meat-heavy, but there are a few vegetarian options on the menu, and they’re happy to make something vegan if you ask. I had a lovely and delicious lunch. Thank you, I loved it.

We were visiting with friends. After over an hour, I asked where our food was. I received a snippy reply. It then took another 20 minutes, despite having a table reservation. The waiter also didn't ask about empty glasses. Other tables that arrived after us were served much sooner. We were made to feel very unwelcome. NEVER AGAIN!

We recently visited the Sorbian restaurant Wjelbik in Bautzen and were overall very satisfied. The historical ambience of the natural stone vault, which is around 600 years old, creates a cozy atmosphere. Our chosen dishes, the cordon bleu and the rump steak, were excellently prepared and tasted convincing - solid as always. However, we were disappointed that our reference to a birthday was ignored when making the online reservation. If the reason for the reservation is asked, we expect this to be taken into account. Otherwise you could omit this query. Such details add a personal touch and appreciation. Despite this small drawback, we can recommend Wjelbik for its excellent cuisine and special ambience.

Very, very tasty, ate all 7, including dessert. A must if you want to have a delicious meal. It's worth a detour. Great.....👍

Very tasty dishes, super friendly service

Super tasty food, very friendly service and everything went without long waiting times. I can only recommend it.

Best restaurant in Bautzen. Incredibly good!

We had a wonderful evening with 17 people. The food was fantastic and the service great. Absolutely recommended!

Everything was great, from the service to the food, big praise :-)

Would have liked to have given more stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️ We were very impressed and pleased by the ambience, the Sorbian costume of the boss, the attentiveness of the service (everyone) was fantastic and not to mention the high quality of the food 5 stars + it was a taste that we missed for a long time and in Bautzen it was heaven on earth, thank you very much for that and continued success and joy

Our first visit to Bautzen and we were warmly welcomed here without a reservation. I really enjoyed the Sorbian dishes and ordered the wedding menu with starter, main course and dessert. All dishes were fresh and beautifully prepared. If we come to this area again, we would be happy to stop again. I can highly recommend the restaurant. 👍👍👍

Professional, friendly, excellent food and drinks!

Excellent regional Sorbian cuisine served in a modern way! Service courteous, careful and well trained. Worth a recommendation.

I've been to this restaurant twice recently and completely satisfied both times.

Always excellent! Also very sensible children's meals which also taste good.

A unique place with tasty dishes. Extraordinary atmosphere. I recommend the salmon and beef. Until next time!

A bit inconspicuous from the outside, very nice inside. The food is awesome. Super good cuisine and excellent service. Real recommendation!!!

Super tasty and local cuisine. Very good service!

very friendly service, nice atmosphere, great food... we'll be happy to come back.

I could even give it 6 stars here. The service is really very friendly and reliable. Put in a lot of effort. The food is really delicious, fresh and prepared with great attention to detail. Keep it up. We'll be back soon. Price-performance okay.

We had a fantastic evening with incredibly delicious food and outstanding service!! We'll definitely be back - and thank you again!!

Today we had dinner with 15 people in the Sorbian Restaurant. The food was excellent, the service was extremely friendly and very attentive. The restaurant is highly recommended.

The very best, most friendly, attentive service, great, honest atmosphere and, above all, great food with the best price-performance ratio

Excellent food with excellent service in a pleasant atmosphere.

Thank you for the friendly hospitality. The menu you put together was excellent. Our team was very enthusiastic and we would be happy to recommend you.

Great local cuisine. Notice the stained glass window displaying local folk tales. Original dessert: "Mohnmousse". Try it!

The food was very delicious and the portions were a good size. Traditional cuisine with that little something extra. The service was very friendly and not intrusive. The atmosphere is very cozy. You can spend some time here. Because this restaurant is so good, a table reservation is essential.

Very friendly staff, great food and cozy atmosphere.

Very tasty food. Something more upscale and modern. Totally classy.

Very friendly service. Was great fun. The kitchen is very good. Thank you again for joining us in the Christmas hustle and bustle

We were guests at the Christmas party in Wjelbik on December 13th, 2024. The ambience, the service and the excellent food left nothing to be desired (even for spoiled palates). Highly recommended without reservation. Thank you for the excellent hospitality. If you are looking for something special and authentic, I recommend Wjelbik. Nothing for every day, just something to look forward to, being able to visit Wjelbik as a guest and enjoy life with all your senses.

Certainly one of the best restaurants in Bautzen. The food and atmosphere is fantastic. A little insight into Sorbian hospitality and culture. The prices are completely justified for the food, everything is harmoniously selected. Early booking is necessary as it is always busy.

It was our first visit to "Wjelbik". Despite the late hour, we were greeted very hospitably and attentively. The ambience is cozy and exquisite. And the food tastes really good and everything is prepared with love and detail. We were pleasantly impressed by how thoughtful and service-oriented the guest service was. Did I mention that such a perfect experience makes you happy? Then I'll do it now and we'll definitely be happy to be guests again.

We discovered it by accident and we are delighted. Everything was great. Thanks for a wonderful lunch

That only gives full points, it was the first time there, absolutely world class for me, thanks for the great evening Peter from Allgäu

We had a Christmas party there. It was very nice. Thanks to the team.

Eating at Wjelbik is always something special. The consistently high quality of the food, excellent kitchen staff and professional service speak for themselves. The dishes are seasonal, fresh, attractive and lovingly prepared and taste perfect. I'm always amazed that the desserts always top everything!

Very tasty food with great service.

A great restaurant, everything was very tasty and a very good and attentive service

Super! Reservation absolutely necessary!

Very tasty food, nice ambience and very good, friendly service.

The food was very good and plentiful.

Very tasty food and attentive and friendly service, would be happy to come again

Thank you for this wonderful evening! Yesterday we came to Bautzen for the St. Martin's goose menu and we were really looking forward to it. What will we be surprised with this time? Everything was right again! From the friendly welcome and service to the very good wine recommendations and the promising menu. It was fun right from the start and the magicians in the kitchen surprised us with every course. We look forward to our next visit and wish the entire team all the best until then!

We made a reservation at Wjelbik for my friend's birthday because we had only heard good things. Unfortunately our expectations were not met at all. It started with being able to specify an “occasion” and “other requests” when reserving a table online. So we noted that it was a birthday and we would like to have a quiet table, a little away. When we arrived at Wjelbik, we were assigned a table in the middle, surrounded by other tables. There was no birthday wish or possible decorations on the table - why can you choose an occasion if it is not taken into account? The staff was very friendly but not very attentive. After the meal we weren't even asked how the food was or whether we would like to order anything else. Instead, it was simply cleared away… without comment. The food was good but nothing special. It's a real shame, a special evening was marred by inadequate service. Would we recommend the Wjelbik? Tends to be not...

Went to Wjelbik for St. Martin's goose dinner (5 course menu) and have never eaten as deliciously as I did there. A big thank you to the staff for the excellent service. All highly recommended.

The food was quite good as was the service.

This restaurant is very special. Starting with the ambience, the warmth of the service and the really excellent food. If you are in Bautzen, I can highly recommend everyone to eat here. We have been coming here for 4 years and the quality is consistently at a very high level. If you want to eat authentic, delicious food, this is the place for you.

As always, it was very tasty. Everything just fits. Thanks so much

Rarely eaten so well. The Sorbian/German cuisine in perfection. The service was convincing due to its friendliness. Regardless of whether it was a starter, main course or dessert, everything shone with perfection and enjoyment. I would like the recipe for the duck dumplings.

If you come to Bautzen you have to eat here. Super nice welcome, great food and service. Any time. Thank you My husband said they were the best potato dumplings ever.

Wir wollten am ersten Abend in Bautzen gern Sorbisch Essen. Die Wahl fiel auf dieses Restaurant. Eine gute Wahl. Freundliche Bedienung, leckeres Essen zu angemessenen Preisen. Lokale Essens- und Getränkespezialitäten. Gerne wieder.