Speise - Bistro in Chemnitz

We were really looking forward to our visit to Sidarenko, the occasion was an anniversary. When we arrived we had the first disappointment: the restaurant takes part in the cooking star lessons, but didn't tell us about it when we made the reservation and it wasn't visible on the website (at least not right away). Means: menu that is very mushroom-dominated, or nothing. Luckily, I really like mushrooms. During the meal there were little things that I simply wouldn't expect at a restaurant of this class: a starter was served on tree trunks (looked great!) but it crumbled - we didn't get any plates, we were allowed to wipe the table ourselves. The main course was absolutely tiny - vegetarians pay the same but don't get an equivalent alternative. First dessert was an avocado ice cream which was really inedible - I've rarely had something in restaurants that I really couldn't eat, but that was the case here. Guests at the neighboring table had similar problems - culinary specialties were not announced there either, and the main course was too small. In the end, we weren't even told how we could rate the menu if we wanted to. One can only assume intent. My assessment of the food etc. should be understood in the context of the expectations of a restaurant of this class - what tasted good was also a real pleasure, but I simply expect more given the price range. It's a shame because we won't be coming back here after this experience.

Food and cocktails are delicious. Prices are fair. Guy at the bar is in a good mood.

Very nice innkeeper, great food. The lamb shank was very tender, the semolina porridge was the best I've ever eaten

Very nicely and lovingly furnished. The staff is super nice and the food tastes very good. So a clear thumbs up 👍🏻

Always good home cooking! Affordable, superb! Tastes just like mom's!...and has been for over half a century!