Weinkeller Einhorn in Esslingen am Neckar

This restaurant is highly recommended. The food is top-notch, as is the service. The ambiance is even better. The building was built in 1598 and renovated at the end of the 18th century. The vaulted cellar, where food and drinks can be enjoyed, is unbeatable. If you want to be pampered both culinary and visually, this is the place for you. And NO, I'm not an AI. I'm an enthusiastic guest.

Everything perfect. Came here with family inc 2 small kids. Service was really good and professional. They even prepared something “adapted” from the menu for our 5 year old son. We sat downstairs. Both waiters (younger lady and experienced man) were great. Worth a visit if you are in Esslingen.

Very good local food, also available in many vegetarian versions. Very good and friendly service. We were very satisfied!

I got the spekröstkartoffeln mit 3 spiegeleiern (fried pork with potatoes topped with three fried eggs). It was delicious and I will definitely be trying to recreate this at home.

From culinary fairytale to gastronomic nightmare We traveled all the way from Lake Constance, booked a hotel, and packed our anticipation. I once proposed to my wife in the Einhorn wine cellar. Back then: Magical. Today: Mighty disappointing. The seating – “Reserved is not always reserved.” We reserved a table in the “Backstube” (bakery) by phone. However, we ended up in the wine cellar – a kind of crypt with waitress service. Romantic? Only if you like plaster in soup. No joke: It's happily crumbling from the ceiling there. A quick swipe of the hand across the table and voila – a souvenir of sand and stones. Perhaps a new trend: a mouthfeel of a “medieval construction site.” The drinks – praise before it hurts The sparkling wine was cold, the pilsner in a stone mug – wonderful. Hopes rose… for exactly five minutes. The food – a culinary journey back in time in the wrong direction • Pancake soup: Okay. (The only bright spot on the plate.) • Mixed salad: "Mixed" is a bold word here. Green leaves, three spoonfuls of potato salad, a bit of vinegar. No cabbage, no tomatoes, no cucumbers – but at least completely absent. • Beef fillet with fried potatoes: Once a poem, now a bad joke. The fillet was fatty, small, and tasted like a cafeteria understaffed. The fried potatoes: once legendary, now rather tasteless, fried memories. • Rump steak: dry as the Sahara, tough as a political debate. After complaining about my fillet, I tried again. Same dish, smaller portion, same disappointment. One forkful of meat, two forksful of potatoes – that was it. Two full plates ended up in the trash. I paid around 30 euros for them. Goodwill? None. The Peak – Conversation with the Kitchen Oracle I followed the waiter, who had simply taken my second full plate away, to speak to the chef. Instead of a willingness to talk, I only heard: "Just throw it away." A confrontation nevertheless ensued – the tone? Arrogant, opinionated, insulting. I was indirectly portrayed as a liar. Discussion was pointless. There used to be more tinsel (and flavor) I've known the Einhorn since 2010. Back then, a certain Mr. Niedermayr was the chef – a master of his craft. His fried potatoes were, according to him, seasoned with ginger and were a dream. Today? The current chef says ginger has "never been used." Back then, we were personally invited to Christmas by the head chef. Today, only the unicorn we gave us as a gift in the display case recognizes us – glittering sadly among faded memories. The Crowning Touch We wanted to take a bottle of wine with us – a gift for friends. The cost in the restaurant: €22. Found at Rewe for €7.49. That, too, hurt. Just like the whole evening – financially, emotionally, in terms of memories. ⸻ Conclusion: What was once a culinary beacon is now just a dim basement light. For us, the unicorn is sadly dead. Romance: gone. Taste: vanished. Money: wasted. NOT a recommendation.

Wir sind extra vom Bodensee angereist, haben ein Hotel gebucht und unsere Vorfreude eingepackt. Denn im Weinkeller Einhorn hatte ich meiner Frau einst den Heiratsantrag gemacht. Damals: Magisch. Heute: Mächtig enttäuschend. Die Platzierung – “Reserviert ist nicht gleich reserviert” Per Telefon wurde ein Tisch in der „Backstube“ reserviert. Gelandet sind wir jedoch im Weinkeller – einer Art Gruft mit Bedienung. Romantisch? Nur, wenn man auf Putz in der Suppe steht. Kein Scherz: Der bröckelt dort fröhlich von der Decke. Einmal mit der Hand über den Tisch gestrichen und zack – ein Mitbringsel aus Sand und Steinen. Vielleicht ein neuer Trend: Mundgefühl „mittelalterliche Baustelle“. Die Getränke – Lob, bevor es weh tut Der Sekt war kalt, das Pils im Steinkrug – wunderbar. Die Hoffnung stieg… für genau fünf Minuten. Die Speisen – Eine kulinarische Zeitreise in die falsche Richtung • Flädlessuppe: In Ordnung. (Der einzige Lichtblick auf dem Teller.) • Gemischter Salat: „Gemischt“ ist hier mutig formuliert. Grünes Blattwerk, drei Löffel Kartoffelsalat, etwas Essig. Kein Kraut, keine Tomate, keine Gurke – aber immerhin voller Abwesenheit. • Rinderfilet mit Bratkartoffeln: Früher ein Gedicht, heute ein schlechter Witz. Das Filet war fettig, klein und geschmacklich auf dem Niveau einer Kantine mit Personalmangel. Die Bratkartoffeln: ehemals legendär, nun eher geschmacksneutral aufgebratene Erinnerungen. • Rumpsteak: Trocken wie die Sahara, zäh wie ein politisches Streitgespräch. Nach Reklamation meines Filets kam… ein zweiter Versuch. Gleiches Gericht, kleinere Portion, gleicher Reinfall. Eine Gabel Fleisch, zwei Gabeln Kartoffeln – das war’s. Bezahlt habe ich dafür rund 30 Euro. Kulanz? Fehlanzeige. Der Gipfel – Gespräch mit dem Küchenorakel Ich folgte dem Kellner unauffällig, um mit dem Koch zu sprechen. Statt Gesprächsbereitschaft hörte ich nur: „Schmeiß es einfach weg.“ Eine Konfrontation ergab sich dennoch – der Ton? Arrogant, rechthaberisch, beleidigend. Ich wurde indirekt als Lügner dargestellt. Diskussion zwecklos. Früher war mehr Lametta (und Geschmack) Ich kenne das Einhorn seit 2010. Damals kochte ein gewisser Herr Niedermayr – ein Meister seines Fachs. Seine Bratkartoffeln waren, laut ihm, mit Ingwer abgeschmeckt und ein Traum. Heute? Der aktuelle Koch meint, Ingwer sei „noch nie verwendet worden“. Wir wurden damals vom Chefkoch persönlich zu Weihnachten eingeladen. Heute erkennt uns nur noch das von uns verschenkte Einhorn in der Vitrine wieder – traurig glitzernd zwischen verblassten Erinnerungen. Die Krönung zum Schluss Eine Flasche Wein wollten wir noch mitnehmen – Geschenk für Freunde. Kostenpunkt im Restaurant: 22 €. Gefunden im Rewe für 7,49 €. Auch das hat wehgetan. So wie der ganze Abend – finanziell, emotional, erinnerungstechnisch. ⸻ Fazit: Was einst ein kulinarischer Leuchtturm war, ist heute nur noch ein schummeriges Kellerlicht. Für uns ist das Einhorn leider gestorben. Romantik: dahin. Geschmack: verschwunden. Geld: verpufft. KEINE Empfehlung.

Absolutely delicious, super friendly and attentive service! We'll keep this in mind for the next time we're in Esslingen! There was so much more on the menu we wanted to try ☺️

A Heartbreaking Decline in a Once-Loved Restaurant We have always made it a tradition to visit this restaurant every time we’re in Esslingen. From our early dating days, to the unforgettable night when my husband proposed to me here — this place held a special spot in our hearts. Naturally, after just three weeks of being married, we chose to celebrate here again. Sadly, this visit was nothing like before. We were deeply disappointed by the quality of the food and the service. I ordered the Filet Steak, and my husband had the Rumpsteak. The potatoes — which we used to love — were no longer the same. The meat was dry, fatty, and far from what we had experienced in the past. My husband even attempted to speak to one of the cooks, hoping for some understanding or feedback exchange, but was met with arrogance and rudeness. It felt like criticism wasn’t welcome, even from loyal customers who know how good the food used to be. The ambiance, which once felt cozy, now felt cramped and poorly ventilated. I had to move my chair mid-meal just so another guest could leave their table — a small but telling sign of how tight and uncomfortable the space has become. Despite barely touching his meal, my husband paid for everything without a fuss. But we both agreed — this will likely be our last visit. It’s incredibly disappointing to say goodbye to a place we once cherished, but we can no longer recommend it to anyone.

Beautiful dining room with delicious food, including some very creative vegetarian dishes! I definitely recommend making a reservation in advance, especially for larger groups.

Good service, pleasant atmosphere in the wine cellar. The food looked so delicious that I forgot to take photos. No long waits if you run out of drinks. I've rarely eaten so well.

Ich kann leider kein gutes Fazit ziehen nach unserem Erlebnis: Wir waren mit 20 Geschäftskollegen zum Abendessen da, hatten im Vorfeld einige Details per Mail geklärt, was sich als Zeitverschwendung herausgestellt hat, da man unsere Mails der Reservierung vor Ort nicht zuordnen konnte und die Bedienung nicht wusste, dass wir zum Beispiel diverse Gerichte zur Auswahl für unsere Gruppe vorab abgestimmt hatten - mit dem Ergebnis, dass ein vorher abgestimmtes Gericht gar nicht verfügbar war. Dummerweise hatten wir für unsere englischen Kollegen extra eine übersetzte Speisekarte mit dem abgestimmten Menü gedruckt - der lapidare Kommentar der Bedienung "englische Speisekarten haben wir auch" - das ist schön, die Person mit der wir gemailt hatten fand es allerdings eine gute Idee, dass wir die Speisekarten drucken und hätte vielleicht auch sicherstellen können, dass die abgestimmten Gerichte dann auch verfügbar sind. Hier scheint die Kommunikation untereinander nicht gut zu laufen. Okay, kein guter Start, kann ja mal passieren. Leider wurde es nicht besser: der gemischte Salat war so ziemlich der langweiligste, den ich je gegessen habe und ich verstehe nicht wie man einem simplen grünen Salat mit etwas Kartoffelsalat überhaupt den Namen "gemischter Salat" geben kann. Das habe ich so noch nie erlebt. Bei den Maultaschen hätte dann eigentlich Kartoffelsalat dabei sein sollen gemäß Beschreibung, der fehlte dann. Die anderen Hauptspeisen waren teilweise gut, teilweise nur durchschnittlich. Bei den Desserts wurden einige Teilnehmer zunächst vergessen und haben ihr Dessert erst mit fast 30min Verspätung erhalten. Der Knaller kam dann um kurz vor 22 Uhr (wir waren zu dem Zeitpunkt die letzten Gäste), als die Bedienung lautstark verkündete, dass jetzt die letzte Runde Getränke bestellt werden könne, danach seien keine Bestellungen mehr möglich - bei einer Öffnungszeit bis 23 Uhr wohlgemerkt! Ähm, echt jetzt? Das Personal hat dann mit seinen Aufräumaktivitäten im Hintergrund auch dafür gesorgt, dass es ungemütlich wurde und somit wurden wir sehr uncharmant zum Gehen bewegt. Ich hatte bis dahin nur Positives zum Einhorn gehört, aber für mich war es definitiv das erste und das letzte Mal dort. Schade um das schöne Lokal, denn das hat allen vom Ambiente sehr gut gefallen.

Esslingen has beautifully preserved townscapes. During World War II, the town seems to have escaped air raids, so you can enjoy the original townscape as it was built long ago. There are many delicious German restaurants in the town, but this restaurant is among the best. The exterior and interior of the building are still as they were at the time, so it exudes a traditional atmosphere and makes you feel like you've come to a truly German restaurant. The Zwiebel Rostbraten here is the best, so I order it quite often. There are many other delicious dishes as well, so you won't be disappointed. I sometimes come for lunch, but I think it's a good restaurant to relax and enjoy dinner.

Nice staff, good food and great ambience

Being able to enjoy a good meal, in good company, with excellent service and an outstanding atmosphere is certainly worth something. When I'm back in Esslingen, I'll definitely stop by the Einhorn wine cellar again. Everything was perfect.

Der Weinkeller Einhorn ist eine traditionelle Weinstube, in der wir regelmäßig einkehren. Man weiß was einem erwartet, keine Experimente, keine Sterne Küche, aber solide gute bürgerliche schwäbische Küche, zumindest war es bisher so. Entweder wir hatten jetzt zwei Mal hintereinander einen schlechten Tag des Kochs erwischt - was eigentlich nicht sein sollte - oder das Niveau ist tatsächlich deutlich geringer geworden. Das Fleisch - Hühnchen- und Pute , Putenschnitzel mit frischen Kräutern und gemischtem Salat, Hähnchenbrustfilet mit Ratatouille Gemüseragout und Zucchini- Kartoffelgratin war total trocken und nicht mehr lecker. Der gemischte Salat wurde in der Salatsosse ertränkt. Obwohl es um 13 Uhr - unserem letzten Besuch - nicht voll war, mußten wir relativ lange warten, wurden aber bereits beim Empfang darauf hingewiesen, dass das Lokal um 14 Uhr schließt. Man merkte der Bedienung an, dass nur darauf wartete, dass wir endlich fertig sind und man abschließen kann. Wir haben dann auch auf ein Dessert verzichtet. Wenn das Team des Einhorn nicht nur auf Touristen setzt., die sowieso nur einmal kommen, sollte sich die Qualität und die Freundlichkeit wieder deutlich nach oben entwickeln. Ansonsten werden die einen oder anderen Gäste aus Esslingen auf Dauer fernbleiben.

A cozy atmosphere with delicious food. Anyone who loves Swabian cuisine will definitely enjoy it here. The prices are absolutely reasonable.

A wonderful old restaurant with lots of charm. The furniture is a bit dated but fits the ambiance perfectly. If you take your time, there's a lot to discover. I would recommend making a reservation. The food is Swabian cuisine with a wide selection, but the portions seem smaller than they are. At the end, there was a special greeting from the kitchen. Our waitress was super friendly and very motivated. Excellent value for money. Restrooms with changing facilities are available and very clean. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair-accessible entrance.

Great restaurant in a historic building. Delicious food. The draft wine is highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, especially in the vaulted cellar. The food was served very quickly and was very tasty. The service staff was on the ball. Highly recommended. You probably won't get a table in the vaulted cellar without a reservation.

My partner and I were looking for a nice restaurant in Esslingen and stumbled upon this wonderful place by chance. Despite not having a reservation, we were able to get a seat. The restaurant has several rooms; we were invited into the wine cellar and were enchanted by the ambiance. We were able to take a quick look at the other rooms as we left, and they are also beautiful. The food selection is more typical Swabian fare, which is incredibly delicious, but the price is a bit on the high side. We didn't have to wait long for food or drinks; service was always relatively quick. We would visit the restaurant again anytime, but we would make a reservation in advance.

We were there as a group and everything was great.

A very nice restaurant in the heart of Esslingen's old town. Friendly staff, good wines (a wide variety), and delicious food. Perfect for ending the day.

We have been coming to Unicorn for years and have always been satisfied. The service staff deserves a special star.

Quaint restaurant with very good service and a roast beef with onions that is simply unbelievably tender and delicious!

The house alone, with its fantastic old cellar, is worth a visit; eating there is definitely worth it; the staff are super friendly; we'd be happy to go back anytime!

For larger groups, a table should be reserved in advance

A nice dinner out. Everyone was having a good time. Lots of smiles. English menu and English spoken. Thanks! I had the steak with green beans and mushrooms. Good quality food, but everything was under seasoned. The Diplomatenspeise was fabulous. I’ll come again just for that.

Authentic German economy that is great for an enjoyable meal! The spaetzle was very good and the potato salad was excellent, really recommended! The only thing that was missing was some bread. But overall a really great restaurant.

We were there with a group. Unfriendly service. Every “expense” is calculated. Expenses include, for example, replacing the inserts... Food wasn't good, but very expensive for this quality. Kaiserschmarrn was already sold out half an hour after opening. Tips were requested. We're not coming anymore.

Actually a nice place. But there remains a bitter aftertaste. Because I have rarely experienced such bad service. The gentleman seemed overwhelmed and his behavior was almost outrageous. Too bad.

Very nice restaurant in an old building. Nice service and good food.

It was nice, all the food and ambient. I love this please 🇩🇪❤️

A really chic restaurant. Despite the fact that there were 10 of us there, drinks and food came quickly and still hot. The food was very tasty and we were all full and happy afterwards.

Always a great experience. The food is simply delicious. Very high praise for the service, always friendly and accommodating.

The potato salad is simply world class

Great ambience, very good service, good food We'll be back

Unfortunately the restaurant couldn't convince us. Luckily we were able to get a place without a reservation. Service and ambience were also good. But that's about it for the positive, because unfortunately the food couldn't convince any of us. Spaetzle very bland (probably bought in, but it didn't feel like the "good ones"). Everyone's sauces were very thin, we all had to add more salt and the cheese spaetzle were burnt, so that one side of the pan was a burnt cheese mass and on the other side the spaetzle were just in oil. We won't come again because of the experience.

Stunning restaurant, fantastic service and the food was delicious. We were a party of 9 and the food all arrived at the same time, and all cooked perfectly. Beautiful environment, lots of character. Will definitely be coming back!

Anyone who likes Swabian cuisine will love Unicorn. From the "schlotzig" potato salad to the perfectly cooked onion roast, from the Vesper with Schmalztöpfle and various Maultaschen variants, you will find everything your heart desires. My personal highlight (and that divides people) is “Sour Nierle in Trollingersoßle with fried potatoes”. The chef competes with my grandma and the feeling of home that goes with it and it was exactly how it should taste. How lucky am I? Thanks for that. A great service team accompanies you throughout the evening and, despite the restaurant being full, is very attentive, always smiling and really nice and friendly. Cheers to a team like that. The ambience is the next highlight. Everything is lovingly rustic, little eye-catchers but not intrusive or overloaded. A real little journey through time. I completely understand why it makes sense to make a reservation and I went out there with my girls last night and we are already planning the next visit. All four of us women were very enthusiastic. All in all 6 out of 5 stars...

Very good food, friendly service, traditional ambiance in historic walls Great fried potatoes

Very tasty and cozy restaurant. Prices are reasonable and the meals are also very sufficient and tasty. The service was courteous and funny. Would love to eat there again if I can.

Since then I have been enthusiastic about this restaurant, have recommended it to everyone I know and have raved about it highly, even often organizing business lunches with important customers there. I've been eating there myself for almost a year now and I'm very disappointed, almost shocked, by it. Spaetzle has obviously been bought now (and not the good ones, unfortunately), as has the potato salad apparently. The roast roast sauce, which used to have a similar consistency and color to balsamic cream (fantastic!), is now more reminiscent of thickened meat broth. Very, very unfortunate! I used to love it here... Only the lady who served us could get any plus points because she was really very friendly, helpful and accommodating. I just hope we just had a bad day and the criticism is properly acknowledged and something is done about it. Maybe we'll try again later in the year and hopefully have better luck!

Nice restaurant, obviously located in the (wine) cellar. Located in the middle of the town, you need to park close by. Service is friendly, when entering the restaurant you will pass the kitchen ( and other dinner areas). The cellar is located in the back with a couple of stairs to take. The room has a nice touch but mainly made of stone. We had steak for dinner as this place is famous for it. This is recommended, as it was really good. I just had a beer but there is a large wine selection. Nice place to have dinner.

Ein echtes , schönes und sehr gutes Restaurant wie man es sich wünscht! Wir waren in den letzten 3 Wochen 3x mit Freunden zum Abendessen und waren jedes mal begeistert. Die Qualität, das Team und das Ambiente sind einmalig. Top Essen und Getränke zu reellen Preisen. Wow!!!

After several recommendations, we finally went to the Unicorn! The six of us had a wonderful table, even a table, in the basement, the wine cellar. This wonderful vaulted cellar is not only historically ancient, but also really authentically furnished. The classic Swabian dishes taste delicious and leave nothing to be desired! The portions are also quite generous, so you really get something for your money. The extensive wine list, which has many fine wines to offer, is worth noting. The dishes are presented by really nice waitresses Overall, you can have a very nice and, above all, delicious time here. Everything is harmonious and absolutely Swabian!

Large portions, onion roast very tasty but partially overdone. I would prefer a little too many roasted potatoes for my taste, a little less and then a small salad bouquet. There is still room for improvement in the Kaiserschmarrn. Otherwise we had a pleasant evening, the staff were very attentive and friendly.

A quaint restaurant with good food and a great waiter. Also recommended in conjunction with an event at the Neckar Forum, as it is within walking distance (max. 10 minutes) and can be parked in the Neckar Forum car park.

Guten Tag, wir wollten eine Kleinigkeit trinken. Um 17.30Uhr keine warme Getränke mehr, also Aperol Spritz Mango- und einen Sarti Spritz (Agrumen). Sehr wenig Prosecco und der künstliche Sirup von Sarti….furchtbar. So ein schlechtes Getränk, mit einem chemischen Geschmack sowie die farbe, habe ich echt noch nie getrunken. Unsere Getränke wurden in 1 min. Vorbereitet, er hatte es eilig um 18Uhr zu schliessen. Außerdem Salz/Pfeffer vom Kaufland auf dem Tisch und ein wunderschönes Plastikblümchen 🙈 …. neeeee des net….Das Lokal hat echt ein riesiges potential, die Position ist TOP aber leider wenig interesse…….oder Ahnung? Nie wieder.

Great ambience and friendly service. Unfortunately my onion rostbaten was rather well done than medium. Otherwise everything was great. Will definitely come back.

I highly recommend Weinkeller Einhorn, we liked everything. Large menu with German dishes, very nice service, food was served quickly, the atmosphere is beautiful. We chose ratatouille vegetables with zucchini, potato gratin and onion roast. The prices are acceptable.

It had its premiere there yesterday, the fact is, it's a really great place. The ambience, the service, the food is MEGA! THEY WILL SEE ME AGAIN!

Very comfortable, but there's no chance of getting a seat without a reservation. It's all a bit cramped and it doesn't detract from the coziness. We'd love to come back👍

The food was very tasty. The employees are very nice. There was free cherry yogurt for dessert. Simply great for dinner.

We invited our parents. Unfortunately we were very disappointed with our food, the spaetzle were dried spaetzle from a bag. It's a shame for a Swabian restaurant. The sauce was a cream/flour mush. Price/performance really didn't fit. The tripe and roast beef were okay.

Simply great to recommend!👌🍻🥃🍷🍸👍

We were there with a group of 14 people. It was even possible to change reservations at short notice. The service was quick, friendly and always there. The food was excellent. All of this coupled with the location and the ambience simply results in a full score of 6 out of 5 stars! Thanks to the entire team from service to kitchen. We were all thrilled. PS: They even helped you find your smartphone. THANK YOU for that! -> it was in the car..... :D

Very cozy place, good food, very nice service. Highly recommended, we also got a place without a reservation, but it is advisable to reserve

Famos, famos, famos. Delicious food, nice atmosphere in the vault

Superb venue! The service is excellent with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The cuisine is excellent, the flavors that come out of the kitchen are something exceptional. The location is wonderful and speaks for itself. If you pass by here you absolutely must stop

We had a great evening in this restaurant. The food was excellent, especially the onion roast, which we can only recommend. We also really liked the atmosphere: rustic and cozy, just right for a relaxing evening. We'd love to come back!

Quality of the food excellent. Authentic ambience and friendly staff. Will definitely come again.

Very cozy restaurant that we would also like to visit in the evening. It is very commendable that there was a lunch offer for under €10. The price/performance ratio of the other dishes is also absolutely fine. We even got a small dessert (red jelly with cream) for free. We would be happy to come back.

Super great rustic wine bar. The food was really great.👌👌👌

There were three of us and we ate and drank deliciously. An incredibly pleasant, friendly, confident male service. The dark beer was also great. We'll be back.

Wir hatten mit Freunden hier einen sehr netten Abend! Gutes Essen, freundlicher Service, gemütliche Atmosphäre, Preis-Leistungsverhältnis: es hat alles wunderbar gepasst.

Very friendly service, the staffs are amazing, the food is fantastic. Best restaurant in town. Dogs are welcome. The owner offered their best hospitality for us Indonesians. Love from Indonesia!

First time visiting the city of Esslingen. The food is delicious, the service is very good & friendly, and the restaurant is unique. Highly recommend eating here! Will definitely recommend it to friends in Indonesia who visit here.

Cozy but extremely long waiting time from ordering to receiving the drinks and food.

This vaulted cellar is amazing, if you're in Esslingen you have to have been to the Unicorn at least once. Just great

Als Norddeutscher gab es endlich mal echte Linsen mit Spätzle. Die einfachen Gerichte sind ja oft die schwierigsten, hier schmeckt es. Gemütliche Atmosphäre mit sehr aufmerksamen Service.

Very nice, rustic wine bar with three individually designed guest rooms. The old wine cellar is definitely cozy, the ambience matches the traditional Swabian menu. The service was quick and the food came very quickly - we only sat for 15 minutes. There is also a selection of dishes for vegetarians and the option of having a vegetarian broth for the soups. Unfortunately, the taste of the Maultaschen and the dessert (apple cake) was not in proportion to the price quoted. In both dishes, old-tasting fat overshadowed the taste of the Maultaschen and apples. The wine, which cost €11.20 a glass, was also rather simple and the aromas described on the menu could hardly be tasted. Unfortunately it wasn't possible to give feedback either - the bill was put down without asking whether we liked it or liked it and we were allowed to leave the restaurant without saying goodbye. Maybe we had a bad day - all in all we had hoped for more. Maybe there will be a second chance to take a photo of the invoice date and the amount.

Beautiful rustic guest house. Service very friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately I can't agree with the reviews about the quality of the food. The ratio of side dishes to the actual dish is very much at the expense of the side dish. See pictures. From our point of view, the price-performance ratio is unfortunately not right. We are of the opinion that the potatoes as a side dish and in a salad do not come fresh but from a bucket or bag. Please evaluate for yourself whether the price-performance ratio is right. See pictures attached.

An old bakery and wine cellar Cozy, cozy, great service Highly recommended

Impressive ambience, different rooms, rustic, special, extraordinary is how I would describe the location. The food is delicious, value for money is right.

Very good, high quality food. It tastes really good here. Always happy ...

We had a good evening in this restaurant. Overall it was ok, but unfortunately the food from my companions was far too salty. You could also tell that the waitress was very overwhelmed. I actually wouldn't go to Esslingen again because of this restaurant.

Cozy, friendly service and delicious food.

We celebrated a birthday with a company of 5 people. It was very, very difficult to book a table, although we wrote to them in advance. Everything is booked for the weekend, a month in advance. Therefore, they were forced to come on Thursday. By the way, they answer without any respect or interest in clients. No alternative dates are offered. This institution attracted interest because it is located in an old building, authentic and cozy from the outside. But this is probably the only charm of this establishment. The food was tasteless, oversalted ratatouille, almost raw "medium rare" steak. Also, the price is high for very small portions. The wine is good, tasty. Fortunately, it was impossible to spoil it, because the bottle was corked))) The waitress is all "in the soap" and does not have time to meet all the customers. The room is filled with so many tables that visitors are forced to rub off each other. Horror. Noisy, like a bazaar. It does not smell like comfort. We will never return and do not advise anyone. Disappointment and a waste of money.

Very, very, very tasty and great service. We felt super comfortable.

Very fine food, friendly service. Swabian specialties 👌🏻 Gladly again. 😃

The unicorn is always a highlight for us. We have never been disappointed there. After the unicorn is before the unicorn.

We ate there with 4 people on October 26th. Waited 40 minutes for the food. And then 2 people got their food and the others were served a meat loaf that they had ordered garnet. So wait another 20 minutes. It was a birthday dinner. But unfortunately very disappointed 😞 Despite reservations. But the fact that you have to eat alone in stages doesn't work at all 😭 sorry

The right place for lovers of upscale traditional cuisine and a wonderfully authentic ambience from the Middle Ages. Highly recommended and best with reservation. You can sit upstairs in one of the beautifully decorated rooms or downstairs in a historic vaulted cellar. There are no dedicated parking spaces, but you can find some in one of the surrounding parking garages. You can go in with children, but perhaps not with very small children.

Just wow, very strong Swabian cuisine. Marisol was great, highly recommended!

Steak with marble cheese is a must!

We came here for an evening meal on a recommendation....and very glad we did. We all ate traditional food with us all having the roast beef with onions. I had mine with roast potatoes, delicious! A good local white wine and schnapps to end. Good service and tasty food.

I had the filet steak and potatoes and bread pudding for dessert. It was so good. I can't wait to go back.

Delicious Swabian dishes, reservation is recommended.

Nice atmosphere and delicious food There are a lot of slightly different menus, so it might be a good idea to check out what they have in advance. Desserts such as baked apples and ice cream are also delicious, so you can eat, drink, and have dessert in one go at this restaurant. The cooking level is similar to the attached photo when ordering rare. Oh, and cell phones don't work in the basement, so be careful if you use a translation app.

One of the best breweries I have made in my life. A magical atmosphere in this basement with these candles and this smell of stone/fireplace in which you feel warm! The food was really excellent and the prices are not exaggerated for a brasserie with fresh and homemade dishes (counting between 10 and 40€ for the menu per person), without forgetting that these are the local specialties and my god that it was good! The staff were really lovely and very dynamic, speaking English and German as well as French. The waiting time is not long personally. Furthermore, the latter accompany the card with a booklet with illustration to avoid making a mistake when ordering, which is very well thought out for foreigners like me and my girlfriend. I highly recommend! 😋

Beautiful, rustic inn in the middle of the very beautiful old town of Esslingen. We went there with a group after a tour of the city and were not disappointed Nice menu with many Swabian specialties and a decent price-performance ratio.

We were in the wine cellar with 60 people on November 2nd for our fire brigade trip. The great cellar, which is over 700 years old, is beautifully and stylishly furnished. The food was consistently delicious. The portions are good and plentiful. And the service was great. Despite the many simultaneous orders, everything went very quickly and well. And the prices are absolutely appropriate for the service and performance. The Einhorn is a great restaurant with great food and ambience in the beautiful old town of Esslingen.

Great place with local cuisine & atmosphere! A must!

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very nice and unique!

The service was attentive and friendly. The ambience in the wine cellar was breathtaking. Unfortunately, the food was not at the level we expected. We had onion roast with fried potatoes and deer ragout. As a starter we had a cheese platter with Obazda. And for dessert Kaiserschmarn with cranberries. Unfortunately, we didn’t like it. The vine was good.

Good home-made dishes at a reasonable price, a large selection of regional wines and friendly service in various rooms and a beautiful vaulted cellar (with a great bartender).

Great place, good food, nice staff, and not overly noisy.

We went there for dinner for the first time today and found it extremely cozy, drinks and food arrived quickly even though all the seats were occupied. The service was very friendly and the onion roast and the unicorn pan with medallions tasted excellent. Portion sizes are okay. At €70 for 2 drinks including drinks, we were happy with the price, but the rustic atmosphere is really nice and you immediately feel at home. It's best to make a reservation, it's always pretty full :)

The Unicorn is a fabulous wine bar. There are various wonderfully decorated rooms, one of which is a vaulted cellar that is over 700 years old. The food is very good value for money, tasty, fresh and very Swabian. But vegetarians can also find delicious food. The atmosphere is hustle and bustle and very pleasant.

The Einhorn is what you would imagine a Swabian, home-style restaurant to be. Unfortunately, there are hardly any places like this anymore. The service was tip top. Extremely friendly and very accommodating. The food was impeccable. And the price for the daily recommendation in terms of quality can be considered very affordable. We were thrilled and would love to come back.