Werkbank in Karlsruhe

World-class the first and second time around. Unfortunately, some weaknesses the third time around. Disappointing the fourth visit. A shame.

Super friendly service and delicious food…to feel good 😃

Absolute disaster!!! Even though the "restaurant," if you can call it that, was almost empty, I was shown a seat by the voluminous, unfriendly waitress, claiming I had a reservation. When I sat down somewhere else, I was made to wait half an hour because chatting with colleagues was more important. I then left without eating or drinking anything. Friendliness and service don't seem to be Werkbank's forte, which is disastrous for a restaurant. There are better places to spend my money.

Very delicious food, very friendly staff. The chef was very accommodating with dietary restrictions.

The veal schnitzel was very good for this price. The beef tartare was good and plentiful. Beautiful old building flair underlined in a modern way. Service was wonderful. Thank you 🙌🏼

The restaurant has a cool traditional atmosphere and great service. Unfortunately, there are not many offers for vegan and vegetarian people, in spite of what it says in some websites. Nevertheless, the service was extremely kind and cooked a delicious warm salad for me.

Great food, friendly service. Menu is a little small, but quality food was great.

Inspired by a very appealing Instagram post, we spontaneously visited the restaurant. When we arrived there were only 3 tables occupied. Great, we thought, then it wouldn’t take that long. When we sat at the table, after about 20 minutes, we asked ourselves whether we had perhaps been forgotten and as if she had heard, the waitress came around the corner to pick up the drinks, which unfortunately took so long again. Why was a mystery to us at first, but the solution would become apparent later. My wife ordered the Maultaschen and I the workbench schnitzel. All in all, freshly prepared but unfortunately a little under-seasoned. Tastes are different, so everything is fine. We entered the restaurant around 5:30 p.m. and left at 8:06 p.m. The waiting times are an absolute no-go and the two waitresses were hopelessly overwhelmed. The displeasure with the slow service was clearly visible not only to us, but also to the other guests. Conclusion: Fresh cuisine but the rest definitely still has a lot of room for improvement.

Great food. I'd love to go back.

Despite the good quality of the food, unfortunately not recommended due to the current service.

Nice service Delicious food Also highly recommended with children

We were there for the first time today. We'll definitely be back. It was so delicious. Price performance great. That's exactly how a wiener schnitzel should be. Totally delicious

We have been here several times and the food is excellent. I usually choose the Wiener Schnitzel, and that leads me to the downer: on my last visit, the schnitzel was significantly smaller than on previous visits and also significantly smaller than that of my companion and the other guests in the field of vision. The reasoning that my schnitzel was not too small, but that my companion's was too big is therefore not very credible. We're not talking about a small difference here, but about half the size. I was annoyed that I didn't receive any concessions. The service staff seemed annoyed and very distant. As a guest, I didn't feel taken seriously and there was no willingness to accommodate. This is disappointing, especially given the price range of the restaurant. Only after several comments that this situation was not okay for us did we get a shot on the house. So, as I said: The food was, as always, delicious and of high quality, but this experience left a bitter aftertaste.

Food was incredibly good. Small menu, dishes prepared with care and fresh ingredients. Amazing dim light atmosphere and not loud. Service was nice although could be a little faster. Overall amazing dining experience as a group.

Review: An evening in German cuisine – first-class food, great service This evening I had the pleasure of visiting a restaurant that celebrates German cuisine at its best. From start to finish it was a culinary experience that I can thoroughly recommend. I chose the Wiener Schnitzel, which was just perfect – tender, fried to a golden brown and accompanied by a homemade gravy. A real treat! The salad served with it was a real surprise: fresh, refined and with pickled sour radish, which I had never tried in this form before. The combination was exceptional and simply outstanding with homemade dressing. The other dishes that I spotted at the surrounding tables were also impressive: from hearty Maultaschen and cheesy spaetzle to venison canelloni and perfectly fried liver - everything seemed to be prepared lovingly and with a lot of care. As we all know, the eye eats with us, and this aspect was definitely not neglected here. The value for money was excellent. The quality of the food and the courteous, warm service completely justify the prices. Here you can feel the passion for good food in every fork. The ambience? Well, it is kept rather simple and straightforward - in keeping with the name of the restaurant, the “Werkbank”. A matter of taste, as they say. For me, however, the focus was on the excellent food and there was nothing wrong with that. Conclusion: If you value first-class German cuisine and are not distracted by simple design, you will get your money's worth here. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Wienerschnitzel tastes really good. They prepare it from veal and goes well with fries

We were there by chance and were pleasantly surprised. This is how food should be prepared, namely simply and deliciously, at a fair price from which the operator can also earn something. We will be there more often from now on.

A great experience at the workbench in Karlsruhe! I was completely impressed by the workbench! The service was extremely friendly. The food was an absolute highlight: creative, tasty and beautifully prepared. Also TOP price. Overall, an absolute insider tip in Karlsruhe. I'll definitely be back and can highly recommend it to everyone! 🤩

Everything was great! Friendly service, great atmosphere, and delicious food 😍

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere! We'll definitely be back!

The waitress was very unfriendly. I asked for salt. She said she'd bring it to me. After my food was almost cold, I went to get it myself and received a rude comment from the waitress. I recommend that this waitress further training in "attentive and respectful behavior and friendly communication with guests!"

Food was really very tasty. Unfortunately, the service forgot things and was sometimes not coordinated with each other. They weren't really that nice either.

The delicious food and warm service always invite you to eat at Werkbank.

Eat deliciously. Great atmosphere, would love to come back. The schnitzel was again super tasty. The sour kidney that my partner had was also very tasty. Service very friendly. Has improved.

The food was super tasty, fresh and reasonably priced. The two ladies from the service had a lot to do because it was also full. You were nice, but you forgot things.

Good food, clear menu, mostly daily specials. Service good, operator/cook sometimes a bit strange.

The 5 of us were there for dinner, we ordered 4 schnitzels and one Schupfnudeln, everything was great and tasty until we ordered the dessert, 3 times of classic crème brulée, it is thick and, as the impression suggests, creamy. Unfortunately it sometimes flakes and becomes "gritty" and that's how it was with us... since no one asked in between, we ate it, but since we didn't think it was right we reported it to the winemaker - (no reaction, no apology) at the table It was eating next to us 15 minutes later and told us that it tasted "gritty". Please accept the negative reviews even if everything else was delicious.

Delicious food, nice ambience, very friendly service. Reservation went well.

Very very tasty food. Vegetarian dishes were great. Both the gratinated Rösti and the mushroom spinach Maultaschen. Definitely a recommendation!

Great!! Food is very good and very friendly service. Our dog was allowed inside aswell. Fair prices. Wil definitely go back here.

Quaint district restaurant with sophisticated cuisine. Always great daily specials to go with the already great menu. Very personal and friendly service. Gladly again.

We were a group of 10 people. The team was super friendly, the food was very tasty and everything was homemade. Something that is no longer so self-evident today. Very great location 👍

Delicious! Definitely one of the better addresses in Karlsruhe. Fast time, friendly service, small but your menu and nice atmosphere.

The best Wiener Art schnitzel I have eaten in Karlsruhe. I recommend. I will go again.

Fair rating: Food and quiet location on the street are very pleasant. Bringing a cake for my daughter's birthday wasn't a problem at first, but the owner then decided otherwise and charged a price of €3.50 for 4 out of 6 people because she brought 6 plates and forks. Actually, you should have gotten up and left at that moment, it was an impudence (after payment had already been made and a generous tip!) to ask for another €14. An absolute NO GO

Very nice place to have a excellent meal and fantastic service I definitely would recommend it to anyone Dale Froeschle

Workbench schnitzel checks very well, fries should be improved.

It was super tasty and nice to sit outside in the heat in the eastern part of the city. The service was pleasantly attentive. The corner is pleasantly quiet!

The food was amazing, the service was great and the ambience too. Only the acoustics could be a little better/quieter but that's complaining on a high level.

Very tasty food, very friendly service and all in a nice atmosphere. Regardless of whether you are a carnivore or a vegetarian, you really get your money's worth here. Whether you have a child or a dog, you feel welcome here. There were nine of us with a dog and a small child and we felt very comfortable. Thanks to the team, we're already looking forward to the next time!

Good food in a pleasant atmosphere. Very friendly service. Parking is free on the street.

Visited the restaurant with an open mind, as a couple.... What awaits us here now? a simply furnished restaurant, Noticeably only two workbenches converted into tables, house on a corner with very friendly service. OK, what should we eat🤔 What can I say, the prices held me back a little in advance Order starter: goat cheese and chicken liver. We chose the onion roast roast as the main course and had it divided between two plates. What can I say, based on the menu prices I was prepared for a very good meal, at least that's what I thought. It was completely fulfilling for me and my partner! Absolutely delicious!!!! A special compliment to the cook and the chef, this onion roast dish was bomb😊👍 Everything's great, just go there and make your own judgement😉

We chose the workbench for our family celebration and didn't regret it! As expected, all guests enjoyed the food very much. Everyone could find something to their taste on the selected menu. Our wishes were taken into account and everything was as previously discussed. Great food (everything seasonal and homemade), great service, just an all-round feel-good atmosphere that we are happy to recommend!

My rating in advance: 3 stars for service and ambience is NOT bad, but unremarkable, 4 would be good, 5 very good The food: Clear but varied map. We had 1x sliced ​​veal liver, 1x roast roast, 2x Maultaschen, 1x fish as the main course. Everything fresh and homemade. The veal liver, fish and roast were very good, the roast was cooked to medium perfection, the fish was on point, the sauces were wonderful, the spaetzle was homemade, all the dishes were wonderfully prepared. I haven't tried the Maultaschen myself, but according to our blackheads they seem to have used a pasta dough for the dough and not the usual one. The consistency and taste was simply not what you are used to from Swabia. Some people liked it, others didn't. Rating: very good. 5 Stars PRICE: Upper region. Justified by the fish, the liver and the roast SERVICE: He was there, not pushy, not unfriendly, always available when needed, but I always had the feeling that the gentleman didn't feel comfortable in his role. Rating: neutral. Therefore 3 stars. AMBIENCE: It's always a matter of taste. Clean, clear, tidy, airy. But it also seems a bit bare, barren, loveless to me. Rating: neutral. Therefore 3 stars. COME BACK? No, because difficult. Certainly not because of the “feel-good atmosphere”. And for that price you get good food in a better atmosphere in Karlsruhe. If you need a safe number for good food and your favorite restaurant doesn't have anything free, then by all means.

We were at the workbench for the first time with our friends on Saturday evening. Our dishes included monkfish with mashed potatoes, salad/glazed poultry liver with balsamic jus, roast with spaetzle/creme brulee/chocolate soufflé. All dishes were freshly prepared, cooked to perfection and very delicious. The homemade sauces for fish, liver and roast were really outstanding. The salad was also fresh and dressed with a good dressing. The restaurant is highly recommended because the price-performance ratio is also good. We'd love to come back!

Something more upscale. High price

We didn't have a reservation, but everything was made possible. Very friendly staff, good food, nice atmosphere... would be happy again 👍

Food very tasty. Service very good. Everything great!

Kurzfristig an einem schönen Sommerabend mit Freunden zur Werkbank gegangen. Netter Service, schön im Freien gesessen. Essen lecker. Insgesamt hätte es mit dem Service ein bisschen schneller gehen können.

In der Werkbank wurde ich noch nie enttäuscht. Das Essen ist spitze. Auch am Service gibt es nichts zu kritisieren. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Die Speisekarte ist seit langer Zeit gleich. Eine Veränderung würde der Werkbank sicher gut tun.

Simply super delicious food, good value for money

We were thrilled with such a great meal and restaurant. The service team was also great. We were just visiting Karlsruhe About 500 km will come next time Back to dinner Thank you Stefan and Tine

The schnitzel was fantastic, super thin and soft like butter!! Perfectly fried with good oil/butter and the service is very nice and attentive. There is nothing to complain about, I would love to come back.

Sehr schönes Restaurant, hell, gemütlich, kleinere, aber kreative Speisekarte. Essen ausgezeichnet. Aufmerksamer Service. Zusammengefasst: Ein toller Abend.

Ich glaube die 5 Sterne sagen schon alles. Einfach Klasse!!!!!!!!

Absolut empfehlenswert. Das beste deutsche Essen hier im Umkreis.

Super leckeres Essen und schönes Ambiente. Freundlicher Service.

Wir waren an meinem Geburtstag am Abend dort zum Essen in kleiner Runde. Reingekommen, gleich begrüßt und unseren Tisch gezeigt bekommen. Die Bedienung war den ganzen Abend freundlich und weder zu aufdringlich noch wenig präsent. Das Essen sah nicht nur gut aus, sondern es waren riesige Portionen und geschmacklich sehr lecker. Die Location ist super schön eingerichtet und es war dort eine angenehme Lautstärke, sodass man sich auch normal unterhalten konnte, und Atmosphäre. Ich kann das nur weiterempfehlen 👍🏻

Das Schnitzel hat sehr gut geschmeckt das Personal war nett. Gemütliche Atmosphäre. 👍

Überragendes Essen Toller Service Nur zu empfehlen

Sehr leckerer Wiener Schnitzel, Salat und Pommes genauso, gerne wieder!

Bestes Schnitzel der Stadt & toller Service. Wären die Öffnungszeiten etwas länger, könnten wir öfter kommen

Sehr hohe Qualität, frisch zubereitet, besonders die Soßen sind ein wahrer Traum. Der gratulierte Ziegenkäse als Vorspeise war der Beste, den ich je gegessen habe. Die Preise sind gehoben, aber absolut gerechtfertigt. Kleine Karte, Reservierung nötig.

Wir hatten sehr gut gegessen. Schneller Service, Preis-/Leistung passt. Wir kommen wieder, falls wir in der Nähe ein Restaurant suchen.

A very nice comfortable restaurant. Beautifully outfitted with friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent food and good range of drinks. I would recommend the Schnitzel

Gute deutsche Küche mit freundlichen Service.

Netter Service, grosser und gemütlicher Gastraum. Bodenständig aber nicht verstaubte Küche mit super Qualität.

This is definitely the best restaurant in town to eat a good Schnitzel. The meat is tender and thin, very well breaded and fried. Another highlight is the Käsespätzle.

Ich war schon mehrfach zu Gast und das Essen war immer ausgezeichnet. Wir wurden immer sehr freundlich bedient, mussten nicht lange warten und das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist absolut in Ordnung. Mein Lieblingsrestaurant in Karlsruhe mit bodenständigem Essen.

Restaurant agréable, plats bien présentés et savoureux. Cuisine allemande à essayer.

Sehr leckeres traditionelles Essen zu einem fairen Preis. Schönes und gemütliches Ambiente und netter Service.

Super leckeres Essen, sehr zuvorkommende Bedienung, alles so wie es sein sollte.

Ein richtig schöner, gemütlicher Ort mit sehr guter Küche.

Mein Lieblingsrestaurant in Karlsruhe. Alles wird frisch zubereitet und schmeckt einfach gut

Etwas höhere Preise, aber dafür spitzen Essen und sympathischer, lockerer, netter Service

Fantastisches Essen und angenehme Location. Keine dicht an dicht gedrängten Tische!

Wir sind durch Zufall auf das Restaurant aufmerksam geworden und bereuen unsere Wahl nicht. Sowohl das Essen als auch das Ambiente und die Bedienung können wir uneingeschränkt empfehlen! Das Schnitzel, die Beilagen und der Salat waren super lecker. Es war sicherlich nicht unser letzter Besuch in der „Werkbank“.

Ich war mit 5 weiteren Personen in der Werkbank zum essen. Das Essen war geschmacklich sehr gut ! Allerdings war die Bedienung sehr unfreundlich. Ich wollte lediglich ein Essen umbestellen, hier bekam ich die unfreundliche Aussage das dies nicht möglich ist. Auch bei der Nachfrage ob es möglich ist einen Milchkaffee zu bekommen bekam ich eine sehr schroffe Absage. Das Highlight aber war, dass mit dann bei der Rechnung der komplette Preis + den Beilagensalat berechnet wurde obwohl ich nur Fleisch und Salat bestellen wollte. Hier sollte man einfach dem Kunden ein bisschen entgegen kommen. Ich werde in dieses Restaurant nicht wieder gehen.

Das Preisniveau ist etwas höher angesetzt. Essen war sehr lecker und toll präsentiert.

Super Wildgulasch! Sehr nette Bedienung!

Sehr gutes Essen. Die Auswahl ist zwar klein, dafür sehr fein. Die Bedienungen sind sehr aufmerksam und sehr nett, hängen optisch dem aber hinterher. Stört mich aber keinesfalls, da der Service richtig gut ist. Auf Allergene wird eingegangen, danke. Das Ambiente könnte noch etwas mehr Deko vertragen, aber alles nur Geschmackssache.... Wir kommen gerne wieder.

Um ein Hammer Schnitzel zu essen kommen wir weiterhin extra aus Freiburg angefahren. Super Essen , Super freundliche Bedienung einfach super schöne Atmosphäre. Unfassbar lecker

Preis/Leistung passt leider nicht ganz

Sehr zu Empfehlenswert, Lecker Und Super Portionen Sehr Freundliches Team

War ok. Kellnerin super langsam. Wir haben ca 10min auf die Karte gewartet und 20min darauf dass wir bestellen können. Obwohl mit uns nur noch ein weiterer Tisch im Restaurant besetzt war. Schnitzel durchschnittlich. Seine 23€ auf jeden Fall nicht wert. Da wir schon immer mal hier hin wollten, war es eine Erfahrung wert, von Qualität, Service und Preis gibt es aber bessere Gasthäuser die man besuchen kann.

Ich war heute tatsächlich das erste Mal in der Werkbank. Meine Entscheidung zwischen Kalbsleber und Schnitzel fiel dann auf das Schnitzel und ich darf sagen es war mega. Ein doch dünnes und feines Wiener Schnitzel bekommt man in der Region eigentlich fast nicht. Auch der Zwiebelrostbraten war super gut und genau Medium auf den Punkt. Das Essen dauerte etwas, allerdings war es auch komplett voll im Lokal und das Essen war dann umso besser. Sehr nette Atmosphäre mit den Werkbänken und sehr freundlicher Service runderen ab. Jederzeit zu empfehlen.

Das Restaurant gibt es zwar bereits seit ca. 6 Jahren, wir haben es aber leider erst jetzt kennen gelernt. Das Wiener Schnitzel ist sensationell lecker. Wir freuen uns schon darauf wieder zu kommen und die anderen Gerichte zu probieren.