Wirtshaus Karthäuser in Würzburg

In my opinion the best Steakhouse in Würzburg

I can also confirm the lack of appreciation for the employees there. The food is unfortunately just mediocre. There are better alternatives.

The chicken isn't what it used to be - a shame, really. Sometimes, despite the lack of foot traffic, you sit outside in nice weather and have to gesture repeatedly to get attention before you're finally served. If you say anything else, you're treated rudely. Update: I can't understand the good reviews. I recently ordered something for delivery. I haven't recommended it since the change of ownership during the coronavirus pandemic. The quality has unfortunately declined significantly in all respects. The chicken hasn't improved to this day either. It was so dry that I needed a bottle of water with it. Too bad, that was my last visit. Regarding your response: Since I've only eaten at your restaurant once (2022) and mostly - even in the past exclusively - ordered via Lieferando and other service providers, I hardly believe you know me... I'd say that's a defensive claim to discredit my review :-) ... so, unfortunately, your statement reflects the COMPLETE incompetence you display with your customers. ;-) Since I have a good network, I won't be the only one who stays away as a customer. Luckily, everyone can see your rude attitude in your feedback. Humility would do you good; then your employees' motivation would also be better, which would have an impact on the quality of the food. Pride comes before a fall 🫵😜 everyone reading this should form their own opinion. Please also note the other negative reviews, and word is already getting around in Würzburg that the chicken is inedible and dry... believe it or not...

The location is not far from the Würzburg Residence and the old town. The food was good and served quickly. All in all, a pleasant restaurant visit.

Delicious food, friendly fast service, gladly again

Not recommended We were passing through and wanted a bite to eat. The people at the next table had finished eating by the time our order arrived, even though they had ordered half an hour after us. It wasn't busy, but even then, something can be forgotten. However, there was no explanation or apology, which doesn't speak well for the restaurant or its staff.

A typical Franconian inn. The Schäufele (pork shoulder) is highly recommended. The beer is also very good.

A truly great place! The food was fresh and delicious, the atmosphere pleasant and inviting. The attentive service deserves special mention – our server was Sandrina… friendly, prompt, and always with a smile. Everything seems very clean and well-maintained, which makes the visit even more enjoyable. You simply feel comfortable and well-cared for here. Highly recommended; we'd love to come back!

The waitress was very nice and attentive. Despite the high volume of guests, we were promptly and professionally asked for our drink and food orders. Unfortunately, it's often the case that you're "pressured" to order after just two minutes, but that was definitely not the case here. Best service in a long time! We also really enjoyed the food, and the prices were affordable for every budget. The restrooms were clean, too. We definitely recommend it!

This is our first time in Würzburg and we went here two evenings in a row. The food is sensationally good...as is the service. Despite the packed place, the young lady remained very friendly, cheerful, and welcoming. We highly recommend this restaurant. P.S.: The pork knuckle tastes better here than at Haxnbauer in Munich!

On August 6, 2025, four of us went to the Karthäuser in Würzburg, and unfortunately, the visit was a complete disappointment. The liver dumpling soup was cold, as was my roast beef with onions – also completely cooked instead of medium, with soggy fried onions, and our request to change the order from fried potatoes to fries was ignored. Instead of the cola yeast I ordered, only a yeast dough came. My wife's meal (Karthäuser pan) was cold, despite the cast-iron pan. Things were no better for our friends: The Karthäuser pan and the Schäufele (shoulder of pork) were also cold, and the dumplings were inedible, hard, and had a consistency as if they were several days old. Added to that, the service seemed completely overwhelmed and was even yelled at by the kitchen staff, which further compounded the unpleasant atmosphere. Conclusion: A disproportionately expensive visit that we definitely won't repeat.

The food was a complete disaster, the worst schnitzel I've ever eaten in my life. The chicken was also very dry. I don't recommend this place.

Great beers, wines and top-notch rotisserie chicken at very reasonable price. Friendly attentive service.

The food was for delivery. Ordered a knuckle of pork with dumplings. The knuckle was skinless and mushy. When I complained over the phone, the manager got rude and hung up. I just wanted to give feedback and didn't even want my money back. Overpriced, and any fast food place tastes better.

So if I order bread dumplings with chanterelle sauce and there are only two chanterelle mushrooms in them and the rest are just other mushrooms, I find that more than weak! The red cabbage tasted like Christmas mulled wine and gingerbread, and that was in the middle of summer. The employee was kind enough not to charge for it. The currywurst and fries were okay, but nothing more.

We ate chicken, which was extremely dry, with no juice in the breast. The fries were definitely left in the fryer too long; they were simply too hard. The ambiance inside is simply rustic—you have to go for it. I expected a bit more from the food 😕

It used to be much better, unfortunately in Japanese, Korean, or other hands. Even the French fries don't taste the same as before, and it's deteriorated considerably. I've been picking up something every now and then for 60 years. It's a shame. It was a regular stop for me. When I was in town,

We all really enjoyed the two bread dumplings in a chanterelle mushroom cream sauce. Highly recommended. The light beer was well chilled and tasty. The service was friendly, but unfortunately, we sometimes had to wait a bit, which is why we deducted a small percentage for the service. We'll be back.

Incredibly good food for an incredibly good price. The garlic chicken was delicious, and the sweet potato fries were also very tasty. A very good pork knuckle and the Klos (a kind of pork shank) to go with it. First time there - we'll definitely be back! Super friendly service. Fast, attentive, and polite. Thanks again.

Very disappointed with this order. Several items were missing from the delivery, and what did arrive was overpriced for the quality. Poor attention to detail and terrible value for money. Definitely not recommended

Very friendly service, but I didn't think the food was that great. A wine spritzer from what felt like a beer glass didn't really make it taste that good 😋

We really enjoyed the food. Service was excellent and fast.

Food is ok, but I have eaten better grilled chicken and Kaiserschwamm at other 'authentic' restaurants. The Spätzle was really good though. But unfortunately, the price does not justify the quality. Service was good.

We were in Würzburg on August 14, 1925, and ate at this restaurant. The ambiance is rustic, but I personally prefer it to such modern decor. The service was very friendly and quick. She was alone and had to serve walk-up customers for the grilled chicken sale, but we didn't have to wait long. I chose braised beef cheeks with savoy cabbage and potato dumplings. The meat was super tender, the dumplings were handmade, and the vegetables were slightly crunchy. It was a delight for me. My mother-in-law ordered the pork knuckle with dumplings. The knuckle was a decent size and crispy. The meat was tender, and she was also very satisfied. All in all, the meal was very tasty. The price was right, too. Just under €20 for a knuckle with side dishes is okay.

Not recommended, as you're sitting right next to a busy street. Then came the half chicken, which had probably been flying a little too long in the Würzburg summer heat... I'll hold back on describing it! I'll just say this: I'm no pro, but the half chickens I prepared in the air fryer were gold in comparison! Although they swapped it without complaint after some objections, it was a huge disappointment overall! The coleslaw was a disgrace. I'm guessing it came from a pre-packaged plastic container.

Almost a regular! Always happy to come back. The omelet with chanterelle mushrooms and garlic chicken – a dream. Very friendly service, the entire staff.

We stopped here by chance, we had to have lunch and then we stopped in this beautiful place, the 2 waitresses we saw seemed very sunny and always with a smile, which we appreciate very much, the food was good, average prices, we really hope to come back again!

Pei's service is ok. Service friendly 'Food tastes good

Do not eat the schnitzel here. It is the worst thing I have ever received. Crumb falling off, clearly not battered with flower first, the pork was thick and chewy. Absolute waste of money.

A very nice inn in the heart of town. We ordered four hot dishes (Franconian roast beef with onions, schnitzel, shoulder of pork, and cheese spaetzle) and everything was very good. We'd be happy to come back.

The service was great, didn't have to wait long for the food, 15 minutes max. The food was delicious.

Quite a varied menu, ordered soup, it was brought right away, salad and chicken had to wait a little (within 10 minutes, which I consider fast). Everything is delicious, the salad is a large portion, as for 2 or very hungry people 🤪. We had lunch outside, comfortably and enjoyed the views 🏰.

We dined inside. There weren't many people in the restaurant but I guess there were a lot of online orders. We had to wait 45 MINUTES after ordering. 45 minutes for a curry wurst w/ fries and an omelet. The quality of the food was fine but not worth the insane wait time.

We enjoyed the food immensely. We had hunter's schnitzel, pork knuckle, and Swabian pancakes. The young waiter was extremely friendly. I would eat here again anytime I'm back in Würzburg.

Unfortunately, I can't comment on the food, as I didn't get to eat it. The service was very unfriendly! I received my drinks in dirty glasses, and when I spoke to the waitress, she immediately became insulting and loud, which I thought was the case, since the glasses were clean. We got up and left. I wouldn't recommend it!

We turned up without reservation and the staff welcomed us and we ordered our meals that were excellent my wife had the steak and i ordered schnitzel both meals were excellent,we had no complaints at all and despite very generous portions we managed to have dessert too,my wife had the apple dessert I had the pancake dessert again both were excellent and we demolished both,if ever we are in worzburg which is a beautiful city we will eat here again

Very interesting place. I ordered half a chicken with Pommes and side salad alongside my 4 (German ) colleagues who order their food like roast pork bones, special sandwich and Käsespätzle. Their food arrived and after two minutes they were eating my half grilled chicken and arrived all separately, side salads and then Pommes. It was very dry and it did not look so appetite. As I haven't eaten all day I was hungry and was looking forward to eating my dinner. Unfortunately as I do not like to rate places low. I didn't feel welcome and my food and drink was not so good. I will maybe give it another try later in time and hopefully it will give me another feeling or give another better feedback.

It was super delicious. Unfortunately, the chicken was only lukewarm. The side salad had very little dressing, and 90% of the arugula was just stalks. The cordon bleu and fries were very salty. The steak with onions was quite good. Unfortunately, it was also exorbitantly expensive. We won't be going back anytime soon. Too bad 😥

The food was great. The service was great too. The starters are a bit pricey, but I'd still happily come back.

A completely solid half-cocktail. The French fries were excellent. The young man and woman were very polite and courteous. I can only recommend it!

Service was great. Food was a B-, but it's been better. The atmosphere is lackluster.

And the waitress Angelika is awesome

Delicious food. Simple but good. The half chicken was super tender. The currywurst was juicy and tasty. Very friendly service. Highly recommended!

We had a delicious meal here tonight. There was a mix up with my order but the staff were super helpful and were able to accommodate me. I had the turkey schnitzel with mushrooms; we also ordered the pork schnitzel with onions and the cheese spaetzle. All of the food was delicious. Great portions as well. The only complaint for us was that we had to find our own cutlery. Otherwise it’s great food & great value!

Arriving in Wiesbaden hungry, I first landed at this quaint restaurant. The ambiance is "aging," and the service, while friendly, was extremely hectic, even though it wasn't particularly busy and not a single customer seemed to be moving fast enough. The food (Schäufele (pork shoulder) and Schäufeleburger) was very tasty and plentiful. The light beer was also great. If you overlook the other things, the food is definitely a YES.

The food was truly delicious, and the service was very friendly despite the intense stress. Unfortunately, we witnessed the manager loudly criticizing and yelling at the customer service and a delivery driver. I won't eat there again because I don't want to support that kind of behavior.

The food isn't good... I wanted to start with some positive things, but there aren't any. First, I ordered a glass of wine, and there was a hair in it. Second, I ordered a chicken burger, but it was stale chicken (in pieces) in the bread. I won't be coming back.

We came here for dinner because the Schäufele (shoulder of pork) is supposedly so good. Of course, we ordered it, and it was AMAZING. And as a northerner, I can also recommend the dumplings; they're delicious, too. The lady was friendly and helpful, as we wanted to have some wine. Her recommendation was absolutely spot on. Thank you for the warm welcome. The inn is located right on a main road, with the theater "across the street." This should be taken into account, but if it bothers you, just go in. 😉

Very good food and excellent value for money.

What was once a true cult spot in Würzburg has unfortunately declined considerably. You can't go wrong with a half chicken with fries to go, although there are now better alternatives in Würzburg. The food in the restaurant was unfortunately not good; the schnitzel was overcooked and the roast pork had a rubbery consistency. It's a real shame, but I hope for better times to come.

Horrible! The beef liver was drenched in Maggi seasoning, making it almost inedible. The fried chicken must have been ancient, it was so dry. Apparently, a grilled chicken from the previous day had been put through the deep fryer again.

Enjoyed German foods and beers here! Staff are friendly and foods are tasty. Very value for money.

Everything was excellent and very tasty, with friendly and very attentive service. We enjoyed the ox cheeks from the daily special with a side salad.

Great restaurant, great food, great staff, great value for money, always happy to go back

Rustic pub atmosphere, with very friendly and attentive service. Delicious food and drinks, and filling portions. The value for money is excellent! And it's also quite busy. Thank you, we'll be back next time we're in Würzburg.

We had a lovely outdoor seating area. We ate well.

Very disappointing this time, I tried to pick out some fresh ones and had to throw them away, but for 3.00 you still expect fresh ones.

Super delicious food and top-notch beer, friendly and cheerful staff. We'll be back.

A proper German Wirtshaus serving good local draft beer and tasty German traditional food. The staff is friendly and even provides draft beers for takeaway after closing hours. Highly recommended.

Disappointed, after all these years. I've been visiting this restaurant regularly for the past 14 years. Unfortunately, after the coronavirus pandemic, the service started to deteriorate: inattentive, slow, and sometimes, unfortunately, unfriendly. It's really no longer suitable for a lunch break: it's simply not possible to wait 10-15 minutes for your order in a half-empty restaurant, alert the staff once or several times that you still need to order, and wait 30-40 minutes for a grilled chicken. Disappointed, because the food tastes good.

We've been going to this restaurant for decades. The menu was always extensive and the pizza was delicious. We're back now after a five-month break. The menu is small and there's no more pizza, which is a shame. Prices have gone up. The service wasn't what it used to be. The ambiance in the main room has deteriorated. It's more modern now and not as quaint as it always was. It's a shame. I hope there will be more choice again, especially pizza. The food was otherwise good. Just the classics, shoulder of pork and knuckle of pork. I hope the friendly Asian service is still there. Everything went smoothly there.

It's cute there, very tasty, and friendly service. Good value for money.

A true disaster: one server has to pay for everyone. The food doesn't arrive right away. It takes 20-25 minutes. The server also has to go downstairs to get plugged in. I've been to the previous restaurant many times, but I'll avoid this one in the future.

Glorious food. We had crunchy pork knuckles and very tasty and fresh spargel with hollandaise sauce. Both dishes were delicious. There was just one server and she was from Korea who could barely speak English so communicating was tough. She was nice and efficient though.

Institution in Würzburg - If there's fried chicken, then here, otherwise a huge menu at a decent level, except on the bad days, which unfortunately have become more frequent in the last few months. Update. 11/26/17 - Tip: ask for the current cooking and then let the service advise you on what you can use. Chicken is still great! 03/20/18. Again as usual for 30 years Update: May 22: After the loving renovation in the summer of 21, we went out to eat a few times, as well as to pick up: Our positive impression has remained for decades: delicious, Franconian cuisine with international dishes, especially on the daily menu - always the tastiest grilled chicken... Update March 23: Service and ambience were top, the food was now once again average. Is it because of the new GF? Prices logically go up, but a little less of everything? It's ok, 3, 3 points, I hope it's just a phase. Autumn 24: The menu is completely new and the number of dishes has become smaller, but the quality is better again. The new renovation leaves you a little confused about the style. Positively the new climate, the smell of the chicken rotary is no longer as present. May 25- Had takeaway chicken and chips a few times now. Fries thin and limp, the chicken dried out and barely edible. - sry- what's going on?

It looks like a better chicken roastery from the outside, but the menu has even more to offer, especially during asparagus season. Damn delicious, so delicious that we enjoyed it two days in a row. The space on the street is just right for people who want to see a "road show" here and there

Solid, good home-style food. Really great price. Inside you can smell a bit like a snack bar because of the chicken grill, but it's also good to sit outside.

I walked this way by chance. I ate outside because it was very pleasantly warm. Unfortunately there was a lot of smoking at the bar table 😕that's why only 3 stars. The theater is also currently being remodeled and the wall with hanging cables doesn't look very nice 🧐. The employee was more friendly to regular guests and served them earlier. I chose asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and potatoes and a Wiener schnitzel. I didn't know the combination, but I thought it was good. The food was good and also warm. The price was also right for me. Good restaurant not just for regular guests 🤗😃

In one word: CREEPY. Why? I drove 20 km there because the review promised something good. First the parking situation, unfortunately only for a fee. So off to the parking garage for 2.50 per half hour... Then sat outside and waited 2 tables occupied 2 more still full of glasses. After about 15 minutes the waitress (or other service person) came and put something with fries in front of a guest who was standing at the barrel and then cleared the table next to me and disappeared again. No hello, good day or just a moment please. That was the signal to me that I was probably not wanted.... So off to the parking garage, release the vehicle and go back 20 km... NEVER AGAIN!

We sat outside, so only 3 stars for the ambience. Very tasty fried chicken and friendly service. Definitely recommended.

Enjoy your meal. Friendly service. Price/performance fits

OK for a spontaneous dinner, service friendly.

We visited a delicious chicken restaurant in Würzburg. We had half a chicken, the crispy chicken salad, and two dumplings with sauce. The salad was my favorite, and the chicken was tasty too. The dumplings were okay, but I didn’t like the sauce much. The service was very friendly, and they even offered free lollipops at the end. Overall, for great chicken, this is definitely a good spot in Würzburg!

Not necessarily! But it tasted quite a bit.

Had dinner here today. Negative: - Knife for cutting schnitzel not sharp (all knives that were there) - We were squeezed between other strangers - Cobwebs on the ceiling, old ambience is ok but at least once a month you can remove the cobwebs. Positive: - Food was great. Big compliments to the kitchen - Waitress was very friendly and helpful

Unfortunately, the chicken now comes in a plastic bowl instead of a thermos bag, so it was basically cold at home. Of course, this bag is then only for the waste incineration plant and the plastic is supposedly pure, but picking it up and then eating it warm at home is only possible within a few kilometers, which is a shame

Very good food, good value for money. Shin top!

The inn has developed greatly in recent years. Great for sitting outside, especially in summer!

Even if you just want a drink, always friendly

The stay at Karthäuser was the pinnacle. Sitting alone at a large table. It took 20 minutes for the drink to arrive. Shortly afterwards, four more people joined us. Now the kicker. The 4 guests got their food before me. Things like that are extremely stressful. Never again. A juice shop like no other.

I complained about Crispi Chicken, but the waitress missed it. Schäufele went like this, didn't eat it. Don't visit the restaurant anymore.

We had made a reservation, but upon arrival the waiter didn't seem to know this. We were given a table in a back room even though we specifically requested the Stubbe. Fortunately this was resolved because two people had just paid. The waiter was absolutely friendly. We ordered a grilled half chicken and a chicken schnitzel with side salad, both with fries. My partner got his half chicken and fries, I got a salad with pieces of fried chicken schnitzel and an side salad. My comment that I had not ordered this was followed by apologies and he wanted to correct it. However, we had been waiting for a long time and my partner already had his food so we left it that way. Besides the fact that I just don't like warm, crispy meat on a dressing-soaked salad (where there's little warm and crunchy leftover to the meat), it wasn't that bad in terms of taste. The side salad was of course completely unnecessary, I already had it with the chicken. My partner's chicken was quite tasty. We ordered another glass of wine, but we never received it. After waiting another half hour and not seeing the waiter anymore, we went to pay. I immediately indicated that I would not pay for the salad supplement and the manager agreed. Overall a disappointment (given the good reviews). Food mediocre, service friendly but service and organization poor. Shame.

The liver dumpling soup and the sauerbraten with side dishes were very tasty and tasty! The service was also very friendly and good 👍 Clear recommendation. I'd love to come back

We were in Würzburg from Wednesday to Friday last week. In the evening we booked a table at the Kartäuser inn. We were amazed by the friendliness of the waitress. The food was hearty, very tasty and plentiful. Requests were addressed and implemented. We liked it so much that we went back the next evening. My change of order caused the waitress to shake her head, but we had a good laugh together. I can only recommend the inn. We'd love to come back.

Unfortunately there was no pizza, even though the online menu promised it.

I really recommend this great restaurant, very good food and great service

Highly recommended. The half chicken and fries (better than MC) were very tasty. Side salad was also delicious. Very friendly service. 2 salads, 2 half chickens, 2x fries, 2 🍻, a Willi plus tip 55 euros. Can't say anything. Gladly again.

Ordered online via Uber Eats. The food was great and the price was world class. Gladly again!

Here you can eat wonderfully good traditional food. The Karthausen Cordon bleu is highly recommended. And they also have delicious beer, what more could you want.

Time-honored restaurant in the heart of Würzburg. Time seems to stand still here. Food and service are fine. Worth a visit or ToGo.

Really great food. Absolutely recommended! The service was fantastic. The young woman made it sensational. People are also happy to give tips. That was on a Sunday! I'm already looking forward to my next visit to the restaurant.

The take-away chicken is an absolute classic! But you also feel completely at home when you eat a leisurely meal and it tastes good with decent portions. It is simply one of the last real "taverns" in Würzburg...

Ate very tasty chicken. Fries in the deep fryer a little too long, but that's a matter of taste. Service was very friendly and the atmosphere was rustic. But that's how I imagine it. A very old, typical Würzburg restaurant. Just liked it and tasted good.

I ate chicken there and I have to say that despite being described as “legendary” on the menu, it was pretty bland and unconvincing. The fries were far too salty and the food overall was carelessly prepared. Unfortunately not recommended.

It was our first time in this restaurant and unfortunately we were disappointed. We ordered chicken and fries, but the chicken was undercooked. The cola tasted like it had been open for a long time and was barely carbonated. In addition, the food was served carelessly - without ketchup or mayonnaise, which we had to order separately. Overall, the quality didn't convince us. Unfortunately we cannot recommend the restaurant.

All is perfect. We relish. 5 star

Here again for dinner on Sunday lunch with the family. This time schnitzel and pancakes, all really tasty and for the kids spaetzle with sauce 😋. The ambience was ok, the service and the atmosphere could be a little better! Otherwise gladly again...

For this type of home-style food, I give it a 3 to 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because of the fun factor we brought with us We were a group of four people. What was ordered was the following: 4x Bright Autumn Houses (I hope according to the print, I forgot to ask) 2x garlic chicken with sweet potato fries ½ chicken baked with garlic oil €15.90 each Pork knuckle fresh from the grill (2,3,4,5,D,L,E,wheat) with 2 potato dumplings and gravy 17.90 € and Fried chicken 2 large crispy fried chicken legs and 2 chicken wings with homemade chili garlic mayonnaise €13.50 Dessert 😂😁 2x kirsch 2x raspberry spirit The interior, as is sometimes the case in such small inns, still feels like it's from the 1960s/1970s.

I was here once. Everything was fine. Very operational Asian waitress.

Everything's fine, I'd love to come back. Very nice place. Friendly staff.