Würzburger Ratskeller in Würzburg

Unfortunately, I have to give this a bad review. The food was rather mediocre, the dumplings with the roast venison were not good at all, and the waitress's statement when we complained, "she had other guests and therefore no time for discussions," was, in my opinion, completely unacceptable; truly abysmal.

We ate at the Ratskeller twice in one weekend and will definitely go back when we're in Würzburg. The shoulder of pork with dumplings and red cabbage is incredibly delicious. It's also perfect for those who are hungry. The Ratskeller also has a fantastic service team that can handle a joke or two and dish out some goodies when appropriate. That's what I call gastronomy! Bus to next time.

Very bad quality of food, terrible service, don’t recommend.

Very comfortably furnished, excellent service, and delicious food. Parking is available in the nearby parking garage. Value for money: €€-€€€

We were first approached with the words "What do you want?" The man, with his Eastern European accent, directed us to a bar and told us that if we didn't agree, we could leave immediately. Since we hadn't said a word to the good man up to that point, we were very surprised that he was so rude to his customers. Since you're apparently not welcome in this restaurant, we turned around and ate somewhere else. Thanks for nothing.

The food was only lukewarm and not good. I can't recommend this restaurant.

Three of us ate there on the evening of September 9, 2025. Some of the food wasn't available, so we ordered sauerbraten. The portions were large, but the flavor was terrible. It had absolutely nothing to do with sauerbraten. The meat was tough and the sauce was slightly sour. Everything was slightly warmed. The red cabbage was hot and tasty. But that was it. Never again!!!

First of all, a shout-out to the kitchen: the four dishes were very good (char, veal schnitzel, pork schnitzel, turkey steak, each with side dishes). That saved the individual stars. So why only two stars in total? The overall experience ended in disappointment. The service ultimately deserved zero stars. We still don't understand what got into the waiter (tall, black hair partly tied back/up, beard) – initially very friendly, then, upon payment, a complete change of heart on his part. He wanted to know what everyone had eaten. When I started to count the items, he snapped at me, "Quick, quick, hurry!" I still didn't reply, even though I found that completely inappropriate. We each listed our food. After a while, he came back with four bills. None of the bills were correct; everything was completely mixed up. Dear Waiter, this shows that "quick and hurry" isn't working for you. When I pointed out the mistakes, he snapped at me again, "I wrote everything down exactly as you said." To which I replied, very angrily for the first time, "No, you didn't!" We were four inconspicuous, peaceful guests who hadn't complained about anything. We would have given this waiter a 10% tip each. The man obviously didn't want one, for whatever reason. You don't snap at your guests like that. In the end, he received a 2% tip at most, and he absolutely had only himself to blame for that. But I'd still like to know what got into him, because we didn't give him any reason to be in a bad mood, and by the time we'd paid, the restaurant wasn't really busy anymore.

Four of us went there for dinner on August 30th. The food was good, but the service that day was poor. I think there were simply too few waitresses, and they weren't well trained. What particularly bothered me, though, was that the manager, Mr. Schubert, was sitting at his computer playing solitaire, even though things weren't going well in the store. I'm at a loss for words.

Very nice, quiet ambience, both inside and outside.

Beautiful restaurant. Great service and delicious food. 😋

The food was really good. Luckily, we had this chance find

Unfriendly welcome, food good, but then charged €5 too much - intentional or not?

Nice place with unfortunately inferior and completely overpriced food. Small beers or shandys aren't available at all. Unfortunately, the value for money is poor.

Beautiful, very original place. We ate very well there. The food is high quality. We loved the zwiebelrostbraten and the chef's personal touch. The service is adorable and very professional. Even our dog was treated like a king!

The portion size was manageable. Typically touristy. The burger was okay, but not exactly amazing. For the price, you should be able to get more.

A traditional restaurant in Würzburg's old town, not far from the Old Main Bridge. The service was friendly. The quality of the food and drinks was good. We'd be happy to come back!

Nice courtyard, great food, nice service, everything was perfect

The atmosphere in the courtyard is lovely. That's where the positives end. Charging €20 for a few pieces of smoked salmon is simply unrealistic and shouldn't be rewarded for it.

A great place to discover regional dishes. Attentive and friendly service. Beautiful interior courtyard with a lovely shaded terrace.

A good restaurant in the city center.

We went there twice because the menu reads great and the food is excellent. The service was fast, but rather brisk. It was probably too busy during peak times.

A very beautiful and well-kept place, ideal for a bit of refreshment during the hot summer. Excellent service: friendly and fast waiter. Excellent local Bavarian cuisine. Value for money in line. The place is well-kept and the banquet hall inside is beautiful.

We had dinner at the Ratskeller Würzburg yesterday around 6:30 p.m. and were unfortunately very disappointed. I don't like writing bad reviews, but at over €70 for two main courses, I expect freshly prepared food and a certain level of quality – neither of which was the case here. I ordered wild boar medallions with chanterelle mushrooms and two bread dumplings (€28). What arrived were two carelessly presented, lukewarm plates. The dumplings were hard and seemed like ready-made items (Pfanni), presumably reheated. The brown sauce had no flavor, already had a skin on them, and the medallions were tough and also not freshly prepared. The chanterelle mushrooms were mediocre and quite sparingly portioned – I would have expected considerably more for this price. The cranberry espuma was visually unappealing. The service was also disappointing: The waitresses were disinterested, unpolite, and impersonal. After the meal, we were greeted with a curt "Was everything okay?" When we complained that the food was too cold, all we got was "Oh, that's a shame..." – no apology, no offer of compensation. From that moment on, the waitress was practically unavailable; we even had to actively make ourselves known to pay. The ambiance is deceptive: From the outside, the Ratskeller, with its historic charm and seating arrangements, appears inviting, but in fact, it seems to be more focused on one-time walk-ins than satisfied regulars. A glance at the neighboring tables confirmed this impression – food was being returned there as well. Conclusion: The price-performance ratio is completely out of proportion here. We definitely won't be coming back and can only advise against it.

Highly recommended. A pleasant atmosphere.

I frequented this place with a group. It's a large, clean, and welcoming traditional beer garden, but unfortunately, the staff is rushed (the English menu is one page, while the German one was 12 pages). They're also very strict about enforcing their opening hours (they accept reservations until 8:15 PM, and the kitchen closes at 9:45 PM, even for dessert). The prices are high for the average quality of the dishes, and the plating is self-service.

08-2025. Lovely terrace with lots to see. Highly recommended for a delicious drink outside. Inside, a beautiful old interior. The food is fried, and the sauce comes from a jar. Portions are small. Maybe look elsewhere!?!?!? Friendly service.

The food at Würzburger Ratskeller was truly delicious! The chicken livers, in particular, deserve special praise – tender, perfectly seasoned, and served in a delicious, fragrant sauce. This dish was a surprising highlight – classic cuisine at its finest. The desserts were also fantastic – panna cotta with fruit sauce and creative combinations of whipped cream, fresh fruit, and creamy mousse – not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The attention to detail and exquisite taste are clearly evident. The service was also excellent – the friendly waiter stood out. He was warm, helpful, and created a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely recommended – delicious food, friendly service, and a lovely ambiance. We'd love to come back!

Definitely worth a visit. Very good food in a cozy atmosphere.

Very good food and generous portions. The service is prompt, so highly recommended. 😃

Salmon with potato pancakes - the salmon was good and sufficient, but the two potato pancakes were unfortunately not much bigger than rösti.

The food was horrible! Mini cordon bleu filled with liver sausage and a dollop of sauce... was totally dry! The waiter said that's what the sauce is for 😳 ah ok, thought it was decoration, then had to wash it down with Coke 🤣🤣 Sauce from Knorr or Maggi!!! That only happens when you fry it in a pan or on the grill and then because it can't be sent straight away because the guest is still spooning at their mini soup which wasn't really good... it gets thrown back in the microwave! Schnitzel much too small and also extremely dry and pounded much too thin!! Baked potato with sour cream on the side... far too little sour cream and refined with mayonnaise... Mmmm delicious 🤔 Salad dressing is ready, dressing from a canister! As a trained chef I can't say any different! You can really taste it! This is not good Franconian cuisine! Really not good for the best place in Würzburg! Selling something like that to people for a lot of money and then thinking we can cook without a microwave...???😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I don't know... You can fool tourists but not a trained chef!

Tradition without kitsch, history without noise. The Ratskeller doesn't feel like a place from the past – but rather like one that has remained. Stylish, down-to-earth, timeless.

Very good food and friendly staff in a unique setting. However, the prices are now far too high.

Five of us had dinner here. Lovely atmosphere, friendly service. The food, whether fish or meat, was unfortunately too dry! The shoulder of pork had to be returned. The baked potato tasted like it had been yesterday! The portion size was borderline small... Everything was definitely too expensive!

Fantastic location, good service, and delicious food! The historic courtyard is beautiful and quiet!

Dinner on the terrace of the Ratskeller was a lovely end to our stay in Würzburg. The service was very friendly, pleasant, and helpful. Despite the crowded terrace, she took the time to advise us on our wine and food selection. The dishes were well-seasoned and arrived warm. The wine recommendation was exactly what we were looking for. Thank you for the lovely end to our meal.

During our visit to the Ratskeller, we were not only treated very warmly, but our every wish was catered to. We were with a wedding party in the "Kapelle" room. The food was excellent and everyone enjoyed it. The friendly waitstaff and bar staff did an outstanding job. Very professional and perfect in every respect. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful evening! Best regards, Sebastian

The interior and courtyard are very nice. Everyone enjoyed the food, even if it was served a bit too quickly in my opinion. The service was excellent.

Came here for a private party (we were not the ones with the reservation, just guests, so I don't know how much everything costs). It was admittedly a large group, but the amount of time between meal courses was a little long, and by the time we were waiting for dessert to show up, all of the younger kids were getting super restless and we were ready to just leave. The food was decent, but nothing to write home about. It was also difficult to get the waiters attention. Not sure why the service was so slow, because the rest of the restaurant was completely empty. The room we were in had some pretty stained glass, but the acoustics were not great for how many people we had.

All in all, it was okay. The service was just slow even though it wasn't busy. Additionally, the wheat beer was stale, which, upon request, was due to the new keg. If you do this every day, you should know this and taste the beer before serving it to the customer. In any case, it felt like 20 minutes before we had something to drink. Then the food arrived, and there was only a small toilet next to my pork roast. Considering the prices, I find that a bit too low. You'd have to reorder, which would mean extra costs, and toilet paper is really not expensive ;-) Conclusion: Value for money OK, nice ambiance... the service clearly needs improvement... and the food is mediocre (tourist catering), unfortunately, there are better places... but we'd be happy to come back again and be surprised by how seriously they take criticism.

A truly lovely restaurant in Würzburg. We received friendly and hospitable service, and the restaurant has a unique atmosphere. Furthermore, the food was delicious, and we didn't have to wait long for it to arrive. If you're in Würzburg, you should definitely go to the Ratskeller.

The server was great. Unfortunately, I had the burger. It looked great. But if the server doesn't ask if you want it medium, it's best to order something else. Even though I knew that, I made the mistake of not changing my order. The food came very quickly. Unfortunately, that's not a sign of quality, and it was confirmed here as well. The courtyard is very nice. The salad at the next table looked good, though.

**Top-notch cuisine, service with room for improvement** The food was truly excellent – ​​fresh, flavorful, and incredibly delicious! The staff was also generally very friendly and accommodating. However, there were some minor weaknesses in the service: As a larger group, we were only asked very sporadically if we would like anything else to drink. Several times, we were unable to place our order because the waiter was busy attending to other tables and then left the room immediately without stopping by. It's a shame – with a little more attention in this area, the visit would have been a complete success!

Delicious vegetarian cheese schnitzel. Various beers. Great staff. Good location.

The food was simply amazing! The service was super friendly, always ready with a good joke. She's just passionate about her job, just what you'd expect!

Good food with excellent service. Reasonably priced.

Nice restaurant, very friendly service. Hot food served all day. I liked it a lot.

It was great, very good food, a funny Bavarian waiter, we would love to come back

Very nicely located campsite 🏕️

Very unfriendly staff. We just wanted to sit down with friends for a drink and were immediately and firmly told that this wasn't allowed. We then left the outdoor area, so I can't comment on the prices or quality. The friendly Italian restaurant across the street had easily accommodated us the day before.

Unpleasant service, meal at a stone's throw...

If I could give the service 0 stars, I would. I was there for lunch with a large group. Since I have all sorts of intolerances, I only ordered a simple portion of fries, which one waiter apparently found very objectionable. Over the course of my stay, I had to endure three stupid comments and cheeky laughter, which was clearly inappropriate. My colleagues noticed this too, and one of them spoke to the man about it afterwards. He didn't see any problem at all and didn't apologize. For the far too overpriced portion of fries at almost €7, I would probably rather go to almost any fast food chain where the staff let me eat in peace and the fries cost half the price.

Food was cold and the sauce dried out

A truly comfortable place. The service is attentive and friendly, and the food is excellent. Whenever we visit Würzburg, we stop there. Highly recommended. See you next time.

Very good food and a good selection of drinks. The prices are a bit high, but the garden is lovely. We had Franconian Sauerbraten – excellent!

The burger was overcooked. The shoulder of pork had a tough rind and had also been in the oven too long—or reheated. The server said they were very short-staffed in the kitchen...

Unfortunately disappointing - we know the Ratskeller better We have enjoyed going to the Ratskeller in Würzburg for over 15 years. It was always something special for us – great food, nice atmosphere, good service. We were even more disappointed with our last visit. The three of us paid €133 for food that, to be honest, was more reminiscent of canteen food. In terms of taste, everything was okay, but far from what we are used to from Ratskeller. It seemed as if the food had been ready for a while and was just kept warm - unfortunately you could taste it. The salad wasn't fresh either and had seen better days. It's a shame, because we have always valued the Ratskeller very much. Hopefully it was just a slip-up - but unfortunately it wasn't.

Delicious. Had the Spargle special. Nice atmosphere and decent prices. Hotel recommended this place and we were impressed

The restaurant has very beautiful historical rooms in which we felt the Franconian tradition. The Franconian humorous service was great. Thanks

If the time between ordering and serving the food is approx. 5 minutes, it cannot be considered freshly prepared food. Accordingly, the food had no taste. We were very annoyed. For 70 euros the quality should have been better.

Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio is no longer right. Food is solid, but not enough for prices generally over €25

We had a very comfortable coffee and ice cream with compote in the courtyard. Price performance was right. We'd love to come back.

Very good food. Service very friendly. Very nice atmosphere, priced well in relation to performance. You should definitely try the apple rings in particular.

A very nice inn, the food selection is very diverse and the food is very tasty. The service is friendly, nice and too forthcoming. The ambience is very nicely decorated and stylish, it fits in very well.

Food very tasty and large portions. Service was good and quick. Restaurant and toilet very clean. When the weather is nice you can also sit outside.

The daily menu offers good seasonal dishes

A wonderful evening today, in the Ratskeller a very traditional wine and organic restaurant, with regional cuisine. Very great atmosphere, in an old church environment and old cellar work. We had a business dinner and ate various traditional Bavarian dishes, all of which were excellent. There was also Silvaner. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Any time.

We wanted to celebrate our civil wedding in the Ratskeller in Würzburg. In order to look at the premises and discuss all the details, we made an appointment with an employee on site. When we arrived at the Ratskeller on the day of the appointment, we were told that the employee wasn't there because he was always free on Sundays. This fact really upset us as we had a two-hour journey behind us. We wrote down our number in the Ratskeller and were assured that we would be contacted the next day so that a new appointment could be arranged and we would be explained exactly what went wrong. That was now over 6 weeks ago, and not a single call or email has come since then. There was also no response to our email asking us to cancel the reservation.

Home-style cooking, very attentive waiter, quince spritzer, like all dishes, a pleasure.

The Ratskeller is a beautifully located restaurant in the heart of Würzburg. The food was delicious and served quickly. Our four-legged friend, Toby, was also very well looked after. He was given water and a bag of treats.

The food was very good, the service competent and friendly, nice atmosphere 😊

There's simply nothing to complain about here; the food is always spot-on. The ambiance is fantastic in the old town hall cellar. The service is always impeccable.

Delicious German home cooking and super nice service!

Such a nice restaurant. Food and service were top notch.

We are simply thrilled.Ratskellerrestaurant is located in a 900-year-old building.The atmosphere is great.The menu is varied with changing weekly and monthly menus, as well as fish dishes. The recommended 🍷 wine tastes great and the staff is also very nice.

Delicious food, and the service was excellent!

Super tasty food, portions sufficient, prices are reasonable. Definitely recommended!

We found the historic inner courtyard by chance. The waiter was very nice and was happy that he could get some fresh air because of us. We ordered bratwurst pans and corn-fed chicken breast. Both dishes were very tasty but unfortunately not hot. The waiter explained to us that he had often told the kitchen that the food was not hot. The kitchen doesn't care. Maybe they should switch to sushi. But there was nothing to alleviate the inconvenience. A coffee or something similar. We would give the restaurant another chance.

The portion of meat on the bone with white cabbage on the side was perfect. The skin was perfectly crispy.. The beef medallion dish is also good. The meat is drier and suitable for those who like fat less. The purple cabbage is amazing.

a really good location bourgeois rustic - as it should be in the Ratskeller really good service too with delicious food and you will also be full Of course, it's like always when the store is packed - for example over the Christmas period - then everyone will reach their limits at some point - but we're happy to come back every time

I've never had such lovely service in a long time, the food was good, the room was a bit hall-like

Great service and food plus atmosphere. The food was always good, our favorite waiter always knows what we like to eat and drink and always recommends something new. Conditions are also very important and we always feel warmly welcome there.

Not exactly cheap, but consistently of good quality, clean and a nice atmosphere.

Super delicious food, friendly, fast service, everything was great 👍👍👍

Very good restaurant with Franconian cuisine

We stopped by spontaneously and were given a very friendly welcome. We were given very good advice when it came to wine and the wine we ordered was very tasty! We were able to eat our food with pleasure. Price performance really very good. I have one point of criticism: the coffee tastes like cheap vending machine coffee. Otherwise everything is great, keep it up. People like to stay here!

Very good cuisine and a very friendly staff!! Above all, it’s so child-friendly 🥰🥰🥰

We haven't been here in the Ratskeller for a long time and didn't remember the beautiful ambience and the super nice service. The menu promises a lot, also in terms of price, and so we chose the soup of the day, a bit thin, but tasted very good, the roast veal with dumplings was very well seasoned, the meat was tender, the dumplings were soft, the councilor's steak, on the other hand, was a touch too dry Fries too hard, but still taste good. We were served very attentively, in a very nice restaurant with reasonable prices. See you soon!

Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, friendly and fast service - dogs are also welcome (there were even a few treats) - we'll be happy to come back :)

Waited twenty minutes for the order to be taken. 5 minutes later the drinks arrived along with the food. The food was lukewarm and the service never came to the table on its own, only upon request.

The food we ordered is very tasty 😋

Great ambience! Super attentive and nice staff! Unfortunately the food was almost cold - probably warmed up in the microwave. My partner's food was very good, but they still need to work on the spaetzle. Portions rather small. Price performance can be improved.

It was a real culinary delight. And the best of all was our waiter Simon. He was so friendly and gave us perfect advice. I would like to go here again.

Simon was a great waiter. I would order from him again at any time

Bad service, bad place. Lie in timetable

Very good cuisine Top staff, despite a lot of stress, always very nice and accommodating Absolutely recommended

The food was very good, the waiter was very attentive.

Really didn't find it tasty. Very tasteless, seasoning doesn't help much either. Prices would be ok if the food was good. Staff could be nicer. Not recommended.

Stopped in today as a couple and were lucky enough to find a free table. You shouldn't believe what goes on here on Sundays. We had the sauerbraten twice for €17. There was enough red cabbage - also well seasoned, 3 small slices of meat and 2 mini potato dumplings, the latter of which should have been a little more for the price. The Pils 0.5 for €4.10 is also at the maximum limit. Otherwise the kitchen performance was good, you could even see the Ratskeller landlord, Mr. Schubert, walking through the restaurant...the service was attentive and very friendly!