Zum Goldenen Schwan in Erfurt

Nice restaurant in the old town, lovely ambiance, attentive staff, good food selection, the summer beer was great—drinkable, cold—and that's the verdict from someone who isn't a beer lover, so highly recommended!

We were here for lunch today on our wedding anniversary. It was perfectly prepared, the food was excellent, and the service was on point, very sensitive to the wedding guests. All in all, perfect!

Delicious food, very friendly service!!! Great place...

Anyone who goes to the trouble of brewing their own beer won't serve bad food. With that in mind, I wouldn't be disappointed. The roast beef was excellent, the beer delicious, and the service very friendly.

We sat comfortably under umbrellas in the backyard. The waiter was very friendly and attentive, and we enjoyed the food immensely. All in all, I highly recommend the Golden Swan.

Good food at a reasonable price. Very good service.

We were here for lunch today. Incredibly delicious 🤤 The duck leg was crispy yet super tender and juicy. The broad bean dish was very filling, well-seasoned, and also very tasty. The service was very friendly and attentive. We felt very comfortable. The food was also delivered very quickly, and the fresh flowers on the table were the icing on the cake. Highly recommended all around 🫶🏽

A very good restaurant serving Thuringian cuisine. The homemade beer is excellent. Lovers of Thuringian wine will also find plenty to enjoy here. The staff was super friendly and attentive. A visit to Erfurt is a must.

Unfortunately, on Friday evenings, there were long waiting times and the taste was only okay.

This restaurant lured us with its home-brewed beer -> very tasty! The food is outstanding: very tasty and visually appealing. The service was excellent!

Great service and quick processing

Great restaurant and delicious food and very nice staff

Super nice and attentive service

Very tasty food, friendly service, very well attended...also with a beer garden

A bit more expensive. Limited vegetarian options. All the dishes on the menu are rather heavy (duck, roulades, etc.); something summery would have been nice, hence the point deduction. The quality of the food is top-notch. Service is very good.

You can't go out for dinner any better

Unfortunately, my meal, pork loin steak, wasn't particularly good: tough, the onions were overcooked, and the salad had no dressing. My wife's meal was so-so, fried asparagus. The waitress was friendly to us, but when she turned away from other guests, she pulled a face. Not particularly enthusiastic. It took 15 minutes for the bill to arrive. We would recommend other restaurants.

Just stopped by for an after-work beer. Excellent service, a nice atmosphere on the courtyard terrace. I'll be back.

The food was abysmal and unloving. The service was very nice. I wouldn't eat here again.

I can't recommend it. The Thuringian sausage wasn't good. Probably because it's a limited liability company, the employees aren't that motivated. The other dishes from the other restaurants weren't good either. We won't be back.

Very nice restaurant with very good food and friendly staff

My recommendation! There's a large beer garden behind the house.

The "Zum Goldenen Schwan" restaurant is located in Erfurt's historic Old Town. Built in the 12th century, the "Golden Swan" is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Erfurt. In keeping with the tradition of a pub brewery, several types of home-brewed beers are served, including Pilsner, dark beer, and wheat beer. The menu features typical German and Thuringian dishes. The Golden Swan has five dining rooms on two floors, and the beer garden, located next to the Kulturhof zum Güldenen Krönbacken (Culture Courtyard), is a wonderful place to enjoy Erfurt's historic Old Town in peace and quiet.

Beautiful brewery restaurant with good food and friendly service. The beer was also delicious (Maibock). I'd be happy to go again.

We were here with a group and had reserved tables. We received good and quick service. Among other things, we ate potsushi. This delicacy was described as being made from wild boar. That was probably a bit of an exaggeration. It didn't taste like game, and it was only lightly seasoned. Otherwise, the food was good. With a little more attention, we might have drunk a few more beers.

In any case!!! Hospitality, ambience and service great!

We had asparagus with parsley potatoes - four spears of asparagus were al dente and the potatoes could have used a little salt, but ok. Hollandaise sauce was tasty, but not enough. We also had the schnitzel with fries. Schnitzel was okay, but fries were very dry, hard and unseasoned. Unfortunately, the waitress forgot about us a few times, but the colleague checked on us and was very nice. For the price, the quality of the food wasn't good enough for me on the one hand and it wasn't good enough on the other.

Everyone has to decide for themselves, mine wasn't

Nice atmosphere and a very good menu with regional specialists. I can highly recommend the roulade.

Visited the restaurant based on a recommendation. We were lucky and got a table without booking in advance. But the food wasn't good. There were schnitzels that appeared to be frozen because they were evenly thin and from the deep fryer because they were evenly brown. The schnitzel was totally dry. Fried potatoes without taste, five spears of asparagus. Price: asparagus, schnitzel potatoes €26.50. Schnitzel “Viennese style” €17.90. You can do it better at home. The service tried to be friendly. The house is very beautiful. But we won't visit this restaurant again.

Very good food. Be sure to reserve.

Very nice staff, the seats in the courtyard are comfortable. Food was very good.

Good food at fair prices. Very friendly employee.

If you want to experience original Thuringian cuisine and home-brewed beer, this is the right place for you. A very cozy restaurant with friendly staff and very tasty food. A recommendation if you are in Erfurt. Be sure to try the beer, it's really good.

The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. The service was very nice and friendly. The food came very quickly and almost at the same time for everyone at the table. Only the prices are excessive for the “normal” dishes. For example, we thought tagliatelle with chicken for over €21 was exaggerated. All in all, we would recommend the restaurant.

Food tastes good. Goes quickly. Service friendly. But apparently industrially pre-prepared ingredients.

Classic Thuringian cuisine with very attentive service

Ate there for the 3rd time and it was tasty again. Nice service and nice, cozy atmosphere.

Unfortunately not worth another visit. The ambience was great but the waiter was unfriendly, had completely forgotten our food order and only when we asked did it come after a wait of over 45 minutes. Dumplings were still almost raw and cold inside. Very annoying and not even an apology for forgetting the order.

Good service, excellent food, gladly again!

Great gastronomy, great food and homemade potato dumplings... highly recommended!!!

The service is very friendly. You don't have to wait long for food and drink. I feel very comfortable in the restaurant. Everything is very clean.

Overall, most were happy with their food. We were 30 people. Including 4 people who had vegan food. With bulgur. It tasted very tasty. But we were all still hungry. Because the portion wasn't exactly big. I also think the price is overpriced in relation to the meat dishes. Because bulgur costs much less compared to meat. The other ingredients in the dish don't cost the earth either. I just think it's a shame to overprice the dish just because it's vegan. I cook a lot with these ingredients myself and know that it is not an expensive dish.

Good beers, friendly staff and delicious Thuringian cuisine

Erfurter Bratwurst schmeckte wie vom Discounter, unterdurchschnittlich und könnte besser durchgebraten sein als Verbesserungsvorschlag, das Sauerkraut war mit Kartoffellbrei oder ähnlicher undefinierbarer Substanz durchmischt, die Bratkartoffeln angeblich mit Speck, kam mir aber vor wie mit in Würfeln geschnittene Kasslerstücken vom Vorgast. Räumlichkeiten und Bedienpersonal waren in Ordnung.

Open space loud, otherwise pleasant

Meal after advance reservation. Food very good.

Yesterday we were at the Golden Swan with almost 100 people. Ambience... A matter of taste. Eat…. Good middle class (a few colleagues had something to complain about, I didn't ;)) Here we would actually be at 3-4 out of 5 stars. I really give it 5 stars for the really strong staff. Fast, extremely friendly and happy to fulfill small requests for changes (you can try it here in Cologne 😂). I also admire the kitchen staff, who “delivered” like a pearl necklace. Thank you very much, that was really an impressive achievement.

Everything was good. Drinks and food were tasty.

Very welcoming environment. Equally courteous staff. Fast service and well-made typical dishes. Reasonable prices.

Very good restaurant in the heart of the old town of Erfurt. Good German cuisine and good beer. Suitable for small to large groups or celebrations. Service very friendly and competent. We would love to come back.

great service, nice staff, delicious food, clear recommendation

Restaurant with traditional Thuringian dishes such as beef roulades with dumplings or crackers with kale. But there are also good vegetarian dishes. Everything we ordered was fresh and tasted good. Of course you also have to mention the home-brewed beers. There are also seasonal beers such as Winterbier or Maibock. We had the black beer and the winter beer with 6% ABV. Both were very tasty. The prices are more than ok for the size of the portions. Our service was very friendly and attentive.

Das Ambiente und die Einrichtung sind im Stil einer alten Brauerei. Sehr schön. Das Personal war freundlich und versucht jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen. Die Gerichte sind zwar schön angerichtet aber vom Geschmack her nichts besonderes. Deswegen sind die Preise völlig übertrieben. Zum Beispiel ein Schweineschnitzel für 24,60€. Für uns leider kein zweites mal.

Fabulously friendly service and the beer brewed in-house is highly recommended.

A tip not just for family celebrations: just try the roast pork in black beer sauce with Thuringian dumplings and... yes... savoy cabbage vegetables (new menu 2025). That was so delicious. Next time I would jet from Leipzig to Erfurt just because of this dish...

Large restaurant with different seating areas in the style of a brewery. Nice and fast staff with a relaxed attitude. Great central location

In addition to the delicious and rich food, It was the friendliness of the staff that was particularly positive. The food is traditional with a seasonal menu. The mushrooms come from our own cultivation. Home-brewed beer was on top.

The food is always delicious, the waitresses often ask if everything is OK and are always willing to answer any questions. Is only recommended.

Very nice atmosphere, very friendly and fast service. Good, plentiful food and a good selection

No matter what you order, it will be delicious.

Unfortunately a bit expensive 😔 Food tastes good.

We ate there with the whole family on December 25th, 2024. The food tasted very good. The service was very nice and quick. Would love to come back

Very friendly good service. The food (schnitzel) was rather lower canteen level. It was so crowded and loud upstairs that I was happy to be able to leave the restaurant after eating.

Great rustic restaurant, delicious food with large portions. Prices reasonable. Very full because of Advent.

Good home cooking and very tasty home-brewed beer

Ich war im Rahmen eines dienstlichen Weihnachtsessen mit einer größeren Gruppe hier. Ich kannte das Restaurant bisher noch überhaupt nicht. Das Ambiente war sehr schön, das Essen war sehr lecker und die Bedienung war auch sehr freundlich und flink. Insgesamt war es ein wunderbarer Abend, den ich im Restaurant verbracht habe.

Beer good, food rather poor. I have to correct it today, the food was also very tasty and the service was great👍🏼

Thanks to Annett for the friendly service.

We ate at the Goldener Schwan on December 14th, 2024 during our visit to Erfurt. It was a culinary journey through good old Thuringian cuisine. From the starter to the main course to the dessert, it is simply indescribable. I have to particularly emphasize the service. Our service was extremely friendly, on the ball and made our stay an experience. It is advisable to reserve a table, especially during the Christmas season.

Ambiente ist sehr schön und Essen war auch sehr lecker. Auch das Personal war sehr freundlich. Haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

No, for a trip. Staff friendly and helpful, apart from recommending the kitchen.

Very nice service, delicious food and excellent beer.

Good food, quick service, cold beer, just reasonable prices

Very positively surprised. Nice service. Food significantly better than others in the old town. No convenience. Very good roulades. Dumplings and red cabbage perfect. Very tasty home-brewed beer. Absolute recommendation

Very cozy restaurant. Friendly service and the food was very tasty. Everything is great.

Very tasty food and very friendly service. Gladly again.

Very good Erfurt inn. Rostbrätel and a black beer are highly recommended. It is also advisable to reserve well in advance. We'd love to come back.

Absolutely recommendable restaurant with very friendly staff and delicious food. The house beer is great and you can linger there for hours. A place to feel good. We'd love to come back.

Good food, nice service, a bit crowded and therefore noisy, but you accept that.

Great old cozy restaurant. The food was very good. The restaurant was almost fully booked, there were a lot of people, but it was still cozy and everything went well.

Great food at a reasonable price. Very friendly and attentive service

I would love to come back to the Golden Swan in Erfurt. Great dinner with a very good beer and friendly service - it fits

Very nice service. The beer from the factory is particularly recommended. We stopped here after a short city tour and had a beer tasting with a small snack.

Very good, authentic local cuisine with a great traditional ambience and very friendly service! Gladly again!

If you want traditional German pub, this is it. Fantastic German food, various kinds of beer and superb service.

Very good food and nice service

We were here as a large group of >12 people. A colleague had pre-ordered which was certainly very helpful. Drinks and food are very good and everyone was full from their portions. The evening was also very long with many more drinks that were served very quickly after a short order. Thank you for the lovely evening with you. I will recommend you to others.

It was very tasty. Would eat there again.

There are a few dishes to choose from. Service is very good. We arrived relatively late, but our special requests were still taken into account.

A great restaurant with a stylish ambience and good German cuisine. The home-brewed beer is highly recommended. Service was also very attentive and friendly & overall you feel very welcome. Depending on the day of the week and time, reservation makes sense.

Clocky restaurant with good food and friendly service. The only thing that is a bit unpleasant is the volume throughout the Hsus. Nevertheless, unreserved recommendation!

Everything OK. Very good and tasty food. Service was very polite. The atmosphere is also very inviting for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Very good cuisine, great beer, friendly service.

We were lucky and a table just became available. Very busy, have house beers and very good food

Really great, delicious food (roulade with dumplings) and great service. Very happy again.

Zum Goldenen Schwan is a great spot, especially if you're a fan of house-brewed beer. Their Pils was delicious - crisp and refreshing! A nice touch is that you can even take their beer home in 1-liter bottles. We stopped by for lunch and tried their seasonal pumpkin menu. The pumpkin soup, spiced with orange and ginger, was comforting and perfect for a cool day. The pumpkin tart with green beans was tasty, but the pastry was unfortunately soggy, and the sweet berry sauce drizzled on top seemed out of place and didn’t quite fit the dish. The service was efficient and polite, and the prices are fair. Overall, a pleasant experience, especially if you're after great beer!

We were absolutely satisfied. Point.

Nothing special unfortunately… very little on the plate. Bland seasoning, dumplings far too soft and sticky... definitely won't be coming back.

Unfortunately, the food (bratwurst with sauerkraut and fried potatoes) was very average and not very seasoned. Actually a dish that does not require any extraordinary culinary skills. Service very attentive and quick.