Addendum to the review: Unfortunately this restaurant no longer exists. No comparison to the former Markusquelle, nice service, super tasty food of top quality. Unfortunately, the restaurant/beer garden doesn't open until 5:00 p.m., at lunchtime only the "sausage window" around the corner is open with bar tables, otherwise I would definitely have been there more often.
Home-style cooking with potential – a culinary greeting from the cafeteria kitchen
When hunger calls from home and the fridge is silent, I like to pick up the phone and order here. Because what this restaurant offers is honest, down-to-earth food. Cafeteria food, in other words – not for Instagram, but sometimes just what you need when your soul craves pasta with Jägerschnitzel. Or these pasta with tomato sauce and Jagdwurst, which somehow always taste like a school trip – but here, unfortunately, more like ketchup with a slight hint of vinegar. A bit like "home-style cooking at speed dating," well-intentioned, but not always a hit.
The meatballs: sometimes dry like a job interview, sometimes so over-seasoned that you almost feel sorry for the minced meat again. And then again, so bland that you miss the mustard like an old friend – just like the coarsely chopped onions, which might have saved the whole thing. Roasted aromas would also have been a nice touch, as a little greeting from the pan.
But: praise where praise is due – the fried potatoes! Crispy, well-seasoned, a bright spot. Unfortunately, the portions are so small that you almost think you've accidentally gotten a child's portion.
But: the red fruit compote is a poem. Fruity, sweet, nostalgic – like a dessert from better days. It warms your heart and makes you forget the ketchup for a moment.
Despite a few culinary stumbling blocks, I'm happy to give this place another chance. I like home-cooked food. I like local restaurants. And I like it when food is made with love – especially the simple things. Because if they're right, I'll happily recommend it. Until then, it will remain my emergency destination – for days when I'm in a hurry and still want to be fed and somehow comforting.
Because anyone who serves home-cooked food brings a piece of Eastern culture to their plate – and with a little more attention to detail, quick, filling meals might soon become real comfort food that tastes like home.
3 out of 5 meatballs – with a promise of more.
Sehr gutes Essen (u.a. gegrillte Schweinehaxe und einen Steakteller) und eine freundliche Bedienung. Die Preise waren angemessen. Wir kommen sicherlich wieder. Vielen Dank!
A nice asparagus evening at Harry's wine lounge
We went to Harry's wine lounge in Schmiechen with friends - and it was really nice. The restaurant is a bit out of the way and the way up is a bit steep, but there is also an elevator if you are not a good walker. So everything is possible.
At the top you can expect a really beautiful and cozy new building with lots of wood, large sliding windows and a great view over Schmiechen. The furnishings are lovingly made, some of them probably made from old wine barrels?!? - definitely something special with charm.
The food was really tasty: fresh asparagus with potatoes, ham on top and gratinated with cheese - plus a fine, light sauce. Really well cooked - Harry's wife takes care of that.
For dessert we treated ourselves to a sweet tarte flambée with apple and cinnamon. And a Pinot Gris with it - it went really well with it.
The hosts are warm and attentive, you immediately feel welcome.
And quite spontaneously I took a kilo of asparagus with me - it was just too good to leave behind. I hope I can make this anywhere near as delicious.
If we're in the area again, we'll definitely come back - at the latest for the next asparagus season.
Great quaint and nice restaurant.
The waitress was super friendly and attentive.
The food was delicious! We'll be back because we really felt very comfortable.
We ordered catering for several people with different roasts and were simply thrilled. From ordering to pickup, everything went perfectly. The food was plentiful and very tasty. Clear recommendation!
Very nice garden restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. When the weather is nice you can sit outside very well.
The food is delicious and the portions are generous.