Centrally located near the Stuttgart Christmas market serving traditional Schwabian regional dishes with a flair. Had the maultasche soup. Maultasche is a local meat dumpling/raviolo. A Must try is the zwiebelrostbraten. It's a filet with onions top and savory gravy. The side dish of roasted potatoes is a nice complement to the main dish. read more

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We visited on a lovely sunny Saturday, but this experience more than drowned our mood. The food that we waited for over an hour to appear was overpriced for what it was. Smallish plates for the price, a quick throw-up of wannabe bowl-like salad and our asparagus had definitely been reheated, because it was overcooked and the sauce had separated and solidified. Worst thing was the unfriendly waiter who didn't seem to think it necessary to at least throw in a small excuse. But especially seeing that his colleague in the next row of tables managed to serve three times the amount of people in the same time who all seemed happy and satisfied ,this might more reflect on our waiter than on the house. Who knows. But with over 120€ for three and definitely not a great experience later this is not a recommended site for lunch. read more

Our first night into Germany from California USA and we are strolling around during a music festival in the center of town and found the smells and ambiance of Alte Kanzlei calling us in. We sat outside on a beautiful night where we were served by Josefine with a smile, a friendly personality and an English menu. Five stars in all categories. Very enjoyable. read more

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Good basic option. Right in the middle of the pedestrian zone. Friendly staff. Not much more to say!

Alte Kanzlei made for a great respite from the cold after a walk around the Stuttgart Christmas market in December. There was hot, spiced wine (glühwein) being sold on practically every street corner. But it could only sustain us so much (and I couldn't stomach more than half a cup anyway - just not my thing). Our dinner reservations were on the later side, so we took a few more turns around the market before finally heading in for shelter at the restaurant. The setting couldn't have been nicer for such a moment. The interior was warm and inviting - stylish but not modern enough to make it un-cozy. They placed our small group at a round booth in the corner. The menu was in German and was quite lengthy, but I knew enough food words to muddle my way through. (I found out too late they had an English version, but where's the adventure in that?) On the drink menu, one of the beer descriptions was a complete mystery and so it piqued my interest. I asked the waiter; and it turned out it was an unfiltered lager, which I happily ordered (This is my current favorite style of German beer). Delicious; and so good I ordered another later in the meal. As with any new restaurant in a new place, I tried to find a specialty of the house (or featured dish of the local region). i also really wanted some spaetzle, which I hadn't had in years. I found what I was looking for: The "Stuttgarter Special Filet Plate" fit all my criteria. It was a local dish on the featured meals list, and consisted of a few small cuts of pork & beef in a mushroom sauce; plus it had spaetzle and veggies on the side. Long story short: I was extremely happy with my choice. And it was not overly heavy. Furthermore, it was quite the luxury not having to do my own research beforehand - My colleagues had picked Alte Kanzlei on a tip from a local. (And what a fine tip it was). I only had one visit here, but it was a great spot for my first full German meal of the trip. I'm a fan. read more

Loved this classic German restaurant off the square! It was lively on a week night for dinner. We shared a soup to start and then the classic ravioli (Maultaschen) topped with onions and filled with meat. Also ordered the meat assortment with spatzle and both were wonderful. The place was packed and service was friendly. A local German riesling and beer washed everything back nicely. It was the perfect taste of Schwabian food in Stuttgart. read more

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excellent cuisine in elegant surroundings During a Sunday walk through Stuttgart we came upon this elegant restaurant and were happy to be able to order lunch after the normal German lunchtime and to even get a table here right in the middle of town. We discovered very quickly reasons for the popularity of the Alte Kanzlei: excellent food, quick service, and pleasant interior. We had the traditional regional flädlesoup (broth with strips of pancakes), tried piadina (a sort of flat bread stuffed with vegetables), and feasted on creative entrees like the delicious salmon with balsamic and trout with mustard dressing served with a side of corn salad. In both cases the dressing highlighted the flavor of the fish perfectly. The cappuccino special was a very good cup of cappuccino with a piece of cherry poppy seed cake. Our servers were fast and charming. The high ceilings and huge windows overlooking the main Schloßplatz added to our wonderful Sunday late lunch. We'd come back anytime to the Alte Kanzlei. read more

Very popular and for good reason. Make a reservation at high-times. Everything we tasted was amazing. Regional Schwabian food is their core competency. Good locale for city center, you can go for a nice evening stroll after a great meal. I reserve one star ONLY because of it's commercial popularity. It is very authentic no question, but if you want more 'rustic' German, you will want something more low key than Alte Kanzlei. Worth a visit regardless. read more

Alte Kanzlei - Swabian Near Me - Stuttgart, BW

In town with business colleagues and found this place on our walk through the plaza. My first experience with Swabian food and it was amazing. Several of us had the Swabian Roastbeef plate that came smothered in tasty mushroom gravy and some wonderful potatoes. The Riesling was top notch and the waiter was very friendly and provided expedient service always with a smile. Highly recommended and will visit again before we leave. Btw - the menus are in German but have a scan code to pull up an English version on your phone. read more

Very good restaurant. Modern, German cuisine with a great wine list. All soups, salads and dinners were excellent. You will not be disappointed. Regarding reservations: make them the day before, or call early. I'm glad "they don't answer the phone after 4" (as another reviewer complained)--they are plenty busy without last minute reservations. read more

We had a very pleasant early dinner here. The waitress who spoke great English and was wonderful, was able to offer different options for the incredible local beer and when I asked about dishes made with local wild mushrooms. Two local German ladies sat next to us and everything they ordered looked wonderful as well. The entrees are the right size in my opinion, somewhat large and delicious. The desserts being served were huge and looked great. read more

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Incredible food! After a few weeks in Germany I've grown really (really) tired of bread and sausage (bavarian food = all permutations of pork and bread). I went here with some friends, they told me Schwabian food is local style to this region (around Stuttgart). I'm always game for local food, and mostly expected more, but different, pork permutations. Well to my delight, I found the soup and "schwabian ravioli" (sorry forgot the name) to be out of this world. And, guess what, there was a SALAD... ya you heard me, a salad with green stuff in it. I loved it and can't wait to go back. when I find out what I ate I'll update the review. read more

Is a great place in downtown Stuttgart, the breakfasts are great, Spiegelei and Bröchten are the best. It gets crowed but it is worth the waiting time Lunches are also very tasty, there is a good mix of local and international dishes read more

Went there on a Sunday and were seated quickly. I had ox cheek which was very tender and flavorful. My spouse had the Swabian platter. The potato salad was yummy. read more

Is one of my favorite places to go. The trick is if you want to get a table outside in the sun. Have to go up to the German say is there still some free space year. Otherwise you'll never get a place to sit out on the wonderful patio area. read more

Everything I have tried and anyone I have been with has really liked the food. The restaurant is a little pricey but for a nice dinner well worth the cost. A friend of mine that is from Stuttgart said that this is her all time favorite restaurant in Stuttgart. On the menu is german, seafood, asian wraps etc... Great location in the middle of downtown and outside seating. English menus are also available. read more

Noisy environment, but superb inside We tried the local cooking and survived: bit heavy stuff anyway read more

Wonderful lunch stop. I had a pork tenderloin salad that was excellent and a huge potion I couldn't finish. My friend had the cheese noodles with a side salad. She said it tasted so good that it couldn't be good for you. They served the wonderful dark German bread, we shared a nicely chilled bottle of wine and thought lunch was perfect. It is not cheap, but well worth the money. Very attentive staff, with menus in English. Highly recommend read more

Lunch Saterday June 6th. The food and service here is very good. We had a real good looking young lady as our server. If you sit outside the people watching good. read more

they don't take reservations on Open Table after 4pm. they don't answer the phone after 4 pm. so be prepared to not get a table, or be lucky as we were and miraculously have someone greet us and seat us. waiter was initially friendly, food was fine, but then we simply could not get him or his attention to get the check. this is a not uncommon in European restaurants, but in this case it really took an exceptional length of time to get a bill. really put a damper on the experience. the place is in a prime location, so I don't think they really care if you dine there or not-the place is going to be busy. dozens of people walk in, look around, are not acknowledged, and leave. but then dozens more come in, so there's not much incentive for them to excel in service. read more