Schnitzelbank is the highest rated restaurant in Heidelberg, and with just cause…read more We lucked out coming here around 1430 HRS because we just missed the lunch rush and just beat the early dinner crowd. The weather was beautiful for sitting outside. I wish I had gotten our server's name because he was outstanding. Friendly, witty, and willing to help navigate the menu - he made our dining experience even better. We started with a couple of local wines that were amazing - a red and a rosé. Some bread and butter came to our table with our escargot starter and side salad. The bread and starter were delicious. Our snails were hot and garlicky with plenty of juice to sop up. The side salad was also very tasty and fresh. For our mains I went with the Schnitzelbank Platter and my lady went with the Pepper Schnitzel. My platter came with a local delicacy called saumagen, as well as roasted pork, sausage, roasted potatoes, and sauerkraut. The saumagen was the highlight for me. Our server was also excited we got it. It is a local offering consisting of various meats and other items wrapped up in a stomach and served as a loaf-style meat. The pepper schnitzel was also outstanding - the sauce was indeed peppery, but it didn't smother the schnitzel, which was breaded nicely and not dry, as some schnitzels can be. And after all that food, still, an apple strudel. This was so worth it. I don't even like sweets in the USA, but in Europe, they are something else. This was something else. We had a lot of great meals on our trip, but this was probably the best. Not just for the food, but for the overall experience, it's easy to see why this is the shining star in Heidelberg.

This is a very quaint compact local flavor type of place. We sat community style with two other…read moregroups, promoting a sense of community. The food was outstanding authentic German cuisine with a twist. The garlic Schnitzel is truly made for garlic lovers like me! The mushroom schnitzel had a flavor explosion when it hits your pallet. The wait staff was very friendly and accomodating, especially to Americans who don't speak German!

Came with friends from Köln to see the city, walked in because of the seemingly clean environment…read moreand we were greeted with patience and kindness and most importantly: really good food. When I move here, I will return, promise. Thank you.

Fantastic service and yummy food. I have went back thrice since I first came. One of the more legit…read moreAsian food places I've tried ever since I came to Europe. Their duck is very crispy and I would recommend their fried noodles instead of their fried rice. Both are nice but the fried noodles is better.

Gotta love this place. Just the right vibe where the staff is comfortable and made me feel right at…read morehome. Great German and Italian bar food. Excellent prices. All food seems to be made fresh. This is the kind of spot one could get stuck at hanging out at for hours and hours and forget the time. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Great place to be social!

This was one of the first places I was introduced to when studying in Germany. It has a very cozy…read moreatmosphere. To me it was the sort of place that once you were done with your food you'd still want to linger a while. The schnitzel with fries was always my favorite, and I seem to recall that it was reasonably priced. For gourmet food and upscale ambiance, you'd want to go elsewhere. But if you want some place that has sort of that neighborhood feel (although it's basically in downtown Mannheim), I can recommend Zentrale.

I showed up very early for dinner. They were open but rearranging the tables. The lovely waitress…read morewelcomes me in and made sure I had a good glass of wine to start. Steak was good. Cooked to order and flavorful. The Potatoes BRATKARTOFFELN were a little lacking in flavor. Next time I would try something different.

During a stroll through the city my buddy and I were hungry for steak, beer and wine. We started…read morewith some appetizer salad and a beef tartare. For dinner we split the mix grill for two (2 each lamb chops, beef filets, strip and flank steak) along with some beers and wines. A little pricey for Mannheim but very good food and nice service.

Small traditional German restaurant. Family run with meals like my German grandparents used to cook.read more

Was in Mannheim for work and brought my kids with me. My wife wanted to try authentic German food…read moreand so I looked up. We went inside at around 7:15 pm on a Tuesday night and asked for a table and the lady said straight on my face "we don't have any tables and kitchen closes at 9". So, just FYI, if you ever wanted to give this restaurant a try do your damn reservation. I am a globetrotter and I understand reservations are preferred but when you travel it is impossible to do reservations unless it is a super fancy restaurant and you planned it way ahead of time. I do not normally get that attitude and restaurants are generally open to making space for new customers or tourists but not this one, anyways lesson learnt!!!

Dobler's is definitely a rare gem in Mannheim…read more I had the chance to grab lunch there one day, and was so pleasantly surprised by the impressive 4-course lunch menu. To be honest, we were a bit liberal with the bubblies and wine paring throughout the meal... I cannot recite every single ingredient in the 4 courses I was served. But I can say in full confidence that every dish, every bite, contained fresh and perfectly cooked ingredients drizzled with sauces and garnishes that balance, expand and deepen the flavor. I am definitely looking forward to return for dinner one day. Note: "Muss(t)" make reservation - as the locals would say.

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Great place for a traditional German Dinner. The bratwurst and sauerkraut were great!read more

There is nothing better than having a friend play tour guide in a new, foreign city, as you're…read morebound to end up at spots you would not have found on your own. I learned while visiting Mannheim that the city has an enormous Turkish population, and therefore it has dozens of Turkish restaurants. Uzun Tasfirini is acclaimed as one of the best spots in the "Little Istanbul" neighborhood, specializing in pides. Pides (pronounced "pea-days") are the Turkish equivalent to pizza. This snack food is a large flatbread topped with ground lamb, tomatoes, and spices, which bakes in a wood-fired oven for less than 10 minutes. It is then cut into squares and served with peppers, parsley, and lemons. You assemble the peppers and parsley yourself, squeezing lemon over your pide before you fold it up and indulge in this pizza treat. It's a simple, delicious dish that you can't miss out on if you're in Mannheim or are feeling homesick for a slice of pizza.

If you find yourself in Mannheim, you can't do better than Uzun. This small place specializes in…read moreTurkish pides, all of which are freshly baked in a huge wood-fired oven. A fresh, filling meal including a drink will run you about 6 Euros, which is hard to beat. To start, order the mercimek corbasi soup, a lentil soup made fresh in house. It comes with fresh baked Turkish flat bread, lemon and spices. For the main course, there's a variety of pides to choose from, but my favorite is the spinach & feta -- freshly chopped bright green spinach mixed with creamy cheese, engulfed in homemade Turkish bread, with generous brushed butter on top, crisped to perfection. Heaven is a place on earth with you.

A very nice outdoor beer garden! Wonderful atmosphere and good service! We had the Jager Schnitzel…read moreand salad. One of the best schnitzels my husband and I have ever eaten! This restaurant offers a wide variety of schnitzels!

Really nice Biergarten with traditional German food. Excellent service and a very nice atmosphere!read more