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Heilig Geist Spital

3.1 (74 reviews)
ModerateInternational, Franconian
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Romantic
Loud
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Marc M.

Great ambiance inside one of the bridges of Nuremberg that cross the Pegnitz. Beautiful interior for a place that was constructed in the 1200s. I had schnitzle and she had the pork and beef loins over vegetables and spätzle. They both were tasty in traditional German fare styles. The reviews that rate these dishes bad have expectations that are simply too high. This city is about memorializing those lost to one of the worst atrocities ever to occur and the city has done a fantastic job of turning a frown upside down. The food here at this restaurant is just fine, filling, homemade and hot. The service was terrific with friendly staff and much attention paid to the guests. The views inside the restaurant are great, I would surely not say avoid it! Pricier than some for sure but only by a few Euro per plate. Try the Apple fritter dessert, really yummy!

Mylinh V.

I was in Nuremberg for a trip over winter and wanted to grab a bite of authentic German food. This place is located right in the center of town near the cathedral! Inside is very rustic. The menu is very basic offering special dishes from the region. I tried the spatzel,pork shoulder, and sausages. Each dish was very well prepared and delicious! The service was quick and friendly as well!

Carmen V.

Amazing feeling being inside of what was originally a local hospital...since the 1200s!!! The beauty of cities like this is that you can be having lunch in some mental hospital and dinner at a former jail from the medieval times. The stories these bricks can tell!!! I have to say I was super excited of the idea of having dinner by the river in this super nice restaurant, very classic, dark and as Germanesque as you can get. I was walking the beautiful streets post long day of workshop with my colleague and we did not go to a 'tourist trap'...but ended up in one. A nice one, but still, it looks like no locals having dinner there, mostly large group of business men (and I say men because that is all you could see: men and meat meat and more meat). Meat and potatoes seems to be the favorite items of German cuisine, so I ordered the Cordon bleu and it was good but not to die for overall. Still, I was there more for the location by the river and the history of the restaurant than by the food. I guess the best time to go is during Christmas as the market is set just right there and seems very pretty. I also heard by others that the summer gets very lively and probably a great experience for any tourist, like a must go when in Nuremberg.

Look for this to find the entrance
Jim R.

We stopped into this very pretty restaurant during the Christmas market on recommendation of a private guide we had hired to show us the city of Nuremberg. We were a bit concerned entering this cavernous restaurant as there were a LOT of tables set up for large groups-like 10, 16 and 20. As we arrived early (but without a reservation) we were seated at a tiny round table surrounded by a tables ready for some of these groups. Fortunately due to the extreme speed at which the food arrived (under 5 minutes I'd say) we were out before the inevitable noise that I'm sure was to follow. Food wise it was fine, but my wife's grilled pork was merely ok and while I enjoyed the slow-roasted pork shank, the accompanying dumpling and salad were just "ok". Surprisingly for a restaurant that clearly is popular with tour groups, our waiter had very limited English. Given his 20-something age I expected something else-although it wasn't a problem in any way.

Pork shoulder with a potato ball .. Delicious !!!
Vorrachith P.

Delicious!! Must try when you visit Germany!!! Good beer and service. You know it's good when locals go to eat there on a Monday lol

Special Christmas beer during the winter.
Louisa M.

We ate here because of its location (right next to the big Christmas market). We were cold and wanted to warm up and get a hearty meal instead of just snacking on street food vendors at the markets. The atmosphere is really perfect, homey in a German way. It's a warm and inviting ambiance that also meets tourists expectations (i.e., this is a very touristy place to dine). The service was fine (if slow), but that's Europe for you! They had a special holiday beer on the menu that only shows up in the winter and it was really good so if you are there during Christmastime, be sure to order it. We were all craving beef and vegetables after a week of eating sausages and potatoes, so we opted for two types of beef (sauerbraten and onion-topped steak). Both were fine but nothing memorable; nothing was truly horrible (although the bland onion soup came close). The salad had that cool German lettuce and was loaded with rye croutons and bacon. The "fried" potatoes were more sauteed and wet than fried and crispy. Certain don't make a point to seek out this restaurant but it's really not that awful if you find yourself in a dining pinch. I'd never want to return, but it is what it is.

Sauerbraten and red cabbage
Rhea K.

We were in Nuremberg for just one day - the Heilig Geist Spital came highly recommended. True, it's super-touristy and busy. But, the food was also quite tasty and the ambiance was fun. We had sauerbraten and pork knuckle - it's traditional, it's heavy and it's very tasty. Go in with a patient attitude and enjoy it for what it is. We had a great time.

Pork knuckle with potato croquettes
Sev V.

The food and environment were fantastic! We visited during Christmas, so the decorations in the restaurant made it quite picturesque. I ate the pork knuckle and onion soup and liked them both! My friend ordered the veal schnitzel and french fries, which was GREAT! Pair this with some beer and a table with a view of the river and you're set to have a great night

Deep fried under cooked camenbert
Joury D.

Nice location but food and service are horrible. First time food was ok but waiters where yelling at each other and literally threw the food on the table. And got angry when I commented on it. You would wonder why I would go a second time but I hoped it would be better if it wasn't that busy. Luckily I was right. Service was ok but now the food was so so bad. I don't think I have ever had something this disgusting. Camembert was under cooked on the inside and over cooked on the out side (straight from the deep fryer). The cordon blue had nothing to do with a cordon blue. I'm sure my dog wouldn't even eat that and I seriously was worry about my health eating that. Please never go here untill they change owners, waiters and chefs

Fountain in the courtyard
Luis S.

Amazing food, wonderful list of whatever you like, (beer, wine, spirits) and a historical place that evokes a peaceful, relaxing feeling so you can truly enjoy your dining experience. Service is multi lingual and is happy to help you enjoy your experience in Nuernberg. A special place to relax and have a great meal. A historic landmark not to be missed.

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Only the decoration was good.The food wasnt good at all and now we have all problem with our stomachs. Also the prices were really high.

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“We were in Nuremberg for just one day - the Heilig Geist Spital came highly recommended.”

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Albrecht-Dürer-Stube - Pork shoulder and potato dumpling

Albrecht-Dürer-Stube

4.7(97 reviews)
0.5 km•Innenstadt
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First a disclaimer, I never made it inside the restaurant but stayed out on the patio because the…read moreweather was simply fabulous that night. Looked like everyone had the same idea. The patio overlooks the Tiergaertner Tor Platz and it was crowded like a beehive tonight. The huge plaza tree was lit up and thousands of folks enjoying their night on the patios of the surrounding restaurants, on the plaza benches, or even seated on the ground. Great ambiance all together. The staff was very attentive and we didn't seem to have an assigned server as any of them passing by checked to see if we needed anything. The menu here changes often, but also has a few staples and some innovative takes on our Franconian dishes. So we discovered Pretzel pizza... I was suspicious at first, reading the list of ingredients, but threw caution in the wind and went for the Franconian version (my friend opted for the Vegetarian). It really did sound horrible... laugen dough (which is what pretzels are made of), Schmarrn (related to sourcream, or cream cheese, but not quite the same), local brats, kraut, cheese and tomatoes. I was prepared for a nightmare... but it ended up being delicious. The pizzas were served with a mini salad topping the middle of it. The dough was nice and thin and had that typical nice chewy crust all around. The ingredients worked surprisingly well together, but could have done without the tomatoes. Visually they were a nice pop of colors, but tastewise they had no business on the Franconian Pretzel pizza. I didn't try the vegetarian version, but my friend, who is a tiny person, ate the entire thing, whereas I could only finish half of mine. So I would say she enjoyed it. I had the pana cotta with blueberry compote and was delighted to see the compote made from the small blueberries I grew up with instead of these huge overbred tasteless blueberries so common nowadays. Kudos to this place. Check it out if you are ever in the area.

Very unique cultural dining experiences exactly what we are looking for the restaurant in Germany…read more We shared the table with other guests because we did not have a reservation (fun experience and nice chat with local people) The owner and services are very friendly and welcoming to us. Each main dish comes with house salad on the side. You can tell that this restaurant is for local family gathering. They are famous for their pork shoulder dish. We ordered their homemade soups (Horseradish creamy soup and garlic & chive soup - very creative recipe only found at this place :) also ordered spaetzle (Germany egg noodles) with deep fried onions on the top is very interesting dish (one of food must try when visiting Germany. Overall the food and dinning experience was memorable!!!!

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