We were in Würzberg on a cruise stop on German Unification Day. Our guide recommended this place as…read morea nice out of the way spot (the bridge was soooo crowded). We went in and we did not have reservations, but they sat us in the bar area (at a table that regulars usually use). The food was delightful (schnitzel, pork shoulder, and wurst). The beer was very good. The service and ambiance were great. So glad we found this treasure.

Food, customer service, ambiance was unblemished!…read more Drove here from Frankfurt airport with my mom on our first night in Würzburg, I made reservations a week before for 5:30, they open at 5:00, we happened to arrive a little on the early side, however, they were able to seat us around 5:10. I came across this hidden gem through reddit. This restaurant is nestled up on one of the side streets more in an alleyway. I ordered an aperol spritz as well as a full order of the Braised onion soup which had franconia onion sauce and delicious homemade potato balls *chefs kiss* my mother had the same but half the portion including the wine soup which she loved! Definitely wish I could've ordered more off the menu! The portions are very generous, loved the cozy ambiance and the unique charm this place had! As I walked out, I seen nothing but cheerful people in groups with friends/family eating and drinking, it definitely felt like more of a home Backöfele is a MUST when in Würzburg, remember to make reservations, this place fills up on the quickness and I could see why!

They just tapped a wooden barrel of beer as well. So good. The waiter was great and helped us w…read morefood. Spike good English. How about that desert?

A busy and buzzing beer garden with attentive, good humored, well-organized staff and service, I…read morereserved a table for four a couple of hours before our arrival. This was a wise decision, although I did not see them turn anyone away. There were several large groups seated around us. My husband, my son and his girlfriend who are both studying in Würzburg had never been to this part of the river. It overlooks the water and has the famous large baroque, blue crane--hence the title, old crane--in the center of its outdoor table section with views of the Main River. This area was once a shipping harbor where goods such as grain were mostly unloaded until the mid-19th century. Today, it's brimming with great local beer and wines (we could see the vineyards from our outdoor table) and food! It was white asparagus season when we were there, which I can never resist. It was delicious, but I was happy to be given a bite as well of the schnitzel and fries--a regional favorite in general. Everything we had was great. Next time we will have to leave room for dessert--the Kaiserschmarrn the table next to us ordered looked amazing!

Was in Wurzburg for a wedding and the families of the bride/groom took a group of us to The Stachel…read morefor a pre-wedding dinner... I had one of the best meals of my life here. Lovely place, great service. The food was both rustic/traditional and refined. Really spectacular. Stachel: I bow in your general direction!

My family had a fantastic dinner at Zum Stachel but what really stood out was the service, as we…read morehad one waiter just for our own table. He was excellent at explaining the menu, offering suggestion and really made our dinner memorable. As far as food goes, everything we had exceeded our expectations. The chef here is notably involved in the slow food movement, so the majority of ingredients are locally sourced and organic. Each table received a variety of different breads with two accompanying spreads, one sweet, one savory. We also had one appetizer that was trout three ways and each was completely different from the next. Additionally, we had game sausage two ways, one was just a simple link, the other prepared in a light broth. My dinner consisted of a whole fish (ordered by the gram), roasted parsley potatoes with garlic butter and a huge side salad. The fish was prepared in the "blue" style which was simply broth and herbs, topped with shredded vegetables and a twist of lemon. It was phenomenally simple and truly showed off the flavor of the fish, which our waiter informed us was locally caught from a small, exclusive pond. For Americans, the idea of organic, locally caught is just catching on, so its refreshing for the chef and waiters to know the suppliers and producers of every ingredient which they present. I also tried the rump stake one of my company ordered and it was cooked perfectly. We even received a free dessert which were chilled pieces of dense chocolate cake served on a stick, lollipop style. Even though this was our most expensive dinner in Germany, the prices were more than reasonable for the quality of ingredients and the exceptional service provided.

We ate here during our river cruise. The waitress was not friendly nor was she attentive. The…read morerestaurant was in no way full, yet we had to wait a while to be acknowledged and place our order. The food was just so-so (both my husband and I are of German/Bavarian heritage). I don't know that I could recommend a meal here, but the beer was good, although the waitress never came back to see if we wanted another. May be a cultural difference in restaurant service.

We returned for lunch on another hot day since all of their outdoor tables are in the shade. My…read morehusband had the spinach dumplings with cheese sauce and I had the chicken breast with pomme frites. Both of our meals were good. We finished with the rhubarb compote which was good but only for die-hard rhubarb fans.

Auflauf/casserole! This is a cosy restaurant specialising in…read morecasseroles. We had a delicious lunch here - we loved the Sardinian and Acropolis casseroles. It was perfect comfort food for a cold day.

We found a gem of a place in Würzburg for sure, and it's a very unique casserole restaurant! In…read morefact, I have never eaten at a restaurant specializing in casseroles. Of course they offer great casseroles, and they're made fresh per your order. What amazes me is the sheer speed of serving these piping hot dishes. They must have some super duper convection ovens to bake these casseroles from scratch. We didn't try this this time, but they will make casseroles of any combination from the list of ingredients. That's just amazing to me. Not just their food is great, but the service here was wonderful. Our server was a very pleasant and friendly young lady. She explained to us that it's a family-owned restaurant since 1991. So, the food and service are great, but this restaurant also offers a very nice cozy interior with warm atmosphere and chic interior decorations. Overall excellent dining experience in a very unique setting. If you are in Würzburg, you must try this restaurant. For a small portion casseroles, there's 2€ discount for lunch (MON - FRI, 12:00 - 14:00). Students and children receive complimentary small soft drinks--what a deal!!

I've now been here twice, first on a Christmastime trip with my wife then on a wine-tasting trip…read morewith a larger group of friends. Both times the ambience has been lovely and the staff has been very kind and helpful despite the restaurant being very busy each time. The food was always very pleasant, with nice German classics always plated beautifully and full of flavor. But the wine list here is very, very good! The staff is so knowledgeable that they can guide you through the list with great care and detail. By the end of your evening you will know much more about German and Franconia wines than when you first walked in. Amazing experiences both times, and I look forward to returning!

AMAZING! I don't know why this place isn't rated higher. The food was fabulous to say the least…read more Portions are huge. We could have shared. The service was fast and friendly. The ambiance was perfect with an incredible view.

Went again last month. Best meal of the trip…read more Fantastic schnitzel, fish and pork. Deserts wonderful. Fantastic reasonably priced local wines. Beautiful outdoor patio. Terrific service.

While in town visiting Würzburg, Bürgerspital is a wonderful place to gather with friends and…read morefamily. During the Christmas holiday season, reservations are recommended. So full of holiday cheer was it, that I do not believe you will find a place to sit without a reservation. Our server was a true pleasure as he was very friendly and attentive. The menu had many choices to accommodate most diets to include vegetarian. I look forward to returning in the future. Also, if you are interested, looking into the history of Bürgerspital within the community!

This pub is my favorite in Wuerzburg! great atmosphere and kind of medieval tavern looking. They…read morealso offer an awesome beer selection, including Kreuzbergbier. 100% recommended