This is certainly the best gutbürgerliche (traditional German food) restaurant in central Hannover…read moreand may be one of the best of this increasingly rare type in all of Germany. The Schweinshaxe and Eisbein are especially fine, the former exploding with molten fat from perfectly crisped skin. I rate Max W. at five stars for doing what it does so well, but to enjoy it--indeed to eat there at all--you must adhere exactingly to its Unwritten Laws. Despite its working man's prices and an interior looking like a down-at-heel Studentenkneipe this is a feinschmeker (gourmet) restaurant and must be treated as such. You need to reserve by telephone at least several days in advance, and humbly offer them an appealing number of diners (ideally either four or six: they have only 25 places at tables and four stools at the bar and must be ruthless about maximizing their yield: do not even think of asking for a table for one; they will simply refuse (reserve--and you do still need to reserve--a seat at the bar). Persons wandering in without a reservation hoping for a table--and especially tourists without German--are treated with fine forthright traditional north-German rudeness: "Nein! Nein! Weg! Weg!" (Sometimes in chorus.) This is a performance--once one has actually received permission to eat there the staff are warm and charming in a rough, Hannover, sort of way--but, I guarantee you (having suffered this) that you will not recognize the tone of your expulsion as a jolly act when it occurs, nor will you notice the ironical pleasure the regulars are taking in your fate, because you have just become a familiar--three or four times an hour--and well-loved part of the evening's entertainment. This is the same particularly German form of quiet rejoycing at the artful humiliation of others that has made Sven, the cruel bouncer at Berlin's legendary Berghain dance club, a figure of national affection. Those refused entry at Max W. become a special German sauce on the already superb food. And whether you end up as a diner or back on the pavement with your head spinning, either way you have had a perfectly authentic Hannover experience.

Been traveling all over Eastern Europe and this has been the best German food. The food is…read moreauthentic and very reasonably priced.

Was excited to eat after 30 hours of travel, returning to my father's hometown with family for the…read morefirst time in nearly two decades. Unfortunately, we tried to sit outside, which apparently is a crime for which we were chastised. Point taken....however, after then sitting at a table inside where the waitress led us and slammed down the menus, presumably in disgust of "the Americans," for 20 minutes without being acknowledged...we headed to McDonalds instead. People come to a restaurant to pay money to eat food. Those who work there, whether you like it or not, last time I checked part of serving is to actually acknowledge the human guests so that they can order and pay money for food so the restaurant can stay open and you can stay employed. Take a class in hospitality.

Absolutely loved the food. So German, so good! Whatever I ordered, some local specialty with…read moreschnitzel and onions, I want it for the rest of my life. The regional beers were tasty too though oddly they didn't have the locally-brewed favorite, Wolters. The political, historical photos all over the place felt cool too. It felt like you were in a special place enjoying a slice of history with every bite. The service was reliable if a bit curt and somewhat slow. But all orders were correct. Still, I wish they had been more attentive. With faster service this would be a 5-star experience.

One of the best places to go for authentic Bohemian! I love the flavors and the staff is really…read morefriendly and helpful. I like the fact that the food is absolutely authentic and healthy (not submerged in loads and loads of oil like other places). You won't be disappointed, your stomach will be happy and your wallet won't be completely empty... take it from me, great service. Wide selection of good quality, delicious food. Very veggie friendly. Excellent value & a lot less pricey than far inferior establishments.

Nope. If you aren't from Braunschweig or maybe German stay away. They were unfriendly from the…read moreget-go. They brought a sign to our table, slammed it die, and announced loudly, 'You have to be gone by 1:30.' That was 90 minutes away. We weren't planning to sit there forever, but that was rude. The food was okay. Hubs liked his better than I did mine. Overall bad taste in my mouth.

Good place for lunch and dinner, the portion is greatly large and price is fairly low…read more Drinks are small but good quality. Meat is gorgeous and delicious. Menu isn't too various but enough. Place is kind of narrow so not good for large groups, but small groups of 5 would be okay to fit in or out.

This is one of the oldest buildings in Göttingen, and certainly the oldest pub. The interior is…read morethat of a classic old and well-loved pub, worn wood floor, old wood supporting beams. The food is moderately priced, but very good indeed, home-cooked to order. This is somewhere you can go for a few beers with friends, has historically been popular with artists, musicians, professors and students, but shouldn't be missed by tourists either. Occasionally has live folk-music get-togethers. Same owner for over 23 years, who clearly is devoted to this wonderful establishment. High class it is not, but first class it most certainly is.