As a vegetarian, I usually find it hard during global travel. When I come across places such as…read moreCarpaccio who have more than one vegetarian item in their menu that's not salad, I am delighted. I got a veggie pasta with Gorgonzola, and it was great. Huge portion sizes, great customer service. Reasonably priced. I don't speak German and my waitress didn't speak much English, but she still managed to recommend me the right food for my preferences and even customized it for me. Would definitely recommend.

we've tried the menu of the day and it was disappointing, to put it mildly. Since the place is full…read morealmost every evening, we got the impression that the food must be awesome. Unfortunately, it was not.

The "Locanda" was recommended as an authentic Italian Restaurant. Reservation went smoothly and the…read morewaiter remembered the phone call and we had the choice of two tables. The outside seating area was nice too, with a great view of the "Schlossplatz". The inside is decorated tastefully, with a full bar, cocktails and (pro tip!) Happy Hour! It was quiet enough to have a conversation and the waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering it's a prime location in this quiet university town. But most importantly: how is the food? Well, it was very good! I always like to try the Bruschetta, because while the Pizza is often good, the Bruschetta often isn't. Here it was very good! You get three slices of bread with a generous topping of diced tomatoes, arugula, pesto and freshly grated parmesan. There were large pieces, so it way grated manually from a fresh block. Nice! The main entree was pizza, and it looked great! The waiter had warned us that their pizzas were large, and they were! The dough was crispy and the crust was chewy, just the way I like it. One thing I didn't like was that the pizza was so large, that it touched the table. Big pizzas are great, but bigger plates to match would be awesome. I don't know how well they clean the tables, but I'd rather eat off a plate than off the table. My second complaint is the sparsity of the topping. There is very little salame on the pizza salame. I'd rather have a slightly smaller pizza and a little more topping. Tip: maybe order some extra topping. But other than that, the pizzas were good, and too large to finish. Another tip: they offer half/half pizzas, it's large enough to feed two and leave some room for dessert. That an idea for the next visit...

On my last full day this trip to Erlangen, I walked around the central part of the town and came…read moreacross this little cafe. The combination of me starving past noon and the inviting facade/outside menu called to me to come in and try this cafe out. The inside is a nice atmosphere, with a combination of cafe and bistro type of decor. Definitely looks like a great place to have some wine and share a few moments with someone while enjoying some good eats. The staff was very helpful and positive, and service came quickly to acknowledge me (I hate waiting, just a personal thing). My server was quick to offer any help or translations as needed and any recommendations as well. The bread that came to the table was fresh, soft, and delicious so I was looking forward to what the entrees offered. From the menu on the board and from the server's descriptions, I decided on getting the Saltimbocca. This entree of veal topped with cheese and prosciutto was excellent. Taste and portion were spot on. The accompanying pasta was a bit generic in a light tomato sauce...it wasn't bad but it didn't stand out either and was lackluster. The same for the salad in that it was nice, crisp, and fresh but pretty bland (good though). However the entree was the great standout and I was happy with my choice. Bottom line: Nice cafe/bistro type atmosphere to get some wine and eats. Entree choice and bread I enjoyed here were amazing and delicious but accompanying items were a bit generic. All in all, I enjoyed my visit here though and would try them again in the future. I'm definitely a fan.

I've visited Pizza Bar several times on trips to Erlangen, and I like it. It has a basic charm,…read moresimple but good. Feeling that it's a great place to chill out and have a very casual meal, I find myself coming back over and over. I've become a fan of this little place. As I said before, it's a very casual place but clean and nice. I took a picture of the inside to give you an idea of the atmosphere. I find it is very relaxing. They even have a colorful aquarium to enjoy. The staff are always welcoming and helpful, good service experiences. The server I usually have is very keen to point out any features or items needed on the menu and keeps my drinks refreshed. The menu itself is mainly regional favorites and pizza (of course!). While I have not tried the pizza believe it or not, the rest of the menu I have sampled I have liked. I have tried the Viennese Schnitzel and Cordon Bleu, both good, but the best I had so far is the Schnitzel in wine sauce. All are served with pommes frites and salad. The salad is nice and fresh, with a great house dressing. The pommes frites though...THE POMMES FRITES...they are golden perfection. Quite possibly the best "French fries"/pommes frites I've ever encountered. Perfect in golden color, fried to their peak, and quite incredible tasting. I recommend them if you get to come to Pizza Bar. They do take credit cards at Pizza Bar, even American Express. Bottom line: Very casual, relaxing, and satisfying place to catch a meal or drink. Helpful service and good selection of meal choices. You can't miss the pommes frites here, as I said...golden perfection!

Great pizza, schnitzel and beer. Also has a nice beer garden for warm weather. Food is good at a…read morereasonable price. I eat hear several times each time I come to Erlangen.

From the owner: Das Gambrinus bietet fränkische Küche mit regional und saisonal hergestellten Rohstoffen. In…read moregutbürgerlicher Atmosphäre kann man eine Reihe fränkischer Biere und Brände genießen. Für Steak Liebhaber bieten wir eine Variation an argentinischen Rindersteaks an, die wir nach Ihrem Wunsch zubereiten!