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.

Great atmosphere, friendly service. Gyros are fantastic and staff is very helpful. Ccread more

Interesting spot. We both got the ribs, and while I wouldn't say they were the best ribs in the…read moreworld, they were pretty tasty. Maybe a bit too well done. Salad was just so-so, but I gotta get in the veggies, so that fit the bill. Beer and wine was a bit pricy for what was served, but you can't go to a biergarten without beer.

Definitely one of the better (if not the best) authentic German food establishments in the Hameln…read morearea. Prices are reasonable, beer is cold, food is extremely tasty and plentiful. Their pork recipes (think "Sauerbraten" - pork loin, fillets "schnitzel" and/or chops smothered in various sauces with fries (chips) "frites"/baked/mashed potatoes are perfectly made as if you'd hired somebody's German granny to cook you up a feast. If you don't like pork, they offer many other authentic meat dishes as well (e.g., steak, chicken, etc.). Seems to attract a wide variety of patrons - all friendly, mostly locals or overnight visitors. If you find yourself in the "Pied Piper" town of Hameln, take the 20 minute stroll across the bridge to give this place a try. It's well worth it. Hint: Out of curiosity, I ordered two entrees, ate both and could barely walk home. DO NOT order more than one main course unless you want to be rolled home afterwards. The portions are ginormous.

The ribs here is the best I have had. Also the beer is good. The service is kindly and quietly. I…read morereally enjoy my stay here.

Come here for Schmitzel, it's the best in town, but come out early or expect to wait for a table…read more This place fills up for dinner from 6:00pm, and is busy until close. This said, it looks like even on busy nights the wait is no more than 15-20mins. The kitchen staff and servers are great, this is one of the most popular restaurant/bars in town, closes at 10:30, and shut Mondays. One of my favorites.

Hervorragendes Essen, Preis-Leistung ist super, sehr nettes Personal die fuer alles ein Auge haben…read moreund sehr flink agieren, tolle Atmosphaere!

From the owner: Die Küche im Restaurant "Grimbart's" verwöhnt Sie durchgehend mit landestypischer, saisonal…read moreinspirierter Kost. Am Morgen hält das Restaurant ein reichhaltiges Frühstücksbüfett bereit. In der warmen Jahreszeit lockt eine schöne Terrasse. Auf Wunsch ist Halbpension möglich.