Zum Schwanen — Restaurant in Deidesheim

This used to be a good restaurant, until the new owners took over.

What we liked: service was friendly and super fast.

What we did not like: the whole menu is filled with advertisement for things I did not go there. Like the hairdresser of the owners wife, or his other cafe in Neustadt. You actually have to search a bit through the advertise to find the menu. And at the end there is the history of the restaurant, it’s building and the family that ran it since the 1400s.

A place with a tradition like that deserves better than this restaurant which still Carrie’s the name, but no more the spirit. The new owner even plasters his name on everything: from the bar decoration to the glasses the wines are served in.

Wine selection is still local, and quality overall is good (albeit pricey). Food quality was mediocre: I ordered the palatinate plate, which had almost more speck than sauerkraut, and the side bread was disappointing.

I won’t come again if it’s like that. And I miss the old style and class...

Lovely place in the middle of Deidesheim. Parking is a bit limited. We were sitting out in the courtyard and even though it was a very hot afternoon, there was enough shade there to make it comfortable. Staff was busy but friendly, facilities nice and clean. We had really good steaks, but the menue is very varied from salads to Flammkuchen to Pfälzer specialities. They have a huge wine list. Prices were midrange. A definite...

Marvelous menu and food. Wine selection is extensive. Atmosphere is marvelous, if it's not raining, as the center are LA is open. Does not have afternoon closing. The sampler plate is recommended for new tourists, but it is large enough for two people. Small town, so most services seem to cater only to German tourists, not international tourists. Only cash and German credit cards are...