Freiberger Schankhaus — Restaurant in Dresden

A bit disappointed. While having trouble reserving through the OpenTable app, I call the place and asked for a table. Nothing available for the same evening I was told. Shortly after the app decided to corporate and since it showed up with available tables the same evening I decided to book one regardless. We arrived on time for the reservation and sure enough, a table was there waiting for us. A very friendly and english speaking waiter took our order. We ordered a pork knuckle for sharing and it arrived pretty fast. Unfortunately it was the most disappointing knuckle I've had in Germany (and I've had a few around the country) None of the skin was crunchy and the fat not properly melted, making it feel like one big sad gummy bear. Flavor of the meat was ok though, but not the most juicy either. The potato dumplings also did lack a bit of flavor. Once done we asked for the bill and said that we would pay by card. The waiter then went on with other stuff. After a while waiting the same waiter came back asking if we would like some more beer/drinks. We kindly refused and again asked for the bill. Again he went on during other stuff and after a while he finally remembered and brought the machine to pay. Atmosphere is in top, it's a good looking place in a good location, but I wouldn't come back for food here,...

Average place to have some German traditional food and beer if you are right in the city center. The waiter found us a table and said that we can stay here before the next reservation. I wouldn’t say it’s cheap here, the Tatar I ordered was around 19€ and beer was like 5€. The Tatar was not the best I had, I didn’t like the texture as it is too smooth and you don’t feel meat itself. For example in Czech we have it more structured and it feels like you eat meat, not just something mushed. But maybe in Germany they have a different way of cooking this meal. Anyway beer was okay too, the thing I didn’t like is behavior of a waiter, we were speaking to him in English as we are tourists and we don’t speak German (sorry but yes it happens), and while he was clearly understanding what we are asking for, he replied in German all the time, we needed to ask again and after all we said can you say the price in English, and the waiter replied in English. I consider this as a rude tone, but okay, maybe in Germany this is fine. Hope the staff will rethink about it. Anyway, wouldn’t...

Well, it was just amazing!

What an absolute gem in the heart of Dresden! My wife and I visited Freiberger Schankhaus for dinner and were swept off our feet from the moment we walked in. The place was buzzing with life – packed to the rafters with smiling faces, laughter, and the hum of good conversation. It was clear we’d stumbled upon a local treasure.

The service? Impeccable. From the friendly staff to the swift arrival of our drinks, everything ran like a well-oiled machine. The ambiance struck just the right chord, blending traditional German charm with a cosy, inviting vibe. The décor alone was worth a visit – every corner was filled with character, transporting you straight into the heart of Germany’s heritage.

Now, the food… ah, the food! Every bite was an experience in itself – beautifully cooked, bursting with flavour, and perfectly priced. We savoured every mouthful and left dreaming of our next visit. If you’re in Dresden, do yourself a favour and book a table at Freiberger Schankhaus. You’ll leave with a full belly and a smile that...